New Spyderco Series Idea

[gdwtvb]

I know that the idea of a Spyderco custom shop gets brought up regularly, and this isn't another of those posts.

Because I'm older, and have been buying and using knives for more than forty years, I have narrowed down my tastes, especially handle materials. Titanium, natural materials, and G10 are my favorites, in that order. I have had, and indeed still have FRN knives, but they aren't my favorite material. It is sometimes frustrating to want to try out a different steel and they are only available in FRN, magnacut being the most recent one. I'd rather have a magnacut with titanium scales, or at least G10. I don't buy many knives anymore. I don't modify my knives, so buying 2 knives just to do a blade swap or ordering aftermarket scales isn't appealing...and on many knives, trading a lightweight blade into a regular model might not even work. As much as I'd love to try Maxamet, I know it will sit in my tray while I'll continue to grab the G10 Native or Manix. But even those get left behind often while I carry my titanium stealth Chaparral more than any other knife.

Spydeco has several series: The premium handle series, Chaparral. The lock series, Sage. The Mules for different blade steels. What about a Premium Blade material series, but done on an upscale model? (This might be what spyderco is considering with the Sage 1 now with Maxamet.) Kinda like a folding mule, but premium? I know that some models already sorta do this, but not all blade materials are available in the G10. As an example, I'd love an opportunity to collect a set of Lil Natives backlocks with titanium scales in S100V, Magnacut, S30V, Maxamet, M4, cruwear, 15V, and M390 at say one a year without having to try to grab a sprint run. Maybe it could be interactive, a poll at the begining of the year for the next years steel choice in the premium steel series.

Just an idea as I once again consider putting in another preorder for the Native 5 in Magnacut that I've already done and cancelled.

Grizz

[JRinFL]

We have similar tastes in scale materials and I like the idea of a premium steel model with a revolving steel menu. Chasing low volume sprints is no fun and only feeds the flipper markets.

[Evil D]

It would be pretty cool if all the sprints and exclusives were done in set series of popular models. It seems like some combos are a no brainer like the CruCarta combo, I don't see how most of the Golden lineup wouldn't be a success if they did them all.

[JSumm]

Definitely interested in this idea. I think you are on to something. I would even like more sprint runs across the entire Golden Lineup. Even if they could squeeze one in once a year (Maybe an extremely large ask). Similar to past runs like Rex45 with Burnt Orange, S90V with Carbon Fiber, and the upcoming 4V with Titanium.

[Evil D]

I wonder if ideas like this are already being talked about in board room meetings but they just can't make it happen because of factory capacity?

[JSumm]

I'm sure it is factory capacity issue at every turn. Hopefully they can push through any upcoming challenges with the opening of the expansion because there seems to be a bunch of pent-up demand.

[Mushroom]

I think they already have this kind of series, it’s called the “Paramilitary 2.”

[JRinFL]

I think Grizz meant more of one batch per year release, not “1200 and done” super limited releases like is the case with current sprints. So Model X would be available in 15v for all of 2024, then in s125v in 2025, then bog iron for 2026, etc., etc. I would expect re-runs would also be allowed. Grizz will correct me if I’m wrong.

[gdwtvb]

I think Grizz meant more of one batch per year release, not “1200 and done” super limited releases like is the case with current sprints. So Model X would be available in 15v for all of 2024, then in s125v in 2025, then bog iron for 2026, etc., etc. I would expect re-runs would also be allowed. Grizz will correct me if I’m wrong.

Exactly! I don't have the motivation or temperment to chase sprints. Plus, I am not a impulse shopper, by the time I think I want a sprint, they are gone. (15V Manix is the most recent.)

Grizz

[horzuff]

Though I have nothing against FRN (one of my fav Spydies is the LW Police 4 in K390) I'd also love a more upmarket model done in regular production with exotic steels. Especially as I love longer blades and with the Military 2 coming I see a wonderful opportunity there :D