Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2023 Report
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Lil’ Native Lightweight – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2023
The Lil’ Native Lightweight features a really light and compact blade, even compared to the MicroJimbo and Lil’ Native Wharncliffe. The linerless FRN handle truly makes the Lil’ Native a featherweight. The Lil’ Native Lightweight is very similar to the lightweight Dragonfly.
Specifications
Closed: 3.47 inch/ 88 mm
Overall: 5.92 inch / 150 mm
Blade: 2.45 inch / 62 mm
Edge: 2.05 inch / 52 mm
Thickness: 0.125 inch / 3.2 mm?
Steel: CPM S30V
Weight: 1.55 oz / 44 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Back Lock
Handle: FRN
Carry: Ambi
Clip: Tip-up
Origin: USA
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
Specifications
Closed: 3.47 inch/ 88 mm
Overall: 5.92 inch / 150 mm
Blade: 2.45 inch / 62 mm
Edge: 2.05 inch / 52 mm
Thickness: 0.125 inch / 3.2 mm?
Steel: CPM S30V
Weight: 1.55 oz / 44 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Back Lock
Handle: FRN
Carry: Ambi
Clip: Tip-up
Origin: USA
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
Last edited by Mr Blonde on Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:16 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2023 Report
Interesting to see a back lock - I thought the comp lock had won out for this model.
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Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2023 Report
Not sure if I like the Microjimbo or the Lil Native Wharnie better Probably end up with both though
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Microjimbo and Lil Naive LW back to back!!! Hardly gets better than that!
I find it interesting that the Microjimbo blade is listed at 1.97” as I would’ve expected it to be closer to 2.5 inches. Still 110% in on that one.
Still hoping for some actual new designs though!
I find it interesting that the Microjimbo blade is listed at 1.97” as I would’ve expected it to be closer to 2.5 inches. Still 110% in on that one.
Still hoping for some actual new designs though!
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Manbug Leaf – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2023
The Manbug will be offered in a leaf shape blade, after customer demand for this blade style option of the Manbug. It basically is a micro-version of the double distal triangle blade shape that Spyderco is known for.
Specifications
Closed: 2.51 inch / 64 mm
Overall: 4.46 inch / 113 mm
Blade: 1.95 inch / 49 mm
Edge: 1.72 inch / 44 mm
Thickness: 0.098 inch / 2.5 mm
Steel: VG-10
Weight: 0.78 oz / 22 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Back Lock
Handle: FRN
Origin: Japan
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
Specifications
Closed: 2.51 inch / 64 mm
Overall: 4.46 inch / 113 mm
Blade: 1.95 inch / 49 mm
Edge: 1.72 inch / 44 mm
Thickness: 0.098 inch / 2.5 mm
Steel: VG-10
Weight: 0.78 oz / 22 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Back Lock
Handle: FRN
Origin: Japan
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2023 Report
There's always the option I made a mistake or it was measured slightly differently than Spyderco would....
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Some very interesting things coming our way . MG2
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Counter Critter – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2023
The Counter Critter is a larger version of the Counter Puppy (also shown for comparison), which was released in 2020. Eric explained that this design follows a trend that started a few years ago in Japan, to make kitchen knives that you can put down without the edge touching the table. The 7CR17 steel uses less carbon than most other steels used by Spyderco. The idea behind this is that the steel will still perform fairly well, and that it resists more ‘abuse’; people would probably put it in a dishwasher since it’s a knife made in China. The Counter Critter will also come with purple handles in the future, as well as a serrated edge.
Specifications
Overall: 8.39 inch / 213 mm
Blade: 3.95 inch / 100 mm
Edge: 3.75 inch / 95 mm
Thickness: 0.080 inch / 2.0 mm
Steel: 7Cr17
Weight: 1.6 oz / 45g
Grind: Full-flat
Handle: Plastic
Origin: China
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
Specifications
Overall: 8.39 inch / 213 mm
Blade: 3.95 inch / 100 mm
Edge: 3.75 inch / 95 mm
Thickness: 0.080 inch / 2.0 mm
Steel: 7Cr17
Weight: 1.6 oz / 45g
Grind: Full-flat
Handle: Plastic
Origin: China
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
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SharpKeeper – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2023
The SharpKeeper will be a basic accessory to protect your kitchen knife. The holes help to keep moisture down. The inside is lined with a velvet-like material to help guide and ease the knife in the cover. I’m not sure what the material is, but it felt a lot like Boltaron or Kydex/Concealex.
Specifications
• width: 0.98 inch / 26 mm - tall: 2.75 inch / 70 mm
• width: 0.98 inch / 26 mm - tall: 3.82 inch / 97 mm
• width: 0.98 inch / 26 mm - tall: 4.80 inch / 122 mm
• width: 0.98 inch / 26 mm - tall: 7.24 inch / 184 mm
• width: 1.50 inch / 38 mm - tall: 8.07 inch / 205 mm
• width: 1.50 inch / 38 mm - tall: 9.45 inch / 240 mm
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
Specifications
• width: 0.98 inch / 26 mm - tall: 2.75 inch / 70 mm
• width: 0.98 inch / 26 mm - tall: 3.82 inch / 97 mm
• width: 0.98 inch / 26 mm - tall: 4.80 inch / 122 mm
• width: 0.98 inch / 26 mm - tall: 7.24 inch / 184 mm
• width: 1.50 inch / 38 mm - tall: 8.07 inch / 205 mm
• width: 1.50 inch / 38 mm - tall: 9.45 inch / 240 mm
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2023 Report
Ooph, those sharp keepers look nice. The lining is clutch.
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Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Did Spyderco make any mention of why the holes are offset the way they are on those sheaths? Was a straight line just too simple? I don’t have OCD but looking at those sheaths makes me feel like I do!
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These were the last photos I have to share from the Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2023. I do have some videos I'm working on...
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Noticed that the specs for the Lil Native LW above show a blade thickness of 3.2mm. It was my understanding that the LW was supposed to be thinner blade stock. Did I get that wrong?
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Re: Lil’ Native Lightweight – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2023
Thank you for yet another batch of pictures and interesting insight!Mr Blonde wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:41 amThe Lil’ Native Lightweight features a really light and compact blade, even compared to the MicroJimbo and Lil’ Native Wharncliffe. The linerless FRN handle truly makes the Lil’ Native a featherweight. The Lil’ Native Lightweight is very similar to the lightweight Dragonfly. However, the Lil’ Native features a 4-way clip mount option and it’s made in the USA, like all Native designs.
Specifications
Closed: 3.47 inch/ 88 mm
Overall: 5.92 inch / 150 mm
Blade: 2.45 inch / 62 mm
Edge: 2.05 inch / 52 mm
Thickness: 0.125 inch / 3.2 mm
Steel: CPM S30V
Weight: 1.55 oz / 44 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Back Lock
Handle: FRN
Carry: Ambi
Clip: Tip-up
Origin: USA
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
Is it possible that your thickness measure could be off? I’m pretty sure Eric at some point said the LW would come with a thinner blade stock
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Re: Lil’ Native Lightweight – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2023
That is very possible, I think I went with the catalog listing for the regular lil native.aicolainen wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:03 pmThank you for yet another batch of pictures and interesting insight!Mr Blonde wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:41 amThe Lil’ Native Lightweight features a really light and compact blade, even compared to the MicroJimbo and Lil’ Native Wharncliffe. The linerless FRN handle truly makes the Lil’ Native a featherweight. The Lil’ Native Lightweight is very similar to the lightweight Dragonfly. However, the Lil’ Native features a 4-way clip mount option and it’s made in the USA, like all Native designs.
Specifications
Closed: 3.47 inch/ 88 mm
Overall: 5.92 inch / 150 mm
Blade: 2.45 inch / 62 mm
Edge: 2.05 inch / 52 mm
Thickness: 0.125 inch / 3.2 mm
Steel: CPM S30V
Weight: 1.55 oz / 44 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Back Lock
Handle: FRN
Carry: Ambi
Clip: Tip-up
Origin: USA
I have no information on pricing or release dates.
Is it possible that your thickness measure could be off? I’m pretty sure Eric at some point said the LW would come with a thinner blade stock
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2023 Report
I could very well be off, I didn't get a good measure of it and went with the catalog listing for the regular lil Native.
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Thanks! There is still some hope then :)
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Wow, just wow! Thanks Wouter for returning to your splendid Springtime gift-giving.
A LW Native Chief? A Lil’Native Wharncliffe? A Military2 AND a MagnaCut PM2?!
All will get my money.
I’ll have my first BD1N, the wharnie by Eric that the Q-Ball could have been, a PM2 XL, and a presumed Salt PM2 with the Caribbean’s fantastic G10 grippiness (but without the yellow I happen to like).
Now, if Spyderco would only offer an invisibility cloak to wrap around any one these or my other Spydies, they would not need to languish at home whenever I one-bag it somewhere by air.
A LW Native Chief? A Lil’Native Wharncliffe? A Military2 AND a MagnaCut PM2?!
All will get my money.
I’ll have my first BD1N, the wharnie by Eric that the Q-Ball could have been, a PM2 XL, and a presumed Salt PM2 with the Caribbean’s fantastic G10 grippiness (but without the yellow I happen to like).
Now, if Spyderco would only offer an invisibility cloak to wrap around any one these or my other Spydies, they would not need to languish at home whenever I one-bag it somewhere by air.
-Marc (pocketing a Cruwear Military2 today)
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Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2023 Report
Lil Native FRN looks like the best of both worlds... Backlock and Wireclip. I'm in.