Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2026 Report

[Ramonade]

Thanks again Wouter ! I never know (for sure) what I can talk about after the Meet. Until you post your report that is. I have to admit that the Wolfmouse is excellent in hand. The action is really satisfying and the blade geometry is something I can get behind.

It's a good knife!

[ChrisinHove]

Thank you!

Wow - the Kapara slipjoint at last!

[Mr Blonde]

Fans of Kevin Smock designs are in for a treat! The Akro is a new folder that Spyderco unveiled at the Amsterdam Meet. I was allowed to photograph the Akro and another design, but there were more Kevin Smock designs on the table that were not yet ready to be publicly unveiled.

The Akro appeared in many ways to be a slightly more compact design of the much-loved C240 Smock. Some significant changes include the full flat ground blade, shown to be CTS-BD1N, and the non-tapered butt of the handle. The G-10 handle was also slightly contoured for a more ergonomic grip.

The Akro handled nicely and the front flipper together with that button-operated compression lock, make it so addictive to operate. The full flat ground blade flew out just as easily as the hollow-ground blade on my C240. I also appreciated the 3 machined grooves in the handle. This contrasted nicely with the smooth-finished G-10 to offer indexing to the touch, when drawing the knife from the pocket for example.







































Approximate Specifications
Closed Length: 4.25 inch / 108 mm
Overall Length: 7.44 inch / 189 mm
Blade Length: 3.18 inch /81 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118 inch / 3.00 mm
Steel: CTS BD1N
Weight: 3.35 oz / 95g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Button-operated compression lock
Handle: FRN
Carry: Ambi
Clip: 2-position, tip-up
Origin: Taiwan

I have no information on pricing or release dates.

[Mr Blonde]

Not only is Spyderco planning a G-10 Akro design from Kevin Smock, but right out of the gate we can look forward to this lightweight version. From my very amateurish measurements, it appeared that this Lightweight version would shave some 13% of the G-10 Akro’s weight. The lightweight ‘feel’ in the hand was definitely more significant.

The FRN handle scales were finished smooth but still ever so slightly textured to the touch. The 3 main grooves will definitely help to manipulate this Akro Lightweight. Apart from its FRN handle scales and reduced weight, this Akro Lightweight seemed very similar to its G-10 counterpart.


































Approximate Specifications
Closed Length: 4.25 inch / 108 mm
Overall Length: 7.44 inch / 189 mm
Blade Length: 3.18 inch /81 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118 inch / 3.00 mm
Steel: CTS BD1N
Weight: 2.92 oz / 83g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Button-operated compression lock
Handle: FRN
Carry: Ambi
Clip: 2-position, tip-up
Origin: Taiwan

I have no information on pricing or release dates.

[Mr Blonde]

Cooking up one more batch for tomorrow...

[Jimandchris2]

Cooking up one more batch for tomorrow...

Mr Blonde. Outstanding and thank you.

[Mrj]

Great stuff

[Knifeaholic]

I would like to see the blade shape of the slipit Kapara on the small Kapara.

Agreed, I'd like to see it on more knives in general. Reminds me of the Jester shape.

A lockback or liner lock Kaparra would likely solve my issues with it. Maybe we'll see a lockback version of the small?

Also Team Jester here!

That blade shape makes much more sense and is way more utilitarian in the mini-version than the original blade shape. (at least for my purposes).

Besides of that, it adds flavour and variety to the Kaparal line.

Also, for the european market it would be more appropriate to offer and non-pointy bladeshape, at least in slip-it version.

I'd buy any, the locking and slipjoint configuration, but only in the sheepsfoot blade profile.

[Wartstein]

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A lockback or liner lock Kaparra would likely solve my issues with it. Maybe we'll see a lockback version of the small?

Fully agree... I am not sure a backlock and the current Kapara blade would fit into that narrow handle...
but a linerlock Kapara (and/or Small Kapara) should be possible and definitely would be great imo.

[PeptoBizmo]

for an appearance of the BBB-collab. And even if it shouldn't, thank you very much for the effort Mr Blonde. Always a highlight with this thread

[Mushroom]

for an appearance of the BBB-collab. And even if it shouldn't, thank you very much for the effort Mr Blonde. Always a highlight with this thread

It did make an appearance at the meet but the mystery awaits to see if it will be featured here!

[Mr Blonde]

The MuntjaX is planned as a new flash batch fixed blade from Spyderco, but it might be a while before you’ll get to order one. The design is finished as you see in these photos, but there is still work done on the sheath design. Having this knife produced in Sheffield is also a first for Spyderco.

Picking up the MuntjaX felt very much like one of Phil Wilson’s Spyderco designs; the 3D machined micarta handle was finished smooth and comfortable in any grip but still offered a very solid grip in the hand. It’ll be fun to try this knife out. Especially with the SF100 steel, which I’m personally not familiar with. I did appreciate the blade finish, which seemed like a ‘rough’ stonewashed finish.
Handling this knife, I could imagine many knife afi’s lamenting that this MuntjaX is a flash batch. Its status as a collectible will likely prevent many from actually putting this knife to work properly. Hopefully, we’ll see another Stuart Mitchell design collaboration in a regular production design.



























Approximate Specifications
Closed Length: 4.09 inch / 104 mm
Overall Length: 8.42 inch / 214 mm
Blade Length: 4.33 inch /110 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.118 inch / 3.00 mm
Steel: SF100
Weight: 3.95 oz / 112g
Grind: Full-flat
Handle: Micarta
Origin: Sheffield

I have no information on pricing or release dates.

[northmanscall]

for an appearance of the BBB-collab. And even if it shouldn't, thank you very much for the effort Mr Blonde. Always a highlight with this thread

It did make an appearance at the meet but the mystery awaits to see if it will be featured here!

Mushroom you are not supposed to share informations from the Amsterdam Meet. This has been communicated several times before and during the meet.

Wouter will share what can be shared.

[Mr Blonde]

Wow, what’s this? A Wakizashi? Is what my first thought was when I pulled the Pillar Point out of its pouch. This is a large fixed blade, very large. It appears to be a bigger brother to the Shelter Cove design that has been introduced in Reveal 20.

Obviously, the Pillar Point is intended for filleting tasks, involving big fish I presume. I wonder if the Shelter Cove and Pillar Point are actually the FB06 and FB07 Phil Wilson Fillet Knives that were initially planned back in 2003. The Pillar Point (and Shelter Cove) do feature different handle designs. I found the G10 handle on this Pillar Point very comfortable, unlike other Phil Wilson Spyderco designs, the hook on the back and small guard at the front of the handle – do lock in your grip. Considering the knife’s size, I found it to be very lightweight and well-balanced. I did not find a lot of flex in the blade, but I hesitated to push down hard on this knife. Partially because I don’t want to damage this sample, but I also worried it might cut right trough my cloth portable photo studio.

The Pillar Point did not come with a sheath, so I presume that this is still in development. Overall, a very impressive design.



















Approximate Specifications
Closed Length: 4.88 inch / 124 mm
Overall Length: 13.35 inch / 339 mm
Blade Length: 8.46 inch / 215 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.09 inch / 2.40 mm
Steel: 8Cr17Mov
Weight: 5.71oz / 162g
Grind: Full-flat
Handle: G10
Origin: China

I have no information on pricing or release dates.

[Mr Blonde]

I could only show this teaser for now. Many already surmised from the 2026 catalog that it was going to be a Native 5, but here’s a first look at the bolster. Once this design is officially unveiled, I can share more photos of this production sample, which will see some minor refinements before actual production.

[Mr Blonde]

This is the last of the Spyderco Production Samples I got to shoot and share with you. I’m working on videos of these knives, but they won’t feature any new knives, just more footage….

[Mushroom]

for an appearance of the BBB-collab. And even if it shouldn't, thank you very much for the effort Mr Blonde. Always a highlight with this thread

It did make an appearance at the meet but the mystery awaits to see if it will be featured here!

Mushroom you are not supposed to share informations from the Amsterdam Meet. This has been communicated several times before and during the meet.

Wouter will share what can be shared.

northmanscall if Spyderco feels that I’ve broken any rules, I’m sure they’ll let me know but thank you for your concern. I did not take any photos of the prototype’s at the meet, as clearly communicated several times.

I appreciate the photos that Wouter shares.

It’s no secret that Spyderco has a prototype of Shawn Houston’s folder. That has been public information for years now. It was even in the case at BLADE show last year, where over 10,000 people could’ve potentially seen it too.

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Thanks for the photos Wouter, great work as always! The 50th Anniversary is a really stunning piece!

[vivi]

ok that's pretty neat and unexpected seeing a Sheffield Spydie!

[WilliamMunny]

I could only show this teaser for now. Many already surmised from the 2026 catalog that it was going to be a Native 5, but here’s a first look at the bolster. Once this design is officially unveiled, I can share more photos of this production sample, which will see some minor refinements before actual production.

Excited for this one, the 50th N5, just hoping it won’t be out of my price range as it wouldn’t be much of a user and having too much money tied up on a shelf would be hard to justify.

Not a big fixed blade guy but that MuntjaX looks amazing, love the forward finger choil.

Fun fact, the 25th anniversary knife, came out on the 27th anniversary and was featured inside the 2003 catalog.

[RadioactiveSpyder]

Thank you Wouter! Always one of the best threads of the year and always highly anticipated! I love to see Spyderco branching out to Sheffield, I’m curious if that happening will also be a “flash batch” (one and done). As for the N5, no surprises there I suppose per the previous teaser, I’m curious if Ed Schempp made the bolster material (it screams Ed), and the blade material choice. I’m a little surprised they didn’t choose a subtle Damascus pattern for the blade, something like the new DamaX that’s out (not Damasteel) that’s supposed to be more affordable. Overall, it seems like a reboot of the 25th anniversary Delica with similar materials (which apparently was pointed out while I was busy typing this out). Great stuff! Cheers, Radioactive