2009 Shot Show

[Bladeforger]

Well I was at the Shot Show in Orlando today.

At the Spyderco booth in the LE area (there are 2 booths), Gene Viele was most helpful. (Everyone else working the booth was helpful, too, to their customers... Gene was just the poor guy who got stuck with us for 20 minutes.)

There were several prototypes that were downright interesting.

The ball locking system used on the Phoenix is superkewl!! I want to see this on more blade designs, but meanwhile I may have to have one.

Gotta have a Barong, too. The shape is very similar to the Grohmann camp knife model 1; however, I see that it's actually a Filipino-inspired design. If you're reading this and you haven't looked at one of the Barongs, run do so immediately.

Here's a link in the Spyderco catalog :D

Finally, thanks Gene for all your patience with our many questions and with our wanting to see, feel, and fondle almost every prototype and play with the balisongs. And thanks for the ring-finger opening method. I'll be adding that one to my bag of tricks.

Thanks again and kudos to the folks at both booths--y'all are doing a great job. 3 more days on your feet. Wish I was going back, but one day was all I could do.

Keith

[Blue72]

What prototypes did they have?

[araneae]

The knifecenter blog has a good write up on what was there:
http://blog.knifecenter.com/

It mentions the tiny new Bug Slipit brought up elsewhere on the forum. According to them the retail is only $7.95. I must resist the urge to get one now- they will apparently be available cheaper if you can wait...

Also a few other models not in the 2009 catalog were covered including the NEW MANIX TWINS!!!

[Billy]

The knifecenter blog has a good write up on what was there:
http://blog.knifecenter.com/

Oooohhhhh, it mentions the Stretch 2 in S30V! Been waiting for this one... :D

[Blue72]

I am interested in seeing what the "Chicago" looks like

Anyone see any Lava or dragonfly prototypes.

[tonydahose]

I am interested in seeing what the "Chicago" looks like

while it sucks to have a 2" law here i must have one...well just because :D .

i cant wait to have the papa bear manix too. i can see that chowka "coffin shaped" folder getting pimped with some really cool scales to match the shape as well.

[SimpleIsGood229]

I am seriously looking forward to pics of the new Manix Bros.!

[FRIZ]

while it sucks to have a 2" law here i must have one...

No person shall carry concealed on or about his person...any blade of which is more than two and one-half inches in length...

8-24-020 Carrying dangerous weapons.
City of Chicago Municipal Code

[KamSingh]

The knifecenter blog has a good write up on what was there:
http://blog.knifecenter.com/

Leaf Storm Slip-it with RIL Reeve Integral Lock (Frame Lock) with G10 on one side. Leaf shaped blade and this design is by Kenneth Wilson.

:rolleyes: :D

[KamSingh]

The knifecenter blog has a good write up on what was there:
http://blog.knifecenter.com/

Leaf Storm Slip-it with RIL Reeve Integral Lock (Frame Lock) with G10 on one side. Leaf shaped blade and this design is by Kenneth Wilson.

:rolleyes: :D

[Bladeforger]

What prototypes did they have?

There was a Polliwog with G-10 scales. There was a trainer with the wave-type opening system. There was NOT a Phoenix with G-10 scales... a pity. There were more, but those two were the ones that really stood out because I'm constructing my Christmas list. :D

[tonydahose]

No person shall carry concealed on or about his person...any blade of which is more than two and one-half inches in length...

8-24-020 Carrying dangerous weapons.
City of Chicago Municipal Code

that may be the law but the smallest :spyder: i carry is a delica off duty..on duty usually a millie or an endura, i dont think the cops will bug me about it :D

[DRod]

I need pics.

[JD Spydo]

But no mention of the new VG-10 Dyad :confused: ??? I sure hope that Sal didn't change his mind about that one.

However I am elated to hear of the new Temperance model with Micarta handles. I'll probably be first in line for a pair of those. I do hope they offer them in SE & PE both.

Some of these other models sure sound great too. But I do hope that eventually there will be another fish fillet knife on the Horizon. How about an H-1 Catcherman?

[MCM]

no pic's?

[Bladeforger]

But no mention of the new VG-10 Dyad :confused: ??? I sure hope that Sal didn't change his mind about that one.

There was a small area of the case for prototypes, and I guess there were about 20 or so... some duplicates. I can't remember them all, and I should have taken photos. :spyder:

How about an H-1 Catcherman?

Or any other decent design in flat grind made with H-1? There may actually be one, but I'm done buying hollow-ground knives. Thankfully the :spyder: Barong is flat-grind because I like that design. Birthday wishes have already been communicated to my better half. :D

[araneae]

Knifecenter's blog has more Spydie news from SHOT.

Can anyone say Titanium RIL Military???

Camo Police!

Tiny Ed Schempp Balance!

Check it out.

[tonydahose]

Knifecenter's blog has more Spydie news from SHOT.

Can anyone say Titanium RIL Military???

Camo Police!

Tiny Ed Schempp Balance!

Check it out.

thanks for the info!
it looks like Sal has alot of surprises in store for us....and here i thought i was going to save some money this upcoming year..lol

[Fozzy]

Lot's of cool new knives. Many of which are definitely going to be produced.

For those craving pics, there was a sign on the case clearly asking that photos not be taken. So we'll have to wait... :D

[Murdoc]

AFAIK, I saw the balance from Ed Schempp the first time during the Solingen mini show in 2007. I even have some (Top Secret) pics of it :)

Dennis