This has to be one of the best looking knives Spyderco has ever put out. What is the typical time frame that Spyderco puts out new knives? My brother is graduating college this summer, I would LOVE to give him this knife as a graduation gift.Mr Blonde wrote:
Prototype report with photos from the IWA show
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Thanks much for the pictures. Although I may have to blame you when I go broke (kidding ).
Seriously, lots of good stuff coming and both the fixed blades look like must haves (the bushcraft and Big Temp). The temp handle looks much better for me than the original. I just hope it is priced within reach.
Seriously, lots of good stuff coming and both the fixed blades look like must haves (the bushcraft and Big Temp). The temp handle looks much better for me than the original. I just hope it is priced within reach.
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G10 Poliwog
The Poliwog makes a triumphant return with G-10 handles. Like the SS model, this model features a VG-10 blade of around 2,5 inches long and a left/right wireclip on the handle that also features a ball lock. I really liked this design, but after a year or so the SS handle started to become heavy, especially with smaller and lighter knives like the Lava coming out. The G10 version will make the Poliwog a regular player in my collection of carry knives.
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Rocklobster
The Rocklobster was first shown at last year's Amsterdam Meet and it's still in the prototype case. However, this time I think it will hit the streets soon. During the pre-production process a small detail was found that had to be remedied. I believe it has been mentioned on the forums, but the lower part of the front of the handle would not clear the hole, so when you opened the knife, your thumb would be pushed out from the hole. It's unfortunate, but the knife had to be modified until it could get into production. It's a big folder, right up there with the Military. Actually, Jens Anso basically told Spyderco that he really like the Military and that he'd like to see those design elements used in the Rocklobster. This is the reason why the Rocklobster has a liner lock, 'hidden liners' and the regular G10 finish on the handle as opposed to Jens' patented finish.
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Sage II
The Sage II is an hommage to the integral lock that Chris Reeve pioneered and made famous through his Sebenzas. This folder has a 3-inch blade, full titanium handle and a left/right carry wireclip. To me, it's not just the lock that reminds me of a Sebenza. The whole knife just seems like a 'spyderized' small Sebenza to me. Sure, it doesn't have the refined fit and finish of a real Sebenza, but the overall look and feel do remind me of a Sebbie. Funny thing is, that every time I'm tempted to get a Sebbie again I tell myself: "Too bad it doesn't have an opening hole and a lefty clip option, or a wireclip."
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Mr Blonde wrote:The Sage II is an hommage to the integral lock that Chris Reeve pioneered and made famous through his Sebenzas. This folder has a 3-inch blade, full titanium handle and a left/right carry wireclip. To me, it's not just the lock that reminds me of a Sebenza. The whole knife just seems like a 'spyderized' small Sebenza to me. Sure, it doesn't have the refined fit and finish of a real Sebenza, but the overall look and feel do remind me of a Sebbie. Funny thing is, that every time I'm tempted to get a Sebbie again I tell myself: "Too bad it doesn't have an opening hole and a lefty clip option, or a wireclip."
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The RIL Sage is a beauty :cool:
Got a preorder in already :rolleyes: :o :D
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Hi Wouter, first thing I did after returning home was to check your post and video clips. Great stuff and a real good alternative to the (unfortunately) cancelled mini meets.
Thank you very much travelling to Nürnberg and for all your work and enthousiasm. We highly appreciate your commitment to Spyderco.
B.t.w. watch your mailbox for a little something....
See You soon!
Jur. :D
Thank you very much travelling to Nürnberg and for all your work and enthousiasm. We highly appreciate your commitment to Spyderco.
B.t.w. watch your mailbox for a little something....
See You soon!
Jur. :D
Clipits Work!
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FRN Stretch
The Stretch II is my favorite and most carried spydie since it came out. I'm happy to see it multiply in FRN variations. As Jur mentioned in the video, these are engineered just like the Delica and Endura 4 models, right down to the bidirectional texturing, clip mounting, and skeletonized liners. One improvement these FRN models have over the CF version is the jimping on the spine. The jimping on these FRN models is much finer and grippier, compared to that on the CF model. That was the only small detail that prevented me from proclaiming the Stretch II the best folding knife ever. With the different edge variations, I'll be sure to get a SE and PE in VG-10 and a PE in ZDP189, just to round out my collection.
The ZDP version is fitted to a blue handle, that's the exact same shade of blue as the first run of ZDP 189 Delicas.
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The ZDP version is fitted to a blue handle, that's the exact same shade of blue as the first run of ZDP 189 Delicas.
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UKPK Rescue
This one was a nice surprise to me, I have been longing for some teeth in the slip-it line and this will fit the bill nicely. The UKPK Rescue has pretty much the same specs as the regular UKPK: G10 handle, wire clip, 3 inch blade. I'd love to test this one out, this one�s definitely on my list!
This pic is especially for Arend, enjoy!
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This pic is especially for Arend, enjoy!
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Byrd Wings
This is another model that shown at last year's Amsterdam Meet, but that hasn't been released yet. Last year it had a carbon fiber insert, now it's G10. The blades are somewhere between 2,5 - 3 inch long and the fit and finish is really good. I won't be tempted to get this one though, as it's not very lefty friendly...however, I did see a dyad-type concept model that is lefty-friendly!
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