Amsterdam Meet 2011 Report

[sal]

Hi Pekka,

Welcome to the Spyderco forum. Thanx much for visiting and posting. Your knife was very well received at the IWA show as well. Many compliments.

Is the steel choice for the prototypes usually what is used for production?

Hi Simsmac,

Sorry, didn't see the earlier question.

No, not necessarily. It depends on who makes the prototype, We usually pick steels when we begin tooling. Often the steel requires a long lead time for manufacture. On what knife were you seeking info?

sal

[Nederspyder]

On what knife were you seeking info?

sal

Hi Sal, what about the South Fork? s90v?

[Sequimite]

Hi Sal, what about the South Fork? s90v?

Sal answered that on another thread, saying that if it is not S90V it will be another "hifallutin Steel".

[Freediver]

Sal answered that on another thread, saying that if it is not S90V it will be another "hifallutin Steel".

I really hope we get more models with s90v, not because I know anything about steels, but because there is so much hype around it I would like to try it out for myself.

[Simsmac]

On what knife were you seeking info?

None in particular, it was just a question that popped into my head while I was browsing this thread. Thanks for the response. :)

Another question that comes to mind is this: what determines where a knife is manufactured? Specifically, I notice an influx of Taiwanese-made models in this thread, and I was wondering what decides whether a knife that uses S30V is produced in Taiwan or the US. I realize that there's probably a cost difference between production in the two countries (I assume Taiwan is cheaper), but why not just manufacture all the S30V knives in the cheaper country?

[Evil D]

I know everyone is excited about these knives...but i wish you guys wouldn't quote pictures. I'm about 90% limited to a phone for my internet at the moment (moving) and this thread brings my 3G to its knees :D

[Iron_Tusk]

Spyderco is really tugging at my wallet with all these outstanding designs. The puuko is particularly beautiful. cpms30v will be perfectly fine for the puuko but I have this dream of a puuko with super blue steel. It would be incredible workin that patina all over the blade. Edge like a laser. Outstanding.

[dialex]

I'm digging your Persian Pike man

This is quite an intriguing design. Is it a linerlock or a lockback? In the pictures you posted it seems like there are both locking mechanisms in the same knife :confused:

[jabba359]

Another question that comes to mind is this: what determines where a knife is manufactured? Specifically, I notice an influx of Taiwanese-made models in this thread, and I was wondering what decides whether a knife that uses S30V is produced in Taiwan or the US. I realize that there's probably a cost difference between production in the two countries (I assume Taiwan is cheaper), but why not just manufacture all the S30V knives in the cheaper country?

A lot of what decides the country of origin is A) capacity and B) capability. The Taiwan manufacturer seems to be very capable and have the capacity to build many of these models right now. I seem to recall Sal saying that the maker of the Sage was the only company that was able and willing to take on the project of building the knife with so many locks.

[Mr Blonde]

Wouter,

If you will be able to take a picture of Manbug along with Ladybug than it would be just perfect.

I did one better and shot some video of it, comparing it to my own Ladybug. It'll take me some time before I can post it though. In short, the Manbug indeed has the same dimensions as the Manbug. However, the Manbug's blade is a tiny bit wider and the handle is a bit thicker.

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks Wouter for doing all these photos and this thread! This thread is something I look forward to every year from you!

Thanks for watching. Your design is very nice. Unfortunately, it had one of those 'dreaded' red tags indicating that it's still a concept model and/or too early to be published on the interwebs.

[Mr Blonde]

Does anybody know if the Laci Szabo folder is going to be a regular production model ? :)

I'm 99,9% sure that it's going to be a regular production model. I've talked about the knife with the Spydercrew at the Amsterdam Meet and the IWA show and it was never referred to as a sprint run. And as Deacon indicated, that's a lot of tooling and investment for just a sprint run.

[ChapmanPreferred]

Really digging this thread, thank you Mr. Blonde.

[Mako109]

Wouter -

Many thanks to you in making these wonderful photos. Like others here, I too look foward to your posts every year. They have become a very influential part of my yearly purchase decisions :)

geo

[Marion David Poff]

I had felt bad about missing the first one, I had thought of chasing one in the after-market, but all thought of that is GONE.

This one is a LEAP forward....

I have not liked the 2 as well as I liked the Large, but these translucent blue scales are really fun. : )

Is this thing ready to take a beating or what? Love it!

The best of the style that I have seen. What a design!

That's my briar patch right there! I like the Arctic or Raita of the the earlier proto, but this will do better in the States I bet. And really good looking...

Beautiful!

Thank You Mr Blonde !

And BIG thank's to Sal !
Nice to see photos of that knife here :)

Small boy's (190cm /100kg) dream seems to be coming true.

Take care !

Pekka
http://www.puukkopekka.com

I will also say it is good to have you on the forum, Welcome!

Long time fan of this man's work!

Awesome!



Kind Regards,
Marion

[Pekka]

Hi Pekka,

Welcome to the Spyderco forum. Thanx much for visiting and posting. Your knife was very well received at the IWA show as well. Many compliments.


sal

Thank You Sal ! Glad to hear that puukko got nice feedback :)


Pekka

[bh49]

I did one better and shot some video of it, comparing it to my own Ladybug. It'll take me some time before I can post it though. In short, the Manbug indeed has the same dimensions as the Manbug. However, the Manbug's blade is a tiny bit wider and the handle is a bit thicker.

Wouter,
Thank you. It sound like I will be able to put on my Key-chain, at least will try.

[Mr Blonde]

This is the last prototype I can show you, the Frank Centofante Memory model. I wasn’t sure if I could show you this model yet, I had to check with the Spydercrew over the weekend at the IWA show in Germany.



Centofante has apparently been very important in the development of Spyderco as a knife manufacturer. Sal told us about how Frank Centofante influenced them in manufacturing quality. Mr. Centofante passed on in 2009 if I recall correctly, and this model will be in dedication to his memory.



The knife is a classic gent´s knife with very refined lines. The handle is blue anodized titanium with a silver twill carbon fiber onlay. The piece is very lightweight and the handle to blade ratio is very close. Even though this model is not intended for left-handed users, I had no trouble opening and closing it left-handed. The action was very smooth. Since my father was a fan of Spyderco Centofante collaborations before he passed on in 2009, this model has somewhat of a double meaning for me and is a must-have in my collection.

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

Very interesting looking...but really, wold it have been that hard to make it slightly more lefty friendly?

[TBob]

Outstanding knife! How long is the blade on the Centofante Memory?