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Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 3:17 am
by WilliamMunny
Spyderco Para Military 2 - 3.45" CPM-REX 121 Black ZrOC Blade Finish Wharncliffe Blade Will be released 4/17 at 10am Mountain Time. The Satin sold out fast so I am guessing this one will too, good luck.
https://cutleryshoppe.com/spyderco-para ... rrx121bk2/
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 5:00 am
by BeggarSo
So that is the name of the new DLC? Or just the chemical components I am guessing Black ZrOC Blade Finish
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 8:43 am
by Mushroom
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 5:00 am
So that is the name of the new DLC? Or just the chemical components I am guessing Black ZrOC Blade Finish
It's the name of the new
coating.
Just to help clarify, it is not "DLC" coating. (Diamond-like Carbon)
ZrOC is a Zirconium based coating.
Probably stands for "Zirconium Oxide Coating"
Edit: ZrOC = Zirconium OxyCarbide
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 8:50 am
by geekjosh
Ah dang. Wish I hadn't missed out on the non-coated version. Been wanting a REX 121 Spyderco for a while.
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 9:53 am
by BeggarSo
Ok so ZOC nahhh still like DLC to me it just means a good SPYDERCO coating.
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 10:54 am
by Synov
If you Google "Vaportech ZrOC" you will find more info about it. It's a PVD ceramic coating.
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:30 am
by Mushroom
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 9:53 am
Ok so ZOC nahhh still like DLC to me it just means a good SPYDERCO coating.
That's fine but to most of us, and Spyderco, these acronyms actually mean something.
PVD = Physical Vapor Deposition
DLC = Diamond-Like Carbon
TiCN = Titanium CarboNitride
ZrOC = Zirconium OxyCarbide
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:51 am
by TkoK83Spy
geekjosh wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 8:50 am
Ah dang. Wish I hadn't missed out on the non-coated version. Been wanting a REX 121 Spyderco for a while.
Aren't the Sage 5 options still available?
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 12:27 pm
by BeggarSo
Mushroom wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:30 am
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 9:53 am
Ok so ZOC nahhh still like DLC to me it just means a good SPYDERCO coating.
That's fine but to most of us, and Spyderco, these acronyms actually mean something.
PVD = Physical Vapor Deposition
DLC = Diamond-Like Carbon
TiCN = Titanium CarboNitride
ZrOC = Zirconium OxyCarbide
Besides the new one which of those do you like best I have always favored DLC and TiCN have a hard time choosing between the DLC has scratched down to metal on me not easily but it has, but not much and never on the TiCN.
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 12:28 pm
by geekjosh
TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:51 am
geekjosh wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 8:50 am
Ah dang. Wish I hadn't missed out on the non-coated version. Been wanting a REX 121 Spyderco for a while.
Aren't the Sage 5 options still available?
You're correct. I forgot about those since I'm not a huge fan of the Sage series. Kicking myself for missing the satin Wharncliffe. I'd LOVE for a Dragonfly 2 Wharncliffe in REX 121 or a Military 2 or Manix 2.
I'll have to be content with the YoJumbo in 15v if it ever finally releases
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 4:42 pm
by Naperville
Spyderco is really something. Is ZrOC, Zirconium OxyCarbide, only available at Spyderco? This is some technology, I have to buy that knife and see what the coating looks like, see how it holds up to pocket wear.
When I went to college my neighbor was obtaining his doctorate in coatings. He did research all day long.
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 6:10 pm
by Cletus
I want to try to get one of the Wharncliffe'. I wonder of they will have a PM2 also?
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 7:20 pm
by Yossarian3
Very excited for the coated Rex 121 drop. Will try to get wharnie this time around. I'm still looking for the Native Chief, Yojimbo, and Yojumbo in 15v too. I thought these would be released in 2025 and here we are in April 2026 and no dealers are talking about these knives anymore.The LW PM2 appears to be up next?
Does anyone have the latest info on the release dates for these 15v knives as we rush past spring?
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 7:25 pm
by Cletus
I want to know, too! Beautiful scales! (Nice Oreo cookie)!
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 7:26 pm
by BeggarSo
Yeah nice scales where did you get them?
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 7:31 pm
by Yossarian3
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 7:26 pm
Yeah nice scales where did you get them?
The scales are from Barclay CNC.
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:14 am
by Mushroom
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 12:27 pm
Mushroom wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:30 am
BeggarSo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 9:53 am
Ok so ZOC nahhh still like DLC to me it just means a good SPYDERCO coating.
That's fine but to most of us, and Spyderco, these acronyms actually mean something.
PVD = Physical Vapor Deposition
DLC = Diamond-Like Carbon
TiCN = Titanium CarboNitride
ZrOC = Zirconium OxyCarbide
Besides the new one which of those do you like best I have always favored DLC and TiCN have a hard time choosing between the DLC has scratched down to metal on me not easily but it has, but not much and never on the TiCN.
I prefer DLC because it is more durable than TiCN.
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:35 am
by Naperville
Yossarian3 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 7:20 pm
Very excited for the coated Rex 121 drop. Will try to get wharnie this time around. I'm still looking for the Native Chief, Yojimbo, and Yojumbo in 15v too. I thought these would be released in 2025 and here we are in April 2026 and no dealers are talking about these knives anymore.The LW PM2 appears to be up next?
Does anyone have the latest info on the release dates for these 15v knives as we rush past spring?
I bought a Yojumbo in S90v in case I missed the 15v version. I think that I bought it from Bento Box Shop.
YES, bring on the remaining 15v knives!!!
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:47 am
by BeggarSo
I would love an SE BODACIOUS in 15V
Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:19 am
by Yossarian3
Naperville wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:35 am
Yossarian3 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 7:20 pm
Very excited for the coated Rex 121 drop. Will try to get wharnie this time around. I'm still looking for the Native Chief, Yojimbo, and Yojumbo in 15v too. I thought these would be released in 2025 and here we are in April 2026 and no dealers are talking about these knives anymore.The LW PM2 appears to be up next?
Does anyone have the latest info on the release dates for these 15v knives as we rush past spring?
I bought a Yojumbo in S90v in case I missed the 15v version. I think that I bought it from Bento Box Shop.
YES, bring on the remaining 15v knives!!!
This is probably what I should do. I already sent off some Yojimbo scales to be engraved and I don't even have the knife yet. S90V would be a cool replacement, but I'll bet those are hard to find. I'm still holding out hope for the 15V. I thought if anyone would know what has happened to these knives it would be the people on this forum.