New Spyderco: The WolfSpyder

[Liquid Cobra]

Some folks already have them! I've seen pics in the wild!

[SpyderNut]

Some folks already have them! I've seen pics in the wild!

Where are these pics that you speak of?? :D

[Liquid Cobra]

Some folks already have them! I've seen pics in the wild!

Where are these pics that you speak of?? :D

The unofficial Facebook group.

[Leeroy37]

Couple of lads in the uk got theirs today

[demoncase]

Pictures in the wild you ask?- Then I shall deliver, post-haste and forthwith :)

Smaller than I remember at the Amsterdam Meet (but that's my memory at fault).
Going to be much less scary than the PM2 to non-knife-peeps. Fits fairly well into a pocket, the pointed rear gives some grip area to draw the blade.

Grip is very comfortable- The large cut out makes the perfect site for the thumb while scraping or doing fine work with the index on the rear of the blade. I keep going for a liner lock that isn't there- it'll take a tiny little bit of hand education.​

Rear shape is comfy in a normal grip but perfect in a reverse grip from scraping and bark stripping.

Smooth opening or closing but not the drop free of a PM2 or Yo2.

Jimped spine and G10 section makes for a sensible grip and the comp lock isn't. Again. Feels right.
(note- the jimping on the G10 is clean and crisp- it's pocket fluff and dodgy lighting making it look rough)

Build looks super solid too- plus that thick blade looks robust with the Scandi grind

US 10c, EU 20c and UK 10p for size scale.​

[farnorthdan]

I like it, probably be some time before mine makes it across the pond though,

Thanks posting up some pics sir :D

[twinboysdad]

So if I get one and can't resharpen Scandi, can I just conventional sharpen on my SM??

[SpyderNut]

Muchas gracias, Demon. :D I especially appreciate your in-hand pictures. That really helps to explain the functionality of the funky-looking handle. :) How do you like it?

[demoncase]

So if I get one and can't resharpen Scandi, can I just conventional sharpen on my SM??

Stick a microbevel on it with your SM and Bob's yer uncle.

[demoncase]

Muchas gracias, Demon. :D I especially appreciate your in-hand pictures. That really helps to explain the functionality of the funky-looking handle. :) How do you like it?

I like it- not saying I love it yet.....that big cut out for the opening hole is taking some getting used to in comparison to over knives.
You can ( as I've shown) hook the index finger into it or press a thumb into it.

The feel of it suggests that it will take a real beating in use- it's super solid, and that I do love.

I will say The Better Half picked it up and instantly said "Wow....This is really well thought out"

[SpeedHoles]

I like it! Probably never have one though...
Even though I'm not a fan of the occluded Spydiehole on one side, I'd imagine you could compression drop the blade out if desired.

I know it's got a proper intended use, but I just see those sharp handle ends and just think it'd be torture on my pants and car seat bolsters!!

[demoncase]

Comparison shots for size with some common models

[twinboysdad]

Ok, ^^ that shows it is smaller than I thought and the Spyderhole is quite small. I had originally wondered if Demon was hamfisted, but it looks like his paws are normal size and this is just a smaller than expected design. Thanks for the pics, I now have a lot to consider...

[demoncase]

I had originally wondered if Demon was hamfisted...

You aren't the first and you won't be the last on that score, let me tell you :D

[SpyderNut]

Thank you for the comparison pictures, Demoncase. As TBD stated, this knife is a LOT smaller than I previously anticipated--which is a good thing. I love knives in this exact size range. This will give me a lot to consider also. :D

[SpeedHoles]

Reminds me of an Enzo Birk with a larger handle and comp-lock. Similar size, too.

[farnorthdan]

Wow, that's a lot smaller than I envisioned, thanks for posting the comparison Demon.

[Holland]

Doesn't look like it is slicey enough for my taste :o

[Brock O Lee]

It is smaller than I expected, too small as a primary knife in the bush. Looks like a nice sized folder to carry with a scandi FB like a Bushcraft or Mora. Question is, if you already carry a scandi FB, why would you need a small scandi folder? Carving? Or a backup to your FB? I'm not really sure where it should fit into the whole bushcraft theme. :confused:

I know I will always reach for a scandi FB with a roomy and comfortable round handle to make feather sticks or split kindling rather than a tiny folder.

[Warrior1]

The Wolfspyder has landed on this side of the pond, after a long trip from: Golden, Colorado to England then back to Albany, New York!
As others have said it is on the small size but very stoutly built... Almost heavy in the hand. I like it a lot.
It probably won't replace my Techno as my EDC, but it's sure to find a way into my pocket on the weekends. Great for those weekend hammock trips.