Blade show 2015 news thread

[Surfingringo]

Hey guys, I am not positive what info we are supposed to share. We are not allowed to take photos of the prototype case but I will ask Joyce today if I can post all our thoughts here. I think it's fine to talk about the knife I liked because it's been mentioned here several times. It is the introvert that I believe was designed by our own Solidstate!

It's the folder with the built in finger hole. What a neat knife! And it's one of those quirky but super comfortable designs that just screams Spyderco. The finger hole can be use like a flipper for opening too and the action is really sweet. This one is not going to be for everyone but its a very cool little knife.

One other tidbit that made me happy...there was a Phil Wilson fillet knife in the case too! Shelter Cove model. Don't quote me on this but I seem to remember someone saying something about Taichung. Again, I could be confused so take that with a grain of salt. But that would really make my day if it were true as I think that maker could really do justice to a production model of one of Phils fillets. I'll stop now though because I'm drifting way into rumor and speculation. :)

[Surfingringo]

I'm here. Shaking hands and looking at new Spydies. :). I will check in on this thread in a few days once I get back home. :). The "what was in Sals left pocket" that I mentioned last month was here at the show by the way. It was the smaller paramilitary.

What are the specs on the smaller PM?

I'm not sure doc, but if I had to guess I would say the blade was sub 3". The handle still looked large enough for a full grip to me which is a plus. My impression looking at it was that it was a knife designed to give the functionality of a full sized pm2 while offering a shorter blade length to satisfy the restrictive carry laws of some areas. I might be reading too much into it though. It might just be a smaller pm2. :rolleyes:

[Johnnie1801]

I'm not sure doc, but if I had to guess I would say the blade was sub 3". The handle still looked large enough for a full grip to me which is a plus. My impression looking at it was that it was a knife designed to give the functionality of a full sized pm2 while offering a shorter blade length to satisfy the restrictive carry laws of some areas. I might be reading too much into it though. It might just be a smaller pm2. :rolleyes:

Hi Lance, does the mini PM2 feel about the same size as an N5? The Dice was made 15% smaller than the Domino, so maybe Spyderco used that same ratio for the mini PM2?

[bearfacedkiller]

I was fortunate enough to handle the mini Para2 as well and I really like it. To me it seemed as though Sal put a Para2 in the dryer and shrunk it until it had a three inch blade. Everything else seemed just like the Para2 except it was a smaller scaled down version. I think people are gonna love this new mini Para and it gives people a 3 inch compression lock which is super cool.

[Doc Dan]

So, was it about the size of a Delica, but thicker?

[twinboysdad]

I simply must know, what are they calling the Lil PM2?

[Tdhurl1103]

The smaller PM prototype is the Spyderco I have been really waiting for.

[Doc Dan]

A smaller PM2 and a new Lil Temp. My head hurts nearly as much as my wallet!

[petrosil]

Any word on the release date of the Roc?

[devine1]

I simply must know, what are they calling the Lil PM2?

It was labeled Paramilitary 3

[devine1]

I couldn't make it to Blade Show this year. Just curious, what kind of knife pin did Spyderco give away this year?

Slysz Bowie

[Mushroom]

Any word on the release date of the Roc?

This! Simply can't wait for this one!!

[devine1]

I came to Blade for a Sebenza, but left with a Stepped Blue Ti Chaparral and a couple of D'flies for my twin girls(turning 13 this week).
My favorites in the Spyderco prototype case were the Lil' Rhino (Reinhold design), Para3, Mantra, and the Vrango. Also had a Sage with compression lock. :eek:

[MichaelScott]

Hmmm..., steel aside, sounds appears that the PM3 will differ from other Spyderco 3" folders in handle form, lock and maybe blade shape (similar to the Endura/Delica/Stretch in general outline). I will be curious to see how well the PM3 does in the market in relation to the other 3" Spyderco folders. I test and review different pistol accessories, and a few carry guns on my blog. I'd like to test the new PMs and its Spyderco competition. Be very interesting to make a detailed comparison.

Please post any details as they become available.

[RadioactiveSpyder]

If it's a different size altogether, wouldn't they give it a new model name? Is it time for a poll about "PM3" name possibilities? Militia, Reserve, etc? :)

[Surfingringo]

If it's a different size altogether, wouldn't they give it a new model name? Is it time for a poll about "PM3" name possibilities? Militia, Reserve, etc? :)

Minuteman?

[swigert]

Love threads like these.

[Liquid Cobra]

Any word on the release date of the Roc?

I heard mention of four months or so.

[Liquid Cobra]

Also had a Sage with compression lock. :eek:

Uh...isn't that kind of a big deal? People have been asking for this for a long time.

[darr3n]

I could only attend Friday. I hope someone comes along with detailed notes as I only really had interest in and handled three prototypes: Sage Compression Lock with G10 scales, Para Military 3 (this is exactly how it was labelled), and the Manix 2 Lightweight with LEDs in the handle. I would have bought the first two in a heartbeat had they been for sale.