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The 17th Spyderco Amsterdam Meet was a blast, thank you for your patience for my report with photos of some of the upcoming Spyderco production samples.

Apart from meeting Eric, Lisa and Peter from the Spydercrew and getting a look at the new concept models, prototypes and production sample, it was great to see so many familiar faces again. It’s nice to see how this hobby binds so many of us. Thank you to all who attended, for bringing your enthusiasm and making it a great gathering. And of course, many thanks to the Spydercrew for hosting this awesome event!

The day started with a presentation by Eric, in which he presented each and every one of the new designs that are in various stages of development. I’m guesstimating he brought about 60 new models. I could identify roughly 3 stages of development: a concept model (often a custom piece from a designer), a prototype (the first stage of adapting the concept into a production model), and a production prototype (the knife now looks almost identical to the final production version). I could photograph and post a few of the upcoming production samples, many of which are likely to appear in the next Reveal catalog.

Please note, I have no information about the availability or pricing of these knives and products. For some of the models that haven’t been revealed yet, I took rudimentary measurements, none of which should be considered ‘catalog-correct’. Any mistakes or deviations etc… are mine. Basically, when it comes to these photographs, videos and measurements; I’m a fan – not an expert.

I’ll post the first batch of content momentarily, and I’ll add more to this thread in the coming days.

-Wouter

Last year, Spyderco introduced many of us to CPM-15V for the first time. Spyderco launched limited runs of the Paramilitary 2 and Shaman in 2023, working with Shawn Houston -a.k.a. Big Brown Bear- who shared his heat treat protocol to bring out the best of this steel. Apparently, this first foray into 15V went well, because Spyderco plans to produce many different models from their US factory in this steel that I believe are planned as regular production. Up first in this report, is the Military 2 in CPM-15V.

Approximate Specifications
Closed: 5.51 inch / 140 mm
Overall: 9.51 inch / 242 mm
Blade: 4.00 inch / 102 mm
Edge: 3.65 inch / 93 mm
Thickness: 0.145 in 3.7 mm
Steel: CPM-15V
Weight: 4.3 oz / 122 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Compression
Handle: G-10
Carry: Ambi
Clip: 4-position
Origin: USA


I have no information on pricing or release dates.

The Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight will also be made with a CPM-15V blade and signature brown handle. It will be announced officially in the upcoming Reveal number 15. Reveal 15  15V… If only this was the 15th edition of the Spyderco Amsterdam meet. I’m glad it’s not though

Fun fact, to me at least, veteran Spyderco crewmember Lisa came up with the name Manix many years ago.






























Approximate Specifications
Closed: 4.66 inch / 118 mm
Overall: 8 inch / 203 mm
Blade: 3.37 inch / 86 mm
Edge: 2.88 inch / 73 mm
Thickness: 0.125 inch / 3,2 mm
Steel: CPM-15V
Weight: 2.9 oz / 82 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Ball Bearing
Handle: FRCP
Clip position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up
Origin: USA


I have no information on pricing or release dates.

The MicroJimbo was unveiled last year and I think they recently started shipping. This is likely the second variation of the MicroJimbo (after the all-black version), in CPM-15V and brown G10. It too, if I understood correctly, will be made in regular production.
































Approximate Specifications
Closed Length: 3.8 inch / 97 mm
Overall Length: 6.22 inch / 158 mm
Blade Length: 2.45 inch / 62 mm
Edge Length: 2.23 inch / 57 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.145 inch / 3.7 mm
Steel: CPM-15V
Weight: 3 oz / 85 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock Type: Compression
Handle: G-10
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-up
Origin: USA


I have no information on pricing or release dates.

This was my last post for today, more to come tomorrow....

Thanks for sharing, Wouter! The reports and photos from the Amsterdam meet are always much appreciated.

A regular production 15V Microjimbo sounds badass! Sign me up for one.

Now I’m just hoping a Lil Native gets the 15v treatment as well!

Mr Blonde wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:53 pm

... Spyderco launched limited runs of the Paramilitary 2 and Shaman in 2023, working with Sean Michaels -a.k.a. Big Brown Bear- who shared his heat treat protocol to bring out the best of this steel. ....

I look forward to these posts every year and really appreciate your doing them.

You actually meant Shawn Houston where you typed Sean Michaels.

cjk wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:12 pm

You actually meant Shawn Houston where you typed Sean Michaels.

oops, d'oh! Thank you, I corrected it!

Mr Blonde wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:53 pm

Up first in this report, is the Military 2 in CPM-15V.

I believe this knife will wrap up my Spyderco purchases indefinitely, aside future Mule Teams. To hear that this may be regular production is astounding. Thank you sal, Gail, Eric, Shawn, and all at Spyderco; and of course, Thank You for the report, Wouter.

Thank you so much for these photos and summaries! I'm super excited to see these regular production 15V models coming down the pipeline out of Golden.

I've yet to use 15V, but two of my favorite steels are K390 and Maxamet so it would be really interesting to try a steel that bridges the gap between them in terms of toughness/hardness balance somewhat. And the usage reports have been really impressive of course.

Thanks for sharing mr. Blonde. Cool stuff

Im finding myself really wanting that microjimbo in 15v, and i've honestly never had much intetest in 15v before. ( have always respected how awesome of a steel it is, but just "wasn't" for me)

Mr Blonde wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:16 pm

Fun fact, to me at least, veteran Spyderco crewmember Lisa came up with the name Manix many years ago.

Had to quote this bit; as it is interesting to finally know. It's nice to see some of the other folks in the Spyderco crew get some recognition, "from the shadows". I wonder where the inspiration for the name came from?

Thanks again for sharing, Wouter. Looking forward to the days of upcoming sneak-peeks.

Thanks for the report! Excited to see what you post tomorrow. The 15V's are neat but I'm crossing my fingers for brand new models.

Para 3???BBB????

Never thought we'd see the day where BBB and Mike Janich's logos would be on the same blade - but here we are, and it is glorious.

nerdlock wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:32 pm

Never thought we'd see the day where BBB and Mike Janich's logos would be on the same blade - but here we are, and it is glorious.

The MJ logo looks like it's punching the BBB logo.

Any idea why the asterisk on 15V, anyone.

Thanks, Wouter, for putting Spring in motion again.

wrdwrght wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:46 pm

Any idea why the asterisk on 15V, anyone.

Thanks, Wouter, for putting Spring in motion again.

Just a guess but those blades probably aren’t actually 15V. Since they’re still prototypes, they probably used a steel like S30V and just marked them with “15V*” to denote the steel that is intended for production.

i always forget to expect this post each year, which always makes it feel like opening a gift i wasn't expecting. thanks for the great photos. i'm looking forward to seeing what else is to come.

i bet lots of people that break down boxes all day are going to love that microjimbo.