Amsterdam Meet 2016 Report of Spyderco Prototypes

[vilePossum]

No way. The knife is perfect and so is the clip! I'm glad it isn't some funky thing. Also glad RS not a wire clip. I love wire clips but not on titanium.

That is of course to each his own. I still would like something different. Then again, a custom solution would up the price and not fit the tactical bill.

 

[Mr Blonde]

I’ll admit that I’m not the world biggest Sage-fan, but this compression lock equipped Sage did look interesting. The peel-ply finish on the handle was nice and grippy, but still smooth enough for easy IWB carry. The compression lock is, IMHO, a hallmark of Spyderco innovation so it is absolutely a worthy candidate for the Sage series that celebrates knife-locks.

Specifications
Overall Length: 18 cm / 7.08 inches
Blade Length: 8 cm / 3.14 inches
Blade Thickness: 3 mm / 0.11 inches
Weight: 89 grams / 3.13 ounces

 

[Y'shua]

I'll certainly be out for that sage, love their s30v, and their compression lock. The PM2 is nearly always with me.

 

[Mr Blonde]

The Jumpmaster 2 was a very nice surprise for me, especially since it’s a production sample! This means that we can expect the release of this design relatively soon. I don’t own the Jumpmaster, but this new fixed blade looked and handled very familiar. You see, I’m a big fan of the original Temperance fixed blades, and this new design looked and handled just like an older Temperance fixed blade. The handle slabs are made from FRN and feature a slightly contoured grip. The blade’s spine tapers down to a fine sharp tip, and the serrations seemed a bit more rounded than I’ve seen on previous H1 blades.

Specifications
Overall Length: 23,5 cm / 9.25 inches
Blade Length: 11,5 cm / 4.52 inches
Blade Thickness: 3 mm / 0.11 inches
Weight: 151 grams / 5.32 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

If you like the Spyderco Delica but you prefer a 50/50 choil, then the Byrd Meadowlark would be a good candidate. You’re not sure of this ‘budget-line’ of Spyderco designed knives? Well, this one sports some groovy titanium scales and the fit and finish is very –very- good. I was honestly impressed with the build-quality of these Byrd knives.

Specifications
Overall Length: 17,6 cm / 6.93 inches
Blade Length: 7,6 cm / 2.98 inches
Blade Thickness: 2,5 mm / 0.09 inches
Weight: 79 grams / 2.8 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

Back to photoshop for me, I got six more knives to cover...

 

[Acadian]

Back to photoshop for me, I got six more knives to cover...

Thanks you very much!!! I cannot wait to see the PM3

 

[Mr Blonde]

Thanks you very much!!! I cannot wait to see the PM3

Sorry, but the PM3 is not on my 'approved to publish list' which probably means it's too far from production for Spyderco to show.

 

[50an6xy06r6n]

Are the titanium Byrd knives still in 8Cr13MoV? It seems like they deserve a slightly better steel at that point. Or give us a titanium dragonfly

 

[Acadian]

Sorry, but the PM3 is not on my 'approved to publish list' which probably means it's too far from production for Spyderco to show.

one can dream

Can't wait to see the rest.

Thanks again!

 

[wire edge]

I really like that Sage 5! It's almost a smaller Para 2 in my opinion

 

[nick21]

Sorry, but the PM3 is not on my 'approved to publish list' which probably means it's too far from production for Spyderco to show.

You broke a lot of hearts with this post

 

[hookahhabib]

Wow! Thank you Mr Blonde for all your hard work year after year!

And wow again! Almost every single model looks like something I'd want to buy and use -- that hasn't happened before.

This is by far my favorite year of prototypes since I first started lurking bladeforums back in 2010...amazing work Sal and Eric!

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Friggin' Spyderco is killing me this year. ATR, Ouroboros, Sage 5 and the Jumpmaster 2 are all knives I love the look of. The Rhino looks fantastic as well, but as small as it is I'll need to hold one before anything happens there.

 

[Duper]

Thanks Mr Blonde for all your efforts! No PM3. Well I guess the new Sage with the compression lock will have to hold me over and the light weight L'il Lum looks great too.

,,,Mike in Canada

 

[full flat grind]

Thanks, Mr Blonde, for posting.

The Sage 5 looks awesome. Definitely going to get one.

 

[Daniel L]

Great work as always!
Sadly nothing really caught my eye... I must be getting jaded!!

 

[Mr Blonde]

Can you comment on the action of the Compression-lock on the Ouroboros?
Was it like a PM2, or more viscous and not as free-swinging like the Junior?

I'm not sure anymore how the lock action compared to the PM2, but the Ourobos' sample had very fluent unlocking action. definitely free-swinging as I almost cut myself

 

[Mr Blonde]

You broke a lot of hearts with this post

Oh, but the PM3 exists and was shown! It's just not yet ready to be shown by moi. They're still gearing up to make it though.

 

[Mr Blonde]

This one’s also known as the K11 Cook’s Knife in the 2016 Spyderco product catalog, so I was nicely surprised to learn that this ‘numbered’ kitchen knife was actually designed by a knife maker called Tadao Terada. The Terada Kitchen Knife handled like a very elegant, thin and light kitchen knife. This thing is probably a veritable laser in the kitchen. I can’t wait to get my own to use in the kitchen, and I’d love to see a serrated version of this design as well.

Specifications
Overall Length: 26,2 cm / 10.31 inches
Blade Length: 14,7 cm / 5.80 inches
Blade Thickness: 2,3 mm / 0.09 inches
Weight: 105 grams / 3.70 ounces