Slysz Bowie... just couple of additional shots

Barman1 · Mar 14, 2014

If I remember correctly there was another beautiful prototype from MarcinS a while back. What are the chances that this one will make it to production. Love the pictures.

mrdeus · Mar 14, 2014

Sweet! What are the measurements and weight?

NoFair · Mar 14, 2014

I'd prefer a Techno blade shape, but it looks perfect otherwise:thumbup: Time to contact my dealer and get a preorder in

Molle Ninja · Mar 14, 2014

Sold. No doubt.

pmek5 · Mar 14, 2014

Home run with this one. Thanks for the additional pics.

johnnytoxin · Mar 14, 2014

mrdeus said:
Sweet! What are the measurements and weight?

I would also like to know. Also is there an estimated date of availability?

austonh · Mar 14, 2014

Well this model wasn't originally on my wish list, but your excellent photos are making me reconsider.

Officer's Match · Mar 15, 2014

Looks very interesting. Stop bar location?

Cereal_killer · Mar 15, 2014

Do we have an estimated MSRP or better yet street price? I hope it's not over $200, I want it. I tried to like the techno but just couldn't, this looks perfect. It appears to have a back spacer, can we expect something loud like on the techno?

rpn · Mar 15, 2014

Cereal_killer said:
Do we have an estimated MSRP or better yet street price? I hope it's not over $200, I want it. I tried to like the techno but just couldn't, this looks perfect. It appears to have a back spacer, can we expect something loud like on the techno?

I was wondering if it would be north of $200 like the southard...

NoFair · Mar 15, 2014

Cereal_killer said:
Do we have an estimated MSRP or better yet street price? I hope it's not over $200, I want it. I tried to like the techno but just couldn't, this looks perfect. It appears to have a back spacer, can we expect something loud like on the techno?

Afaik the back spacer is black and textured. Hoping for a price close to the Techno

bedgoo · Mar 15, 2014

Is it just me or does the handles look slightly contoured? I hope they are.

kwackster · Mar 15, 2014

Yes, the handles are indeed slightly contoured.
I handled the knife on the last Amsterdam Meet, and it's is on my shortlist as well.
(next to the new Phil Wilson fixed blade)

Mr Blonde · Mar 15, 2014

Very nice PieterM, excellent photography! Makes me want one even more.

austonh · Mar 15, 2014

This will be north of $200. The blade length is over 3 inches.

Skywalker1 · Mar 15, 2014

Barman1 said:
If I remember correctly there was another beautiful prototype from MarcinS a while back. What are the chances that this one will make it to production. Love the pictures.

I assume you mean the "Spyderchef": http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1032684-A-prototype-from-MarcinS?

As much as I like that one, I' m more excited about the Bowie. It' s just a more versatile, EDC-capable design.

Barman1 · Mar 15, 2014

Skywalker1 said:
I assume you mean the "Spyderchef": http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1032684-A-prototype-from-MarcinS?

As much as I like that one, I' m more excited about the Bowie. It' s just a more versatile, EDC-capable design.

That's the one, thanks. I was really excited to see that one hit the shelves but it never happened (or hasn't happened yet??). The Bowie looks like a practical carry I'd definitely own.

eschwebach · Mar 15, 2014

This knife has the same affect on me as watching Kate Upton in zero gravity.

I cannot wait for this knife!!!

Cereal_killer · Mar 16, 2014

austonh said:
This will be north of $200. The blade length is over 3 inches.

That's to bad

. Wish it was more affordable (closer to the Techno). At >$200 I won't be getting one. I have a hard time spending over 200 on any regular [non "grail"] production knife. Not that it's not worth it, that's yet to be determined, it's just a personal limit.

austonh · Mar 16, 2014

Cereal_killer said:
That's to bad . Wish it was more affordable (closer to the Techno). At >$200 I won't be getting one. I have a hard time spending over 200 on any regular [non "grail"] production knife. Not that it's not worth it, that's yet to be determined, it's just a personal limit.

My guess would be about $250 street. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is the affordable grail knife. The next step up from Spyderco's Taichung offerings are the actual custom knives. I personally feel that the Taichung offerings are on par with the mid-tech versions of custom knives/makers and those are typically in the $400-600 range; while Spyderco is able to achieve this under $300. I'm lucky enough to have Bladehq about 20 min from me, so I can get any production knife in hand before putting down the cash.