Slysz Bowie... just couple of additional shots

maskedferret · Mar 16, 2014

I think it looks better like this :

dc50 · Mar 16, 2014

austonh said:
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.

Well said! When Spyderco offers a Taichung mid-tech knife, you know, it's going to be as close to a custom, as it gets.

rpn · Mar 16, 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.

Haven't seen that one before...eek! I want that one too!

maskedferret said:
I think it looks better like this :

Great pic- where did it come from?

Stays Sharp · Mar 16, 2014

$250? Good thing it's just a guess. Let's not give Spyderco that idea. Let's push for closer to $200. Techno is very similar and it is $160. Remember, size doesnt equal (much) less cost and it's by the same custom maker so the royalties should be similar. Southard has an IKBS, flipper, and unique overtravel stop and its $225 from the popular dealers.

Sal Glesser · Mar 16, 2014

Hi Hoimin and Masked Ferret,

Welcome to our forum.

Thanx for the pics Piter. And thanx much for bringing us the design. (Piter also brought the Techno design to us).

Interesting flop on the pic, Ferret.

The model is not yet tooled. So it will be a while. Price will depend on cost, We maintain stable margins.

It looks like his style of design is appreciated.

sal

PiterM · Mar 16, 2014

Sal, thank you! Well, guess what, Blade is just in 3 months...

BTW, the Bowie folder is my favorite design from Marcin!

Rare blade · Mar 16, 2014

One of the sweetest designs on a production folder i have seen in a while would definitely add this model to the collection.

rpn · Mar 16, 2014

Sal Glesser said:
The model is not yet tooled. So it will be a while.

Say it ain't so!

dzlvs8 · Mar 16, 2014

OHHHH That's my grail. It's as if Chris Reeves designed a techno. It's beautiful and perfect in every way for me. I haven't been this excited about a knife in a long time. Hurry up Sal. DZLVS8 needs this asap.

NoFair · Mar 16, 2014

Sal Glesser said:
The model is not yet tooled. So it will be a while. Price will depend on cost, We maintain stable margins.

It looks like his style of design is appreciated.

sal

Thanks for the update. I'll let my dealer know it will be a while before she can get me one

9blades · Mar 16, 2014

Piter, would you mind if I posted these photos on another forum? thank you.

PiterM · Mar 17, 2014

Be my guest! (Please just give the credits)

9blades · Mar 17, 2014

PiterM said:
Be my guest! (Please just give the credits)

Will do! Credits to PiterM or another name?

Ken44 · Mar 17, 2014

I've always wanted CRK to make a medium sized Sebenza about the size of this one.
They never will, but this one will fill that void well IMO.
I also prefer the Spyderco wire clip over any other, so I'll definitely be wanting one of these is the price is right.

Fanglekai · Mar 17, 2014

maskedferret said:
I think it looks better like this :

I wish. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I've wanted a dedicated lefty knife smaller than my lefty military. This one would be amazing

feuerizer · Mar 17, 2014

Fanglekai said:
I wish. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I've wanted a dedicated lefty knife smaller than my lefty military. This one would be amazing

I would even buy multiples if there were left hand versions. The inverted pic gives a taste of what could be...

xICEMANx · Mar 17, 2014

Stays Sharp said:
$250? Good thing it's just a guess. Let's not give Spyderco that idea. Let's push for closer to $200. Techno is very similar and it is $160. Remember, size doesnt equal (much) less cost and it's by the same custom maker so the royalties should be similar. Southard has an IKBS, flipper, and unique overtravel stop and its $225 from the popular dealers.

Southard does not use IKBS, it has caged bearings. IKBS are loose. I agree though price should come in between the Southard and Techno. Just speculation of course. This is a must have.

maskedferret · Mar 17, 2014

Noxious Fumes said:
I've been wondering about this type of frame lock..... Any good for left handed Spyderco fans like myself?

Fanglekai said:
I wish. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I've wanted a dedicated lefty knife smaller than my lefty military. This one would be amazing

feuerizer said:
I would even buy multiples if there were left hand versions. The inverted pic gives a taste of what could be...

I myself have two lefty Militaries. Needless to say I would also pick this up if it were to happen.

atony · Mar 17, 2014

What is the blade length, any exact numbers yet?

Regardless I will own one......... or three!

uofaengr · Mar 17, 2014

Ken44 said:
I've always wanted CRK to make a medium sized Sebenza about the size of this one.
They never will, but this one will fill that void well IMO.
I also prefer the Spyderco wire clip over any other, so I'll definitely be wanting one of these is the price is right.

I agree with all of this.