Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2017 Report

[Mr Blonde]

I’m not a Karambit kind of guy, so the new all-black Karahawk doesn’t appeal to me. However, I noticed plenty of knifeknuts at the meet who do like this kind of knife. It’s an aggressive looking cutter, and even a noob like me could get a smooth drawstroke from the pocket with the wave opening feature.

Specifications
Overall Length: 16,5 cm / 6.50 inches
Blade Length: 6 cm / 2.35 inches
Blade Thickness: 2,5 mm / 0.09 inches
Weight: 108 grams / 3.8 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

More to come...

 

[bigolegator]

Great pics and info...Thanks again!

 

[MattinLA]

Thanks for the "in hand" pic!

 

[Mr Blonde]

The Lil’ Lum sprint run with blue nishijin was one of my favorite knives at the meet. The Chinese Folder design is one my longtime favorites in the Spyderco line-up and this small Lum is a really nice gent’s knife that’s even passably lefty-friendly. The blue nishijin is a nice accent for a gent’s knife like this. I’m happy to note that, as I write this, I already got my own blue nishijin Lil’ Lum. So this one can be crossed off the wish list!

Specifications
Overall Length: 13,6 cm / 5.37 inches
Blade Length: 6 cm / 2.38 inches
Blade Thickness: 2 mm / 0.07 inches
Weight: 51 grams / 1.80 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

The Lil’ Nilakka will be the first knife Spyderco will only make as a flashbatch, and I’m sure they’ll move fast. The little knife was a bit blocky in the hand, but by no means awkward to hold or operate. It is a hefty little folder though, which is similar –to me- like the full size Nilakka. Pekka seems to prefer hefty strong folders, even when they’re small and elegant like the lil’ Nilakka. I’m looking forward to the release of this cool little knife.

Specifications
Overall Length: 14,1 cm / 5.57 inches
Blade Length: 5,8 cm / 2.27 inches
Blade Thickness: 3 mm / 0.11 inches
Weight: 74 grams / 2.60 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

The regular Vallotton sub-hilt did not appeal to me at all; too big, too narrow, too heavy. The Lil’ Sub-Hilt however, felt just right in my hand. It reminds me of the vintage Al Mar folders I like so much.

Specifications
Overall Length: 19 cm / 7.48 inches
Blade Length: 8 cm / 3.14 inches
Blade Thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.12 inches
Weight: 149 grams / 5.25 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

One of my favorite Spyderco knives from the time I really started to get into the brand was the Lil’ Temperance. So I was excited to see an updated concept model float by at the various Amsterdam Meets over the past 10 years. Finally, the Lil’ Temperance 3 has made it to production. As a purist I regret to see that the new Lil’ Temp does not sport that 3D handle anymore. However, I now can get a proper left-handed version. The grip and feel is very close to the original. Even if it comes in basic black, this is on the top of my wish list!

Specifications
Overall Length: 18,3 cm / 7.19 inches
Blade Length: 7,4 cm / 2.90 inches
Blade Thickness: 4 mm / 0.15 inches
Weight: 113 grams / 4 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

I’m a sucker for Ladybugs, Jesters and the Manbug. So this salt version of the Manbug with a sheepfoot blade is a no-brainer. The tag at the meet said Manbug Sheepfoot, so I’m going with that, even though the catalog lists it as both the Manbug Salt and Manbug Rescue Salt. Whatever the name, this little folder is a must-have for me!

Specifications
Overall Length: 11,2 cm / 4.40 inches
Blade Length: 4,8 cm / 1.90 inches
Blade Thickness: 2,5 mm / 0.09 inches
Weight: 23 grams / 0.8 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

Still more to come, thanks for watching!

 

[Barman1]

Still more to come, thanks for watching!

Thanks!
Nice grouping of the small offerings today.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Dammit. I think the Lil' Temperance may have just gone on the list as well.

 

[353]

Wow, that lil Nilakka kinda touches my tralala.. What an aesthetic gem!

 

[inkynate]

Whatever the name, this little folder is a must-have for me!

+1, Thank you for featuring this. It initially went overlooked for me in the catalog, but I just got my wife a pink Ladybug and realized it was folly for me to not have a keychain knife as well. This looks like my first!

 

[rpn]

Think the karahawk is the only one I'll be going for so far.

 

[knifewing]

Thanks, as always, Mr. Blonde, for all your efforts to bring us these photos. This is the thread I most look forward to each year. I am soooooo in on the Jess Horn. I had written off the Lil Lum after much pre-release antiticpation, because of the inelegant and clunky black G-10 handle scales. With the blue Nishijin, though, I have to re-think that. Oh, and the sheepsfoot Manbug, too. This thread is getting expensive...

 

[Mr Blonde]

The Manix 2 was a nice surprise for the Amsterdam Meet. My first Manix, was in fact one of those hefty Mini Manixes with a back lock. This version is a bit bigger and seemed much lighter than the original Mini Manix. The thick G-10 handle slabs come sans liners! I was happy to note that steel threaded inserts are used to fix the clip, something a lefty like me certainly appreciates. The G-10 also features a very fine but still aggressive texture on the surface. This micro texture seems like a nice compromise between going easy on the pocket but still providing a very positive grip in hand. I’m not sure what the lock strength is on this back lock versus the caged ball lock on the regular Manix 2. This back lock should be easier to manipulate with gloves though.

Specifications
Overall Length: 20,5 cm / 8.07 inches
Blade Length: 8,5 cm / 3.34 inches
Blade Thickness: 3,5 mm / 0.13 inches
Weight: 127 grams / 4.47 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

The Meerkat has been the subject of quite a few sprints over the years and I’d love to add this version to my collection. This HAP40 sprint is basically the same as the Delica, Endura and Stretch HAP40 sprints. However, none of those sport that fun phantom lock!

Specifications
Overall Length: 13,5 cm / 5.31 inches
Blade Length: 5,1 cm / 2 inches
Blade Thickness: 2,5 mm / 0.09 inches
Weight: 71 grams / 2.05 ounces

 

[Mr Blonde]

I think I’ve seen a concept model of A.T. Barr’s One-Eyed Jack some ten years ago during an Amsterdam Meet. I recall that design being rather plain. So I was happily surprised to see this kind of blingy cool and very refined production sample of the One-Eyed Jack. It’s a cliché, but man that Taichung factory can sure turn out some impressive knives!

Specifications
Overall Length: 15,5 cm / 6.10 inches
Blade Length: 6,5 cm / 2.55 inches
Blade Thickness: 3 mm / 0.11 inches
Weight: 104 grams / 3.66 ounces

 

[jstn]

Thanks for the great pics! I really hope to see some pics of the Sliver!