Photos Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2019 Report

Mr Blonde · Mar 28, 2019

Video: Spyderco 2019 Production Sample – Police 4 Lightweight
This year, I managed to also shoot some video of the various production samples. I figured this might give an even better impression of the new Spyderco knives. First up, the excellent Police 4 Lightweight Production Sample!

Other videos will follow…

Choke · Mar 28, 2019

Great work man! Always appreciate your hard work on these threads. The Native Chief looks sweet. Cheers.

sharp_edge · Mar 28, 2019

Native Chief and Endela on my to-buy list now.

marcus52AR · Mar 28, 2019

sharp_edge said:
Native Chief and Endela on my to-buy list now.

Ya I could see myself getting an endela. I don't own a delica or endura due to size. This will probably be a big hit for spyderco.

The native chief looks intriguing, but probably too large for my edc preferences.

sharp_edge · Mar 28, 2019

marcus52AR said:
Ya I could see myself getting an endela. I don't own a delica or endura due to size. This will probably be a big hit for spyderco.

The native chief looks intriguing, but probably too large for my edc preferences.

I was thinking about picking up a Police 4 lw before seeing Native Chief. Now it make sense to get the chief first as I already have a g10 k390 Police 4. If Spyderco does sprint runs of Native Chief, it may become a Military killer lol.

SharpCdn · Mar 28, 2019

To the OP, thanks for putting in the effort, you did a really nice job.

These are the most interesting new offerings I've seen in a while, I'm quite impressed. I only like backlocks and slicers (apple), so there is lots for me so far.

Police 4 LW VG10 - YES
Native Chief S30V - YES
Endela VG10 - Probably (not sure about the handle shape yet- I have to hold it before I decide)

(A Caly 3.5 LW would also be a nice addition to the LW family eventually...)

Popsickle · Mar 28, 2019

In for a chief

Mr Blonde · Mar 29, 2019

Video: Spyderco 2019 Production Sample – Endela

ol_lukey · Mar 29, 2019

Mr Blonde said:
Video: Spyderco 2019 Production Sample – Endela

I threw my credit card at my computer..

eon blue apocalypse · Mar 29, 2019

Mr Blonde said:
Video: Spyderco 2019 Production Sample – Endela

Awesome, I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for making these images, videos and information available to the rest of us!

sgt1372 · Mar 29, 2019

I've got a Police G10 and really don't need the FRN LW version.

However, the Native Chief fills a niche and will stand by for its release. Won't need to carry my vintage Calypsos/Goddards, my G10 Police or my DLC Military if I've got (a presumably cheaper) Native Chief.

blame it on god · Mar 29, 2019

Native chief looks like a performer. A nice thin slicer. LW police4 also looks like it will be on the must have list.

uxo2 · Mar 29, 2019

Waved Dragonfly.

Mr Blonde · Mar 30, 2019

Video: Spyderco 2019 Production Sample – Dragonfly 2 Emerson Opener

eon blue apocalypse · Mar 30, 2019

I can't wait to get my hands on that native chief. I EDC a native during the week (it's my primary work knife, and I love it) and the thought of being able to swap it out when I get home from work each day for a 4" version (I prefer larger blades) has me quite excited!

PeteyTwoPointOne · Mar 30, 2019

Chief will be amazing with Micarta handles or even CF/G10 lam....but please, for the love of all things <Spyder>holey Mr. @Sal Glesser no peel ply G10, please, thank you!

thanks for the pics, Pete

dogrunner · Mar 30, 2019

I like peel-ply G10. Good grip without being too gnarly.

mitch13 · Mar 30, 2019

Mate thanks for the videos.
The effort you put in is really appreciated.
Mitch

BenjaminRush · Mar 30, 2019

Wharnfly and lightweight sage for me!!

DocT · Mar 31, 2019

Mr Blonde said:
Spyderco 2019 Production Sample – Native Chief
I have to say that the Native Chief was my favorite of the new knives that Spyderco showed at the meet. Call it nostalgia, as I remember seeing that concept design on the forums back in 1999 or so. This was back in the day, when you had to put a knife on a flatbed scanner, cover it with a cloth and you had a digital image you could share online! That first design was added to the wonderful mini-museum display of the native in the Spyderco Factory Outlet. The current Native Chief flows from the current Native 5 design, and features linerless G-10 handle construction and everything else you’re familiar with on a G-10 Native five, just a lot longer!

This knife felt very light and solid in the hand. It felt lighter and thinner than the Emphasis. The Native Chief’s long slender blade also reminded me of a large Calypso. I can’t wait to get my hands on my own production sample of the native Chief, it’s very high on my wish list!

Specifications
Overall Length: 23,1 cm / 9.09 inches
Blade Length: 10,4 cm / 4.09 inches
Blade Thickness: 3 mm / 0.11 inches
Weight: 76 grams / 2.68 ounces

I have no information on pricing or specific release dates.

This is my most anticipated knife in a very long time. It will replace my liner lock Military. I hope this comes out this year.