Spyderco Citadel/ sumeritan Question

[trimcut123]

Hey guys, just found some pics and info on this knife alonge with the sumeritan. I am just wondering if these will really be released as autos. As i thought spyderco had no interest in doing so. Im thinking of reserving one, as they look great. But does anyone know the scoop on these things.
Thnks
Matt

 

[tazkristi]

The Citadel and Samaritan are both Automatics.

Kristi

 

[trimcut123]

Thank you much
Matt

 

[TexasNativeDRJH]

Once I saw the pics of the Citadel from the Amsterdam meet, I knew I had to get my grubby hands on one. That was a while ago, is there a release date yet?

 

[swingshot]

Whilst we're on the subject of Autos.... did anything more surface about the Embassy?

Due to the name i'm guessing it's a smaller or more slim knife designed for suits and the like.... but even that is more that i've actually seen confirmed.

Kristi? Sal? Anyone?

 

[georgemaggos]

The Citadel and Samaritan are both Automatics.
Kristi

Kristi,

So will the numbered Spyderco collectors will be getting one of each of these thru the collector program when they are released?

~George

 

[tazkristi]

Spyderco will comply with all Federal Laws. The Citadel, Samaritan and any other Spyderco Automatic will only be sold to qualified buyers; our Authorized Dealers and Distributors are a supply source for qualified buyers.

Because Automatic knives are a legally regulated item, Automatics will be treated separately from our general Spyderco line, they will be specific to qualified buyers and therefore will not be included in the Collector’s Club.

Kristi

 

[carrot]

What's the locking mechanism on the Citadel? Is it something new or something we're already familiar with?

 

[TexasNativeDRJH]

I could be totally wrong here, but it looks like it's a button lock.

 

[stabman]

Forgive me if I'm being obtuse, but doesn't a button operated automatic negate the usefulness of the hole?
Just seems odd.

 

[GarageBoy]

IIRC, it's a dual action.
If not, then it's there b/c its a trademark

 

[A.P.F.]

I don't know about anyone else, but I would love to see that in a Frame or Compression lock, fully manual.

 

[swingshot]

Forgive me if I'm being obtuse, but doesn't a button operated automatic negate the usefulness of the hole?

I think it's there for trademarking purposes.(?)

 

[David1967]

Spyderco will comply with all Federal Laws. The Citadel, Samaritan and any other Spyderco Automatic will only be sold to qualified buyers; our Authorized Dealers and Distributors are a supply source for qualified buyers.

Kristi

What about here in Czech republic for example - where autos are 100% legal? Also will there be manual version of Citadel?

Thanks.

David

 

[trimcut123]

From what i have been told by the spyderco people, it will only be available in auto for now,
Matt B.

 

[David1967]

From what i have been told by the spyderco people, it will only be available in auto for now,
Matt B.

That´s OK as long as I will be able to buy it here in EU...

 

[CaptInsano]

Forgive me if I'm being obtuse, but doesn't a button operated automatic negate the usefulness of the hole?
Just seems odd.

That looks like a decorative hole. Smaller than regular functional spydie holes.