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Yeah, blade show!
Not allowed to take pics...so here's my best description!
New native 5 handle materials!
Five different colors of kirinite!
https://www.google.com/search?q=kirinite+knife&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=mlupUZbyB4bo9ATjroHgDg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1024&bih=644#
Texture-tech!
not my image.
And a translucent green FRN (could be FRCP) it looks similar to natural G10.
Kirinite clipitools (see link above for kirinite)
http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/spyderco-2013-concept-model-clipitool/
thanks for the pics MR blonde
a folding dog tag knife, the one on display was a custom version, no liking mechanism, just a detent holding it closed and open (couldn't say what materials would be used if this went into production)
The second one down was the one on display.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1033621-DogTag-Folder-Prototype-(Relic-DogTag-Added)?highlight=Dog+tag
A burch three collaboration!
http://forthenrycustomknives.com/shop/burchtree-bladeworks-chubby/ it was similar to this, but appeared to be TI with ray skin inlays.
A (Approximately) 10" folder, G10, leaf blade, mid-lock....
A smaller version of the Vallotton, same exmaterials and design, but more in the 6-7 inch range.
a manix with a new locking mechanism, it felt similar to a SOG ark lock (and looked similar, but just from looking its obviously a different mechanism altogether) Ok, its not a manix, I asked Eric and its called the "bodacious" lol, there's also a two versions, one is about the size of the regualr manix (about 8") and the smaller closer to 7" and they're in G10 BTW.
there was a knife with a marlin spike (it locks using the ball cage lock, I believe it was using a ceramic ball) along with a 3 inch blade (liner lock ) don't didn't see if it was serrated or not. over all it was around 4" closed and around 7" with the blade open, it came in G10 and titanium (it could have been bead blasted stainless)
lastly, there was a jot singh khalsa collaboration, similar to the Khukuri, just no choil, a mid-lock, and the model I saw was in black G10. Pics of the Khukuri, https://www.google.com/search?q=spyderco+barong&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari
And I got to handle a fluted carbon fiber native (hahahaha) it was beautiful! And yes, the fluted CF pars 2 is real! (Didn't get to handle it though
)
I'll try and answer answer any questions you have do keep in mind most of these are concept models, that aren't guaranteed to go into production....The day after tomorrow ill make things a little more organized lol...lastly I just wanted to say a thank you to Eric for taking the time to show me all the knives
Another member of the spyderco forum (who has much better grammar) wrote this...thanks "phillipsted"!!
Yeah, blade show!
Not allowed to take pics...so here's my best description!
New native 5 handle materials!
Five different colors of kirinite!
https://www.google.com/search?q=kirinite+knife&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=mlupUZbyB4bo9ATjroHgDg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1024&bih=644#
Texture-tech!
not my image.
And a translucent green FRN (could be FRCP) it looks similar to natural G10.
Kirinite clipitools (see link above for kirinite)
http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/spyderco-2013-concept-model-clipitool/
thanks for the pics MR blonde
a folding dog tag knife, the one on display was a custom version, no liking mechanism, just a detent holding it closed and open (couldn't say what materials would be used if this went into production)
The second one down was the one on display.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1033621-DogTag-Folder-Prototype-(Relic-DogTag-Added)?highlight=Dog+tag
A burch three collaboration!
http://forthenrycustomknives.com/shop/burchtree-bladeworks-chubby/ it was similar to this, but appeared to be TI with ray skin inlays.
A (Approximately) 10" folder, G10, leaf blade, mid-lock....
A smaller version of the Vallotton, same exmaterials and design, but more in the 6-7 inch range.
a manix with a new locking mechanism, it felt similar to a SOG ark lock (and looked similar, but just from looking its obviously a different mechanism altogether) Ok, its not a manix, I asked Eric and its called the "bodacious" lol, there's also a two versions, one is about the size of the regualr manix (about 8") and the smaller closer to 7" and they're in G10 BTW.
there was a knife with a marlin spike (it locks using the ball cage lock, I believe it was using a ceramic ball) along with a 3 inch blade (liner lock ) don't didn't see if it was serrated or not. over all it was around 4" closed and around 7" with the blade open, it came in G10 and titanium (it could have been bead blasted stainless)
lastly, there was a jot singh khalsa collaboration, similar to the Khukuri, just no choil, a mid-lock, and the model I saw was in black G10. Pics of the Khukuri, https://www.google.com/search?q=spyderco+barong&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari
And I got to handle a fluted carbon fiber native (hahahaha) it was beautiful! And yes, the fluted CF pars 2 is real! (Didn't get to handle it though
)I'll try and answer answer any questions you have
do keep in mind most of these are concept models, that aren't guaranteed to go into production....The day after tomorrow ill make things a little more organized lol...lastly I just wanted to say a thank you to Eric for taking the time to show me all the knivesAnother member of the spyderco forum (who has much better grammar) wrote this...thanks "phillipsted"!!
OK - I spent about an hour hanging out at the Spyderco case today. I was in Spydie Heaven. The Spydie Crew were fantastic, as ususal - and freely passed around the concepts, prototypes, and pre-production models - telling stories about the knives, their development and collaborators. Great great great stuff.
Although, pictures of the prototype case were prohibited, Joyce said that it was OK for me to take notes. (Yay!) As Evil already pointed out - I am not always the best judge of measurements - so feel free to correct me if I miss something obvious.
OK, here we go:
- INTROVERT: This is a mid-size flipper concept from Cris Knutson. When opened, the flipper turns into an interesting hole in which to put your index finger, sorta like the Swick. The Introvert was interesting, but when closed, the flipper stuck out quite far on the spine side of the knife.
- OROBOROS: A slim, sleek friction folder in G-10 by Paul Alexander. This is a completely different type of friction folder than that by Filip de Leeuw. Filip's design is a more traditional design. Paul's knife is thin and trim. If you like friction folders, this one will be worth checking out.
- VALLOTON SUB-HILT 3.5: A smaller, trimmer version of the Valloton. Looks almost exactly like the original, only smaller. Very nicely done.
- PACKER: This is a new fixed blade model by Gayle Bradley. Gayle had a custom version at his booth. He said he designed it to be a very light weight hiking and hunting knife. It is about the size of a Mule, has very thin, trim G10 scales, and three cool holes through the scales lined with steel tubes. Gayle said that it will come in stainless, not M4 (!) It comes with a minimalist kydex sheath and a G-clip. If you fixed blades, this one looks like a keeper.
- DOG TAG: This is a Serge Panchenko design which is really cool and innovative. The blade is a small 1" wharncliffe that is chisel ground. It has a single titanium scale, which is the size and shape of a dog tag. Not for everybody, but pretty cool nonetheless.
- CHUBBY: This Michael Burch design is a titanium liner lock that ... looks like it sounds. It is so wide bodied that it looks shorter than it actually is. It also has a clip point blade which reminds my of the Lil Temp Rhino horn blade.
- KINGYO: An interesting ethnic design from Liong Mah. It is a CF scaled flipper. My only notes on it said "lots of belly." The blade has a curved shape that gives you more belly than anything else.
- TUSK: This is the one we've been talking about elsewhere in the forum. It has a marlin spike on one end, secured by a ceramic ball lock. On the other end has a serrated drop point blade (I wish it was a serrated sheepsfoot or wharncliffe...) Joyce said that this one has been in development for almost 10 years and they can't find a way to bring it to market at a good price point.
- JOULE: A cool little knife by Michael Reinhold. It reminds me of the Leaf Storm a little, and it is about the same size. This one is a modified warncliffe blade in jade G10. The entire knife is very angular and the blade looks almost like a miniature Yohimbo blade. Worth a look.
- LADY FINGER: This is an Ed Schemmp design I really liked. A small delicate liner lock folder that looks like the love child of a Lady Bug and a Kiwi.The blade had a slight negative angle that Ed prefers. Very sleek and very elegant. A nice gentleman's folder.
There were several other experiments in the case - including a lot of interesting scale material including several knives in Kirinite and one in texturetek titanium. Oh, and I almost forgot - a prototype Slipit Native 5 in G10...
Cheers!
TedP
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