Amsterdam Meet 2016 Report of Spyderco Prototypes

[Surfingringo]

Jumpmaster 2 looks AWESOME!!!!!!! This will have a place on my boat for sure!!

[jalcon]

Wasn't the Sage 1 also a laminate CF over G10?

[darr3n]

Wasn't the Sage 1 also a laminate CF over G10?

Yes, the Sage 1 and Sage 3 are laminates as well. Three different types, three different textures.

[Thorien]

Hi, once again thanks for the pics and info!
Could you please4 tell me the difference between the Sage 1 CF and the sage 5 Peel Ply CF?
Is peel ply more like G10? Thanks for any info.

[darr3n]

Hi, once again thanks for the pics and info!
Could you please4 tell me the difference between the Sage 1 CF and the sage 5 Peel Ply CF?
Is peel ply more like G10? Thanks for any info.

It's been my experience that's Spyderco's peel ply texture is more aggressive than typical Spyderco G10. I can't speak for the texture on the Sage 5 having not handled it in person. If I were going to rank them in order of abrasiveness from most to least, it would be:

Peel ply CF
Sage 1/Chaparral twill CF
Sage 3/Domino/Dice cubic CF

[wrdwrght]

Finally, the Sage with Sal's lock!

Anyone taking bets on its appearance this year?

[swigert]

Is the normal jump,aster that thin in the handle?

[Cobra]

A couple of thoughts on the Sage 5:
The nested liners will make it easy to discern from the Sage 1, as will the lanyard hole, and of course the compression lock and peel ply CF/G10 scales.
I would like to see the black wire clip instead of the shiny one, and the lanyard hole is unnecessary IMHO for a gent's folder.
That said, the Sage 5 is a must have for me, in any configuration.
While I doubt it will happen, wouldn't it be cool to have a sprint run or dealer exclusive Sage 5 with S110V or some other high test blade steel?
Ummm... YEAH!!!

[Donut]

That sage is the first must have for me. It looks really amazing.

[Larry_Mott]

A couple of thoughts on the Sage 5:
The nested liners will make it easy to discern from the Sage 1, as will the lanyard hole, and of course the compression lock and peel ply CF/G10 scales.
I would like to see the black wire clip instead of the shiny one, and the lanyard hole is unnecessary IMHO for a gent's folder.
That said, the Sage 5 is a must have for me, in any configuration.
While I doubt it will happen, wouldn't it be cool to have a sprint run or dealer exclusive Sage 5 with S110V or some other high test blade steel?
Ummm... YEAH!!!

I wish Santa will bring me a Aogami Sage 5, with clay hamon :)

[Joris Mo]

All 3 very interesting knives that all stand a good chance to end up my collection and see some proper use.
Jumpmaster 2 is the main candidate, liked the Sage a lot but it will have very stiff competition from the PM3..

[Liquid Cobra]

For those waiting on the PM3..

From Blade Forums

[QUOTE=Mr Blonde;15871615]Sorry, but the PM3 is not on my 'approved to publish list' which probably means it's too far from production for Spyderco to show.[/QUOTE]

With that said, I think I remember the Mantra wasn't allowed to be shown at last years meet. 9 months later it was released :D

[Cobra]

I am really hoping to see Shaman/Native XL pix in this thread...
Too bad about PM3 pix. I'll get one regardless. The concept alone is right in my wheelhouse!

[elena86]

No PM3 pics ?! So frustrating !

[Blerv]

This year has been especially difficult. In the past a few would peak my interest...2016-2017 is going to be a rough time for the wallet. :o :D

[Evil D]

No PM3 pics ?! So frustrating !

My immediate thoughts when I saw the Sage 5 was how there's going to be a battle between similarly sized compression lock folders. At least until the inevitable PM3 sprints start rolling out. I'm sure the PM3 will have an instant following though so it may not be too much of a grudge match.

[swigert]

No PM3 pics ?! So frustrating !

My immediate thoughts when I saw the Sage 5 was how there's going to be a battle between similarly sized compression lock folders. At least until the inevitable PM3 sprints start rolling out. I'm sure the PM3 will have an instant following though so it may not be too much of a grudge match.

I thought the same, can't wait for this sage though.

[dj moonbat]

No PM3 pics ?! So frustrating !

My immediate thoughts when I saw the Sage 5 was how there's going to be a battle between similarly sized compression lock folders. At least until the inevitable PM3 sprints start rolling out. I'm sure the PM3 will have an instant following though so it may not be too much of a grudge match.

Since I bought my first Spyderco, I've been carping about how they haven't given us any 3-inch and under compression lock folders, and it looks like there are at least 4 of them in the pipeline all at once (Sage 5, Oroborous, Rhino, PM3). When it rains, it pours.

[Thorien]

Hi, once again thanks for the pics and info!
Could you please4 tell me the difference between the Sage 1 CF and the sage 5 Peel Ply CF?
Is peel ply more like G10? Thanks for any info.

It's been my experience that's Spyderco's peel ply texture is more aggressive than typical Spyderco G10. I can't speak for the texture on the Sage 5 having not handled it in person. If I were going to rank them in order of abrasiveness from most to least, it would be:

Peel ply CF
Sage 1/Chaparral twill CF
Sage 3/Domino/Dice cubic CF

Very useful thanks. So G10 would fit between the sage 1 and the peel ply? I find G10 plenty grippy, so not sure if any more grip is really required for myself. Having said that I like everything else about the Sage 5 - I might have to try one....

[bh49]

Back to photoshop for me, I got six more knives to cover...

Only six?????????????????? :confused: :confused: :confused: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Still no Shaman, no Lil Natives.