Amsterdam Meet 2012 Report

[Mr Blonde]

Each meet seems to be even better than the last one and this one was the best yet IMO. I loved to see all those spydieknuts, there’s a great atmosphere at these gatherings. Also, I loved seeing and handling all those prototypes (and concept models I can’t show you)! I did my best to get as much pics as possible from each model. So without further ado, here’s the Gayle Bradley designed Air.

[Mr Blonde]

It’s a nifty little pocket knife. It is clipless and handles as light as pocket lint. This knife has a good edge to handle ratio with a CPM-M4 blade. The silver twill handle is very stylish. I peeked inside the handle to see generously skeletonized handles. I did notice a second little cutout in the liner close to the pivot. Did anyone catch what the purpose was for this cutout? The wharncliffe blade is thin and ends in a needle-like tip. In a way, a surprisingly elegant little folder for a designer who’s known for the big cutting completion knives.

[Mr Blonde]

I’ll post more tomorrow….

[spyder moist]

my favourite time of year is here lovley knife to start off with.

[jvarn81]

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!! Here we go!!!!!!!!

[Rwb1500]

Wow! I like that sooooo much more than I thought I would.

[SpyderNut]

As always, very nice pictures Mr. Blonde! A word of caution: I still hold you (and your wonderful pictures) responsible for the purchase of my Squeak. I probably should refrain from looking at the pictures you posted of the Air. Uh oh. Too late. I think I'm beginning to get that old itch again...

[dj moonbat]

I was JUST starting to talk myself out of an Air. That process has been derailed.

[HighDesertSpyder]

I was JUST starting to talk myself out of an Air. That process has been derailed.

Ha ha ha... feeble attempts at resistance. You have been overcome like the rest of us!!!

A trainwreck for your wallet coming soon

[edge-e]

Nice pics...Can't wait to see another image of the southfork.....

[WireEdge Roger]

Is there a hidden stop pin!

[Jazz]

It's the most... wonderful time... of the year! Thank you very much ahead of time, Wouter! I always love your pics - even of knives I already have.

- best wishes, Jazz.

[Blerv]

Thank you for the great report and pics Wouter! It always feels like we are there sharing in the camaraderie

Cheers!

[gbelleh]

Great pictures and info. Can't wait to see more!

[Pinetreebbs]

Thank you Mr. Blonde for being our 'eyes' in Amsterdam.

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

The Foundry is a nice looking knife. Probably not one for me, but I still like it. So nice and thin, nice blade shape.
I think that the clip placement and not using a deep carry clip should be changed though.

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

Oh yes....must have for sure!

[The Deacon]

Thanks for posting Wouter, I'm looking forward to what you'll be showing us over the next few days.

[jabba359]

This is probably my favorite thread every year! Thanks Mr. Blonde for the work you do to share the pictures and Amsterdam meet experience!

[OldSarSwmr]

It's already been said but Thank You Mr. Blonde for putting so much time and effort in this. I feel like a kid at Christmas every time I see a new post in it.

Thanks for making me feel like I was there.

Dan