Spyderco Reveal: Tell me more!

[Crux]

I'm really interested in what lies ahead for the Para 3. I hope re-issues are not the answer.

[curlyhairedboy]

I like the idea, and it does allow Spyderco some more flexibility on schedule as various emergent manufacturing/QC hiccups can cause delays - see: the Rhino.

Now, we won't know about a new product until we can almost get it in our hands. That helps to align the peak interest wave with the availability.

[jabba359]

I wonder if this will also apply to the Amsterdam meet pictures? That's usually the best thread of the year and it'll be sad if it goes away as well.

[death-bringah]

Sorry to hear about this...although I may have been impatient for some items to be released, I think the anticipation only sweetens the climax of finally opening that box with your new Spyderco knife!

And I would also hate to see the Amsterdam Meet thread be reduced in scope, or go away completely.

That said; since many models are introduced literally years before they are finally available to us, and; since Spyderco is fighting a never-ending battle to protect their intellectual-property, this is not really a surprise. I wonder if protecting Spyderco designs is as much a reason for doing this as anything else?

take care -d.

[Rpp]

It is an experiment to try to deal with unhappy customers when a product release is delayed. It will be introduced at SHOT show and I belief the first Reveal is in May. I'm sure we will evolve and refine the concept in time.

sal

Nothing new until May that’s a huge disappointment.

[rwasham]

I like seeing things ahead of time...but I also hate "the wait".Whatever happens though it won't change the production of great products!

[ZrowsN1s]

I'm bummed out, but I understand.

[Ric]

The wait and time delays improved my patience.
That's now over a bit

In 2018 I knew there will be 3times christmas (Para 3 Rex 45, Para 3 Maxamet, Mantra 3). Seems that Christmas is cancelled in 2019

Anyways, there will be nice surprises in 2019, I am sure. :)

[Big50]

Like many on this thread I’m a bit saddened by the announcement. I liked knowing what was in the works and the anticipation was kinda fun!

If this is driven by consumer complaint, I wonder how much of that is fueled by retailers offering preorders well before release dates are known. Preorders start so INSANELY far in advance that I could see delays in manufacturing or changes in material costs resulting in price fluctuation prior to delivery.