2018 Alistair Phillips!

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This is my most anticipated of the new models for sure.
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Thanks, RonT2, for sending this info that I missed! Of course, I'd prefer the 3" version of the Phillips to have the same lock as the original, but with design like this, I can work with a slippie. What can I say: Spyderco is the best.
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3.5” is just right for me so I hope this doesn’t change. Sorry to those in States that don’t allow >3”.

It’s cool there may be a 3” version too but that prototype is awesome as it is.
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I think my complaint was a bit different. When legislators decide on a blade limit, they always pick either a whole number, like 3”, or some even fraction, like 3.5”. Never 3.1” or 2.9” or 3.54”. It would seem that knife designers and makers would take this into consideration. In this case, here in Colorado, the 3.5” blade is not considered a concealed weapon, while the 3.54” blade is. So, staying wholly within or without a category would certainly increase acceptance in these situations.
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"Redback"

Great name!

So um, yeah, I'm thinking this should be moved directly to the front of the new-production line.

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I've been waiting for Alistair to be picked up. Sweet!
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Really looking forward to this one.

Here's the original concept thread from Australian Blade Forums, where Sal initiated the wide ranging discussion about what features people would want in an Australian specific model.

https://www.australianbladeforums.com/v ... el-oz.html

Alistair's custom slipjoint model which served as the basis for the Redback Spyder, first appears on page 5.

Reading back over the thread, it's quite impressive how responsive Sal and the Spydercrew have been to the ideas and requests which came up from the initial brainstorming session.
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I'm definitely excited for the Redback. the combination of handle ergonomics, blade shape, comp lock and wire clip is a winner!
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Man oh man... really like it.
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Love the blade shape and the red back spacer, it's going to be very hard to say no to this one. The deep carry wire clip is the icing on the cake.
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Man I really wish it has a better steel. Sal please make it in 20CV or S110V.
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Love this the way it is (except for the s30v) and will buy for sure when it comes out. If Spyderco makes a 3" slippie, and I hope they do, I would get that also!
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Hi Volk,

Welcome t our forum.

On the slippy, we're working on it.

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Cambertree wrote:
Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:38 am
Really looking forward to this one.

Here's the original concept thread from Australian Blade Forums, where Sal initiated the wide ranging discussion about what features people would want in an Australian specific model.

https://www.australianbladeforums.com/v ... el-oz.html

Alistair's custom slipjoint model which served as the basis for the Redback Spyder, first appears on page 5.

Reading back over the thread, it's quite impressive how responsive Sal and the Spydercrew have been to the ideas and requests which came up from the initial brainstorming session.
Thank you for this!
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Glad to have this lead-up to a knife I look forward to getting.
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Cambertree wrote:
Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:38 am
Really looking forward to this one.

Here's the original concept thread from Australian Blade Forums, where Sal initiated the wide ranging discussion about what features people would want in an Australian specific model.

https://www.australianbladeforums.com/v ... el-oz.html

Alistair's custom slipjoint model which served as the basis for the Redback Spyder, first appears on page 5.

Reading back over the thread, it's quite impressive how responsive Sal and the Spydercrew have been to the ideas and requests which came up from the initial brainstorming session.

Thanks for the link Cambertree.

Here's a link to a video on Alistair's Instagram page from that thread.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOqmDemFHJX/
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hoimin wrote:
Mon Apr 02, 2018 3:58 pm
Thank you for this!
ronT2 wrote:
Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:28 pm
Thanks for the link Cambertree.

Here's a link to a video on Alistair's Instagram page from that thread.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOqmDemFHJX/
Thanks hoimin, wrdwright and ronT2, glad you found it interesting. I really think Sal and the Spydiecrew are to be commended for this sort of approach to designing a new model. It's awesome to see the whole cycle, from calling for comments and discussion, all the way to production proto in a year and a half, more or less.

Interesting to see peoples comments on the choice of steel too. I advocated for a different steel in the original ABF thread (Cruwear, CPM3V, HAP40, HAP5R or AEB-L from memory) but I was kinda surprised that most people seemed more interested in things like the colour, and name of the knife instead. Oh well, different strokes... I'm no doubt in a minority, in that I prefer VG10 to CPMS30V.

I'm very happy to see a lefty friendly, deep carry clip equipped, food prep/BBQ eating oriented knife by a fine Aussie knifemaker about to enter the Spyderco lineup.

And Sal: that's fantastic news about the slippy version in the works! I'd love to see one with the original 2.5mm thick bladestock of Alistair's custom. I've been really enjoying using the K390 Urban and Police 4 pretty much every day this year, and a slippy Alistair Phillips Redback would be like their super-slicey lovechild!

-Cambertree/5ycamore (on ABF)
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Cambertree wrote:
Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:36 am
hoimin wrote:
Mon Apr 02, 2018 3:58 pm
Thank you for this!
ronT2 wrote:
Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:28 pm
Thanks for the link Cambertree.

Here's a link to a video on Alistair's Instagram page from that thread.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOqmDemFHJX/
Thanks hoimin, wrdwright and ronT2, glad you found it interesting. I really think Sal and the Spydiecrew are to be commended for this sort of approach to designing a new model. It's awesome to see the whole cycle, from calling for comments and discussion, all the way to production proto in a year and a half, more or less.

Interesting to see peoples comments on the choice of steel too. I advocated for a different steel in the original ABF thread (Cruwear, CPM3V, HAP40, HAP5R or AEB-L from memory) but I was kinda surprised that most people seemed more interested in things like the colour, and name of the knife instead. Oh well, different strokes... I'm no doubt in a minority, in that I prefer VG10 to CPMS30V.

I'm very happy to see a lefty friendly, deep carry clip equipped, food prep/BBQ eating oriented knife by a fine Aussie knifemaker about to enter the Spyderco lineup.

And Sal: that's fantastic news about the slippy version in the works! I'd love to see one with the original 2.5mm thick bladestock of Alistair's custom. I've been really enjoying using the K390 Urban and Police 4 pretty much every day this year, and a slippy Alistair Phillips Redback would be like their super-slicey lovechild!

-Cambertree/5ycamore (on ABF)
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!

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Probably my most anticipated knife... ever.

This is basically the knife I have been dreaming of since I started using Spydercos, and I'm equally excited about the slippy.
S30V is fine with me, S35VN or XHP would be nice but anything more boutique will probably put this in a higher price range than I'm comfortable with.

One minor detail that bugs me. The text on the blade tang: "Taichung Taiwan" and "Spyderco S30v" should be radiused around the top of the handle.
The two offset lines on each side just look wrong. The maker's signature on the obverse side looks great, though.


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Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:18 pm


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I know this is picking nits, but once I noticed it I can't unsee it.

Outstanding design work Mr. Phillips, I can't wait to have this in hand!
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I just want to say that I love this knife so much, I agree with what Paracelsus said, it's basically my idea of a dream knife.

I EDC a Caly 3 VG-10 and ladybug hawkbill, and the caly does most of my food prep.

The Caly 3.5 never spoke to me like the Caly3 did, but this Alistair Phillips knife does. I'll definitely be getting at least one.

I do not mind paying a slight premium for a better steel.

I know this is designed as food prep folder, I would be interested to see it in M4.

Other steels I would love for this: S110v, VG-10, 3v or 4v.

Lightning strike carbon fibre with s110v sprint?
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