Thanks Lance! That really means a lot to me. I consider ergonomics to be one of Spyderco's strengths, so I'm really glad you liked the handle and that I didn't bugger up that aspect of the design. Wish I could have made it to Blade to meet you and the Spyderco crew.Surfingringo wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:43 pmHey Brian, I did indeed get to handle the Amalgam today at Blade and just as I suspected based on the photos, the handle fits like a glove. I think the Amalgam had my favorite ergonomics of anything in the prototype cabinet. Like I said, it wasn’t my favorite blade shape in the cabinet but I suspect most will love it. I think what you did with that handle says far more about your skill as a maker than whatever blade shape you chose for this particular design. Kudos. A+ on this one!
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Recently got a sliverax. This thing has me pumped for the amalgam!
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Hi im pretty new to the Forums but I am not new to Spyderco at all, have had them for years. Anyway I was curious about the dimensions width wise IE the distance between the back of the handle and the back of the knife when its closed (maybe some pictures? vs manix 2 or pm2?)because everything makes me very very very interested because I love the design and the fact that it is a flipper+ compression lock and its on ball bearings is just :spyder: AMAZING! also maybe an ETA? I know people have asked you alor probably and It doesn't matter that much as soon as I get paid its getting preordered lol. Really really hope this knife kicks off amazingly I WANT SOME SPRINT RUNS ALREADY :spyder: :spyder: :spyder: :D
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Hi TheOklahomie, thanks for the all the enthusiasm! I'd also love for the design to do well enough to get some sprints. Unfortunately, I don't have any updates on ETA yet, but I'm definitely excited about it being in the mid-year catalog (and seeing Nick Shabazz mention it when he did his mid year catalog video).
As for the dimension you requested, it's approximately 1.4 inches between the spine of the blade and the back of the handle when closed. Sorry, I don't have pictures of it side by side with a Manix when closed, but here is one with them opened:
As for the dimension you requested, it's approximately 1.4 inches between the spine of the blade and the back of the handle when closed. Sorry, I don't have pictures of it side by side with a Manix when closed, but here is one with them opened:
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a little on the wider side than I like but im so sold on the design it doesn't really matter lol :Dgundamaniac wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:12 pmHi TheOklahomie, thanks for the all the enthusiasm! I'd also love for the design to do well enough to get some sprints. Unfortunately, I don't have any updates on ETA yet, but I'm definitely excited about it being in the mid-year catalog (and seeing Nick Shabazz mention it when he did his mid year catalog video).
As for the dimension you requested, it's approximately 1.4 inches between the spine of the blade and the back of the handle when closed. Sorry, I don't have pictures of it side by side with a Manix when closed, but here is one with them opened (the graph paper grid size is 1/4"):06_21_18_08_51_00_IMG_20180208_151908.jpg
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Looking forward to this one. I saw it at the Blade Show and it’s pretty sweet! :)
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Really hoping it releases sometime soon! :D
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Sal, any updates on this? Thanks!
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I second this. Lol
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I really thought this would be in my hands by now, I wonder what is holding it up?
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Should on track for sometime this Fall, last I heard. Keeping my fingers crossed.
In the meantime, I've finally kicked my XM out of its permanent place in my pocket for the past 3 years (it sort of has a special sentimental value to me) and am rotating it with a Manix2LW and a PM2. Having dabbled on designing a knife, I really appreciate Sal's and Eric's thoughtfulness in their designs even more now.
In the meantime, I've finally kicked my XM out of its permanent place in my pocket for the past 3 years (it sort of has a special sentimental value to me) and am rotating it with a Manix2LW and a PM2. Having dabbled on designing a knife, I really appreciate Sal's and Eric's thoughtfulness in their designs even more now.
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Yeah I love my orange manix2lw, it fits the hand like no other knife
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Good to know!gundamaniac wrote: ↑Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:00 pmShould on track for sometime this Fall, last I heard. Keeping my fingers crossed.
In the meantime, I've finally kicked my XM out of its permanent place in my pocket for the past 3 years (it sort of has a special sentimental value to me) and am rotating it with a Manix2LW and a PM2. Having dabbled on designing a knife, I really appreciate Sal's and Eric's thoughtfulness in their designs even more now.
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
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Any updates?? Growing excited!!
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Im losing interest, waiting 6 months is nonsense. Especially since they have brought 9 different knives to market since this one was announced.
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Progress is being made :
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Is that a recent photo? :D
Are we talking a month? A week? :D
Are we talking a month? A week? :D
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Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
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I'm normally opposed to choils but that's because they normally don't make any sense to include on a design. If this one didn't have a choil there'd be a big distance between the first finger and the start of the edge. It seems right on this model.
And i really like the original design of the amalgam even though it was denied. It looks like a big honking knife meant to seriously cut regardless of the environment. It was a looker, for sure.
The final product is just meh. It looks good but not enough to get me to open my wallet for that price considering the steel. Had it been m4, 4v, or 204p or similar, then it'd have been good to go. I've noticed 5hat about spyderco though. They initially play it super safe with new designs and put steels most people don't care about. Had they just slapped in something like 204p or something from the outset, many of these designs wouldn't fall by the wayside.
And i really like the original design of the amalgam even though it was denied. It looks like a big honking knife meant to seriously cut regardless of the environment. It was a looker, for sure.
The final product is just meh. It looks good but not enough to get me to open my wallet for that price considering the steel. Had it been m4, 4v, or 204p or similar, then it'd have been good to go. I've noticed 5hat about spyderco though. They initially play it super safe with new designs and put steels most people don't care about. Had they just slapped in something like 204p or something from the outset, many of these designs wouldn't fall by the wayside.
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Thanks for the feedback on the choil. I happen to agree with you here :)
I also liked the first foamboard mockup. Maybe I need to try to get a job at Spyderco; then it wouldn't matter that my style is too close to the in-house style, since I would actually be in-house! Hey, a guy can dream :D
I can see the perspective on the steel. I was originally lobbying for CPM20CV (or M390 or CTS204p) myself. My last two long term EDC folders were M390/CPM20CV. But then again my first long term EDC folder was a Buck Vantage in S30V back when it was /the/ supersteel to have, so it kind of feels like I've come around full circle. I feel old haha :o
I also liked the first foamboard mockup. Maybe I need to try to get a job at Spyderco; then it wouldn't matter that my style is too close to the in-house style, since I would actually be in-house! Hey, a guy can dream :D
I can see the perspective on the steel. I was originally lobbying for CPM20CV (or M390 or CTS204p) myself. My last two long term EDC folders were M390/CPM20CV. But then again my first long term EDC folder was a Buck Vantage in S30V back when it was /the/ supersteel to have, so it kind of feels like I've come around full circle. I feel old haha :o
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I just saw the YouTube video of the knife. I looks much more interesting than the pics led me to originally believe. Well done designing that knife and it does look like spyderco resolved the bearing issue. That's awesome on all accounts!gundamaniac wrote: ↑Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:20 pmThanks for the feedback on the choil. I happen to agree with you here :)
I also liked the first foamboard mockup. Maybe I need to try to get a job at Spyderco; then it wouldn't matter that my style is too close to the in-house style, since I would actually be in-house! Hey, a guy can dream :D
I can see the perspective on the steel. I was originally lobbying for CPM20CV (or M390 or CTS204p) myself. My last two long term EDC folders were M390/CPM20CV. But then again my first long term EDC folder was a Buck Vantage in S30V back when it was /the/ supersteel to have, so it kind of feels like I've come around full circle. I feel old haha :o
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