Shot Show 2022 News & Updates

[Hullk]

Yeah, it could be in the prototype box. I know the excitement is high for this one

[Mushroom]

The Military 2 is most likely in the prototype case that Spyderco displays at trade shows like this. They do not allow pictures of the prototype case, so we will probably not see the Military 2 during this SHOT Show.

[Matus]

I recall it Sal mentioning that the Mili 2 will be shown at the show. I would have hoped that they are past the prototype stage by now. It has been in the making for a while.

[Wartstein]

Yeah strange... PM2 LW, Mili2 and Shaman LW weren't shown like Eric said. Maybe a change of plan ?

Did not watch it again, but I am almost 100% he said that in this https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FM59XCvB7V8 vid indeed...

Maybe they’re waiting for the last day or something? Keep on top of newsfeed all week?

Or they are showing it there but no photographs allowed?

In the Rivers Edge Cutlery vid Eric mentions a "prototype case"
So perhaps actual visitors of the show can see these models there, but they are not shown on social media platforms yet...?!

[kennethsime]

The Military 2 is most likely in the prototype case that Spyderco displays at trade shows like this. They do not allow pictures of the prototype case, so we will probably not see the Military 2 during this SHOT Show.

I bet this is the case for both the Millie 2 and the PM2 LW.

Change of subject, I think I might be looking for a Lil’ Native Slipjoint to throw some aftermarket Micarta scales on.

[Manixguy@1994]

The Military 2 is most likely in the prototype case that Spyderco displays at trade shows like this. They do not allow pictures of the prototype case, so we will probably not see the Military 2 during this SHOT Show.

I wonder if I am too early begging for a Military2 lefty ?

[Crox]

I fully understand the effort of R and D and not being able to bring all of this to market at the same time. I am a bit surprised to see a lil native LW ahead of something like a PM2 lw. It seems like one would massively outsell the other and would *guess* they take similar levels of R and D.

Not a complaint. Just interesting.

[Evil D]

The Military 2 is most likely in the prototype case that Spyderco displays at trade shows like this. They do not allow pictures of the prototype case, so we will probably not see the Military 2 during this SHOT Show.

I wonder if I am too early begging for a Military2 lefty ?

Call me crazy but I think it was a mistake not going with an ambidextrous lock design for the Military 2, but I'm certain the compression lock version will still sell like crazy. I'm a bit let down that they haven't pursued the Power Lock more.

[aicolainen]

I fully understand the effort of R and D and not being able to bring all of this to market at the same time. I am a bit surprised to see a lil native LW ahead of something like a PM2 lw. It seems like one would massively outsell the other and would *guess* they take similar levels of R and D.

Not a complaint. Just interesting.

You may be right... but it seems like making the PM2 in its current form is almost like printing money anyway, while I think the move to make the Lil'Native with a thinner blade stock was more urgent with regards for that model to reach its full market potential. The thinner blade stock is probably more important than the LW aspect here, but it was a great opportunity to combine both features into one R&D effort.

Maybe I'm just projecting my own bias'es, but the thinner Lil'Native LW just really made that model appealing to me again, while I'm not anticipating a PM2LW to persuade me towards a PM2.

[Wartstein]

The Military 2 is most likely in the prototype case that Spyderco displays at trade shows like this. They do not allow pictures of the prototype case, so we will probably not see the Military 2 during this SHOT Show.

Sorry Nick, I did not mean to paraphrase you (concerning the prototype case). Somehow missed your post.

[vivi]

I know we've seen it before, but it's fun to see it again. Native Chief Lightweight from Knifecenter's IG

Ooooh, I thought these were going to be S30V. I'm definitely picking one up now. I really like BD1N, I use it at work all the time in the form of a Z Cut. I've been wanting to try it in a pocket knife form. Should help keep the cost around the $100-120 ball park too!

[MyelinSheath&Borborygmi]

I am also very excited about BD1N steel in Native Chief Lightweight! I plan to get one and hope for Salt variant in not too distand future.

[Crox]

I fully understand the effort of R and D and not being able to bring all of this to market at the same time. I am a bit surprised to see a lil native LW ahead of something like a PM2 lw. It seems like one would massively outsell the other and would *guess* they take similar levels of R and D.

Not a complaint. Just interesting.

You may be right... but it seems like making the PM2 in its current form is almost like printing money anyway, while I think the move to make the Lil'Native with a thinner blade stock was more urgent with regards for that model to reach its full market potential. The thinner blade stock is probably more important than the LW aspect here, but it was a great opportunity to combine both features into one R&D effort.

Maybe I'm just projecting my own bias'es, but the thinner Lil'Native LW just really made that model appealing to me again, while I'm not anticipating a PM2LW to persuade me towards a PM2.

I bet you’re right. Why canibalize healthy pm2 sales. Drag it out a bit longer.

Para3 to Para3 lw was blinding speed by comparison.

[Mushroom]

The Military 2 is most likely in the prototype case that Spyderco displays at trade shows like this. They do not allow pictures of the prototype case, so we will probably not see the Military 2 during this SHOT Show.

Sorry Nick, I did not mean to paraphrase you (concerning the prototype case). Somehow missed your post.

No need to apologize! Nothing to worry about. Looking back, I actually even ended up reiterating what Hullk said right before me, so at least a few of us were thinking the same thing.

I’ve been tempted to attend one of these trade shows, like SHOT Show or Blade Show, just so I can check out that prototype case myself!

[JRinFL]

We need a traveling prototype case so we can all see them eventually. Hmm...maybe use a converted bread truck!

[Hullk]

We need a traveling prototype case so we can all see them eventually. Hmm...maybe use a converted bread truck!

A prototype prototype case, if you will

[Manixguy@1994]

The Military 2 is most likely in the prototype case that Spyderco displays at trade shows like this. They do not allow pictures of the prototype case, so we will probably not see the Military 2 during this SHOT Show.

I wonder if I am too early begging for a Military2 lefty ?

Call me crazy but I think it was a mistake not going with an ambidextrous lock design for the Military 2, but I'm certain the compression lock version will still sell like crazy. I'm a bit let down that they haven't pursued the Power Lock more.

I like the power lock too . I understand their decision but wish it had been a bit more innovative . MG2

[olywa]

The Chief LW looks pretty sweet. I especially liked the comp shot next to the Stretch XL that Eric gave us in the Knife Center vid. Gonna make it a tough choice as to which one to get first. These are both knives that I may just wait on for additional colors and steels. Also hoping we'll see some creative new translucent colors in the screw-construction Manix 2 LW.

One I won't wait on is that Lil Native LW. I have a feeling that I'm going to pick up most flavors it comes in (Wharnie anyone?). Pretty much what I've done with my Dragonflies and Enduras...

[Evil D]

The Military 2 is most likely in the prototype case that Spyderco displays at trade shows like this. They do not allow pictures of the prototype case, so we will probably not see the Military 2 during this SHOT Show.

I wonder if I am too early begging for a Military2 lefty ?

Call me crazy but I think it was a mistake not going with an ambidextrous lock design for the Military 2, but I'm certain the compression lock version will still sell like crazy. I'm a bit let down that they haven't pursued the Power Lock more.

I like the power lock too . I understand their decision but wish it had been a bit more innovative . MG2

I guess based on the old patent diagrams of the Power Lock, many of us (wrongly) assumed for years that the Military 2 was destined to have that lock so I guess I let myself down.

[Wartstein]

... I especially liked the comp shot next to the Stretch XL that Eric gave us in the Knife Center vid.....

He did? I'll have to re-watch the vid...