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Ok, so here it is- the confirmed and shipping new Spydie models!  

Spyderco Sprint run Military M4

First of all an exciting sprint run- the Spyderco military with an M4 blade, G-10 grips and a titanium framelock, we can assume that the framelock is ninja’d from the up and coming Ti Millie. It is definantly a sprint run of 500 made exclusively for knifeworks.com . Really exciting stuff, we are told that there are only about 300 remaining from the pre-order page so if you want one then get one now! MSRP is $299 but will sell around $200. Unfortunately I live in a tropical country and M4 steel just doesnt play nice in that kind of environment . No pictures yet. Get it here!    

Spyderco H1 Warrior

 

  Damn sexy knife, made out of tough RUST FREE H1 steel/ceramic its just a fantastic option for a survival/zombie apocalypse edged tool. I love everything about it except the serrations on the spine and for me thats a deal breaker! The Spyderco Warrior is based on the Al Mar & REKAT “Hobbit” and it replicates the original quite nicely.  The lead designer on the Warrior was Guy Rafaeli who is a teacher of the Israeli Navy Seals, he unsurprisingly specializes in Bladecraft . Its a solid looking knife with 4mm H1 stock and I truly hope Sal releases a version without the serrations. Although that’s unlikely to happen I guess I can still hope. MSRP is $399.95 and it will sell at $250.

• Blade Steel: H-1
• Handle: Black FRN
• Edge: Hollow Ground PlainEdge primary edge
• Sheath: Black Ballistic Nylon
• Production: Regular in Spyderco Line

   

Spyderco Honeybee

The Honeybee is the latest addition to the Spyderco “SLIPIT” non locking folder line. It is basically a slightly bigger version of the Spyderco bug- and thats really quite small (but not tiny like the bug) . Not much to say about it, Cheap, light and effective. The steel used is not bad and from personal experience with the bug I can expect a pleasing diminutive throw folder that I can give to non knife people without worrying about them prying with my BG-42 millie. MSRP: $9.95 and it will sell for around $9 Get it. 

• Blade Steel: 3Cr13MoV
• Weight: 0.4 oz. (12 g)
• Handle Material: Stainless Steel
• Made in China

   

 Spyderco Dragonfly Tattoo

  Really not my sort of knife, I dont like colours other than Foliage green and blaze orange, I dont like pretty motifs, I dont like all steel handles and I dont like backlocks. I guess the Spydie dragonfly “Tattoo” just isn’t for me then , its a regular production not a sprint so no worries about getting it as soon as possible (should you want it). MSRP: $99.95 & will be selling around $65! 

• Length Overall: 5 7/16″ (138 mm)
• Length Closed: 3 7/32″ (82 mm)
• Hole Diameter: 7/16″ (11 mm)
• Blade Length: 2 5/16″ (58 mm)
• Cutting Edge: 1 7/8″ (48 mm)
• Blade Thickness: 3/32″ (2.5 mm)
• Blade Steel: VG-10, Flat ground
• Weight: 2.6 oz. (73 g)
• Handle Material: Stainless Steel with poly-chromatic etch
• Clip: Right hand tip-up
• Made in Seki-City, Japan

   

  Spyderco Meerkat

 

A pretty good looking folder, with a seriously unusual lock. The phantom lock is released by squeezing/pulling on the scales were “MeerKat” is imprinted. This feature makes it quite unique amongst the Spyderco line up and its well worth checking out for that reason alone.

It comes with a really low riding wire clip & couple with the diminutive size it makes for a really discreet edc knife.

This is a sprint run of an old discontinued model ( check it out here ) , I am not sure about the number in which it will be produced but I would imagine 500-1200 based on past Spyderco history. I imagine it will become somewhat collectable in the future although not in the same league as the Spyderco Barong which is a truly epic knife that was recently discontinued (I cant resist promoting it!) As far as I can tell the only difference between the old model and this one are the colours of the scales & the knife steel used (Aus-6(old) vs VG10(new) ).

MSRP: $89.95 and you will be able to pick one up for around $60! (A great deal!).

• Blade Steel: VG-10 Flat ground
• Handle: Blue Gray FRN
• Edge: Plain
• Lock: Phantom Lock
• Clip: Right/Left Tip Down

   

Spyderco Ladybug Hawkbill bladen Pattern Variant

 

 

The final confirmed shipping Spydie is the now familiar Spyderco Ladybug with a new spin, that sexy Hawkbill aggressive pattern, apart from being a great little edc for pull cutting I would imagine it would make a good last ditch self defense blade. It is a sprint run and no doubt will be popular both for the price point it will be selling at & the unusual blade shape so snap one up if you want it. No idea on the numbers Spyderco will produce it but again I would imagine 500-1200 based on previous sprint runs. Possible more taking into account the cost.

I no longer purchase or covet frn handled Spydies and have a serious dislike for pinned construction & backlocks (Caly 3 CF/ZDP is an exception to the rule ) so I wont be looking into picking the Ladybug up however thats based on my personal tastes- its a great deal for a great knife.

MSRP: $44.95 and you can walk out with one for about $30!

• Clipless
• Lanyard hole
• Spine jimping
• Hollow-ground blade
• Closed: 2 7/8″ (62mm)
• Overall: 4 3/8″ (111mm)
• Blade: 1 15/16″ (49mm)
• Edge: 1 11/16″ (43mm)
• Blade Steel: VG-10
• Weight: 0.6oz (18g)
• Serrated Edge
• Made in Japan

  Info from various forums ( here & here ) and knifecenter . I will probably make reporting on future Spyderco’s a regular feature so feel free to check in on a regular basis.  

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