Tag Archives: Spyderco

Spyderco BaliYo Pen Review

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Wilson

The modern spinning yoyo was invented in the late 1920’s by Filipino immigrant Pedro Flores, thus it is fitting that Spyderco’s Filipino balisong-inspired spinning pen is named the BaliYo. Both the yoyo and BaliYo take practice and patience to learn, … Continue reading →

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New Spyderco Knives for 2016

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Wilson

In December, Spyderco came out with their 2016 catalog.  To keep things simple, I have made some screenshots of the new folding knives.  Some of these knives are shipping now, and some will begin to appear later in 2016.

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New Spyderco Para Military 3 Prototype

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Wilson

In the Spyderco booth at BLADE Show 2015, there was a knife labeled the Para Military 3, as in a “three-inch blade.”  It appeared to be a scaled down PM 2!  I am frankly partial to smaller EDC-carry knives. They … Continue reading →

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Delica 4 Goes Hiking

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Wilson

I have not been posting for the last two weeks because I have been on vacation in California.  I took my well-worn Spyderco Delica 4 with me for over 40 miles of day hikes on the beautiful trails in the … Continue reading →

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Spyderco’s Amsterdam Meet 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Wilson

This is the time of year when I encourage you to make the electronic journey over to Wouter’s website, Spydercollector.com, to see the latest Spydeco prototypes from the annual Amsterdam Meet. Spyderco entertained 80 guests at their Amsterdam Meet 2015. … Continue reading →

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Jani-Song Video from the IWA Show

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Wilson

The website Késportál posted this video to YouTube of Mike Janich explaining the Jani-Song.  It was taken at the IWA Show 2015, which is Europe’s version of SHOT Show.  Click here for my experience twirling a Jani-Song! The Jani-Song is … Continue reading →

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New Spyderco Ronin 2

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Wilson

Just after Blade Show 2014, I posted a Photoshopped image I had made of the Spyderco Ronin 2 prototype I handled in their booth.  Since the “Golden Bug” does not allow photographs to be taken of their protos at shows, … Continue reading →

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Spyderco Ronin 2 Prototype

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Wilson

Way, way on the bottom of Spyderco’s Blade Show prototype showcase, I spotted a mockup of the Ronin 2, Michael Janich’s next evolution of the Ronin fixed blade knife.  My Canon DSLR begging to be used, I examined the Ronin … Continue reading →

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Spyderco Delica and Endura with Emerson Opener Review

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Wilson

When you pair the ideas of knife designers Sal Glesser and Ernest Emerson, you end up with products of both gigantic capabilities and diminutive proportions.  In the early 1980’s, Mr. Glesser brought us his patented Spyderco round opening hole, Spyder … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Knife Pocket?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Wilson

I wandered up to the Spyderco Booth at the SHOT Show 2013.  I was able to spend quite a while talking to master knife makers Ed Schempp and Gayle Bradley.  Both of these men are stellar personalites in the knife … Continue reading →

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