Spyderco Reveal #17, Trying New Things! SHOT Show 2025

[@mstuehler]

Man... Eric Glesser is just the absolute best. Honest, humble, proud of his team. Not afraid to take responsibility when his products fall short. Not afraid to be blunt about the trade-offs of his high-priced steels like the brittleness of M398. Not afraid to admit they were challenged by button locks. Not afraid to give credit to his competitors where it's due. That's the kind of leader I'd want to work for, and I'm proud to own a few of his knives.

[@mcsquirgle]

There is so many reasons I love Spyderco, but every year when it comes time to watch all the content from the knife industry trade shows like shot show, I am reminded by Erick Glesser just why I love them so much. Spyderco defends the features and functions of a knife that I love. I loved listening to him talk about the Native 5.

[@jeffcanfixit]

Thanks DCA,, and everyone at Knife Center. I've watched 3 vids with Eric at Shot this year. You asked the questions and gave the insights I was curious about. Always appreciate the work, take care. 👍👍🔪

[@just9911]

That PITS is so freaking cool. I love how Spyderco isn’t afraid to try unusual and obscure things. No one else brings us a better variety of steels, locks, designs, and everything else. It shouldn’t really surprise me, considering they did more to bring about the modern folder than anyone else.

[@monkpato]

If only their knives were more ergonomic for larger hands!

[@DB.KOOPER]

Gotta agree, not usually my style but it LOOKS super cool and I love the blade shape. I was worried it was some ubber thin, flimsy knife but it looks BEEFY and really cool with the handle design not being some super light-weight, minimal design.

[@SweetTooth8989]

Yeah i love the look. Very nice

[@canine24183]

yeah and props to DCA for taking the time to explain the mechanism

[@PeterS-r4o]

Yet their designs are constrained and sometimes ruined by their insistance on always sticking with the Spydiehole. The first consideration in designing the blade has to be having room for a hole . . .

[@realbroggo]

Eric Glesser & DCA talking knives. Love it. Always learn something new when these two get together. Sharp blades all.

[@Mike-mi3yw]

This presentation was so much better than the blade hq one. David is the best

[@chicken-little8620]

I agree

[@uncalm]

I love Spyderco's commitment to back locks. For some reason there seems to be a contingent of people who think back locks are outdated/old, but they work so amazingly well, especially Spyderco's. I was just in Golden and had to pick up a Native Chief in SPY27 (and a Manix 2 XL, I couldn't help myself).

[@kondro86]

Ive lived in Boulder Co for 11 years and have never made the 30 min trip to Golden Co to the syderco hq. Ill be doing that this weekend.

[@chrisjosekuehl]

Me neither I’ve been here 20, I just found out Boker USA is here too.

[@namesecondname4548]

It's a cool place with great people, I used to live down the road. Staff hooked me up with the last 15v paramilitary just because I asked if they had anything rare or cool. Love that place.

[@MatthewdePaula]

Spyderco is like Porsche, iterating and perfecting the subtleties of design and engineering year after year after year (CQI as they call it). I think this gets lost on many people who expect/prefer to see more whizbang, completely-new-direction, flashy stuff. These sit-downs allow us to really understand the incredible effort and time put into these knife designs. Kudos to Knifecenter and David C. for not talking over their interview subjects like so often happens, or awkwardly fan-boying the conversation into uncomfortable oblivion.

[@greypant7204]

Eric is such a down to earth guy, simple guy running best knife company in the world.

[@Black_Cat_997]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@vegass04]

Is he CEO of Spyderco?

[@MatthewdePaula]

@ Eric Glesser is son of Sal Glesser, founder of Sypderco. Not sure what his exact title is, but he appears to have taken a more prominent leadership role in the company in recent years as his father has reached retirement age.

[@vegass04]

@@MatthewdePaula Ouuu, OK, thnx.. So hes probably at least the owner.. Didn't know that.. Still learning the ins and outs of the knife world..

[@jvf4608]

Nice interview, nice guys. Enjoyed it a lot.

[@KingKsEDC]

Man...I love Spyderco!

[@WillEDC]

the leader in steel. solid designs

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Eric had always been so real and passionate about the product they make. Love what he said about the affordability on the native 5, that's a man of the people right there.

[@paullambert4445]

Spyderco is my favorite brand and Eric is so passionate about his craft/art. Thanks 🎸🔪

[@sandrahildebrand4283]

The reason Glesser recommends against removing screws from aluminum surf the word “galling”. Basically thread seizing.

[@chrisjosekuehl]

Yeah but galling wouldn’t be caused by occasional taking apart, typically galling occurs under high pressure and heat from friction. But either way, steel screws could easily strip aluminum ones, if the anodized the aluminum that would increase surface hardness and could prevent that from happening.

[@sandrahildebrand4283]

@ All good points, appreciate the comment. Things to avoid would be misaligned parts, dirty and damaged threads, over-tightening and using threads to pull parts together. Material properties and interactions is an interesting and complicated topic, my last words will be protective oxide layer. I am not an expert, just an inquisitive nerd.

[@elim7228]

Looove the mini Yojimbo. Great to see such awesomeness especially when presented by Eric G himself. What a legend 👏🏻👏🏻❤

[@777-p2t]

Eric is a really down to earth dude! Love spyderco!

[@poncho151]

As someone who searches for “the weeds”, DCA and Eric going over a table of knives is always my favorite video from every show. I actually was thinking how awesome it would be if these two had a podcast where going off the rails and into the weeds could be the entire focus! One can dream but for now I will always watch these. Lastly I think this spyderco reveal is a pretty good sign that they’re finally caught up and back on track!

[@mcsquirgle]

I got goosebumps when Erick mentioned that the Yojumbo's hollow grind was of "the pride of America". He's right. That knife and the Yojimbo should probably be recognized a bit more for its excellent grind. I'm just not really a Wharncliffe kind of guy so I haven't had one in hand yet.

[@12thmonkeyy]

They have to make the 15V permanent production

[@dtzchar]

Finally some knife center videos🙂

[@cybercanal5319]

Lol right? I cant stand the bhq talking heads

[@lyacoubian]

What's going on with the STRETCH 2 XL in K390..?!?!

[@tricky48]

Great vid and interview... pretty stoked for the upcoming models! Thanks DCA and Eric!

[@Black_Cat_997]

Good to see Eric rolling with the Casio G-Shock.

[@jshwck4210]

the Seiko solar tuna is also nice

[@tomt5745]

only cool cats can get away with a G-Shock :)

[@matthew3103]

Looking forward to getting my hands on my preordered yellow/black PM2 salt! Hopefully wont be waiting too much longer.....🤞🙏

[@ryana9783]

Just here to say that I appreciate Eric dressing up and lookin “sharp”!

[@TheWatcher60401]

More buttons?!? Yes!

[@ST-ue5fb]

Great job, DCA and Eric. Great camerawork, Thomas!! Does anyone know if the pink Yojumbo and Microjimbo will eventually come out with a satin blade?

[@markm9588]

Really great content. Keep up the good work.

[@PeteyMcSavage]

When I buy I spyderco I feel like I get what I pay for with benchmade I feel like I over paid for what I get. Is that normal

[@xrv404]

In Europe we pay WAY to much for spyderco!

[@SkylarRace]

Yeah I know exactly what you mean.

[@FCEEVIPER]

What are the estimated release dates for these, I really want that plain edge Harpy!

[@leavingarizona3345]

I’m proud to own Spyderco knives, wouldn’t say that about any car brand, other knife brand, home builder, whatever. But I’m proud to own Spyderco knives.

[@glassjar7814]

I had a salt series Spyderco years before I got my first “nice” pocket knife! They do it so well

[@namesecondname4548]

Please no more sprints, or maybe allow some type of pre order with the sprints. So many great knives that so many of us don't get the opportunity to own because we miss the window.

[@cheezerpp]

Eric, when discussing the user serviceability of a knife, instead of saying "...because we know how people act," please say "...because we know what our customers want." Yes, we want the ability to maintain, repair (because you likely won't), and customize the stuff that we buy. That applies to *all* durable goods, not just your knives, and we are not misbehaving.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Pink Handle Scales on the Yojumbo❣️

[@j.w.9407]

My favorite brand thank you DCA

[@ASMR-soothingsounds]

These fresh batch of Spyderco are 🔥🔥🔥

[@Blawa-ti4xp]

David goes to his typical weak kneed “this combat knife would be great for cardboard” - and Eric says “but that 15v tip wont chip on bone”! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ❤spyderco!!!

[@HonestArcher_13]

My Spydie senses are tingling!!! Bet there will be a Spyderco collab. with DCA in the near future! 🤞😉

[@dtzchar]

Spyderco should do another Slysz Bowie. Maybe some new scale and handle material

[@HonestArcher_13]

I really like Spydie knives, my only gripe is that "car paint" scratching spoon clip. My brother still reminds me!🙄

[@franticflintstone7999]

More hollow grinds are in Spyderco's future? Nice to hear!

[@kylearmstrong21]

The blade on that Zip It is awesome

[@cityslacker6221]

how about shipping knives that were shown at shot show last year?

[@kondro86]

Shot show! Let's gooo!

[@maloc1166]

The fact he harps on the grinds on some knives that went out being off and saying publicly send it back we will do it right is why I love these knives you can feel someone used these knives and tested every model. Sadly something not all companies can say. In a dark room or a well lit room il take a Spyderco.

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

Gag

[@maloc1166]

@ gag on deez circular………. opening holes.

[@michaelwozniak6237]

Why won’t anyone ask Erick if they will keep doing 15v in the future/make production versions, if they will ever try Vanex superclean and will they increase the HRC on their magnacut? Not criticizing just curious! Love spyderco!

[@singlechristiancowboy]

It'd be nice to have more wharnecliff and flipper models from Spyderco.

[@HydraBox777]

Edgerati in a highly stainless steel would be awesome. Super easy to just wash out under the sink

[@chickenfoot713]

Niiice lineup Spyderco!!!

[@Shanes_Sharp_Sheet]

Eric, two words for ya buddy... "Domino 2"

[@Victorcreed85]

Still waiting on that bowie/clip PM2 y’all teased like two to three years ago now Spyderco. Really hoping thats still a thing.

[@quickdrawz05]

I want to watch this live next year!

[@monkpato]

I love how the handle on the Italian knives are so neutral. Might be one of the few Spyderco knives that fits an extra large hand without a ridiculous forward finger choil. I don't know if I can get around the eye hole though.

[@JustinOrnellas]

I've had the Salt PM2 on pre order for over a year now!!!!!! Get on it DCA

[@101N]

Any ETA for the para 3 SALT with the black & yellow scales?

[@jakegrintjes605]

What was that blue blade in the bag in the corner? And when is spyderco going to be putting that new blade coating they were talking about last year on their knives?

[@HonestArcher_13]

Mr. GLESSER could we get a Yojimbo fixie with a 3.5"blade with rust resistent steel.

[@firstforest6198]

I love that mkm standing knife

[@matthewarmey5258]

When is the Salt PM2 in yellow and black going to come out?

[@HonestArcher_13]

"Gotta have the Stones to mess with 15V"

[@brandiwynter]

Would love to see more pink in the Spyderco line and more in hot pink to go with the pastel pink. Preferably without a wharncliff blade design.

[@MrTJohnston]

That slim is awesome!!

[@lightw8johnny]

The Q is exactly what i thought of! I have mine from the first run in the 90s

[@Kevin-qj7fp]

dam im saving this video for things to buy group

[@1337flite]

Can anyone tell me if any batches of the silver blade magnacut para 2 have shipped at all yet? Can we get silver blade magnacut with a different handle colour. I like the silver blade (i dont like the way way scratched show up on coated blades) and will likely change the grips. I imagine a lot if people are in that situation.

[@ST-ue5fb]

I haven't heard Eric talk about the deep carry clips on a couple of their new knives. I'm surprised that feature is being overlooked.

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

Eric turning slowly into Vesemir 😎

[@HaesslichG]

I prefer the original PITS which has the lock bar at the top so gripping it held the knife open.

[@unfi6798]

It's cool to see Eric with long hair. P3 is the goat.

[@TheBeater2382]

Spyderco knives are users. Love the ergos, opening deployments, and steels. Spyderco is trying not to raise prices while The butterfly announces their prices will increase

[@Mysmi]

The transformation of Eric’s style and growth over the years is always awesome to see! 😅

[@allanos808]

Hey Spyderco, any chance of making some glow-in-the-dark scales for Manix 2, PM2, etc?

[@davidpm9874]

It would be great if they could make a locking version of the m398 floating pivot slip joint.

[@chrisjosekuehl]

Spyderco takes heat treat seriously, my para 3 in s30v has outperformed m390, 20cv, every other s30v especially the shit BM puts out. If you use a Spyderco in a certain steel it will spoil you. Only other company that’s similar is Hogue but they only run like 3 steels

[@Randy_G]

Great knives

[@btuthill9653]

God I wish they would stop heading to the lightweight side of things, especially the Manix. I was hoping they would go heavier. That being said, with the aftermarket scale options out there, are there any that add weight to the knife?

[@KandKo]

Bodacious in Crewear please....

[@muskyman1018]

Pre-ordered the Edgeratti 5 days ago, already getting impatient! Lol

[@HonestArcher_13]

I likes that Edgerati!!! IMOOP, I'm thinking it could use a belt sheath; it looks like a lint collector! 😘

[@4.5_It.s-Good.]

Good knifes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@seth_goodwin]

Lil native lw update?? Been showing pre order for almost a year.

[@andyhayward1261]

Is he for real when he says that loads of people’s favourite thing about the GB2 is the terrible lockbar access?! 😂 I’ve seen so many of them with modded lockbar access because of how uncomfortable it is to disengage. Almost a perfect knife apart from that from what I can see (a lil big for me but that’s just preference) but that lockbar access is just a fail. I’m really interested in the Essenza but that lockbar access could potentially kill the design for me for sure 😢

[@EastCoastMan603]

Eric, save some Rizz for the rest of us bruh.

[@mzoongu]

Luv to see a salt knife in fluro green or orange even ... just not a big fan of yellow. Glow in the dark scales even?

[@DinoNucci]

Need a mini Slim

[@DinoNucci]

Yes

[@xrv404]

I own 4 spydercos, none of them came with nice edges, smooth action or blade centered. Thats what I dont like about spyderco, I have to use sometimes hours to get it good. It is my favourite folder brand, but only because I want it to be. If I bought 10 folders from different companies, spyderco would be somewhere in the bottom when we are talking fit and finish, in my opinion.

[@SkylarRace]

I've had the exact opposite experience with Spyderco, best production edges I've ever seen out of the box, dead center blades, and great action with very little to no adjustment needed. I have 3 all purchased within the last year or so.

[@ScottHumphrey-e5d]

Im still waiting for the salt paramilitary 2 with satin blade. They are taking forever.

[@iamgroot4080]

I love the attitude of Spyderco. I`m not crazy about color coding the steels, but whatever... Especially I don`t want to own a crap color knife

[@birdman7083]

Yeah Spyderco, we really needed a plain edge Herpes for all those Hannibal fans 🙄

[@Gee_Dub]

Yojumbo with smock button please

[@HonestArcher_13]

Got my Sites on a Slym

[@Smclaugh08]

my native 5 in magma it with AWT after market scales is one of my sweetest edc slow roll with a back lock is great

[@SammiePreston-q1o]

No yojimbo? 😢

[@franticflintstone7999]

An Edgerati in Ferrari red would be pretty cool.

[@jamesgoodlet6554]

The video is called Spyderco trying new things, 😂 is that supposed to be a joke?

[@zsombordonko6459]

Honestly Spyderco's way of listening to customer feedback is examlery

[@jeo1349]

Eric, Bruh................. Please tell me you didn't say "knifes." @ 1:09 😛

[@sirspaceface]

Why is everyone complaining about Benchmade pricing being ridiculous, while praising Spyderco? They are just as overpriced as Benchmade...