Does anybody know?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **on:** December 09, 2008, 10:47:01 PM

When the Spyderco Urban is due out

, and what blade variant's are there's going to be

And when does Spyderco usually release it's new models

Thank's

Roadie · **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2008, 11:07:01 PM

The 2009 catalogue has it in (apparently, not downloaded it myself yet)

http://spyderco.com/catalog/download.php

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2008, 11:13:59 PM

Look at page 18. It comes in two forms: a leaf shaped blade with green handle or a warncliff with an orange handle. I have no idea if it has a release date though. I still think it looks too aggressive for the average NKP.

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2008, 11:25:58 PM

The warncliff will be a nice blade.

Neil · **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2008, 02:41:53 AM

Quote from: Gareth UK on December 09, 2008, 11:13:59 PM

Look at page 18. It comes in two forms: a leaf shaped blade with green handle or a warncliff with an orange handle. I have no idea if it has a release date though. I still think it looks too aggressive for the average NKP.

89mm long

Race you to mod one of them blades into a SAK

I jest but I'd be cool

Neil

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2008, 06:59:30 AM

Quote from: Roadie on December 09, 2008, 11:07:01 PM

The 2009 catalogue has it in (apparently, not downloaded it myself yet)

http://spyderco.com/catalog/download.php

God bless you Ryan

Nutznboltz · **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2008, 04:35:51 AM

Need some help here guys.
I love spyderco's in general and have a few myself but I am really having a hard time getting excited about this new knife.
IMO non locking knives are potentially dangerous for the user. O.k. for performing draw cuts, but during a push cut or a sawing motion can't they accidentally close up on you?. Such as if your blade grabs the material and your hand is forced in a forward and upward motion. That has been my experience with non lockers in the past which is why my SAK's generally sit in a drawer. Also looking at pictures of the Urban, like most spyderco's it has a pronounced thumb ramp - wouldn't applying thumb pressure on this ramp (especially on a non locking knife) exert forces that would cause the blade to close?.

Just my thoughts.

donvito · **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2008, 05:16:07 AM

Quote from: Nutznboltz on December 13, 2008, 04:35:51 AM

Need some help here guys.
I love spyderco's in general and have a few myself but I am really having a hard time getting excited about this new knife.
IMO non locking knives are potentially dangerous for the user. O.k. for performing draw cuts, but during a push cut or a sawing motion can't they accidentally close up on you?. Such as if your blade grabs the material and your hand is forced in a forward and upward motion. That has been my experience with non lockers in the past which is why my SAK's generally sit in a drawer. Also looking at pictures of the Urban, like most spyderco's it has a pronounced thumb ramp - wouldn't applying thumb pressure on this ramp (especially on a non locking knife) exert forces that would cause the blade to close?.

Just my thoughts.

Locking blades are illegal in UK, thus leaving them no choice.

jzmtl · **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2008, 05:49:02 AM

The backspring on them are very strong from what I hear, and there's a finger choil that you can put your index finger to prevent blade from closing if the backspring disengages.

Gareth · **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2008, 08:44:06 AM

Quote from: donvito on December 13, 2008, 05:16:07 AM

Quote from: Nutznboltz on December 13, 2008, 04:35:51 AM
Need some help here guys.
I love spyderco's in general and have a few myself but I am really having a hard time getting excited about this new knife.
IMO non locking knives are potentially dangerous for the user. O.k. for performing draw cuts, but during a push cut or a sawing motion can't they accidentally close up on you?. Such as if your blade grabs the material and your hand is forced in a forward and upward motion. That has been my experience with non lockers in the past which is why my SAK's generally sit in a drawer. Also looking at pictures of the Urban, like most spyderco's it has a pronounced thumb ramp - wouldn't applying thumb pressure on this ramp (especially on a non locking knife) exert forces that would cause the blade to close?.

Just my thoughts.

Locking blades are illegal in UK, thus leaving them no choice.

Just to clarify, locking blades aren't illegal to own. Just illegal to EDC without a good and specific reason. As to the first question I have never had a slip joint knife close on me when cutting. The only time it has happened was when I was digging a arrow out of a wooden post and I was bearing down on the tip (a stabbings motion). Even then it was a cheap knife with a very weak spring. There should be no way you can close the blade on your fingers when cutting though. Get your SAKs out and use them they won't bite.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** December 13, 2008, 09:39:09 AM

Quote from: Gareth UK on December 13, 2008, 08:44:06 AM

Quote from: donvito on December 13, 2008, 05:16:07 AM
Quote from: Nutznboltz on December 13, 2008, 04:35:51 AM
Need some help here guys.
I love spyderco's in general and have a few myself but I am really having a hard time getting excited about this new knife.
IMO non locking knives are potentially dangerous for the user. O.k. for performing draw cuts, but during a push cut or a sawing motion can't they accidentally close up on you?. Such as if your blade grabs the material and your hand is forced in a forward and upward motion. That has been my experience with non lockers in the past which is why my SAK's generally sit in a drawer. Also looking at pictures of the Urban, like most spyderco's it has a pronounced thumb ramp - wouldn't applying thumb pressure on this ramp (especially on a non locking knife) exert forces that would cause the blade to close?.

Just my thoughts.

Locking blades are illegal in UK, thus leaving them no choice.

Just to clarify, locking blades aren't illegal to own. Just illegal to EDC without a good and specific reason. As to the first question I have never had a slip joint knife close on me when cutting. The only time it has happened was when I was digging a arrow out of a wooden post and I was bearing down on the tip (a stabbings motion). Even then it was a cheap knife with a very weak spring. There should be no way you can close the blade on your fingers when cutting though. Get your SAKs out and use them they won't bite.

Like Gareth and Donvito said while lockers aren't illegal, your going to find it difficult to edc them unless you can prove you've a good excuse for carrying one $:-\$

I've used Sak's and slippies since I was 14 and apart from a couple of cut's when I started out I've never had a problem

Neil · **Reply #11 on:** December 13, 2008, 04:58:49 PM

If the Urban is anything like the UKPK having the blade fold is not going to be an issue. I've tried! The finger choil makes it pretty much impossible.

Now that's a feature I'd like to see implemented in a SAK.

Neil

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** December 13, 2008, 07:09:44 PM

Quote from: NKB on December 13, 2008, 04:58:49 PM

Now that's a feature I'd like to see implemented in a SAK.

Neil

Certainly would be a great feature on the MFV range

Neil · **Reply #13 on:** December 13, 2008, 08:58:00 PM

It'd need an entirely custom blade though. I can't think of any stock blade you could suitably modify. I've thought about this before

Neil

Benner · **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2009, 07:54:22 PM

Looks like they may be out http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=381

The DKPK is available as well (limited though). http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=365

Neil · **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2009, 08:31:49 PM

I'm tempted by the Urban Safety but that MSRP looks a bit high

Neil

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2009, 08:32:54 PM

Quote from: NKB on February 04, 2009, 08:31:49 PM

I'm tempted by the Urban Safety but that MSRP looks a bit high

Neil

I like that one as well, but I was hoping it would be a bit less than the UKPK but it appears that they will be around the same price.

Gareth · **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:12:17 PM

Quote from: Benner on February 04, 2009, 08:32:54 PM

Quote from: NKB on February 04, 2009, 08:31:49 PM
I'm tempted by the Urban Safety but that MSRP looks a bit high

Neil

I like that one as well, but I was hoping it would be a bit less than the UKPK but it appears that they will be around the same price.

There was talk about a budget version of the UKPK over on BB a while ago. I think it's definitely still on the drawing board though, so I wouldn't hold my breath.

Craig · **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:16:54 PM

Quote from: Micky d on December 13, 2008, 07:09:44 PM

Quote from: NKB on December 13, 2008, 04:58:49 PM

Now that's a feature I'd like to see implemented in a SAK.

Neil
Certainly would be a great feature on the MFV range

I'm suprized it's not become a more common feature. As you two say it'd be great on a SAK and failing that I'd really like a traditional looking slippy with it.