Spyderco Junior Knife by Alexandru Diaconescu

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Las Vegas, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Arriving at SHOT Show 2012 in Las Vegas there are endless firearms, accessories, ammunition and apparel to peruse.

Another big attraction at the show for many including myself, are the knife manufacturers. I was certainly looking forward to seeing the full product lines of many of my favorite knife companies and Spyderco tops my list.

I am continually pleased with the look, feel and performance of every one of their knives I have purchased.

The Spyderco booth was front and center when I entered the show floor and it was my first stop. I am always amazed at how the colors of the knife handles stand out especially in the Endura and Delica lines. There are two new colors this year for the Delica 4 including a vibrant orange and a special blue handle edition, in which a portion of the proceeds benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Spyderco has created several knives to benefit charities. Included in their current line is the Native lightweight in pink – donations based on the sales of this knife support the Y – Me National Breast Cancer Organization.

There are several new products in the lineup this year and they all have the quality Spyderco look and lightweight feel to them, and of course the fantastically sharp cutting edge. The first in my top three picks is the Yojimbo2 designed by Michael Janich, a personal defense trainer. The knife encourages a thumb forward grip and was designed with a martial arts focus in mind. The blade is approximately 3 inches long with an overall length of 7.5 inches and weighs in at 4 oz. It features a straight cutting edge, compression lock and the Spyderco CLIPIT for easy pocket carry. (MSRP $169.95)

The next knife that caught my eye was the “R” Nishijin. It has an attractive, smooth glass fiber handle with a pattern that almost appears to sparkle. The blade length is 3.5 inches with an overall length of 8 inches open and 4.5 inches closed. It weighs in at 4.3 oz and features the Spyderco CLIPIT. The Nishijin is part of a sprint run or limited production for 2012 which means it is not found in the regular product line, so order it while it is still available. (MSRP $219.95)

My favorite of the top new products and the one I ultimately ordered for myself is the Junior. The Junior was designed with a child’s hand and coordination in mind. It was created for Technical Manager, Alexandru Diaconescu’s son when he began asking for his own pocket knife. The idea was to make a folding knife that was safe and easy to use in smaller, less experienced hands. The knife is lightweight at 2.9 oz, with a blade length of 3.21 inches. It features a deep handle guard which allows the hand to have great control of the blade while blocking the fingers from sliding up near the sharp edge. This folding knife comes in black, with a CLIPIT for pocket carry and a compression lock, added for its high level strength and the ability to fit well on the highly contoured handle. It also has the Spyderco Round Hole for single handed opening as well as a lanyard hole. The Junior felt lightweight and very comfortable in my hand and fit well in my small pockets, and it still maintains all the features of a quality Spyderco blade. (MSRP $219.95)

2012 Spyderco 2012 Catalog

Assisting me with my purchases was Candy, a veteran employee who has worked at Spyderco for over 20 years. Speaking with Candy was a pleasure, she thoroughly enjoys going to work every day and it shows in her knowledge and animation when talking about the company’s products. She describes Spyderco as a company with a heart and it is refreshing to see the enthusiasm in all the employees working at the booth this week. It’s a family oriented company as well, Candy’s mother has worked at Spyderco for thirty years. Both women started out in quality control and have moved to other positions over time.

Knowing that in addition to getting a top quality product I am doing business with a company that fosters a friendly and comfortable working atmosphere for their employees really puts the icing on the Spyderco cake.

About Shari Spivack;
I am a wife, mother and firearms instructor who has my own passion for shooting, teaching and continuing to educate myself with all types of firearms in a safe and responsible manner. It is always my pleasure to talk to other women gun owners – please feel free to email me at Shari@shootstraightnj.com

Spyderco Knives

Golden, CO --(AmmoLand.com)- Michael Janich, noted author, personal-defense instructor, and co-host of The Best Defense television series, is proud to announce that he has joined Spyderco, Inc. of Golden, Colorado, as their Special Projects Coordinator.

Janich is the author of more than two dozen books and instructional videos and a world-renowned personal-defense expert. He is also an accomplished knife designer and a columnist and active contributor to several national magazines.

Spyderco, Inc. revolutionized the knife industry in 1981, literally inventing the modern folding knife and pioneering all of its defining characteristics, such as the pocket clip, front lock, serrated edge, and one-handed opening via their trademark round hole. Since then, they have excelled as an industry leader, earning countless awards and patents for their knife design and innovation.

As Special Projects Coordinator, Janich will help drive Spyderco’s support of the law enforcement and military communities, providing specialized consultation, product selection and training recommendations to fit unique unit policies and mission requirements. He will also assume a leading role in product education and training, ensuring that all Spyderco products are supported by the most thorough, professionally produced reference and educational materials possible.

Consistent with Spyderco’s beliefs in an individual’s right to ethical, responsible personal protection, Janich will continue to provide training in his acclaimed Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) system and related programs. He will also continue to share his knowledge and insights through his writing, video production, and as co-host of Outdoor Channel’s award-winning The Best Defense television show.

Janich, who designed two knives for Spyderco and taught his MBC program under their auspices from 2000-2004, commented “I am extremely grateful and proud to join a company that I have always respected as the most innovative and quality-focused in the industry. It’s exciting to be part of a team that truly appreciates my capabilities and shares a strong sense of integrity and commitment.”

About:
At Spyderco we’ve been told our knives are different, peculiar, even out there. All true. Thinking beyond established knife industry barriers allowed us to introduce new and radical innovations to the knife culture.

For more information about Spyderco and their complete line of products, please go to www.spyderco.com.