I’ve heard that the name Amalgam refers to makers that influenced themes on the design. However, personally, I also see an ‘amalgam’ of Americanized Tanto and drop point. It is not a small folder, but still very thin and very lightweight. Flipping compression locks certainly seem to be a nice combination for Spyderco this year. Do check out Brian’s own thread on his cool design on the Spyderco Forums.
Specifications
Overall Length: 22,7 cm / 8.93 inches
Blade Length: 9,7 cm / 3.81 inches
Blade Thickness: 3 mm / 0.11 inches
Weight: 120 grams / 4.23 ounces
SpyderCollector 
Wow, thanks for those amazing images! One of those is definitely going to be my new desktop wallpaper =D
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it!
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Spydercollector, great pics! How are the scales on the Amalgam? Are they textured and grippy or smooth?
I recall the scales having a smooth finish.
The scales have a lightly textured peel ply finish. Kind of in between totally smooth CF and peel ply G10.
Thanks for the clarification Brian!