Video: Lil’ Native CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 10, 2024

This Spyderco Lil’ Native CPM-15V production sample was shown at the 2024 Spyderco Amsterdam Meet.

For a more detailed look, photos and information, go to my previous post on this production sample.


Video: Para 3 CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 10, 2024

This Spyderco Para 3 CPM-15V production sample was shown at the 2024 Spyderco Amsterdam Meet.

For a more detailed look, photos and information, go to my previous post on this production sample.


Video: Para 3 Lightweight CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 10, 2024

This Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight CPM-15V production sample was shown at the 2024 Spyderco Amsterdam Meet.

For a more detailed look, photos and information, go to my previous post on this production sample.


Video: MicroJimbo CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 10, 2024

This Spyderco MicroJimbo CPM-15V production sample was shown at the 2024 Spyderco Amsterdam Meet.

For a more detailed look, photos and information, go to my previous post on this production sample.


Video: Manix 2 Lightweight CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 10, 2024

This Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight production sample was shown at the 2024 Spyderco Amsterdam Meet.

For a more detailed look, photos and information, go to my previous post on this production sample.


Video: Military 2 CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 9, 2024

This Spyderco Military 2 CPM-15V production sample was shown at the 2024 Spyderco Amsterdam Meet.

For a more detailed look, photos and information, go to my previous post on this production sample.


Lil’ Native CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 7, 2024

The last of the CPM-15V Spyderco Production Samples I can share is the wonderful Lil’ Native. Personally, prefer the lockback version, but I realize market majority prefers the compression lock version. It’s all good, and I can still switch the clip on this lil’ big knife for left-handed carry 😉.

Approximate Specifications

Closed Length: 3.47 inch / 88 mm
Overall Length: 5.89 inch / 150 mm
Blade Length: 2.42 inch / 61 mm
Edge Length: 2.02 inch / 51 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch / 3.2mm
Steel: CPM-15V
Weight: 2.5oz / 71g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock Type: Compression
Handle: G-10
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-up
Origin: USA

I have no information on pricing or release dates.


Para 3 CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 7, 2024

If you don’t like the Para 3 lightweight in CPM-15V, and you prefer a little more heft and that peel-ply handle texture, then perhaps this version in G-10 is for you.

Approximate Specifications

Closed Length: 4.29 inch / 109 mm
Overall Length: 7.2 inch / 183 mm
Blade Length: 2.93 inch / 74 mm
Edge Length: 2.62 inch / 67 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.145 inch / 3,7 mm
Steel: CPM-15V
Weight: 3.4 oz / 96 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Compression
Handle: FRN
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up
Origin: USA

I have no information on pricing or release dates.


Para 3 Lightweight CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 7, 2024

And yes, you will find the ‘BBB’ logo and ‘CPM-15V’ markings on the Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight too.

Approximate Specifications

Closed Length: 4.29 inch / 109 mm
Overall Length: 7.2 inch / 183 mm
Blade Length: 2.93 inch / 74 mm
Edge Length: 2.62 inch / 67 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.145 inch / 3,7 mm
Steel: CPM-15V
Weight: 2.4 oz / 68 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Compression
Handle: FRN
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up
Origin: USA

I have no information on pricing or release dates.


MicroJimbo CPM-15V – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

March 6, 2024

The MicroJimbo was unveiled last year and I think they recently started shipping. This is likely the second variation of the MicroJimbo (after the all-black version), in CPM-15V and brown G10. It too, if I understood correctly, will be made in regular production.

Approximate Specifications

Closed Length: 3.8 inch / 97 mm
Overall Length: 6.22 inch / 158 mm
Blade Length: 2.45 inch / 62 mm
Edge Length: 2.23 inch / 57 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.145 inch / 3.7 mm
Steel: CPM-15V
Weight: 3 oz / 85 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock Type: Compression
Handle: G-10
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-up
Origin: USA

I have no information on pricing or release dates.