Video: Tenacious R.I.L. (Decorated) – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

This decorated Spyderco Tenacious R.I.L. 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: Tenacious R.I.L (Blue) – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

This Spyderco Tenacious R.I.L. 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.

Tenacious R.I.L. – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

This unnamed Tenacious R.I.L. featured a satin finished D2 blade and an absolutely stunning handle design. The handle is titanium and has been beautifully anodized. The end result seems like Thor’s hammer crashed into this Tenacious and somehow it survived. An absolutely stunning looking folder. The Reeve Integral Lock on this sample featured a lock-face insert and an over-travel stop, and the operation was very smooth.

Approximate Specifications

Closed Length: 4.38 inch/ 111 mm
Overall Length: 7.77 inch / 197 mm
Blade Length: 3.39 inch / 86 mm
Edge Length: 3.39 inch / 86 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch / 3.2 mm
Steel: D2
Weight: 3.3 oz / 93 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Reeve Integral Lock
Handle: Titanium
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-up
Origin: China

I have no information on pricing or release dates.

Tenacious R.I.L – Spyderco Design Production Sample 2024

This year’s meet did not just showcase new steels on existing designs, there were also a few nice surprises in handles and handle materials. This R.I.L Tenacious is a good example. The titanium handle was beautifully anodized. The handle featured a Reeve-style Integral Lock (hence the R.I.L.) that had a lock insert and an over-travel stop. Opening, unlocking and closing was very smooth on this sample. The blue handle seemed to change color a little bit, when held at different angles which I liked a lot. Combined with the black-oxide finished blade, this Tenacious will be a stylish, and functional, EDC option.

Approximate Specifications

Closed Length: 4.38 inch/ 111 mm
Overall Length: 7.77 inch / 197 mm
Blade Length: 3.39 inch / 86 mm
Edge Length: 3.39 inch / 86 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch / 3.2 mm
Steel: 8Cr13Mov
Weight: 3.6 oz / 95 g
Grind: Full-flat
Lock: Reeve Integral Lock
Handle: Titanium
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-up
Origin: China

I have no information on pricing or release dates.