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I have only one complaint about the Chap - it is a platform for handle/scales (yay!), but not knife steels (wah). The last one I owned was an early s30v version. Maybe it is time to reconsider.

A Damasteel bladed UKPK would certainly be cool and Golden have used their steel before. But to be honest, considering the likely price point, I'd probably prefer to pay for a tool steel UKPK in something like K390, CPM 4V or Maxamet. k390? Yes CPM 4V - Yes! Maxamet? YES! :D I would even settle for...

Para3 LW. Maxamet would have been the answer a few weeks ago, but rex45 sure fits the platform well. UKPK - S110v. I have a few with custom scales - not sure I could choose. Watu I do have some boomer lil' para scales coming in for a jazzlica- this may make it onto the list since it gets rid of that...

Yeah I would totally buy some without holes I am tempted to try and make my first set of scales - and was debating between "holey" and "non-holey" What do you dislike about the holes? Limits aftermarket clip options bc some clips "fall" into the hole Good point. As muc...

Yeah I would totally buy some without holes I am tempted to try and make my first set of scales - and was debating between "holey" and "non-holey" What do you dislike about the holes? Limits aftermarket clip options bc some clips "fall" into the hole Good point. As muc...

JuPaul wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:24 am

Sometimes sacrifices to the spouse gods must be made!

I may have found my signature line quote... :p

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:47 pm

Yeah I would totally buy some without holes

I am tempted to try and make my first set of scales - and was debating between "holey" and "non-holey"
What do you dislike about the holes?

Sumdumguy wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:58 am

Maybe on my next one, this one was Shanghaied by my wife. Haha

She didn't even fiddle with it. Just saw it and stuck out her hand. :p

She obviously didn't read the whole form vs function thread!
See - we can have both, and the Watu is a great example :D

I'd also be interested...haven't seen any yet, though. I'd probably already have a Watu if it had g10 scales with some kind of color. I think it'd look really cool with pakkawood scales, too. Yes - I normally love micarta - but I think wood would fit well with the ethnic series design behind this k...

I know the Watu was only recently released - just asking if anyone is aware of any aftermarket scales yet? I really like the knife. There is something about the laminated CF that doesn't sit right with me. It looks fine and it feels fine - I just don't like it. As an example, I now love my Smock aft...

We have lost quite a few classic designer/knifemakers these past few years that I am feeling a bit nostalgic. How about a homage sprint run series?
Goddard - I prefer mini, but okay with baby
Centofante - thinking vesuvius!!
Jess Horn or Tim Wegner to round out the trio

Not a deal breaker! I would actually prefer polished. And - it is easy to run a little sand paper to rough it up if that is what someone prefers. I think green micarta doesn't polish as readily as natural? If so, perhaps that is an option? Perhaps after milling, you would end up with a matte finish ...

With a background in design, I wholeheartedly believe that "form follows function." I also think that we are incredibly lucky to not have to choose - we have stellar knife designers/makers here at Spyderco that can provide both. Form over function has its place - but not something I prefer...

Happy Birthday! Hope you were able to see some family and friends.

What you really need in that situation is a flying guillotine. I tried that, but the stock wire clip made it sit too low in the pocket so it was not readily available. I was even willing to accept a little pocket shredding to get a tactical advantage, but it didn't work out. If only it came in all ...

DigDug72 wrote: ↑

Fri May 29, 2020 10:20 am

Thanks man! No, I haven't but it's high on my list! Next in my sights for chopping is the Kapara...

:eek:
My Kapara recently left me... it was a bit too big. Just about perfect otherwise.

Really liking this - good thing I can't easily order up a rock lobster
Could you include some pics with the blade closed?
And curious - was the original plan for picture 3, but then you kept shaping and ended up with picture 4? I am trying to understand why you made the cuts you did.

The cat was the knife that first pulled me into Spyderco. I agree that the black g10 was not very inspiring. I loved it so much I had a few sets of scales made for it even. The CF was full-CF. Early days of CF, and I remember lots of them had chips or inclusions. Couple of old photos: faux bolster l...

Sumdumguy wrote: ↑

Tue May 19, 2020 3:09 pm

I can't think of any with that exact shape/edge, but the Dyad has a really pointy and thin tip. Kinda similar.

Dyad - your are right. Kinda similar.
That made me think of the Jess Horn- very similar as well.

This might lead me down an odd rabbit hole.

There was the Chokwe before the watu. Its a bit different but the Opus has a blade shape that is similar. It was just discontinued and there should still be some out there at discounted prices. Thanks. Bigger than I typically carry, but I am considering one now. Also readily available, unlike the C...