Question about Shabaria.

Vermy · #1

I've just ordered the Shabaria and was wondering how i could tell if its the updated version thats been mentioned in the forums.

Thanks in advance!

Carlos · #2

Hi Vermy,

Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.

The latest version of the Shabaria has dual steel liners.

Vermy · #3

ok will check that out when it arrives.
Thanks

Dav · #4

Um... I'm not sure about that.

I bought the older partially serrated design because it was my understanding that the Shabaria will only be made in plain edge.

My supposedly old Shabaria has dual liners.

Vermy - I suggest you search for old threads on the Shabaria, they will hold the answer. (Something to the effect of off-set arc ramp and excentric piviot)

Beautiful choice. It's my favorite too!
Dav

sam the man.. · #5

Ummmm.. How does it compare with the Shabaria from the first-run? Slightly thicker?

Sam

have spydies will travel

Carlos · #6

Here's where I got the info:

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>Posted - 15 July 2001 8:43

"The Tim Zowada and Shabaria designs are back in production with dual steel liners and arc ramps."

sal <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE>

Carlos · #7

Yet here is another quote from the other forum from before the Shabaria was introduced that says it has has dual liners all along.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>11-04-1999 02:33 PM

Liong - The Shabaria Model (Eduard Bradichansky design) is in production and we expect to begin shipping within the next month.

Blade - Hollow ground VG-10, plain edge or combination edge. Rc 60-61

Handle material - Black Micarta, bead blasted, domed rivets. Two full length liners (one creates lock)

Black clip (gold bug) tip down carry.

The blade length is 4" (as large as the Military), but the diminuive handle mass and thin curved blade shape give the appearance of a much smaller knife. Interesting illusion.

Should have one to show in NY Show.

sal <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE>

I guess the problem with that other quote is that only the JD Smith needed the liner upgrade, but both got the arc ramp upgrade.

Edited by - Carlos on 1/17/2002 12:55:21 AM

mschwoeb · #8

The JD smith is a lockback, dont see it needing a arc ramp.

Carlos · #9

Brain burble: Meant Zowda.

Blades · #10

So the upgrade on the Shabaria is the Arc-ramp. Can you even see that without taking the knife apart?? Just wondering.

Blades

Vermy · #11

Thanks for all the good info guys!
can anyone explain what an arc ramp is?

Clay Kesting · #12

As I understand it, the ramp at the back of the blade, where the liner lock engages, is ground to an arc with an offset centre. Should keep the lock tight as the liner wears and mean a longer period before the lock wears out or needs adjusting.

Clay

"The trouble is that you think you have time."

Blades · #13

Thanks Clay.

Vermy,
Your just up the road from me. I hang out down in Fayetteville. I know you have been to "Beck's" in Cary. Right?? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Blades

Vermy · #14

Thanks for explaining that Clay.
Blades,I've not heard of Becks's.
I'm such a noob <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Rookie · #15

Welcome to the forums Vermy.

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

Edited by - Rookie on 1/24/2002 7:27:13 AM

Blades · #16

Vermy,
You need to go to "Beck's". Here is the website link:

www.beckscutlery.com

It list the phone number, location, email. All that stuff. Email me if you need directions, but it is not hard to find, and you need to GO!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
It is worth the trip.

blades67_@yahoo.com

Blades

Vermy · #17

Thanks Blade will check that out

The Cool · #18

OK Carlos how about a pic of an original (non Spyderco) Shabaria?

Thank you! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Carlos · #19

Here's one. 7.5" blade, silver hilted. A traditional dagger of the Bedouin living in the region of Israel and Jordan. A relative of the more common and well known Jambiya.

This one isn't that old, made sometime in the 20th century.

Edited by - Carlos on 1/24/2002 4:48:28 AM

Blades · #20

Thanks Carlos. Very nice.

Blades