Scale Materials for potential Kopa run

[SpyderEdgeForever]

paladin, wow your idea for an actual spider embedded in amber, even a fake one, one realistic one made of plastic, would be a VERY COOL feature on a high end Spyderco knife. Great idea.

[bh49]

And I can appreciate those who like Damascus blades, it's just never been my thing.

Damascus blade will only complicate things. Some people like Damascus and some people don't. Even more, some of the people, who like Damascus will not like chosen pattern.
I think that to make things more simple I would stick to SS bolsters and satin blade. Old good VG10.
Let talk scale materials.
And 2mm thin blade stock :)

[jerryh]

And I can appreciate those who like Damascus blades, it's just never been my thing.

Damascus blade will only complicate things. Some people like Damascus and some people don't. Even more, some of the people, who like Damascus will not like chosen pattern.
I think that to make things more simple I would stick to SS bolsters and satin blade. Old good VG10.
Let talk scale materials.
And 2mm thin blade stock :)

"Damascus blade will only complicate things." -- I could be wrong (common for me) - but I'm going to remind us what got this string started --
" I offer for consideration --- the Damascus Kopa - include previously popular scales along with some 'New & Shiny' model scales. I'll take the 1st one of each of the various scales."

To which Sal replied:

Re: Kopa nut
Postby sal » Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:25 am

Hi Jerry,
I must say that we have gotten some very nice samples from them recently and so I'm thinking positively.
sal

I agree concerning nice shiny, new scales - I even said so in the above post. Spyderco has a blade shape/scale material to satisfy most every consumer out there. Only a very few (of anything) will become a classic. Kopa's unique combination specs - blade style, blade thickness (one of my favorite specs for a knife of kopa's smallness), bolsters, precision fit and finish make the Kopa among the most collectible of all of spyderco's knives.
If all that is done is make new scales - for what reason? How many of us own all the Kopa's currently available? Make the blade thinner, solid Ti scales, etc. - if you do some of those things you're not far from a Caly or one of the many similar knife formats Spyderco already offers.
Of course if we were to selectively post the quote that supports our position I offer for your reading pleasure --

Re: Materials for potential Kopa run
Postby ronT2 » Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:08 am

Nothing would convince me to pry my wallet open faster than a Damascus Kopa with cocobolo, burl or some other medium to dark colored wood with a unique grain. Snake wood and leopard wood also look very interesting.

[clovisc]

1. Koa
2. Damascus
3. Lignum Vitae

[ozspyder]

As I just posted in the other thread, my choice would be natural material.

Stabilized woods:
Masur Birch
Snakewood
Lacewood
Birdseye Maple
Desert Ironwood
Curly Maple
Curly Koa

Animala byproducts:
Camel bone
Bison bone
Sambar Stag
Shed elk antler
Rams horn
Buffalo horm
Bison horn
Stabilized alligator, crocodile, armadillo skin

Stone:
Malachite
Lapis Lazuli
Yule Marble (Colorado's State Rock)

As a massive Kopa fan and a fan of natural materials the above all sound like excellent choices.
In fact I had some Kopas already made in various materials per the list above. And they look fantastic :)

[ozspyder]

[richardtran]

I missed the original Kopa run, so I'd be happy with anything.

[jerryh]

Those are some mighty fine looking scales - I'm partial to the wood (organic) - but it demonstrates the many possibilities for new and shiny scales. I've already indicated my fondness for Damascus -- a new and unique Damascus with ZDP-189 as the core material sandwiched between non or lightly etched Damascus - that would be the cat's pajamas (cat's pajamas, that's waaay back). --------- But - if the blade were to remain non-Damascus I would like to see the blade steel changed to ZDP-189. JMO. I would buy one giraffe bone zdp-189 and be fixed.

Regards, Jerry

[PaleMoon]

My vote would go for deep, complex burls or ivory micarta.

Abalone, if done right, can also be amazing :)

[RadioactiveSpyder]

Oz, I was looking at these pics a few weeks ago in a much older Kopa thread and I'm very glad you posted them again here! Those are ridiculously AMAZING! Wow! Cheers, Radioactive :)

[ozspyder]

Oz, I was looking at these pics a few weeks ago in a much older Kopa thread and I'm very glad you posted them again here! Those are ridiculously AMAZING! Wow! Cheers, Radioactive :)

All these have been pimped by Tonydahose :D
He did an amazing job/s for me. I'm going to try and hit him up for more work later when I get even more (very expensive Kopa donors).

Paul/ Deacon - I'm trying to get some Golden or Green Ancient Kauri and have been trying for years. Might give Totara Burl a go as well if I can source some.

[ohcyclist]

Deacon proposed a great list. Natural materials would be my preference as well.

Add in a vote for no clip from me as well!

[Mr Blonde]

FWIW I'd prefer a natural material as well, preferably one (any) of the nice woods that has been mentioned in this thread.

[The Deacon]

One additional thought - stabilized conifer cone. Quite a dramatic look. If you've never seen it, Google "stabilized pine cone knife scales". Would be super special if the cones came from trees on Spyderco's property, or the Glesser's yard, or the yards of some of Spyderco's employees.

[jerryh]

One additional thought - stabilized conifer cone. Quite a dramatic look. If you've never seen it, Google "stabilized pine cone knife scales". Would be super special if the cones came from trees on Spyderco's property, or the Glesser's yard, or the yards of some of Spyderco's employees.

Fine looking scales!

Regards, Jerry