UKPK - Absolute perfection for me

[foofie]

I've been waiting a few years for the new UKPK in s110v - and I can say it was definitely worth the wait! I actually liked the blue color of the scales, and I really liked the feel of the FRN. That said, I have been waiting to put the s110v blade into some natural wood.

The scales are Hawaiian koa from a third party. I was a little disappointed with the finish at first. I ended up wet sanding the scales with a little watco oil up to 2k grit, and they finally pop. I will also be the first to say that I have no photographic skills, and the chatoyance that makes koa so beautiful is just about impossible to capture in a picture (my excuse).

I know we all have different likes and needs in a pocket knife. All I can say is thank you to Spyderco and Sal for helping me realize this.

[Liquid Cobra]

You sir, have excellent taste. The UKPK is easily one of my favourite Spyderco models. Those scales look great btw.

[foofie]

Thanks LC.
I noticed that three of your five most recently acquired are UKPK too. The tuning fork makes it so much better than the older non-G10 versions. Action is just about perfect now.

[Liquid Cobra]

Thanks LC.
I noticed that three of your five most recently acquired are UKPK too. The tuning fork makes it so much better than the older non-G10 versions. Action is just about perfect now.

Hahaha yeah. I perpetually buy UKPK's. I must have a sickness or something. Just bought another off eBay an hour ago. :rolleyes:

[foofie]

Hahaha yeah. I perpetually buy UKPK's. I must have a sickness or something. Just bought another off eBay an hour ago. :rolleyes:

Good thing I know nothing about this addiction of which you speak :D

[Jazz]

That is a very beautiful Spydie. Very nice job.

[elena86]

Awesome job you did on that UKPK.One of favorites, ergos are perfect for my hand.

[Doc Dan]

Who made the scales? They look great.

[RadioactiveSpyder]

Very nice! I also have a Koa wood UKPK with red G10 liners made by Steve Ketchen, mine's the drop point S30V variety though. Cheers, Radioactive :)

[foofie]

Very nice! I also have a Koa wood UKPK with red G10 liners made by Steve Ketchen, mine's the drop point S30V variety though. Cheers, Radioactive :)

Your koa UKPK is what inspired me. I asked Steve to make me a similar set - but he only does the ukpk with G10, not the frn version.

@Docdan - I had Cuscadi make the scales. They are the only ones I could find who will make scales for the frn version. They have an interesting and well thought out solution to the flat scales. They include two circular hard plastic discs - one for the far back on the tuning fork to anchor it into place, and one as a spacer under the clip. Both discs have a pin that hold them in place on the scales, to sidestep the molding on the inside of the frn scales. This is not a hard-use knife, so the pins are more than enough to hold everything in place on the scales.

If you like, I can disassemble and post pics.

[utor]

that are very beautiful slipits in wood, i wanted to have one as well for a
long time - but had the idea it should be possible to make my very own.

i think the urban is easier to mod then the ukpk. no extra pieces are
needed there. i just finished this mod and i will post some more pics
in the "show your mods"-thread later. i took me alot of time but i am
more than happy with the outcome. it is acompletly other knive and
much more classy like this. now i wait for the patina on both blade
and wood...

[foofie]

I agree Utor.
Ted Phillips has a thread on a bunch of his wood handled knives. His favorite was also the urban, mostly for ease of fitting I believe. Can't' wait to see what you have created.

[utor]

yeah i know ted`s mods, and they were also very inspiring. even if i prefer more defined contours and not the uberergonomic look of the very rounded scales he (mainly) makes. i put a few more pictures in the "show your mods"-thread now.

[D1omedes]

Although I am more inclined to say the Caly 3 is the perfect knife, I am a big fan of my UKPK S110V. I'd love to see Spyderco to continue to offer the UKPK in super steels (Maxamet, M390, XHP, etc). I know I'd definitely buy one of each.