What happened to the Kapara
What happened to the Kapara
Was the kapara released or not? I've seen several posted on Instagram showing the knife but all the retailers I use show out of stock or preorder. Knifecenter says delayed by manufacturer. :confused:
Re: What happened to the Kapara
It was released a few months ago and they made x number of them, and it was so popular they sold x number of them... quickly!
Re: What happened to the Kapara
Well I guess that's good I guess. It's a beautiful knife. I'll just have to wait a little longer then. Until then I'll keep watching YouTube videos and Instagram pictures to tease myself.
Re: What happened to the Kapara
A second run of the Kapara seems almost certain to me. The thing is a gem.
-Marc (pocketing an S110V Native5 today)
“When science changes its opinion, it didn’t lie to you. It learned more.”
“When science changes its opinion, it didn’t lie to you. It learned more.”
Re: What happened to the Kapara
One European dealer (knivesandtools) states it will be in stock again in 3 days, another one (Lamnia) more generally "in February". They are both reliable in my experience, so I'm quite sure there will be second run
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: What happened to the Kapara
It is... And I had one already, but had to sell it again to fund another Stretch 1 since I figured the Stretch 1 would soon be even harder to find, but the Kapara still available for a long time so I could buy another one some day... hope I did not make a mistake there...
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: What happened to the Kapara
I will keep checking everyday. This looks like it could knock a couple of my PM2 out of my pocket for a little while.
Re: What happened to the Kapara
It's my understanding that this is going to be a regular production knife. It sold out quickly on its initial release a couple months ago. I'm sure if your patient, you'll be able to get one from any of the major distributors.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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Re: What happened to the Kapara
I got to handle one, it's really, really nice.
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: What happened to the Kapara
The Kapara is regular production. The model is being well received. Alistair and our Taichung plant did an excellent job. They are more popular than we anticipated. More are being made.
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Re: What happened to the Kapara
Thank you Sal. I was hoping to see one in person at the Brisbane knife show coming up, but maybe not. I'm not a fan of the compression lock but I am a fan of Alistair's work so this did interest me. I will wait if I have to.
Re: What happened to the Kapara
I for one am happy to see this knife being produced again. Keeping my fingers crossed for some sprint runs / limited edition runs as well. Would really enjoy something in Cruwear or similar in a brown or OD green G10.
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I was fortunate enough to get one of the first ones from Cutlery Shoppe. What a fantastic knife: beautiful, comfortable and a great cutting tool. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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Re: What happened to the Kapara
Would love to have one in lc200n to complement the Spydiechef.
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I just put in for a preorder at knifecenter with a $50 coupon from my knife reward points. $138.50 is a good price and maybe it will stop me from checking several knife vendors throughout the day to see if they are back in stock. Not that often that I get this eager over a knife.
Liquid_Cobra's Instagram sold me on getting this knife. Next I'm going to have to get an amalgam and God help me if he keeps posting subvert pics. I just need to unfollow....
Liquid_Cobra's Instagram sold me on getting this knife. Next I'm going to have to get an amalgam and God help me if he keeps posting subvert pics. I just need to unfollow....
Re: What happened to the Kapara
Second that. It's somehow what "knife-gourmets" would like to see in an Endura 5 maybe...
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)