The Truth About The Ikuchi

[MichaelScott]

This is really beginning to bug me. It’s creepy and I wonder if I may have somehow slipped over the edge.

This knife will not stay out of my pocket.

I’m reaching for my keys, maybe my phone or spare change and there it is. Didn’t feel it there. Must be some kind of weird engineering stealth thing.

Gotta slice that tomato, open that package, pry out a splinter and there it suddenly is, open and ready for work.

This is beginning to seem like a dark and twisted conspiracy thing but I’m trying to just learn to live with it.

[GiftedMisfit]

I feel like it's more then an Ikuchi thing.. it's a Spyderco thing.

[brj]

Nah, it's more of an Ikuchi thing (much more than the usual Spyderco one).
The amount of magic/voodoo Paul imbued in this one must really be staggering...
Same thing happened here, the darn thing is somehow glued to my pockets no matter where I am/what I wear.

[GiftedMisfit]

One man's Ikuchi is another man's smock.

[MichaelScott]

One man's Ikuchi is another man's smock.

Not really. The Smock looks like it was designed by Starship Troopers while the Ikuchi sprang from the mind of Kurosawa.

[ZMW]

Superb knife!

[MichaelScott]

One man's Ikuchi is another man's smock.

Not really. The Smock looks like it was designed by Starship Troopers while the Ikuchi sprang from the mind of Kurosawa.

OK. That was off the wall. I actually liked Starship Troopers, the book and movie. I don’t think it is particularly relevant to equate the two knives, coming as they are from such different design philosophies.

Their differences are readily apparent even if one has not experienced both. I’m not claiming one is better than the other, just that I am surprised at how useful and easy the Ikuchi is to me.

[anycal]

For me, if the Ikuchi came earlier in my rabid knife acquisition period, I would definitely have a less knives.

[Terp61]

I absolutely love mine! It’s in my pocket right now. The blade does rest a bit high when closed, but even if I run my finger down the liner there’s no bite. It’s a nice one, for sure.

[BLUETYPEII]

I’ve heard some people saying online that the compression lock is difficult to access and disengage.

Do you all find that this is the case?

I’m curious because I’ve wanted one since it came out but this is the only flaw (if there is a flaw at all) that is stopping me.

Any input is greatly appreciated thanks everyone.

[DSH007]

I’ve heard some people saying online that the compression lock is difficult to access and disengage.

Do you all find that this is the case?

I’m curious because I’ve wanted one since it came out but this is the only flaw (if there is a flaw at all) that is stopping me.

Any input is greatly appreciated thanks everyone.

I don't find it to be especially difficult.

I think the argument can be made that because lockbar access cutout is much smaller, it is "more difficult than [insert other comp lock knife]" to disengage. You do need to be more direct about the placement of your finger on the Ikuchi's lockbar than with other comp lock knives.

Still, I wouldn't call it "difficult" (unless maybe the person operating it had some dexterity issues..). It might feel a little off at first, but I think with some practice you'd get the hang of it no problem. :)

[Wartstein]

Don´t want to derail the thread, but since it was started by Michael Scott, who passed away last November: Could be a good opportunity to remember him! He was a really nice and helpful guy.

/ On the lockbar - thing: I never had an Ikuchi, but a Kapara which also has a rather small cutout (plus a smooth handle): In "normal" use no problem, but if it gets cold and/or wet, a larger cutout (and grippier handle) is (are) nice to have.

[ChrisinHove]

Bloke & I were talking about the sad loss of Michael only yesterday ... he was one of the good guys, for sure.

I have big hands and thick fingers, and release the Ikuchi lock very easily with my middle finger nail, holding the knife above that between my forefinger and thumb.

My Ikuchi took a little while to break in, but was worth it. A sticking plaster on my flipper finger helped...

[Larry_Mott]

Don´t want to derail the thread, but since it was started by Michael Scott, who passed away quite recently: Could be a good opportunity to remember him! He was a really nice and helpful guy.

/ On the lockbar - thing: I never had an Ikuchi, but a Kapara which also has a rather small cutout (plus a smooth handle): In "normal" use no problem, but if it gets cold and/or wet, a larger cutout (and grippier handle) is (are) nice to have.

I didn't know Michael has passed. So sorry to hear. He was indeed a good guy. My sincere condolences to his family and friends!

[Wartstein]

Don´t want to derail the thread, but since it was started by Michael Scott, who passed away quite recently: Could be a good opportunity to remember him! He was a really nice and helpful guy.

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I didn't know Michael has passed. So sorry to hear. He was indeed a good guy. My sincere condolences to his family and friends!

This was in November already and Alex/ Bloke informed us in the off topic section:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88064

And yes, it is sad. He was a good guy.

[Evil D]

Don´t want to derail the thread, but since it was started by Michael Scott, who passed away quite recently: Could be a good opportunity to remember him! He was a really nice and helpful guy.

I didn't remember this thread being posted originally and on my cellphone I can't see who started the thread, it only shows who posted last so when I opened the thread and saw his name at the top I had a moment of shock thinking he was somehow back. The last two years I've buried my mother, grandmother, aunt and uncle, and father-in-law all in just over a year of time from each other. I've been around death so much in my life that I have a sort of realistic acceptance of it, but it's never easy. I remember reading some of Michael's posts when he would mention cancer, knowing that the day would eventually come that he wouldn't be here anymore. I also remember some of his posts seeming harsh at times and knowing exactly why he would get that way. I really admired how he pushed on with his knife collection and trying to sort out what he wanted to carry and why. I had a pretty serious health scare once when I thought my time had come and I can relate to how you just have to focus on anything that isn't your illness, any positive distraction you can cling to helps to keep you going. It's funny how something as simple as a pocket knife can help in the worst of times.

[archangel]

Don´t want to derail the thread, but since it was started by Michael Scott, who passed away quite recently: Could be a good opportunity to remember him! He was a really nice and helpful guy.

/ On the lockbar - thing: I never had an Ikuchi, but a Kapara which also has a rather small cutout (plus a smooth handle): In "normal" use no problem, but if it gets cold and/or wet, a larger cutout (and grippier handle) is (are) nice to have.

I didn't know Michael has passed. So sorry to hear. He was indeed a good guy. My sincere condolences to his family and friends!

Same here. Somehow this sad news must have slipped through when I was browsing the forum. My condolences.

Michael's "reduce to the max" approach to a perfect Spyderco collection was highly admirable. I had the greatest respect for this, especially in his circumstances.