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I missed these when they first dropped and keep expecting another shipment to come through. Has anybody heard an ETA of when and where these will be in stock again? It's a beautiful knife that looks just as functional as its aesthetics are clean.

I'm on the lookout for one as well.

I had one for a short time, had to sell it for financial reasons. Liked it a lot, was sure I'd get another one eventually. Probably still will, but now the upcoming chief is higher on my list in that size category.

That knife looks so sweet, it's on at least my Distant Early Warning radar line lol. That said I kinda wish it was in something other than S30V, and while I hasten to add that there is absolutely nothing wrong at all with S30V, it's a fine all-around steel, I can't help but think that such a special knife would be well served with something like S90V, or maybe M4 etc. Still a fine looking piece!

I love the Kapara... sorry for the lack of information regarding release times, and second runs. Good excuse to post a picture.

The model was more popular than anticipated. More are in-the-works. Alistair created a very nice design and our Taichung factory executed the design very well.

sal

I would kill for a small Kapara ... 3.25 inch blade lenght :eek:

Hi Marius,

We're working on a 3.0" Slippie for the UK market. I'll keep a 3.25 compression lock model in mind as we watch the model in the future.

sal

Oh please make it with micarta scales, a nice half stop and the same basic design as the original. That would be amazing.

elena86 wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2019 11:16 am

I would kill for a small Kapara ... 3.25 inch blade lenght :eek:

I'd prefer a 3" model but 3.25" would be fine too but it seems too close to the length it is now. When I saw your post I had to look up the specs because I didn't realize the blade length on the Kapara was actually as long as it is. 3.6" would make it the longest folder I own. It sure doesn't carry like it. Looking at some other specs I'm surprised to find the Advocate and GB1 have shorter blades. I have both of those too and it seemed like they had longer blades than the Kapara.

I hope you guys waiting on the Kapara get one soon. It's sweet!

JonLeBlanc wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2019 6:53 am

I can't help but think that such a special knife would be well served with something like S90V, or maybe M4 etc.

I don't think they'd use non-stainless steel like M4 for a knife meant for food prep.

Sharp Guy wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2019 11:41 am

elena86 wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2019 11:16 am

I would kill for a small Kapara ... 3.25 inch blade lenght :eek:

I'd prefer a 3" model but 3.25" would be fine too but it seems too close to the length it is now. When I saw your post I had to look up the specs because I didn't realize the blade length on the Kapara was actually as long as it is. 3.6" would make it the longest folder I own. It sure doesn't carry like it. Looking at some other specs I'm surprised to find the Advocate and GB1 have shorter blades. I have both of those too and it seemed like they had longer blades than the Kapara.

I hope you guys waiting on the Kapara get one soon. It's sweet!

One of the great things I can remember from my Kapara (don't have it anymore): For the actual edge you get, it's an unvelievable small (closed) package in pocket. Very slim, but also very short: Practically same edge length as an Endura, but 1/2 an inch shorter when closed...

The reason for the very good edge-to-closed-length-ratio is of course, that the forward choil is located for the most part in the handle, not the blade. Imho a great idea in a long-handled-knife (not so much in a short handled).

Only thing I would have changed: A NON deep carry clip. On a still rather long-handled knife a DEEP carry clip is not a good choice. Better, a bit more of such a knife sticks OUT of the pocket than deeper INTO the pocket. Makes for a better carry imho. WITH it's deep carry clip the amount of "Kapara-length" in the pocket is even more than the amount of "Endura-length" with it's regular clip, despite the Kapara actually being quite a bit shorter...

sal wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2019 11:30 am

Hi Marius,

We're working on a 3.0" Slippie for the UK market. I'll keep a 3.25 compression lock model in mind as we watch the model in the future.

sal

Ooh. Now I’m officially excited!

Glad it did well. Hoping we see a sprint in something like LC200N, S90V, or S110V soon.

Hey all,

Has there been an update to how soon the next batch of Kaparas will arrive? I have been coveting this model for 8 months.

Thanks

I also missed this one because I expected it to be available easily (as normal production). I'm hoping that the quick sell out will lead to sprints and variations.

I honestly can't wait for the slip joint. :)

Flizwit wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:34 am

Hey all,

Has there been an update to how soon the next batch of Kaparas will arrive? I have been coveting this model for 8 months.

Thanks

Maybe now that the Chap LW is available again, there is also hope for the Kapara??

Glad they're going to come back!

Flizwit wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:34 am

Hey all,

Has there been an update to how soon the next batch of Kaparas will arrive? I have been coveting this model for 8 months.

Thanks

Don't give up hope! The Kapara is worth the wait!

It really is. By far my newest favourite.