CQI Caribbean?

[curlyhairedboy]

So the Caribbean is hard to find at the moment and I'm sure Taichung is working on another batch. I've heard there's some scale-related CQI in various threads here. Does anyone have particulars?

[Evil D]

I haven't seen anything about this. I wouldn't mind seeing the center oval thing done away with and just have the groove pattern all the way across the scales. Besides that and maybe color variants I would just make the detent stronger.

[PStone]

For those looking still, RiversEdge has the pe leaf and sheepsfoot in stock. But neither in se.

I can’t comment on any C.Q.I. since I have to time with this model.

[Dazen]

I was told that it had something to do with the liners, maybe galvanic corrosion issues? Maybe someone at Spyderco can let us know?!

[abbazaba]

Does this one already have the new magic bushing pivot?

[Dazen]

Does this one already have the new magic bushing pivot?

Not sure, can someone confirm?!

[Evil D]

It isn't the same pivot as a Para 2 or Military so I'm gonna say no. However, I've had no problem getting perfect action from mine.

Caribbean, non stepped pivot


Military (current CQI), stepped pivot

[Dazen]

It isn't the same pivot as a Para 2 or Military so I'm gonna say no. However, I've had no problem getting perfect action from mine.

Thank you, I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

[Doeswhateveraspidercan]

With the new release I will be looking to get a sheepsfoot serrated.

[curlyhairedboy]

I need to get another sheepsfoot, they're incredible.

I don't know how long the Caribbean will be on the market, but when you think about the design and engineering going into it, it's destined to be a landmark achievement for production knives.

[curlyhairedboy]

Sal, any word on this?

[curlyhairedboy]

Well, we know there is probably a FRN version planned, but it might not be the CQI that was rumored. :)

[curlyhairedboy]

It isn't the same pivot as a Para 2 or Military so I'm gonna say no. However, I've had no problem getting perfect action from mine.

Caribbean, non stepped pivot


Military (current CQI), stepped pivot

In the first pic, did your Caribbean come with that finish on the liners? I seem to recall mine being smoother.

[Evil D]

It isn't the same pivot as a Para 2 or Military so I'm gonna say no. However, I've had no problem getting perfect action from mine.

Caribbean, non stepped pivot


Military (current CQI), stepped pivot

In the first pic, did your Caribbean come with that finish on the liners? I seem to recall mine being smoother.

Yep, I haven't modded the liners in any way. I believe they're both fairly rough, the pic may make it look worse.

[curlyhairedboy]

Thanks, I was curious. Smoothing those out might be part or all of the cqi then.

[cabfrank]

Well, we know there is probably a FRN version planned, but it might not be the CQI that was rumored. :)

Is this true? I was just contemplating how great an FRN version would be, but figured it was wishful thinking.

[Sumdumguy]

Well, we know there is probably a FRN version planned, but it might not be the CQI that was rumored. :)

Is this true? I was just contemplating how great an FRN version would be, but figured it was wishful thinking.

Yep, sal has said it's planned. I don't think he's elaborated further.

[Pancake]

Caribbean is high on my list.
It would be nice if it has a stronger detent....or maybe two detents, like on a Smock.

[cabfrank]

Well, we know there is probably a FRN version planned, but it might not be the CQI that was rumored. :)

Is this true? I was just contemplating how great an FRN version would be, but figured it was wishful thinking.

Yep, sal has said it's planned. I don't think he's elaborated further.

Well that is definitely something to look forward to!