CQI Caribbean?
- curlyhairedboy
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CQI Caribbean?
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?
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: CQI Caribbean?
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.
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
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.
I can’t comment on any C.Q.I. since I have to time with this model.
Re: CQI Caribbean?
I was told that it had something to do with the liners, maybe galvanic corrosion issues? Maybe someone at Spyderco can let us know?!
Dane
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
Does this one already have the new magic bushing pivot?
Re: CQI Caribbean?
Not sure, can someone confirm?!
Dane
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
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
Caribbean, non stepped pivot
Military (current CQI), stepped pivot
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
Thank you, I guess we’ll find out soon enough.
Dane
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
With the new release I will be looking to get a sheepsfoot serrated.
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
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.
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.
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!
- curlyhairedboy
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
Sal, any word on this?
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!
- curlyhairedboy
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
Well, we know there is probably a FRN version planned, but it might not be the CQI that was rumored. :)
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!
- curlyhairedboy
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
In the first pic, did your Caribbean come with that finish on the liners? I seem to recall mine being smoother.
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: CQI Caribbean?
curlyhairedboy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:11 pmIn 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.
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- curlyhairedboy
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
Thanks, I was curious. Smoothing those out might be part or all of the cqi then.
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!
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
Is this true? I was just contemplating how great an FRN version would be, but figured it was wishful thinking.curlyhairedboy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:40 amWell, we know there is probably a FRN version planned, but it might not be the CQI that was rumored. :)
Re: CQI Caribbean?
Yep, sal has said it's planned. I don't think he's elaborated further.cabfrank wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:08 pmIs this true? I was just contemplating how great an FRN version would be, but figured it was wishful thinking.curlyhairedboy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:40 amWell, we know there is probably a FRN version planned, but it might not be the CQI that was rumored. :)
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
Caribbean is high on my list.
It would be nice if it has a stronger detent....or maybe two detents, like on a Smock.
It would be nice if it has a stronger detent....or maybe two detents, like on a Smock.
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Re: CQI Caribbean?
Well that is definitely something to look forward to!Sumdumguy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:23 pmYep, sal has said it's planned. I don't think he's elaborated further.cabfrank wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:08 pmIs this true? I was just contemplating how great an FRN version would be, but figured it was wishful thinking.curlyhairedboy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:40 amWell, we know there is probably a FRN version planned, but it might not be the CQI that was rumored. :)