Spyderco Ark - Reviews & Impressions thread

[Halfneck]

Another maker for aftermarket Kydex I'd recommend is ZuluBravo Kydex. He's already done a sheath for the Ark I believe.

[vivi]

Thanks for the sheath suggestions.

By the way someday a full video review is still coming, I haven't forgotten about it. I'm actually testing out a new camera and waiting for a new tripod in the mail, then I'll get to work. I think I'll film some shots with a camera and tripod and some with my go pro.

[John Shirley]

Thanks for the review.

The ARK was designed to be intuitive and easily used, in addition to compact, secure, and lightweight. Those goals conflict with a knife usable in a reverse grip (though Sam and I are working on a compact fighting knife especially designed to be rapidly transitionable between multiple grips).

The chain on the ARK is short, but fortunately any standard military dogtag chain can be purchased from a military clothing and sales for a couple of bucks, and the chain can be customized for length in about a minute.

I used the ARK for slicing fruit and vegetables on a 5 day kayaking trip last year. It works well as long as the fruit isn't too thick.

John

[John Shirley]

It is a shame that the G Clip spacing is a little off to mount using the existing rivet holes on the ARK sheath. I'll take the blame for that, since I forgot to mention it to Sal until after the fact.
Handmade ARK with G Clip https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/46538089@N00/33225880666/

Kayaking kitchen:

[vivi]

I drilled a hole in my sheath just for that purpose :)

[vivi]

Thought I'd post an update.

Been carrying my Ark more often recently. I like how it pairs with a larger SE knife like a Pacific Salt.

I decided on this paracord carry system for a few reasons.

I like carrying the Ark horizontal on my belt, near the buckle. I also like carrying it in my back pocket at times. This setup lets me do either in comfort.

Gclips and Tekloks were a bit bulky when switching to pocket carry. I also find the paracord loops hold the knife tighter against my body, so it moves around less.

[cabfrank]

Hey Vivi, does the hole you drilled in the sheath allow the G clip to fit?