LC200N Caribbean
- curlyhairedboy
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Re: LC200N Caribbean
I need it!
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: LC200N Caribbean
I'm ready!
But does a new Spydie model in the wild mean that it has dropped?
But does a new Spydie model in the wild mean that it has dropped?
-Marc (pocketing an S30V Military2 today)
“When science changes its opinion, it didn’t lie to you. It learned more.”
“When science changes its opinion, it didn’t lie to you. It learned more.”
Re: LC200N Caribbean
thanks for the photos gsg, if it had a negative blade angle.. i'd definitely snag one of those
Re: LC200N Caribbean
What's this now? Did it drop ?Gsg9 wrote: ↑Fri May 18, 2018 11:23 amSacrilege!!!
Seems that europeans managed to get their hands on some pieces before zee americainzz :D :D
Got the only sheepfoot plain edge available, went and checked, it showed out of stock imediately after purchase
Interesting design and a well executed piece, centered blade, nice action, interesting grippy handle scales, compression lock, titanium clip, LC200N
Some picturezz
"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so."
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-Thomas Jefferson
Re: LC200N Caribbean
Sal said they sent some batches earlier to european dealers, so as you can see it dropped in my pocket :D
It got smoother after playin with it
The detent is strong, I had to shake it really hard several times to get the blade out once
The scales are comfortable despite those vertical black 3d lines but the grip is secure due to them, scales are smoothed at the sides. They flex a bit if you squeeze them hard, nothing to worry about
No negative angle on this one, Sliverax or Ayoob
On the chopboard uses the first two cm of the blade, but for that there are better alternatives like Spydiechef
Overall a very nice piece, thanks or that
This is in the pocket
Seaside summer holidays are coming :D
It got smoother after playin with it
The detent is strong, I had to shake it really hard several times to get the blade out once
The scales are comfortable despite those vertical black 3d lines but the grip is secure due to them, scales are smoothed at the sides. They flex a bit if you squeeze them hard, nothing to worry about
No negative angle on this one, Sliverax or Ayoob
On the chopboard uses the first two cm of the blade, but for that there are better alternatives like Spydiechef
Overall a very nice piece, thanks or that
This is in the pocket
Seaside summer holidays are coming :D
- Surfingringo
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Re: LC200N Caribbean
These pics make me want to get a sheepsfoot Caribbean and modify the spine to give it more of a point. I really like that edge profile. Kind of a modified wharncliffe?
The design looks like a winner to me.
The design looks like a winner to me.
Re: LC200N Caribbean
I am really liking the amount of handle there is to grip. Seeing it side by side with the Para 2 puts into perspective how roomy that grip is.
Re: LC200N Caribbean
Just so you know, until mine arrives, I hate you...Gsg9 wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 6:16 amSal said they sent some batches earlier to european dealers, so as you can see it dropped in my pocket :D
It got smoother after playin with it
The detent is strong, I had to shake it really hard several times to get the blade out once
The scales are comfortable despite those vertical black 3d lines but the grip is secure due to them, scales are smoothed at the sides. They flex a bit if you squeeze them hard, nothing to worry about
No negative angle on this one, Sliverax or Ayoob
On the chopboard uses the first two cm of the blade, but for that there are better alternatives like Spydiechef
Overall a very nice piece, thanks or that
This is in the pocket
Seaside summer holidays are coming :D
<3
"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so."
-Thomas Jefferson
-Thomas Jefferson
Re: LC200N Caribbean
Surfingringo wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 6:20 amThese pics make me want to get a sheepsfoot Caribbean and modify the spine to give it more of a point. I really like that edge profile. Kind of a modified wharncliffe?
The design looks like a winner to me.
It's my favorite edge type, not quite a wharnie but shallow enough belly to cut aggressively towards the tip like a wharnie. I plan on grinding the tip down more like a Yojimbo/reverse tanto.
All SE all the time since 2017
~David
~David
Re: LC200N Caribbean
It looks better than it did in the stock photos. I may have to get one after all.
Now the question, PE or SE? I'm thinking sheepsfoot SE.
Now the question, PE or SE? I'm thinking sheepsfoot SE.
"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so."
-Thomas Jefferson
-Thomas Jefferson
- FullCircleHook
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Re: LC200N Caribbean
Agreed. The scales look much better than I was expecting. If this drops with titanium, I will be all over it. I'm still interested with the yellow/black scales, but it will have to come after others higher on the list.
I would definitely go sheepsfoot withe PE.
I would definitely go sheepsfoot withe PE.
Re: LC200N Caribbean
I’m going with the sheepsfoot SE
Re: LC200N Caribbean
I may end up with both edge types, haven't decided. The version will probably be a better slicer than my Autonomy but I'm mostly interested in the PE initially.
All SE all the time since 2017
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- Liquid Cobra
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Re: LC200N Caribbean
That blade shape looks great. Nice work Sal.
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Re: LC200N Caribbean
Well I've learned not to expect any knife to truly dethrone my Military, but that pic spells trouble for my rotation.
Next question is, who wants to take one apart and show us the insides?
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~David
~David
Re: LC200N Caribbean
Hi David,
Some thoughts to share. Some of my designs take a long time to refine. I will often make changes of 1mm or even less to get the design to where I think it will serve the market I'm trying to serve. The Military Model was more than a year in design. I made many drawings, many models, I had carved wooden models and worked with Crucible, Hitachi and laminate companies to bring our what was, at the time, the best materials. The late Vince Ford developed some improvements to the Walker Linerlock that improved reliability. We wanted a knife that was comfortable, safe and user friendly wearing gloves. We then CQI's the model over the next 20 years. It is a very mature design. It is a large knife, so market is limited, but it carry's like a much smaller knife and performs like a larger knife. It is also a good platform for many variations in materials. It's a "Workhorse" model, not a Showcase.
The Caribbean was similar. The market was different; A workhorse model for people working in highly corrosive conditions. There were many patterns, many sizes, many drawings and many prototypes. It is also a large knife, so EDC for many will not be legal. But work and law don't always go together. No one will arrest you for carrying a large knife on a fishing boat. It was also working with new materials (LC) with q new maker for the new materials. When we finally got production going, we learned through testing (Lab, personal and forumites) that the detent balls were not performing, so we had to take every knife apart and replace the ball detent with ceramic balls. It is sophisticated in blade designs as well an handle ergos, even underwater or around water and even wearing gloves.
I'm sure we will find additional improvements over the years, but if you want to go to work around salt water, this would be a good choice.
sal
Some thoughts to share. Some of my designs take a long time to refine. I will often make changes of 1mm or even less to get the design to where I think it will serve the market I'm trying to serve. The Military Model was more than a year in design. I made many drawings, many models, I had carved wooden models and worked with Crucible, Hitachi and laminate companies to bring our what was, at the time, the best materials. The late Vince Ford developed some improvements to the Walker Linerlock that improved reliability. We wanted a knife that was comfortable, safe and user friendly wearing gloves. We then CQI's the model over the next 20 years. It is a very mature design. It is a large knife, so market is limited, but it carry's like a much smaller knife and performs like a larger knife. It is also a good platform for many variations in materials. It's a "Workhorse" model, not a Showcase.
The Caribbean was similar. The market was different; A workhorse model for people working in highly corrosive conditions. There were many patterns, many sizes, many drawings and many prototypes. It is also a large knife, so EDC for many will not be legal. But work and law don't always go together. No one will arrest you for carrying a large knife on a fishing boat. It was also working with new materials (LC) with q new maker for the new materials. When we finally got production going, we learned through testing (Lab, personal and forumites) that the detent balls were not performing, so we had to take every knife apart and replace the ball detent with ceramic balls. It is sophisticated in blade designs as well an handle ergos, even underwater or around water and even wearing gloves.
I'm sure we will find additional improvements over the years, but if you want to go to work around salt water, this would be a good choice.
sal
Re: LC200N Caribbean
I can't remember if I read this in a past thread or not, but are there plans to release a smaller version of the Caribbean in the future if this model sells well?
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