Nice pics.. That clip sure looks nice on it.
2018 Alistair Phillips!
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Sounds just like my Caribbean model. Also had a very stiff lock bar. Seems to be a thing with the Taichung factory. It did get better with time on mine (Caribbean). I can have it free drop easy now, but the lock bar still needs more force than the Golden made knives. If you don't press and hold it in far enough you get drag from the detent ball.Accutronman wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:57 am+1. Difficult, even after oiling the pivot, to get a full drop shut.bwunger wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:53 am
Only one minor issue, with the lock. The lock bar tension is pretty stiff and the cutout for access to the lock is a bit small so it's not as nice on my finger tip as my para 3. That, along with the small amount of clearance between the fully depressed lock bar and the blade and trying not to squeeze the two scales together makes it hard to drop shut freely. Closing it like you would a mid back lock, swinging the blade half way down with the lock depressed then flipping it over to finish works fine. It's flipping it closed in one motion with the lock squeezed between thumb and index finger that's tough. I don't find it to be a big issue though. Just something to be aware of.
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Alistair, Spyderco and the Taichung plant knocked this one out of the park. I’ve been waiting all year for this release and it didn’t disappoint. It’s interesting to me that while this knife is a collaboration, it really feels like a Spyderco. I don’t know if that makes sense, so hopefully people get what I’m saying.
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
That is good to hear LC! This has been my most wanted knife of the year as well, and mine just shipped today! Wahoo!Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:50 pmAlistair, Spyderco and the Taichung plant knocked this one out of the park. I’ve been waiting all year for this release and it didn’t disappoint. It’s interesting to me that while this knife is a collaboration, it really feels like a Spyderco. I don’t know if that makes sense, so hopefully people get what I’m saying.
Josh
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Once I get my bonus from work, this will be mine! Looks amazing. Hoping for a free drop, as my Taichung Sage 5 also has the hangup/stiff lock bar issue. So strange that happens to be a problem with models from over there. Regardless, it's not a big issue.
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
My Sage 5 was the same when I first got it. After some tweaking (and possibly break in) it's pretty good now. The lock bar on my Sliverax is a little stiffer than my Golden comp locks but the action is fabulous. That might have something to do with the bearings though.
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
I've tweaked a bit, and all its done is give it some side to side blade play. Even with a simple 1/4 turn. Still a fantastic knife, just a bit frustrating I can't get it tuned in like my Golden's. My Sage 5 also locks up with a solid "thwack", a bit different from my PM'2 and Para 3's...guess we can't have it all!Sharp Guy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:08 pmMy Sage 5 was the same when I first got it. After some tweaking (and possibly break in) it's pretty good now. The lock bar on my Sliverax is a little stiffer than my Golden comp locks but the action is fabulous. That might have something to do with the bearings though.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
I know what your saying.Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:50 pmAlistair, Spyderco and the Taichung plant knocked this one out of the park. I’ve been waiting all year for this release and it didn’t disappoint. It’s interesting to me that while this knife is a collaboration, it really feels like a Spyderco. I don’t know if that makes sense, so hopefully people get what I’m saying.
Mine is very smooth, and getting smoother still. :cool:
Happy to see yours made it through customs! :)
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Time for another :spyder:!
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
What a superb knife Alistair’s Kapara is. Design and execution are off the graph.
Anyone looking not for a little big knife but for a big little one, look no further.
You’ll get utility (if with some loss of control for want of jimping and squared slabs) but also an unnoticeable carry (because sleeker and lighter than a PM2 in the pocket).
Anyone looking not for a little big knife but for a big little one, look no further.
You’ll get utility (if with some loss of control for want of jimping and squared slabs) but also an unnoticeable carry (because sleeker and lighter than a PM2 in the pocket).
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Mine came yesterday and I can't agree more! Buy one folks you will not be disappointed. Now it's pocket time. :)wrdwrght wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:38 pmWhat a superb knife Alistair’s Kapara is. Design and execution are off the graph.
Anyone looking not for a little big knife but for a big little one, look no further.
You’ll get utility (if with some loss of control for want of jimping and squared slabs) but also an unnoticeable carry (because sleeker and lighter than a PM2 in the pocket).
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Eagerly awaiting mine..
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Should have mine tomorrow. Super excited.
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Got mine today. Not free-dropping, and the lock disengages with a bit of a pop (like about 2/3rds of my Golden comp locks do).
That said, wow. Beauty.
That said, wow. Beauty.
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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
I gotta pick one of these up, the pics are looking great!
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: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Mine is on its way, should be here tomorrow! :) All those pics aren’t doing easy the waiting...
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Great job Spyderco and Alistar! Knocked this one out of the park! Mine is flawless. This was my most anticipated knife of the year, and it turned out so great, I really don’t think I’ll be making another purchase this year!
Josh
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Those scales look amazing in your photo Josh! I needs this.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
I just received my Kapara this afternoon and it’s all the good stuff everybody has mentioned already. A beautiful design by Alistair and another example of Spyderco/Taichung excellence. I don’t find the lock bar overly stiff. It really has a nice balance between the lock bar stiffness and detent load. Out of the box it drops freely most of the time right or left-hand release. Occasionally it requires a slight shake for the blade to drop, but I'm sure a little break in time or a slight tweak of the pivot screw would remedy this. I just might need a backup of this one….just in case.
My EDC rotation: Kapara, Chaparral CF, Mantra, Sage 1, Sage 5, Dice, Domino, Gayle Bradley 2, PakkaDelica, Native CFF
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Mine broke in very nicely and is now a free dropper, without making any adjustments. Been loving this thing.
Josh