Also watched that knivesandtools-video, and even if I probably still won´t buy an Ikuchi, the atmosphere in the vid and the passion Paul has for it´s designs was really good to see.dodgie02 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:38 amI've watched all videos featuring the ikuchi. Especially the knivesandtools one left a good impression. You smiled a lot and seemed genuinely happy about your journey to this point in your life. I still think the famine was a better name, so I'm just gonna call it that but otherwise you're guaranteed a sale from me!paulwa wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2019 5:35 pmHowdy all,
My production sample just came in, so I guess I’m slightly ahead of the curve.
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Hope those folks interested find it as fun to cut AND fidget with as I am... having trouble getting anything else done this evening with the Ikuchi around to play with.
For those looking forward to the retail release, the wait shouldn’t be much longer, now.
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Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
I am going to get one. With any luck I'll be one of the first in line. Watching the video and reading some of the forum posts have really piqued my interest in this knife.
Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
March 9th @ IWA 2019, Eric said ball bearings again. Wuz up?
@4:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... hYbOfToR2g
@4:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... hYbOfToR2g
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Mako109 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:47 amMarch 9th @ IWA 2019, Eric said ball bearings again. Wuz up?
@4:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... hYbOfToR2g
Bummer !
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Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
I like the design, and might even give it a try despite my suspicion that it’ll too small for my hand but the wire clip is a deal breaker. I get that it’s probably actually the right clip for this knife but I just don’t use my wire clipped knives. (Probably going to end up selling them off or giving away to a couple family members) They dig in and move around in use. The only aftermarket replacement clips I’ve seen for them are way too pricey to make a swap worthwhile.
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Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Wire clips are the bomb. All I carry any more are LW FRN with wire clips. Fantastic for EDC and 90% of my cutting needs. I've started carrying a small fixed blade (2.5" - 3.5") for the other 10%.
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Moderator, please delete double posts, I can’t figure out how to?
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Double post, sorry.
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elena86 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:53 amMako109 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:47 amMarch 9th @ IWA 2019, Eric said ball bearings again. Wuz up?
@4:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... hYbOfToR2g
Bummer !
Since Paul Has disassembled his production sample, I’m pretty sure it's washers. If I were Eric, traveling all over to shows, I think I'd have a hard time talking about, and keeping straight, every detail, of every model, all the time.
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Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Ball bearings or washers?
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Especially with all the tweaks going on throughout the preproduction process. I know I'd have difficulty keeping the details straight.Catamount123 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:29 pmelena86 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:53 amMako109 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:47 amMarch 9th @ IWA 2019, Eric said ball bearings again. Wuz up?
@4:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... hYbOfToR2g
Bummer !
Since Paul Has disassembled his production sample, I’m pretty sure it's washers. If I were Eric, traveling all over to shows, I think I'd have a hard time talking about, and keeping straight, every detail, of every model, all the time.
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It looks too gentlemanly to me. People will start thinking I'm putting on airs.
Can you find it and can it cut? :eek:
Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
You are wrong. The Ouroboros has washers (which is also Paul's design).Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:53 pmSo correct me if I’m wrong but this will be the first Spyderco flipper without ball bearings?
Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Hopefully with the Smock setting the new standard for detent in a Spyderco flipper, the Ikuchi will be great as well. I love the design of the Sliverax but the detent for flipping is weak at best.
Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
It's not a flipperBigGrove wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:32 amYou are wrong. The Ouroboros has washers (which is also Paul's design).Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:53 pmSo correct me if I’m wrong but this will be the first Spyderco flipper without ball bearings?
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welp I guess we'll figure it out once they hit the wild....
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Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:38 amIt's not a flipperBigGrove wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:32 amYou are wrong. The Ouroboros has washers (which is also Paul's design).Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:53 pmSo correct me if I’m wrong but this will be the first Spyderco flipper without ball bearings?
Yeah, the Ouroboros isn’t a flipper...so that makes me correct? :D
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Same. Washers might tip the scales in favor. It's a pass if bearings.
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Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
No bearings on the Introvert :)Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:11 amSpydergirl88 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:38 amIt's not a flipperBigGrove wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:32 amYou are wrong. The Ouroboros has washers (which is also Paul's design).Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:53 pmSo correct me if I’m wrong but this will be the first Spyderco flipper without ball bearings?
Yeah, the Ouroboros isn’t a flipper...so that makes me correct? :D
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FuriousGeorge wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:55 pmNo bearings on the Introvert :)Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:11 am
Yeah, the Ouroboros isn’t a flipper...so that makes me correct? :D
Hahahaha of course there wasn’t. That was such a weird knife.
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