Lil Chokwe
Re: Lil Chokwe
I'm kind of looking forward to this myself. However I would prefer a full sized Chokwe in some other steel besides S30V. A Chokwe in M390, M-4 or even S90V >> I believe all 3 of those would be perfect for that design IMO. Albeit I will still be interested in the Lil Chokwe if it has a good blade steel.
Re: Lil Chokwe
I hope it is bd1n or s30v to keep the cost down
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Re: Lil Chokwe
I'd like either of those!
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Re: Lil Chokwe
I understand that reasoning. But when ever has one of these elaborate Sprint Runs been depressed of sales because of blade steel?
Or at least have one in S30V and one in a Supersteel?
I guess I'm getting to be kind of a "Steel Snob" in a way>> but after being spoiled on M390, S110V , XHP and about 6 others I could name it's hard for me to go back to the horse and buggy days of S30V so to speak. I would only buy an S30V or even a VG-10 blade in full SE now a days unless it would be a really obscure collectible>> but that's just me :D
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Taichung usually doesn't roll out the super steels like Golden or Seki thoJD Spydo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 5:52 pmI understand that reasoning. But when ever has one of these elaborate Sprint Runs been depressed of sales because of blade steel?
Or at least have one in S30V and one in a Supersteel?
I guess I'm getting to be kind of a "Steel Snob" in a way>> but after being spoiled on M390, S110V , XHP and about 6 others I could name it's hard for me to go back to the horse and buggy days of S30V so to speak. I would only buy an S30V or even a VG-10 blade in full SE now a days unless it would be a really obscure collectible>> but that's just me :D
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Re: Lil Chokwe
They got xhp though. Like the domino or chap. That would be my choice.Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:08 pmTaichung usually doesn't roll out the super steels like Golden or Seki thoJD Spydo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 5:52 pmI understand that reasoning. But when ever has one of these elaborate Sprint Runs been depressed of sales because of blade steel?
Or at least have one in S30V and one in a Supersteel?
I guess I'm getting to be kind of a "Steel Snob" in a way>> but after being spoiled on M390, S110V , XHP and about 6 others I could name it's hard for me to go back to the horse and buggy days of S30V so to speak. I would only buy an S30V or even a VG-10 blade in full SE now a days unless it would be a really obscure collectible>> but that's just me :D
Re: Lil Chokwe
Is this confirmed Taichung production?
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Re: Lil Chokwe
Hi Zrows,
More than likely. They made the proto I've been carrying.
sal
More than likely. They made the proto I've been carrying.
sal
Re: Lil Chokwe
Will this be a regular production model or a Flash Batch?
We've had the Lil Lum which was regular production and the Lil Nilakka which was a flash batch. I'm a big fan of the Flash Batch concept, I'd love seeing this one join that list.
We've had the Lil Lum which was regular production and the Lil Nilakka which was a flash batch. I'm a big fan of the Flash Batch concept, I'd love seeing this one join that list.
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Re: Lil Chokwe
The Lil Chokwe will be a dandy complement to the regular size version for those all-too-common times where blade length restrictions are encountered.
One of my reg-sized CWs has lost some length over the years due to frequent use and sharpening--but not that much as above ;-) (it is kind of beat to heck). This is another Spyderco where eyeball assessment is discordant with experience holding and using. It fits the hand naturally and easily with a variety of grips.
I hope the Lil CW is XHP, but I'll be fine with whatever steel is chosen.
Thanks, Sal.
Here's a few comparison pics with some other oldies-but-goodies for refreshment:
kind regards,
a n.on
One of my reg-sized CWs has lost some length over the years due to frequent use and sharpening--but not that much as above ;-) (it is kind of beat to heck). This is another Spyderco where eyeball assessment is discordant with experience holding and using. It fits the hand naturally and easily with a variety of grips.
I hope the Lil CW is XHP, but I'll be fine with whatever steel is chosen.
Thanks, Sal.
Here's a few comparison pics with some other oldies-but-goodies for refreshment:
kind regards,
a n.on
Re: Lil Chokwe
I hope the Lil Chokwe keeps the finger choil and jimping of the original
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Re: Lil Chokwe
XHP would be amazing. And we've seen Taichung models in XHP, so it's not out of the question.nicked.onaut wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 2:59 pmI hope the Lil CW is XHP, but I'll be fine with whatever steel is chosen.
Re: Lil Chokwe
Apparently this is going to have carbon fiber scales. So far we know it will have about a 3.25" blade, a compression lock, a wire clip, and carbon fiber scales.
One of the few things we don't know yet is steel, but we can be sure it will be a "stainless steel, not too hard to sharpen and takes and holds a good edge." :D
More info can be found in Sal's original thread - here. "Smaller Chokwe"
One of the few things we don't know yet is steel, but we can be sure it will be a "stainless steel, not too hard to sharpen and takes and holds a good edge." :D
sal wrote: ↑Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:15 pm... We probably would not use S90V coming out of the Chute. S90V is a steel junky's material and we need to try to reach a more general market. Considerations might include, CTS-BD1N, LC200, CPM-S30V, CPM-154, etc. A stainless steel, not too hard to sharpen, takes and holds a good edge.
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sal
More info can be found in Sal's original thread - here. "Smaller Chokwe"
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Re: Lil Chokwe
Thaichung produces some great quality knives and the first Chokwe was/is a phenomenal knife. One of the things that keeps me from carrying it more is the weak detent... it opened in my pocket once (tip up carry). I would just ask/suggest that the detent on the Lil' Chokwe be made a bit stronger.
Re: Lil Chokwe
Thanks for the info Sal :D
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Re: Lil Chokwe
Hope it's coming soon!
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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: Lil Chokwe
It's quite interesting in that's the design is quite ergonomic for what I call a "stick handle". The simplicity is extraordinary.
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Re: Lil Chokwe
Very excited that this is still in the works!!!
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