I think a mini would do well, I can't wait for a Sprint. K390 Titanium
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S30V, VG10, M4, XHP, BD1, Cruwear, Elmax, Maxamet, 204P, H1, K390, A11, Rex45, LC200N, M390, 20CV, BD1N, S45VN waiting to afford MagnaCut
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Integral Tikuchi, I like the sound of that. I'd prefer LC200N, but I'd take anything for some nice titanium. :)koenigsegg wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:39 pmI think a mini would do well, I can't wait for a Sprint. K390 Titanium
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Have there ever been Taichung sprints? There are variations of knives like Sage and Chaparral. But sprints and exclusives? I am not aware of any. I could be wrong...
I would be all over a sprint/exclusive Ikuchi. But if history of Taichung models is any indication, not likely
I would be all over a sprint/exclusive Ikuchi. But if history of Taichung models is any indication, not likely
Peter
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There have been Domino exclusives like the one from BBSanycal wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:53 amHave there ever been Taichung sprints? There are variations of knives like Sage and Chaparral. But sprints and exclusives? I am not aware of any. I could be wrong...
I would be all over a sprint/exclusive Ikuchi. But if history of Taichung models is any indication, not likely
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And the orange knifecenter Positron as well. So there is hope! :) :spyder:
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The PPT Perrin has had two sprints now! :spyder:anycal wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:53 amHave there ever been Taichung sprints? There are variations of knives like Sage and Chaparral. But sprints and exclusives? I am not aware of any. I could be wrong...
I would be all over a sprint/exclusive Ikuchi. But if history of Taichung models is any indication, not likely
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I’m picturing a lightweight salt xl, and a titanium mini.
If you're wielding the sharpest tool in the shed, who's going to say that you aren't...?
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I figured I’d post an update for anyone that might care. I don’t carry it everyday but often enough to say my little filler tab for the wire clip works well. It has stayed put and doesn’t catch on things like I feared it might. It makes the knife useable! I’m going to make a couple more for my other wire clipped knives.
If you're wielding the sharpest tool in the shed, who's going to say that you aren't...?
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it's very classy!
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!
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Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:00 amThere have been Domino exclusives like the one from BBSanycal wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:53 amHave there ever been Taichung sprints? There are variations of knives like Sage and Chaparral. But sprints and exclusives? I am not aware of any. I could be wrong...
I would be all over a sprint/exclusive Ikuchi. But if history of Taichung models is any indication, not likely
Just need a dealer to ask for it I believeDirtMcGirt wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:16 amAnd the orange knifecenter Positron as well. So there is hope! :) :spyder:
S30V, VG10, M4, XHP, BD1, Cruwear, Elmax, Maxamet, 204P, H1, K390, A11, Rex45, LC200N, M390, 20CV, BD1N, S45VN waiting to afford MagnaCut
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At this point I'm more interested in seeing an Ikuchi CQI before seeing a sprint.
Then I'd like to at least get a peek of the next horseman in the quad Paul has in store for us. What will it be Conquest, War, or Death? Whatever, it should be very interesting.
Then I'd like to at least get a peek of the next horseman in the quad Paul has in store for us. What will it be Conquest, War, or Death? Whatever, it should be very interesting.
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Mako109 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:27 amAt this point I'm more interested in seeing an Ikuchi CQI before seeing a sprint.
Then I'd like to at least get a peek of the next horseman in the quad Paul has in store for us. What will it be Conquest, War, or Death? Whatever, it should be very interesting.
CQI... ?
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" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
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CQI=Constant Quality Improvement. Before sprints come out (if they do at all), would prefer they make CQI adjustments to design/production to address some of the issues reported as best they can. Yes, yes, yes...not everyone experienced issues, but some have. And yes, yes, yes...some who have, managed to fix the problems themselves. I prefer not to have to do it myself. Examples: exposed tip in closed position, sharp burr(s) on flipper wheel, and blade centering.elena86 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2019 1:06 amMako109 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:27 amAt this point I'm more interested in seeing an Ikuchi CQI before seeing a sprint.
Then I'd like to at least get a peek of the next horseman in the quad Paul has in store for us. What will it be Conquest, War, or Death? Whatever, it should be very interesting.
CQI... ?
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Wonder if we'll see a CQI version later this year. I sold mine after remedying the exposed tip. I want another one. I won't complain if they make the action a bit slicker too - bearings?
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I sold both of mine, one too many finger tip slices. Just rolled the Dice on a Parata hope this one has been better engineered and Quality Control has not let another Tropen or Ikuchi out the gate with poor implementation of design that allows buyers to be cut.
Love Spyderco no doubt about it but when a knife in the closed position cuts the buyer... Not Cool.
Love Spyderco no doubt about it but when a knife in the closed position cuts the buyer... Not Cool.
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I believe a pivot change from washers to bearings is beyond the scope of CQI, however I too would love to see it happen.
I understand the benefits of washers on a hard use knife, but I hardly consider the Ikuchi a hard use knife. To me it's definitely a gents EDC.
The washers work well, but I believe bearings would make it even better in terms of action as well as making it easier on the finger in deployment. On my desk right now are four knives similar in size to the Ikuchi, and all in the same price bracket. Three are made by WE (Chinese) and one by Viper (Italian). All four are flippers and employ bearings. They open and close one-handed beautifully. I can fidget flip them all day long. Not so with the Ikuchi as the force required to deploy chaffs my finger (or thumb when Bic flicking) fairly quickly on the jimped wheel, and closing requires a lot of wrist force/action to shut. Again not saying the washers are horrible, it just contributes to making the Ikuchi less fidget friendly.
Lastly, I would like to see scales without the hole. The blade bears the trademark Spydie hole and I think that should be good enough. The hole in the scales serve little to no purpose, even as the suggested "indexing" point for the fingers, and the more I look at it the less I like it. I suppose this can be easily remedied by third party scale makers and I look forward see them appear in the market.
Did I say I really like the Ikuchi? Well I do and enough to hope that Spyderco continues to make this great little knife even better. :)
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I think bearings would be more appropriate if feasible. Perhaps the tang is too small to accommodate bearings. The hole in the handle didn't bother me.
I was pretty happy with mine after sanding down the spine slightly. But with the scarcity I decided to sell into the demand. Most often my light users are sold at a hefty loss. I don't mind waiting for the second run and there's a chance that they'll improve more than just the exposed tip.
I was pretty happy with mine after sanding down the spine slightly. But with the scarcity I decided to sell into the demand. Most often my light users are sold at a hefty loss. I don't mind waiting for the second run and there's a chance that they'll improve more than just the exposed tip.
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No issues here. I have been carrying this one at work (office) probably 90% of the time since I got it.
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Those scales look great.
Will we see the Ikuchi back in stock this year?
Will we see the Ikuchi back in stock this year?