Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Cilantro. Crocs. The Dallas Cowboys. French fries and mayo. Boondock Saints. The Caribbean's scales.
Either you love them, or you hate them -- there is no middle ground. Which is it?!
Either you love them, or you hate them -- there is no middle ground. Which is it?!
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Hate. I'd own at least one Carribean if it was your standard peel ply ungrooved G10. There is a fantastic semi-translucent day-glow yellow G10 that would have been amazing!
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
I like ‘em.
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
I like how they look.
I dont mind how they feel.
I think they are very flawed in one particular aspect, specifically left/right traction. Which I think makes them pair terribly with a compression lock and I think is the biggest flaw of the knife.
I dont mind how they feel.
I think they are very flawed in one particular aspect, specifically left/right traction. Which I think makes them pair terribly with a compression lock and I think is the biggest flaw of the knife.
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Doesn't sound like you've used one. The Caribbean has some of the grippiest scales Spyderco makes, In all directions. Truly the best pattern Spyderco makes.VooDooChild wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 12:18 amI like how they look.
I dont mind how they feel.
I think they are very flawed in one particular aspect, specifically left/right traction. Which I think makes them pair terribly with a compression lock and I think is the biggest flaw of the knife.
I love them. I'm trying to get a set made in CF that retains the same grip pattern, but I can't find anyone that is man enough to....
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Ive got one. Ive used it plenty. We might just have to agree to disagree on this one.Sumdumguy wrote:Doesn't sound like you've used one. The Caribbean has some of the grippiest scales Spyderco makes, In all directions. Truly the best pattern Spyderco makes.VooDooChild wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 12:18 amI like how they look.
I dont mind how they feel.
I think they are very flawed in one particular aspect, specifically left/right traction. Which I think makes them pair terribly with a compression lock and I think is the biggest flaw of the knife.
I love them. I'm trying to get a set made in CF that retains the same grip pattern, but I can't find anyone that is man enough to....
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Love the scales, love the steel and construction, don't like the lock. Sadly, no more detent lock for me......but maybe I could make a exception with it.
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
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: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
i’ve never handled one, but none of my issues with the scales require hands on.
i’m not a fan of the bumble bee look, but i can get past that.
i don’t like the shape of the pattern. i wish spyderco had gone with concentric circles like their frn texturing instead of the awkward looking pads in the middle with arcs moving out from the center. i think you lose some of the directional texturing by using this pattern.
finally, i don’t like the pronounced hook at the end of the grip. i prefer the way the manix 2 tapers at the end to give more access to the pocket in tip up carry. the wide end of the handle is unnecessary and the hooks never sit nicely against the back of a pocket.
all that said, i don’t hate them. i wish spyderco would change the things i listed, but they aren’t really dealbreakers for me. the handle shape is close though.
i’m not a fan of the bumble bee look, but i can get past that.
i don’t like the shape of the pattern. i wish spyderco had gone with concentric circles like their frn texturing instead of the awkward looking pads in the middle with arcs moving out from the center. i think you lose some of the directional texturing by using this pattern.
finally, i don’t like the pronounced hook at the end of the grip. i prefer the way the manix 2 tapers at the end to give more access to the pocket in tip up carry. the wide end of the handle is unnecessary and the hooks never sit nicely against the back of a pocket.
all that said, i don’t hate them. i wish spyderco would change the things i listed, but they aren’t really dealbreakers for me. the handle shape is close though.
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C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
That's the one and only reason I don't own, and likely EDC a Caribbean. Fantastic design.
As for the scales, I love everything about them except the color. Very ergonomic and grippy.
Hasn't been a day in my life I've ever desired a yellow knife, whether its a Case Trapper or a Spyderco Salt. But on a Spyderco it's an easy fix with $5 of dye and a spare half hour of time.
Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Probably the only reason I don't own one. I see anyone that has one, raves about the knife. But I honestly just can't get past those scales.
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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
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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: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Have you ever tried RIT dye? It's pretty simple to use. I've done fixed blade scales, folder scales, and even a sheath.
Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
I like the Caribbean's scales. They feel good in my hand and I even like the bumblebee look.
Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
I’ve been advocating for a peel-ply CF sprint for some time now. I can’t say that love or hate them, I love the design just hate the color. My wife on the other hand thinks it’s the best looking Spyderco.Dazen wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 4:52 pm
I actually agree with leaving the pattern of the scales the same. Having the beautiful weave of the carbon fiber exposed with the same cuts as before and still leaving the peel-ply texture on top for grip. I can’t think of a better way to showcase the carbon fiber and it will sort of look fluted as well. IMO, this with the sheepsfoots blade may just be The One for me that knocks every other knife out of my pocket!
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
All SE all the time since 2017
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
I have been tempted, but was put off not by the scales, but by the reports of a weak detent.
Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
This is the best blade shape of all the Caribbeans! I'm going to have to get a sheepsfoot and grind it down too...
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
I know, right? The way Dave did that makes that knife so freakin’ cool. Love the blade shape. If it was a back lock, I’d copy.
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Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
We can dream, bro. Sal, please make us a back lock. :o
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