Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
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Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
Based on the suggestion of archangel, and the way comments seem to have been going I thought I’d expand this thread to include other Schempp collabs.
Who among you would be interested in a new run of the Schempp Khukuri, Barong, Tuff, etc? The Khukuri is one of my grail knives but I don’t see it mentioned much. Just curious about the interest for these collabs to return.
Sal, any plans to bring back any of the wonderful Schempp collaborations?
Who among you would be interested in a new run of the Schempp Khukuri, Barong, Tuff, etc? The Khukuri is one of my grail knives but I don’t see it mentioned much. Just curious about the interest for these collabs to return.
Sal, any plans to bring back any of the wonderful Schempp collaborations?
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Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
Oh no, now I want one even more just to take a similar picture.
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Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
I would buy one in a heartbeat. That and the kris or barong.
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Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
I would be interested, but they really need a better clip situation. I swapped for a deeper carry clip, but I almost never carry mine for fear of losing it. Barong would also be of interest. I love those blade angles!
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Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
I'd be in for a khukri and barong. I always wanted to buy a barong and have it ground back further for more edge. Saw someone do it and it looked really good.
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Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
I was frankly disappointed that the Schempp Khukri came out Delica-sized. I really wanted to like the Barong as well, but that grind and the three-finger (for me) handle sunk that hope as well.
Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
Is there ANY Schempp Spydie collab that is NOT iconic and a grail knife? :eek:
If you ask me, they should all be rereleased. Period.
If you ask me, they should all be rereleased. Period.
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48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
TSA took my buddy’s Persian. I don’t know how those people sleep at night.
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Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
A Schempp Persian would be my first choice. A khukri might get me to buy if it weren’t too expensive.
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Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?
Maybe we need an XL barong and Khukri with a grind that goes all the way to the handle.yablanowitz wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:50 amI was frankly disappointed that the Schempp Khukri came out Delica-sized. I really wanted to like the Barong as well, but that grind and the three-finger (for me) handle sunk that hope as well.
Re: Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
I was a Schempp fan (Kris, Persians) until the mega-ricassos came along.
I'm half expecting Schempp's next blade to have more ricasso than edge. Can an all-ricasso, no-edge blade be next?
I'm half expecting Schempp's next blade to have more ricasso than edge. Can an all-ricasso, no-edge blade be next?
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Re: Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
I'd love to know why that design choice was made - what's the benefit of an over-sized ricasso?
The Tuff is nice, and I like the Balance too, but I'm not a huge fan of most of the other Schempp designs. The Ethnic series never really appealed to me - seemed like they sacrificed pretty much everything for a passing resemblance to an ethnic knife. I guess I'm too much of a utilitarian? Or maybe I just don't get it because I haven't used one.
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Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
On reflection, I've changed my mind. I'd like to see a Barong with a LARGER ricasso. Here's a rough sketch of what I'm thinking would be a big improvement over the current Barong (although the edge may still be too long), so here is a proposal for the Barong II:
Re: Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
The Tuff was a very unusual knife. I still I have scars on my thumb from open and closing that knife.
:) I assume very one knows what the fuller groove in the blade was for.
:) I assume very one knows what the fuller groove in the blade was for.
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Re: Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
There have been quite many collabs between Ed Schempp and Spyderco in the past, but none since I joined Spydieville. Anyone know why they stopped? Solids facts preferred, if they are known.
Michael
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
Re: Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
There were several in the proto case at BladeShow, including a fixed blade barong/khukri(can't remember which).
I just want a Kris...
I just want a Kris...
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