From Kevin Wilkin's website -
'The Spyderco, Inc. production version of my Leafstorm folder designwill be in series production soon. Please contact Spyderco for more detailed info. I'm really looking forward to these knives.' - me too!! :D :D
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I haven't seen a pic of the Spydie either yet - I think (hope!) its going to be in the style of the lightweight Leafstorm here - (http://www.wilkins-knives.com/folderpag ... orm_e.htmlRockbuster wrote:I haven't seen a picture of the Spyderco version yet, didn't know there was one - please point me to it. I will buy one b/c I love the Wilkins designs, but I just wish it were a little bigger. I have a feeling this is going to be as hot as the Lums were and still are.
Thanks.
JB
I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's probably going to be done in simple all stainless... although I would hope for Ti/colored G-10.
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Hi all - Yes, this is a very promising little collaboration model. Kevin's Leafstorm model proved to be a very sturdy little EDC companion. I believe this model will be very popular in Europe!
Kevin is a very popular custom maker in Germany/Europe. According to the explanations on his website, he is no longer accepting custom orders. Instead he produces a batch of knives from the limited models he keeps in his line-up, and offers those for sale. First come, first serve.
From what I heard from Eric and Sal, the model will be USA-made in our Golden factory. The difference will probably be the pivot. Spyderco utilizes their own pivot and not recreate a pivot like Kevin uses on his custom pieces. Otherwise the knife will be very simular to the original. Like Sal said; CPM-S30V steel, Ti- frame, and translucent green/olive G-10 frontscale. Release; probably sometime next year. Start saving guys 'cause this is the ONE!
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Kevin is a very popular custom maker in Germany/Europe. According to the explanations on his website, he is no longer accepting custom orders. Instead he produces a batch of knives from the limited models he keeps in his line-up, and offers those for sale. First come, first serve.
From what I heard from Eric and Sal, the model will be USA-made in our Golden factory. The difference will probably be the pivot. Spyderco utilizes their own pivot and not recreate a pivot like Kevin uses on his custom pieces. Otherwise the knife will be very simular to the original. Like Sal said; CPM-S30V steel, Ti- frame, and translucent green/olive G-10 frontscale. Release; probably sometime next year. Start saving guys 'cause this is the ONE!
Jurphaas :)
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Well the Wilikins model uses G-11... is there translucent G-10? Even if opaque this sounds great!
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[quote="Jurphaas"]Hi all - Yes, this is a very promising little collaboration model. Kevin's Leafstorm model proved to be a very sturdy little EDC companion. I believe this model will be very popular in Europe!
Kevin is a very popular custom maker in Germany/Europe. According to the explanations on his website, he is no longer accepting custom orders. Instead he produces a batch of knives from the limited models he keeps in his line-up, and offers those for sale. First come, first serve.
From what I heard from Eric and Sal, the model will be USA-made in our Golden factory. The difference will probably be the pivot. Spyderco utilizes their own pivot and not recreate a pivot like Kevin uses on his custom pieces. Otherwise the knife will be very simular to the original. Like Sal said]
I think this one'll be popular everywhere - but do I have to wait until next year - noooooo - sure it'll be worth the wait tho' :D
Can I pre-order????
JB
Kevin is a very popular custom maker in Germany/Europe. According to the explanations on his website, he is no longer accepting custom orders. Instead he produces a batch of knives from the limited models he keeps in his line-up, and offers those for sale. First come, first serve.
From what I heard from Eric and Sal, the model will be USA-made in our Golden factory. The difference will probably be the pivot. Spyderco utilizes their own pivot and not recreate a pivot like Kevin uses on his custom pieces. Otherwise the knife will be very simular to the original. Like Sal said]
I think this one'll be popular everywhere - but do I have to wait until next year - noooooo - sure it'll be worth the wait tho' :D
Can I pre-order????
JB
The Leafstorm looks great but it's hard to tell how good its ergonomics are from the pictures. Has anyone handled on of these bad boys? Can you get a secure and comfortable grip? Where do you put your index finger
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