I am in love. UKPK Goodness!

CleanStone141 · #1

I am relatively new to spyderco knives. My first purchase was a Endura4 about six months ago and really liked it but found it just a little too large for my every day carry taste. I own other knives but the quality of my first spyderco knife was so great I had to get another. I decided on the UKPK because I am a big fan of slip joint knives. I know thats not the norm but i'm a little different any way haha. I love the simplicity of this knife. The curves flow flawlessly around the knife like a high end sports car. The fit and finish are far above anything else I have ever owned and I cant keep the dang thing in my pocket! I find myself reaching for it constantly. Guys......i think i'm in love with a knife....HELP!

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Sam Vimes · #2

I like them so much that I ended up with all three colours and a DKPK. :D

bowarrow2000 · #3

The UK is my favorite Spyderco. Fits the hand very well. I did a little modification to mine so the blade would sit lower between the scales. The only thing I would like to see changed/modified would be those paper thin PB washers. If Spyderco is going to use PB washers use a little thicker ones with just a bit wider outside diameter. Other than that I sure like it and it sees a lot of pocket time and will contine to do so. The wire clip is another plus even though I seldom use the clip.

boboakalfb · #4

I have one on the way and am pretty excited. I ordered a FG one as well and have a feeling the Orange isn't far behind. :D

BuffaloBill · #5

yea i first ordered the orange, then ended up a few weeks later with the foliage green. then i came across a rather good price on the black one. and i own all three now, my favorite spydercos as well.

duff72 · #6

Another one for the want list -the very very very very very long want list

CleanStone141 · #7

bowarrow2000 wrote:The UK is my favorite Spyderco. Fits the hand very well. I did a little modification to mine so the blade would sit lower between the scales. The only thing I would like to see changed/modified would be those paper thin PB washers. If Spyderco is going to use PB washers use a little thicker ones with just a bit wider outside diameter. Other than that I sure like it and it sees a lot of pocket time and will contine to do so. The wire clip is another plus even though I seldom use the clip.

Yes the clip is also great. Wasn't sure how like the clip at first but it has really grown on me. I like how it rides really low and keeps a really thin and clean profile. This was also my first G-10 handled knife. I don't think i could ever go back to a FRN or zytel knife.

brandonreed2008 · #8

Sam Vimes wrote:I like them so much that I ended up with all three colours and a DKPK. :D

whats a DKPK?

telemeister · #9

Congrats on the purchase. UKPK is one of my favourite knives, I love the size of the blade in the S30V steel. If you like it, I recommend you consider a Caly 3 as your next purchase.

THG · #10

brandonreed2008 wrote:whats a DKPK?

Smaller, 2-handed opening UKPK:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=365

Bluntrauma · #11

To those who own them how much resistance is there on the blade without a lock? Just curious. I have a real aversion to non-locking knives but these are so nice. Thanks.

telemeister · #12

Bluntrauma wrote:To those who own them how much resistance is there on the blade without a lock? Just curious. I have a real aversion to non-locking knives but these are so nice. Thanks.

I have never had a problem with the UKPK. The blade has a fairly high amount of "tension". It is relatively diffcult to use the thumb hole to open or close it a la the other Spydies. Definitely worth a serious look.

bowarrow2000 · #13

I have read that the back spring resistance is about 24 lbs. The back spring is quite beefy. Inch lbs or ft. lbs I don't remember. You sure wont be flicking it open. Great knife and you won't have to worry about it coming open in your pocket.

FastEddie · #14

Growing up in the 50's and 60's, all we had was slip joint and auto knives. These UKPK's are great compared to those knives, and most of the new slip joints today. The half stops and lockup on the Spyderco's are solid!

I have 2 black UKPK's and 3 DKPK's and am looking hard at the Wharncliffe bladed Urban. I think this line of slip joints will be real good for Spyderco.

regards,
fe

BuffaloBill · #15

the only time i really had trouble cutting with it and it possibly closing on me was when i tried to cut a friends water heater box.

The cardboard was pretty thick and with the blade all the way through i tried to run it down the box. On attempting to remove the blade because that approach did not work the blade got stuck and started to close (was still wedged in between the 2 pieces of cardboard, and I pulled up as opposed to just sliding it out) so i had to adjust how i was cutting and from there everything went well.

brandonreed2008 · #16

at first I didn't like it because of the no lock but every time I see a picture of a UKPK it makes me want one even more. I guess I don't need a lock for EDC just for work.. I think I need one :)

Elsilrac1 · #17

I originally felt I needed a lock, but the UKPK is such a fine made knife, I carry it more than my Caly. There is some magic feeling to the slip joint.

SecSpyral · #18

I don't see the value here. I've never been a fan of slip joints, I just can't see having a knife that doesn't lock. The fact that there's no liners doesn't help either. Just two slabs of G10 and no lock. It looks amazing, but I don't think this knife is a good value. Just look at the Tenacious, thats so much more knife for the money. Sure, the steel is softer, but for everyday use with no locking mechanism, do you really need s30v?

Overall, I love the design, but I don't think I'll be picking one up at it's current price point

bowarrow2000 · #19

The UKPK with its beefy back spring sure doesn't need liners. It can stand alone without the added weight of liners. As far as locks on knives go they are somewhat like the safeties on firearms. You should never put so much trust in a lock that you overlook the proper use of a knife. Even a fixed blade can bit you.

#20

SecSpyral wrote:I don't see the value here. I've never been a fan of slip joints, I just can't see having a knife that doesn't lock. The fact that there's no liners doesn't help either. Just two slabs of G10 and no lock. It looks amazing, but I don't think this knife is a good value. Just look at the Tenacious, thats so much more knife for the money. Sure, the steel is softer, but for everyday use with no locking mechanism, do you really need s30v?

Overall, I love the design, but I don't think I'll be picking one up at it's current price point

Hi SecSpyral,

The model was very carefully created with a group of knife afi's. The design was far from an "accident". There must be value there, at least for those involved in it's creation. The UK has also spawned the DK model (low volume, but an important aspect of the evolution). The Urban model, the byrd Wings 70mm, as well as several "in-the-works". The "genre" which we call "Slipit", is all based on the original UKPK.

(Slipits are: "Clip-carry, one-hand-open, non-locking-folders")

Political correctness has lately been affecting the carry knives of knife afi's. Many carry 2 knives, one to cut in public and one to provide assurance. The NKP's (non-knife-people) in your life can greatly affect how you are perceived. They also make the laws......

Legal restrictions are trending world wide. The UK, Norway, Canada, Israel, Germany, Australia, South Africa and many parts of the US are becoming more restrictive as to what we humans are permited to carry with us. these laws often involove locks on folders, which many perceive makes the knife a stabbing weapon.

We are trying to create a "style" of knife that will do what afi's want a knife to do and still be perceived by the NKP's as "OK".

BTW, the Tenacious isn't a "softer" steel. Rc's run the same as other high carbon stainless steels. Also the "value" in the Tenacious is in its country of origin, not it's design.

When we come out with our lower cost UK, you'll get an opportunity to experience the purpose and spirit of the design.

sal

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