New Kopa - CF or squash bone?

GradeMaker · #1

Guys - going one way or the other and wanted to see if anybody had definite strong thoughts one way or the other. Much obliged for any comments.

CanisMajor · #2

I don't own a Kopa(I will soon), and I plan on getting the CF version in a little while. IMO CF looks better. Ultimately, it's what you like and what you will enjoy more, maybe someone can post some pics to help you out.

Canis

tonydahose · #3

go with the CF, the squash one was probably the worst looking one out the whole series IMO

GradeMaker · #4

Enough said. Thanks.

The Deacon · #5

tonydahose wrote:go with the CF, the squash one was probably the worst looking one out the whole series IMO

I dunno Tony, I find them both rather attractive...

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GradeMaker · #6

I was afraid Paul would chime in and make me second guess. Pics are beautiful as always but - if you have to choose between these two Paul - which would it be?

FIMS · #7

CF always wins out!

The Deacon · #8

GradeMaker wrote:I was afraid Paul would chime in and make me second guess. Pics are beautiful as always but - if you have to choose between these two Paul - which would it be?

That's a hard one. As I said, I think they're both attractive. However, given the choice between bones and plastic, even "high end" plastic, I'll opt for the animal byproduct every time. :o

Switchback · #9

I only have one Kopa. When I bought it about a month ago the CF and Squash Bone were both on sale for the same price.
I liked the looks of them both but I chose the Squash Bone.
I tend to sometimes go against what is popular because I like to be different.
I think the Squash Bone is gorgeous.

tonydahose · #10

so you are rigth back where you started...lol

Paul, your pics do look nice but i still say mine looks bad.

supermatch38sa · #11

The Deacon wrote:That's a hard one. As I said, I think they're both attractive. However, given the choice between bones and plastic, even "high end" plastic, I'll opt for the animal byproduct every time. :o

Hi Guys, :)
This one´s for you Paul: What would you think about a C-90 ss with CF instead of kraton?
Or a Kopa with Roe deer horn scales?
Just curious...

supermatch38sa · #12

tonydahose wrote:go with the CF, the squash one was probably the worst looking one out the whole series IMO

Tony,
I won´t shoot you because none of my gun´s got the range!!!LOL :D
Now seriously, could you believe this is one of my favorite kopas?
Regards my friend:

MCM · #13

CF, if for no other reason its only $75.00 at the "Shoppe"

Funny, its my favorite variation & the most affordable too!

How often does that happen? :D

Grab a CF Kiwi while your there...... only $60.00.......

Had to snag both....... + a couple........ :p

Capt. Carl · #14

If it were a kiwi I'd say the bone but the Kopa's frame is so sleek, the cf is quite fitting. The squash bone is nice though! Natural materials are the best and they age really nicely.

tonydahose · #15

i take it back, the worst was the evrina for me until i had it scrimshawed, after that it shined. my favorite is the giraffe bone. you need a pretty big gun to make it up here Jose..lol

demtek9 · #16

A guy at work dyed the squash bone with some tea and it really made it look darker and MUCH better in color.

brandonreed2008 · #17

demtek9 wrote:A guy at work dyed the squash bone with some tea and it really made it look darker and MUCH better in color.

A little more info please? :p

Out of all kopa's I'd go with Pacific blue bone. Out of these two? Squash!

ozspyder · #18

Paul's pics are very nice examples of them both. I prefer the CF maybe because I like the black :)

I'll see if I can try and get a few side by side shots later. I'd say if you get either you will be happy. The will both cut like lasers :p

The Deacon · #19

supermatch38sa wrote:Hi Guys, :)
This one´s for you Paul: What would you think about a C-90 ss with CF instead of kraton?
Or a Kopa with Roe deer horn scales?
Just curious...

Back when the Stretch first came out, had one re-done with brown canvas Micarta. Like the feel of it better than the Kraton, but the fit left something to be desired. CF should look good, assuming you like CF, but getting the fit right would be the hard part. Lots of curves and corners, plus that **** "landing pad" in the middle. Cutting that out first would make the job easier and the knife a bit lighter, but think it would still be a lot of work.

As for the Roe Deer horn on a Kopa. I'm a fan of stag, so I'd love it. Only possible problem might be getting pieces big enough to fit. From what little I've read, the Roe Deer is a small deer. I know Boker uses a lot of Red Deer antler, and I've suggested that in the past for both the Kopa and the Kiwi.

brandonreed2008 wrote:
demtek9 wrote:A guy at work dyed the squash bone with some tea and it really made it look darker and MUCH better in color.
A little more info please? :p

Out of all kopa's I'd go with Pacific blue bone. Out of these two? Squash!

+1 on the more info, that sounds intriguing to me as well.

ozspyder wrote:Paul's pics are very nice examples of them both. I prefer the CF maybe because I like the black :)

I'll see if I can try and get a few side by side shots later. I'd say if you get either you will be happy. The will both cut like lasers :p

I think Sal did an excellent job of choosing materials. Not all of them appeal to me, at least one comes close to triggering a gag reflex. But that's a good thing, not a bad one, since my tastes, or those of any one person are not universal. This way, assuming you like the Kopa design, it's almost a certainty at least one will appeal to you.

Edited to add: Here's a shot of my two together, looking forward to seeing yours as well Daniel.

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Azad · #20

Squash bone cos I don't have one...