Slip-it Kiwi

cosmo7809 · #1

I see KC has the slip-it kiwi

Wondering if anyone knows a shipping date? And if these are regular production.

Thanks!

The Deacon · #2

No idea of shipping date, but can't imagine Spyderco tooling up for a new model just to make a Sprint Run, even in China.

RJNC · #3

Awesome! I've been waiting for this one since Mr. Blonde's pics.

ChrisR · #4

It's a bit 'pointy' but I'd like to see how they look in the hand :)

The Deacon · #5

ChrisR wrote:It's a bit 'pointy' but I'd like to see how they look in the hand :)

From what I've read, they're very close, if not identical, in size to the original Kiwi and SS Kiwi. Don't want to confuse this thread with photos of other versions, but if the SlipIts are the same size then they should fit very much like this in an open hand and this in a closed one.

ChrisR · #6

Ahh, OK so quite small ... I'd read on the Amsterdam report that they were closer to a Delica, which made them sound much bigger. Still, will be nice to see how they look ... I might face-down my SS-scale-phobia and get one :D

The Deacon · #7

ChrisR wrote:Ahh, OK so quite small ... I'd read on the Amsterdam report that they were closer to a Delica, which made them sound much bigger. Still, will be nice to see how they look ... I might face-down my SS-scale-phobia and get one :D

And to further confusticate things, KnifeCenter's got it listed as having a 2" blade. :eek: Spyderco collecting is fun, isn't it. :p :D

ChrisR · #8

The Deacon wrote:And to further confusticate things, KnifeCenter's got it listed as having a 2" blade. :eek: Spyderco collecting is fun, isn't it. :p :D

Maybe Sal can put us out of our misery? I am guessing that KC have seen just about as many SLIPIT Kiwis as I have ... ie. none :D

Jay_Ev · #9

ChrisR wrote:Maybe Sal can put us out of our misery? I am guessing that KC have seen just about as many SLIPIT Kiwis as I have ... ie. none :D

In this post, Mr Blonde states that the forthcoming Kiwi slip-it is larger than the original Kiwi, almost the size of a Delica.

Mr Blonde wrote:Apparently the Kiwi was originally intended to be a slipit, but it just couldn’t be turned into a slipit in the original size. This version is a little bigger than the original kiwi, leaning towards a Delica size, and it’s a slipit.
Wouter

SUDS · #10

Sweet can't wait. I Love its looks! anyone else notice the top of the blade has a slightly different shape than the original kiwi?

SolidState · #11

When I held one at the Oregon Knife Show, it was closer to Delica size than the original, but still smaller than the delica and far less substantial in the hand. I remember it as roughly four millimeters thick, and the flat sides give it an all-together different feel than the lock-back. It was a really wonderful package, and I've been waiting eagerly to get one since.

I'm going to probably buy 2. I will buy one and strop it into a straight razor, the other will be my work knife for the lab.

araneae · #12

Good news. I hope it gets here soon so I can take one on my European vacation next month.

Now if Sal would just make me one with a clip... :D

dwong · #13

love the ss kiwi, i think i don't mind the missing lock due to the kiwi's finger coil act as a stop. flat handle should be perfect to add a clip?

cosmo7809 · #14

Thanks for all the replies guys..

So if I am reading this right the slip-it kiwi should be around the size(maybe smaller) of a delica?!

Does that still make it a Kiwi?

araneae · #15

According to knife center it makes it a Kiwi 3.

RJNC · #16

Maybe KC means 2 inch cutting edge Deacon?

MountainManJim · #17

Hi All,

I just picked up a Kiwi Slipit. I haven't it compared it to the original yet, but it sure looks to be the same size as the locking Kiwi.

I'm not sure I like that it was made in China, but the I do like the price :D The quality looks to be very high; though you will hear from some that the spring is too strong. For me the spring is so strong that opening the knife is a two hand operation, but I do like the walk and talk and snap as the knife opens.

For the price and quality, this is a great EDC knife. No problem throwing it into a pocket full of change; no fancy materials to get ruined. It has currently kicked my Ladybug out of my pocket.

Jim

cosmo7809 · #18

Jim, do you happen to have any pictures?

Thanks, Chris

araneae · #19

Sweet! I might just get one before I head to Europe. Pics please!!!

The Deacon · #20

MountainManJim wrote:Hi All,

I just picked up a Kiwi Slipit. I haven't it compared it to the original yet, but it sure looks to be the same size as the locking Kiwi.

I'm not sure I like that it was made in China, but the I do like the price :D The quality looks to be very high; though you will hear from some that the spring is too strong. For me the spring is so strong that opening the knife is a two hand operation, but I do like the walk and talk and snap as the knife opens.

For the price and quality, this is a great EDC knife. No problem throwing it into a pocket full of change; no fancy materials to get ruined. It has currently kicked my Ladybug out of my pocket.

Jim

There seems to be some questions about its size. Any chance you could tell us the actual closed and overall lengths?