Larger Kiwi

[bh49]

Sal, my first choice would be a blade with a smoothly arced spine and full flat grind mated with a bolster and scales handle.

[CENTER][/CENTER]

I am not Kiwi fan, but I will buy this one. 2mm stock will be a big plus or at least 2.5 like original.

[MCM]

Here you go:


1. Blade spine as a smooth warnie (a-la-Deacon) or notched like the original?

Notched.


2. Bolsters or full scales?

Bolsters


3. Hollow or flat grind?

Flat

Blade Steel.

Upgrade to S90v. :D

Start a new series with the new size. (Bolsters allow more materials to be used)

Trust me!

[Frandad]

Notched, carbon fiber with front and back bolsters, hollow grind - I will buy at least two. No disrespect to Deacon intended, but to me it is not a kiwi without the notch.

[yossarian]

Great news! My preferences:

• Flat grind (good candidate for something like ZDP-189 IMHO)
• Bolstered with wood :D
• No op on spine

Thanks for asking!

[dwong]

1. notched
2. Bolsters or full scales: keep it thin....like the all original SS
3. Hollow or flat grind: flat since its larger

low rider clip
larger lanyard hole (or a removable clip fit in the lanyard hole)

[yablanowitz]

As a result of requests from afi's, we have a design for a larger Kiwi. Just under 3" in blade length. Mid-Lock-back like the original. Will be higher line like the original and made in Seki by the Kiwi maker. Have somed Q's.

1. Blade spine as a smooth warnie (a-la-Deacon) or notched like the original?
2. Bolsters or full scales?
3. Hollow or flat grind?

sal

Notched, bolstered and flat grind would be my preference. I'd like to see 2mm or thinner stock as well. I see no point in building a gentleman's knife out of battleax stock.

[crankitup]

Sal, you make some incredible knives. I appreciate your looking for input from your customers.

notched

bolstered

flat grind

Would be my preferences

[The Mentaculous]

Ooh, I like this idea! My vote is for the original Kiwi blade shape..I think it's a great shape, both aesthetically and functionally (I love having that thin tip).

I vote for no boye dent, just a smooth line

Notched blade type, like the original

I vote for bolsters with an inlay like the originals as well.

Grind isn't important to me, although if you go with a hollow ground, a higher one would be nice.

[TCRooster]

This is VERY good news indeed!

My votes are for:
1) Smooth spine (I think The Deacon's idea is brilliant)
2) Bolsters (and agree with those asking for at least a front bolster if a compromise is needed)
3) Flat grind

Thank you for bringing this one to life!

[mark greenman]

Deacon style blade- more ellegant looking

No bolsters- reduce weight, and allow wider variety of scales and customization

FFg- it just cuts way, way better

Would like a wire clip if possiblle.

Thanks sal for asking our opinion.

[redyps04]

1. Notched
2. Full scales- no bolsters, please!
3. FULL FLAT GRIND !!!


Keep it notched to retain its original, unique, comical look.
Bolsters just wouldn't look right on a larger folder IMO and scratch easily.
And the thick hallow ground blade on the first one is the only reason I don't carry mine anymore. Let's make it a slicer!!! FFG is a must!

Excellent idea!

[MCM]

The no bolster model would limit scale selection to G-10, CF & Micarta right?
What made these so cool was all the scale possibilities between the bolsters.
Food for thought..........

[tomoto]

Thanks for asking Sal! :D

1.Notched :D
2. Full Scales
3. Flat

[wongKI]

Hmmm...

I would say notched if it still allows you to get a finger up on the blade like the smaller one, but if not then Deacon style.

I'd go for bolsters-preferably front only but double bolsters are fine too. No full scales, we already have enough of those.

The grind? Flat, definitely, and with thin stock (as thin as is possible). The biggest letdown on the current Kiwi is the thick edge.

[Bruce]

Notched, bolsters and flat

[Mr Blonde]

1. Blade spine as a smooth warnie (a-la-Deacon) or notched like the original?
2. Bolsters or full scales?
3. Hollow or flat grind?

sal

1. Notched, it's part of the original Kiwi's character and it's functional. It's where I 'get a grip' on the blade's spine with either thumb or index finger.

2. Bolsters.

3. Hollow grind, the original Kiwi has a stout little blade I'm glad I had that much steel near the tip and on the spine for some 'cutting' tasks.

[redyps04]

The no bolster model would limit scale selection to G-10, CF & Micarta right?
What made these so cool was all the scale possibilities between the bolsters.
Food for thought..........

I don't know why that would be the case. I think so long as it has liners you could just about put any scale on it you wanted. It might even make it easier to swap scales for those of us who are not quite as mechanically inclined. Some people may not know this, but SFSW has made a no bolstered version of the original Kiwi before. Looked very nice!

[arty]

I like the idea very much. I find the Kiwi pattern useful, and have two of the original pattern in CF. I'd like the Deacon style, with or without bolsters - but the bolster pattern is very nice. I would find it hard to pass on this one with bolsters.
I would be fine with either style of blade. I can see a flat grind working well for most people.

[mwebb524]

Notched
Flat grind
Bolstered. Better still would be a barehead design with front bolster only. More bone (cf, wood, etc.) to love.

[Ted]

As a result of requests from afi's, we have a design for a larger Kiwi. Just under 3" in blade length. Mid-Lock-back like the original. Will be higher line like the original and made in Seki by the Kiwi maker. Have somed Q's.

1. Blade spine as a smooth warnie (a-la-Deacon) or notched like the original?
2. Bolsters or full scales?
3. Hollow or flat grind?

sal

1) Smooth warnie (as Deacon's picture)
2) Full scales
3) Flat grind

I would like the above, in a package similair to the G-10 75mm persian