PICS: Cat and Chicago v2.0
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My original thoughts on the first Cat/Chicago:
I really like the G10. With such a small knife the Carbon Fiber on the original just seems way to slick. The G10 feels great in the hand. I will echo my previous statement that the Cat is the real winner though I understand why there is the Chicago (all you law abiding citizens :) ) I don't have much experience with 440C so time will only tell.
It does feel like Sage to a certain extent but only the Cat. I have very big hands and the Chicago just doesn't fit well at all. Even normal size hands should find the Cat better. A bit more blade only helps the situation. I also think in terms of looks the Chicago's blade is just weird looking vs the bigger handle.
The quality is there this time which is excellent. You can see it in the metal used to construct the knife. It seems solid and neither knives have any blade play as compared to the originals that did.
Only thing I wish was some jimping on them. Surprised they got rid of it on such a small knife.
Mike
My first impressions on the new Cat/Chicago:smikesmith3 wrote:I had the Cat but sold it and still getting rid of the Chicago. I should say that for the dollar amount you can't beat the type of knife you are getting. But on the flip side if you showed someone either of them and said it was a Spyderco, they may be turned off because I don't think the quality is that "WOW" feeling you have when you show it off.
I think we all wait around for those boxes to come in the mail with our Spyderco's and when you push that box through the sleeve and drop it out of the plastic into your hand and flick it open for the first time it puts a smile on your face and you say "Wow". With both of these knives I didn't have that same reaction BUT for the price and the features of the knife you can't go wrong. Roughly 45 and 50 bucks a piece is a fantastic price for CF, S30V and the wire low sitting clip.
I would say the Cat is perfect for an office type environment. It sits low, the wire clip is not as noticeable as the stainless steel ones and when you open it up you don't have those odd looks. I think if you are torn between the two then you have to go with the Cat, it gives a little extra blade to work with and you may find the Chicago smaller than expected.
I really like the G10. With such a small knife the Carbon Fiber on the original just seems way to slick. The G10 feels great in the hand. I will echo my previous statement that the Cat is the real winner though I understand why there is the Chicago (all you law abiding citizens :) ) I don't have much experience with 440C so time will only tell.
It does feel like Sage to a certain extent but only the Cat. I have very big hands and the Chicago just doesn't fit well at all. Even normal size hands should find the Cat better. A bit more blade only helps the situation. I also think in terms of looks the Chicago's blade is just weird looking vs the bigger handle.
The quality is there this time which is excellent. You can see it in the metal used to construct the knife. It seems solid and neither knives have any blade play as compared to the originals that did.
Only thing I wish was some jimping on them. Surprised they got rid of it on such a small knife.
Mike
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Thanks for the pictures! Great :)
I like textured G10 more than slick CF any day,(Sage CF excluded) glad they did it. I don't see any down side to 440C blade steel on a knife this size. All in all a nice looking package, well finished, and a great price, what is not to love. :)
SpydieZ, I don't understand?.... :p or are you joking?
I like textured G10 more than slick CF any day,(Sage CF excluded) glad they did it. I don't see any down side to 440C blade steel on a knife this size. All in all a nice looking package, well finished, and a great price, what is not to love. :)
SpydieZ, I don't understand?.... :p or are you joking?
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Sad to see the jimping is gone. That's one of the most important things for me on a little
knife. Seems like a cost cutting measure. Maybe if we ask nicely enough it will be added. Please Sal.
knife. Seems like a cost cutting measure. Maybe if we ask nicely enough it will be added. Please Sal.
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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Are these to the exact same specifications as the original carbon fiber versions?
I have one of each of the originals & feel uneasy using them since there weren't very many production versions.
I have one of each of the originals & feel uneasy using them since there weren't very many production versions.
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When and where are these available? Thanks
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Most online knife stores have them now.Spydesense wrote:When and where are these available? Thanks
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I ordered a Cat just before seeing this thread and finding out that the jimping on the new version is gone.
What in the world is Spydie thinking?
What in the world is Spydie thinking?
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Well, small knives are probably not going to be used all that hard. So the rationale probably is jimping is not required. Your hand is probably not going to slip on a smooth knife with light use.
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I understand the rationale but tell that to my Rookie, which sits in a drawer. A really beautiful folder -- but I've never seen a knife more in need of jimping.chuck_roxas45 wrote:Well, small knives are probably not going to be used all that hard. So the rationale probably is jimping is not required. Your hand is probably not going to slip on a smooth knife with light use.
This will be an easy test: the new jimpless Cat when it arrives v my old Cat with excellent jimping.
I think it will be no contest.
I'm guessing that the jimping is another one (or possibly two) stages in the manufacturing process and, as price was a big consideration, the jimping was left out because it wasn't deemed 100% necessary.
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Different handle shapes altogether. IMHO, the Rookie's lack a of both a 50/50 choil and jimping is the problem. Either one would make it much more secure, but whether both would make it any more so is questionable. Alternative, although a more expensive one, would be to wait a month or two more for the Chaparral, which has both.flash900 wrote:I understand the rationale but tell that to my Rookie, which sits in a drawer. A really beautiful folder -- but I've never seen a knife more in need of jimping.
This will be an easy test: the new jimpless Cat when it arrives v my old Cat with excellent jimping.
I think it will be no contest.
Paul
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