A little Leafstorm love

TBob · #21

I don't get the bad ergos stuff. The ergos aren't as nice as a Stretch, but then few are. However, mine works just fine in my medium-sized hands. I haven't had any issues with my Leafstorm in the 3+ years that I've used it.

sharpguitarist · #22

Hey guys,
I'm here in the great smokey mts. this weekend celebrating my 23rd wedding anniverary.
I stopped by smokey mnt. knife works yesterday, and got to handle a leafstorm for the first time.
I'm sold on this little big knife.
Ergo's seemed fine for my small hand, and f&f seemed top notch.
I passed on it at the store because of the price, but will probably get one when i get back home and research the best deal.
From a quick search, it seems poorfish has the best price.
I did pick up a black on black tenacious, a grasshopper, and a bug lapel pin though.
Later,
Don

Blerv · #23

I don't own one but don't get the ergos being a problem either. Draw cuts are always safe and the grip seems like a glove compared to my Opinel.

tr4022 · #24

I've never handled one, so I can't testify to the ergo issue. But some guys say they've accidentally nicked themselves more with the Leafstorm than any other knife. If you look at it, it does seem like the back end of the blade --- the "beard," I think it's called -- is awfully close to where your index finger would rest. Maybe I've just been spoiled by my Spydies with choils. I likes me my choils. One interesting comment was by someone who said they understood the knife when they discovered the designer is a graphic artist by training, i.e., it looks fabulous, but leaves a little something to be desired in the hand. Like I said, I can't say from firsthand experience, just reporting what others have said. God, I love the way that knife looks. Peace out, all.

Tod

Blerv · #25

Seems he started out as a graphic designer but switched to knives in 2002:

http://wilkins-knives.com/about

It's understandable not all designs will jive with all users but I do think it was a conscious decision. I really like the aesthetic though as well :) .

tr4022 · #26

Am i the only person here who think the Techno looks a lot like the Leaf Storm? so the things about the LS that turn people off--justifiably or otherwise--will also be present in the Techno? Although the blade doesn't seem to drop down as much in the back in the Techno.

Tod

tr4022 · #27

Ironically, the Leaf Storm is one of my "special deals" on Amazon.com today. $133 and change. That's a pretty good deal, isn't it?

Tod

d.2.the.p · #28

RLR wrote:After a few mods: T8 conversion, removal of corner that always bit me, longer, Ti coloured clip:

What knife did that clip come from, and is it normally that color, or did you bead blast it yourself? Either way, it looks good.

RLR · #29

d.2.the.p wrote:What knife did that clip come from, and is it normally that color, or did you bead blast it yourself? Either way, it looks good.

Originally from an R (not this new version, the last one with solid blade)

d.2.the.p · #30

RLR wrote:Originally from an R (not this new version, the last one with solid blade)

The R 2 Gray?

Does anyone know if Spyderco keeps stock of clips from discontinued models? I guess I can give them a call to see. I should have a Leaf Storm waiting for me in the mailbox when I get home today (along with the black micarta Persian 75mm which I'm super stoked about), and I want to change the clip out to something that better fits the knife.

KardinalSyn · #31

This knife to me looks like its a high tech tool from some futuristic sci-fi story.

Thanks for them great photos. What I noticed on other forums was that this knife appeals a lot to designers in various fields. I mean apart from normal knife knuts.

I want one. But I won't buy one unless I can hold it in my hand. Have a feeling that the Leafstorm will be too small for my hand.

Again, thanks for these cool pics.

Ferris Wheels · #32

I want one but it is not at the top of the list, there are 6 or 7 spydies ahead of a leafstorm right now.

tr4022 · #33

Leatherneck, I posted a thread asking you how you liked your new Leaf Storm and promptly received a reprimand from someone about some sort of forum etiquette (???). So anyway, I'm trying again to see how you like the Leaf Storm now that you've had a chance to use it for a while.

Tod

Leatherneck · #34

tr4022 wrote:Leatherneck, I posted a thread asking you how you liked your new Leaf Storm and promptly received a reprimand from someone about some sort of forum etiquette (???). So anyway, I'm trying again to see how you like the Leaf Storm now that you've had a chance to use it for a while.

Tod

I like it quite a bit. I wanted it on & off for a very long time and don't regret picking it up at all. It's flat out cool & unique. Light as a feather and quite useful at work as well. While I have not been cut by the blade, the kick/heel will catch string and such if you run it that far down the blade.

tr4022 · #35

Leatherneck wrote:I like it quite a bit. I wanted it on & off for a very long time and don't regret picking it up at all. It's flat out cool & unique. Light as a feather and quite useful at work as well. While I have not been cut by the blade, the kick/heel will catch string and such if you run it that far down the blade.

Great, thanks a lot for the input. I keep telling myself to keep away from this knife because of the ergos "controversy," but I can't seem to stay away, I always seem to come back again to see what folks have to say. Appreciate the response.

Tod

w3tnz · #36

tr4022 wrote: I posted a thread asking you how you liked your new Leaf Storm and promptly received a reprimand from someone about some sort of forum etiquette (???)
Tod

That was me lol, and yes I was trying to point you in the right direction, and hey it worked didn't it?

Btw just buy it already ha ha .

BAL · #37

The Leafstorm is one of those that I never really took a shine to,
until I saw the pictures on here. The TI side is very nice. There
are still so many others that are ahead on my WL now though.
Thanks for posting.

bh49 · #38

tr4022 wrote:I keep telling myself to keep away from this knife because of the ergos "controversy," but I can't seem to stay away,
Tod

I was in the same shoes for a long time. I wasn't crazy about grind, ergos and price. All my doubts disappeared, when I was able to handle one. I found out that in real life the knife is cute, ergos acceptable, especially considering that this is small knife. Pricewise, I waited for couple month until I found NIB for $126. Last week I bought second. :)

tr4022 · #39

bh49 wrote:I was in the same shoes for a long time. I wasn't crazy about grind, ergos and price. All my doubts disappeared, when I was able to handle one. I found out that in real life the knife is cute, ergos acceptable, especially considering that this is small knife. Pricewise, I waited for couple month until I found NIB for $126. Last week I bought second. :)

Okay, okay, stop pushin'! Jeez! You, too, w3tnz! :p Man, you guys!

Gimme some time to count my pennies, will ya'?

tr4022 · #40

I just realized, OP Leatherneck has moved on, and here I am stilll fussing about this knife. Funny or sad?

Tod