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Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 8:58 am
by Cycletroll
My guess is this run was 1200 yet it is still surprising that it has not sold out yet. Just another sign of economic troubles when an S90v micarta compression lock model s great as the Kapara doesn't sell out immediately!
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 9:35 am
by Skar
Thank you @Danke and @attila
I had this in the cart a few times and shied away.
Not a good time for a knife to drop.
Good looking knife for sure.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 9:36 am
by capt.carl
Cycletroll wrote: ↑Tue May 27, 2025 8:58 am
My guess is this run was 1200 yet it is still surprising that it has not sold out yet. Just another sign of economic troubles when an S90v micarta compression lock model s great as the Kapara doesn't sell out immediately!
I love s90v and the burlap. Also the kapara is one of my favorite models. But im not paying 275 with tax for one. I think the cf model i have has more premium handle material anyway
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 10:27 am
by phaust
The M2 s90v/CF sprint was $180-220 (at MAP sale), so I am also in the camp that it's hard to justify the price despite coming in lower than I expected. KC usually puts their exclusives on sale if they sit around and during MAP sales, so I am hoping to see a $200ish if any are left around and then will bite. It doesn't seem like a big loss to miss it if it stays at this price.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 11:28 am
by WilliamMunny
Cycletroll wrote: ↑Tue May 27, 2025 8:58 am
My guess is this run was 1200 yet it is still surprising that it has not sold out yet. Just another sign of economic troubles when an S90v micarta compression lock models great as the Kapara doesn't sell out immediately!
I personally blame Spyderco for making so many nice knives. Just too many nice knives and too little money. I try to keep to buying 2-3 knives a year, but I want:
Sage 5 REX-121
Safe 6 S90V
Manix XL Cruwear
Bodacious SPY-27
MagnaMax Mule
Native 5 G10 15v
Karpara S90V
Manix LW 15V
BBB Collaboration 15V
etc.
Like most of us I can't buy them all, but it doesn't mean they are bad or I am out of money. I will still spend $500+ this year on knives when I already have 20+, just wish I could blow $5000, don't tell my wife.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 1:52 pm
by barnaclesonaboat
Picked up a special parcel at the PO this morning and UGGGHHH!!! It's even nicer than I expected...
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 3:24 pm
by Molle Ninja
Just received mine today. The knife is very nice. As I indicated on the prior page of this thread, I’ve had the original cf and the g10 versions. The burlap scales, while not rough, are matte and not polished as burlap micarta can sometimes be. I feel pretty confident that this one won’t slip out of the hand as a result.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 11:47 pm
by LorenzoL
barnaclesonaboat wrote: ↑Tue May 27, 2025 1:52 pm
Picked up a special parcel at the PO this morning and UGGGHHH!!! It's even nicer than I expected...
Great picture!
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Wed May 28, 2025 11:39 am
by barnaclesonaboat
LorenzoL wrote: ↑Tue May 27, 2025 11:47 pm
barnaclesonaboat wrote: ↑Tue May 27, 2025 1:52 pm
Picked up a special parcel at the PO this morning and UGGGHHH!!! It's even nicer than I expected...
Great picture!
Hey thanks
@LorenzoL !
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Wed May 28, 2025 2:07 pm
by carter
It’s honestly the smoothest micarta scales ive yet to handle. Micarta just is such a warm material to hold. Not super ergonomic lock for left handed use though
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Wed May 28, 2025 2:47 pm
by Zipper
Cubane wrote: ↑Fri May 16, 2025 6:39 am
sal wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 11:50 pm
Cubane wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 7:04 pm
That burlap micarta looks so nice, I can't wait to see this one in peoples hands (and photos)
Hey Ali,
I carried the first article for a few days. It's really a winner. Ask Alex or Wendy to grab one for you when they get through QC. It's been in-the-works for a while, but it was worth the wait. A classic. I'm guessing Knife-Center will follow up with more variations.
sal
I saw the production sample when we were at HQ last year. Back then, I was hoping it made it to production. Fingers crossed it goes well for them and it prompts a few more exclusives. I have seen the collection Dan OzSpyder has made up to look like all the exclusives possible from the different dealers, and some really nice ones could be done.
Alistair
Just got mine Alistair. Outstanding example - fit, finish and materials. No tear outs on the burlap, which can be tricky to work with. I can see why you are proud of this one. I am to carry it ! Thanks again for brining a great design in to the world and Spyderco/KC for making it available.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 4:36 pm
by barnaclesonaboat
Just came here to vent some joy and excitement for how nice this sprint/exclusive turned out. It has been my office carry since it arrived and I really can't imagine it being usurped by another rig any time soon. Sure, the fruits and vegetables are being lasered on the regular, as per design, but it really is a super nice city/gentlemen's carry and it's fun to hand to people who have all been delighted so far. I also can't believe these are still available two weeks after the drop and at a price
lower than the standard S30V/CF version (also great, but the S90V is superb in this format):
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP241B ... -exclusive
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:00 pm
by riclaw
This puppy is on sale for $204 right now.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2025 10:08 pm
by phaust
barnaclesonaboat wrote: ↑Wed Jun 04, 2025 4:36 pm
Just came here to vent some joy and excitement for how nice this sprint/exclusive turned out. It has been my office carry since it arrived and I really can't imagine it being usurped by another rig any time soon. Sure, the fruits and vegetables are being lasered on the regular, as per design, but it really is a super nice city/gentlemen's carry and it's fun to hand to people who have all been delighted so far. I also can't believe these are still available two weeks after the drop and at a price
lower than the standard S30V/CF version (also great, but the S90V is superb in this format):
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP241B ... -exclusive
The standard production is at all the usual discounters that always give an additional 20% off, so that would put it in the $213 range as the easy to get, everyday price. I'd call that significantly lower. S90v is certainly a step up and worth the difference I'd say, though the drop from CF to micarta is at least a reduction in materials cost (opinions on what's nicer can differ).
With it now at $204 there's no argument. Just grabbed one. I wish it didn't "step down" from CF with the scales, but I may buy one or each just to make the swap.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2025 10:12 pm
by Freediver
Edit: erroneous price
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:37 pm
by Rinzler
I’ve had this sitting in my cart for a couple weeks now. I’m pleasantly surprised that the price dropped. It isn’t favorable to the early buyers though…
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:03 am
by Cycletroll
Rinzler wrote: ↑Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:37 pm
I’ve had this sitting in my cart for a couple weeks now. I’m pleasantly surprised that the price dropped. It isn’t favorable to the early buyers though…
Tell me about it!
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:51 am
by Mrj
Cycletroll wrote: ↑Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:03 am
Rinzler wrote: ↑Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:37 pm
I’ve had this sitting in my cart for a couple weeks now. I’m pleasantly surprised that the price dropped. It isn’t favorable to the early buyers though…
Tell me about it!
Yea with the discount being so close to the drop Knifecenter should give rebates or gift cards to those who jumped on it immediately. Kinda off putting but such is life.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:55 am
by Rezimus
I have owned lots of knives, specifically SPyderco's and the OG Carbon Fiber s30 Kapara has to be the smoothest or one of the smoothest blades Ive had the pleasure of using. Solid as **** lockup too.
Hope to one day try this micarta version.
Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:58 am
by Freediver
Looks like it is back to $255