Leaf storm in Carbon Fiber?
Leaf storm in Carbon Fiber?
How come I get to see what appears to be a new leaf storm model on EBay first (Leaf Storm CF)? No news here, nor in Facebook :confused:
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jabba359
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It's not a new model, but an aftermarket modified Leafstorm that "...features custom, aerospace quality carbon fiber (front)..." bolted on. The carbon fiber blanks with that particular pattern are cheaply available on eBay and if you look at the edges of the CF front on the knife, you'll notice that they're a bit rough. It's just a DIY mod that doesn't stand up to the quality that Spyderco would be producing were it an actual new model.
They also feature an orange G-10 Leafstorm in a couple of the picture. That is also an aftermarket mod and not a production piece as well. That's why Spyderco didn't announce it, cause they aren't making it.
They also feature an orange G-10 Leafstorm in a couple of the picture. That is also an aftermarket mod and not a production piece as well. That's why Spyderco didn't announce it, cause they aren't making it.
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That CF looks pretty good, but I like the coolness of the translucent green. Leafstorn is #1 on my list just for the cool/unique factor and the size.
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2011: G10 Dragonfly ^ Breeden Rescue ^ Bug ^ Honeybee ^ Centofante 3 ^ Woodcraft Mule ^SFO Visit Buys = Frn Stretch & Native 4 CF!! ^ Salt 1 ^ Burgundy Calypso ZDP-189 ^ Walker Blue Almite ^ Native 5 ^ Squeak ^ Chaparral ^ Urban Olive Green ^ STREET BEAT!!...
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2011: G10 Dragonfly ^ Breeden Rescue ^ Bug ^ Honeybee ^ Centofante 3 ^ Woodcraft Mule ^SFO Visit Buys = Frn Stretch & Native 4 CF!! ^ Salt 1 ^ Burgundy Calypso ZDP-189 ^ Walker Blue Almite ^ Native 5 ^ Squeak ^ Chaparral ^ Urban Olive Green ^ STREET BEAT!!...
2012: Caly Jr (vintage/NIB!), SS Navigator-fave LBK of all time, Jester, Orange Dodo, CS Orange PM2,Techno, Bradley! AIR!!
After carrying my Leafstorm for a bit, it is back in the (Spyderco) knife cabinet. Probably not permanently. It is a 3-finger design that has to be used carefully in order not to let your finger(s) slide forward onto the blade if you have large hands. That said, it is a very cool design. Wilkins offers at least four after-market scales right now with, I assume, more to come, that increase the cool factor quite a bit. Black and White Micarta for example.