Ukpe discontinued?

GaryC · #1

Has the UkPE been Phased Out? Lost one. But gonna get another, I find it an excellent slippie. Sal? Don't let this one go, it fits my budget, also very useful. Gary

Knivesinedc · #2

I haven't heard of the UKPE before. I have a UKPK but what is the ukpe? If you want a UKPK there are two different blade shapes of it on knife center. if you want any of the colored ones your outta luck, unless you can score one on ebay. I didn't know they were being discontinued when i bought my Blue SE UKPK on sale at knife center but they still make black handle plain edged UKPK's.

GaryC · #3

sorryabout the spelling of the UkPE, meant UKPK. UK Penknife. Gary

GaryC · #4

Hope its not disconitued.Gary

The Deacon · #5

The G-10, CF, and Titanium versions have been discontinued for some time. All of the colors, edge types, and blade shapes originally offered in the FRN version have also been dropped, with the exception of the leaf and drop point black FRN plain edged versions. Those two are in the 2014 catalog and, I imagine, will continue to be offered as long as sales justify keeping them in the lineup.

Donut · #6

As a note, I believe the latest version of the FRN UKPK is as good as, if not better than any of the previous versions. The only thing that might not be as good, which is a matter of opinion, would be the steel.

I'm hoping for a sprint in a super steel.

steelrat · #7

Donut wrote:I'm hoping for a sprint in a super steel.

You must be a mind-reader! :)

This would be terrific... Even better with CF scales...

Nico.

phillipsted · #8

I've lamented the discontinuing of the G-10 UKPK (and Urban, too) in other threads. These were insanely great blades - tough as nails, light weight because of the lack of liners, and great steel (S30V).

It seems that Spyderco is moving away from non-FRN linerless or single-liner knives in the past couple of years - like the UKPK, Urban, original micarta Goddards, and Walker sprint. I really like the combination of light weight strength you get from this type of construction. Does anyone know of any in the pipeline?

TedP

bh49 · #9

Donut wrote: I'm hoping for a sprint in a super steel.

do you mean S30V? :D
Actually I like your idea. Will 204P will do the trick for you?

Mr. Shawn · #10

Speaking of the UKPK, what blade grind is used for the black CTS BD1 version (C94PBK and C94PBK3)? The 2014 Spyderco catalog lists it as full-flat ground, but I have seen hollow-ground in online listings. Are both grinds offered in this version?

Don W · #11

I am pretty sure the ffg is replacing the saber grind. Some online retailers have them listed with differing item numbers.

SolidState · #12

I wish the S30V G10 ones would come back. I just got a Titanium one, and it may be my new EDC, kicking out my SB caly 3.

russde · #13

SolidState wrote:I wish the S30V G10 ones would come back. I just got a Titanium one, and it may be my new EDC, kicking out my SB caly 3.

I've had a Ti one for only a few months but it has some serious pocket time already...love this thing. The weight to blade ratio is just fine and the s30 is terrific (I would definitely pick up a CTS-204p variant or an s90...or an s110v...or an m390...or a...you get the picture).

Donut · #14

bh49 wrote:do you mean S30V? :D
Actually I like your idea. Will 204P will do the trick for you?

I'm cool with 204P, XHP, M390, K390, S90V, S110V, M4. :)

Maybe even something crazy like CPM 154.

SolidState · #15

russde wrote:I've had a Ti one for only a few months but it has some serious pocket time already...love this thing. The weight to blade ratio is just fine and the s30 is terrific (I would definitely pick up a CTS-204p variant or an s90...or an s110v...or an m390...or a...you get the picture).

+1

bh49 · #16

SolidState wrote:I wish the S30V G10 ones would come back. I just got a Titanium one, and it may be my new EDC, kicking out my SB caly 3.

S30V G10 was a good model. Probably the biggest problem was that the knife was quite expensive. IIRC it cost about the same as G10 Caly3. And I am always would take a knife with lock, if I can. I owned Ti variant, but somehow wasn't impressed. May be it was just on my knife, but grind looked quite rough, not like on my other UKPK.
Considering value-price ratio IMHO FRN model is the best for most of end users

bh49 · #17

Donut wrote:I'm cool with 204P, XHP, M390, K390, S90V, S110V, M4. :)
Maybe even something crazy like CPM 154.

Lately I started to have some interest in steels. It is too late for me to jump on mule wagon and I have very limited use for fixed blades. So I will be very interested to see FRN FFG UKPK with these steels. It will be fairly inexpensive way to try them. Of course I would prefer FFG Natives, but UKPK would be my next choice.

Donut · #18

I dunno, the G-10 versions of the UKPK had a relatively high street price. They were definitely over $70 and I think I remember seeing some around $90. I could be confusing secondary market prices for the street prices, it's been a while since they were on shelves.

I think you, I, Sal, and Eric would all love to see the Native sell well enough to see a lot of sprints in it. I believe that a lot of people stay away from it because the edge is shorter than many other knives that take up the same pocket real estate. Maybe if we could do what was done with the Caly 3.5 and squeeze more blade into an almost identical sized handle, make it FRN and get it to sell enough to have a bunch of sprints.

That's a lot of "if"s!

If you haven't tried one of the new FRN UKPK's, they do something with the grid (I think they underfill the mold a hair) that gives it a rough finish, it feels like G-10, but it is lighter. I love the feel of it, and I would love to see some sprints with the FRN, especially if it keeps the cost down.

bh49 · #19

Sorry, If I wasn't clear. Basically I am saying the same regarding G10 UKPK. IMHO it was too expensive to compete with Caly3 in areas, where locking knife is OK. But as a folder-mule platform FRN FFG UKPK will be good.
Regarding Native5, I am well aware that many, may be even most of the people prefer longer blades. I was one of them before I got Native5. I carried for last eight years 3.5" blades. But after I got Native5, I found the knife sufficient for most of may tasks. Also ergos are fantastic for my hand. In addition, IIRC there is 3.5" and even 4" FFG Natives are in development. I am really looking forward 3.5" blade. I have no problem to cut an apple with my Native5, but 3.5" FFG blade would make this easier.

D1omedes · #20

+1 to Roman's FFG UKPK mule idea

I am a huge fan of the Calypso design and would love to try American supersteels on that platform. Although I prefer locks, a lightweight, FFG UKPK would be a must-buy for me if it sported S90V, 20CP, XHP, etc.

For those that may scoff and think that's overkill for a slip joint, think about the Gayle Bradley Air that sports M4.