Ukpk edc

[GaryC]

Anyone use the UKPK for everyday use, if so what blade, pe , serrated, ect.Love the slipit, back then slipjoints was all I used (now the Endura ffg lockback is also my fav). I love these UKPK slipits. Spyderco made it right. Gary

[akaAK]

I used the orange G10 version for a short period, slipjoints are one place I don't feel as comfortable with teeth.

The number of slipjoints I have is relatively small so they don't get carried as regularily.

[buckthorn]

I've used several versions as part of my carry rotation. I particularly like the G10 models and the current, lightweight FFG drop point. All have been plain edge. I've had all generations of the lightweight and experienced the weak spring on the early ones but the current one has a stronger spring (more resistance to closing) than just about any slipjoint I own. The current version is inexpensive, very light and perfectly serviceable. If you don't already have the current model give it a try!

[bh49]

I used to own several UKPK. Never had a reason to carry slipjoint, so every time Caly3 and 3.5 won a place in my pocket. I ended up selling all of them except CF, which I keep just in case, if I need one.

[SpyderEdgeForever]

Is it true that because it is a legal form of knife, if one carries it in England, and the rest of the UK, the police and authorities will definitely leave you alone, if you are using it for utilitarian purposes, or is it like the USA, where if a police officer wants to, he can make a problem about it being carried at all if he sees it?

[Holland]

Ive never owned one, but if they brought back the g10 versions with s30v i would be extremely tempted to try one out

[earthman]

Is it true that because it is a legal form of knife, if one carries it in England, and the rest of the UK, the police and authorities will definitely leave you alone, if you are using it for utilitarian purposes, or is it like the USA, where if a police officer wants to, he can make a problem about it being carried at all if he sees it?

Going strictly by the letter of the law, one should be OK with this knife in the UK, non locking sub 3 inch blade, that it certainly is, however not all Cops know the law, some will just see a scary pointed blade,....there have been a case or two where they have actually been confiscated despite the owners not waving them around etc.

I've carried mine in London, I try to use it discreetly, even so, I'm more likely to pull out my SAK to cut up food whilst sitting on a park bench for example.

I guess that cops can have the same attitude, no matter which Country they are in.

[Knivesinedc]

Yeah I carry my Blue SE UKPK around Non-knife people even though I have my Endura in my other pocket. Very nice blade well done Sal. *Applauds*
But I agree with the Gentleman above me. Cops can try to nail you for anything if they feel like it. I carry a bunch of the CA knife law codes in my wallet just in case. Like the one saying that the Kershaw Speedsafe knives are legal because pressure is applied solely to the blade and the mechanism is not activated by any button or switch.

[earthman]

Yeah I carry my Blue SE UKPK around Non-knife people even though I have my Endura in my other pocket. Very nice blade well done Sal. *Applauds*
But I agree with the Gentleman above me. Cops can try to nail you for anything if they feel like it. I carry a bunch of the CA knife law codes in my wallet just in case. Like the one saying that the Kershaw Speedsafe knives are legal because pressure is applied solely to the blade and the mechanism is not activated by any button or switch.

I also carry a card explaining UK knife law in my wallet too. :)

Personally I think that it's just too risky to take any sort of assisted opener/speedsafe knife out in public, well here in the UK anyway.

If one had to go to court over it, I can't imagine that most members of the jury wouldn't class it a flick knife (banned in the UK) anyway. At the end of day, the blade still 'flicks' out of the handle,.....does it really matter which part you touch/push to get it moving?
I don't think that a judge would care really.

[Rwb1500]

At the end of day, the blade still 'flicks' out of the handle,.....does it really matter which part you touch/push to get it moving?
I don't think that a judge would care really.

And this attitude is why you have no rights left.


On the topic at hand I have a green S30v G10 model and love it. I also have an FRN leaf blade that I like.

[earthman]

And this attitude is why you have no rights left.

It's not really an attitude thing, it is a fact at the end of the day. :)

[Mr. Shawn]

I just got a FFG PE drop point UKPK from Cutlery Shopppe, and I love it! I only recently got into Spydie slipjoints via 2 Squeaks (black and pink), and I am so glad I did. The UKPK provides a lightweight alternative to my normally EDCd Caly 3 G10.

[earthman]

I just got a FFG PE drop point UKPK from Cutlery Shopppe, and I love it! I only recently got into Spydie slipjoints via 2 Squeaks (black and pink), and I am so glad I did. The UKPK provides a lightweight alternative to my normally EDCd Caly 3 G10.

Now I've always thought, why would you guys in the States or any other Country that doesn't have a crazy law stating that you can't EDC a locking knife, want to carry potentially an unsafe non locking one?
I never thought of 'the weight' being an issue. :D

[SolidState]

Now I've always thought, why would you guys in the States or any other Country that doesn't have a crazy law stating that you can't EDC a locking knife, want to carry potentially an unsafe non locking one?
I never thought of 'the weight' being an issue. :D

I thought the same thing until I picked up a UKPK rescue lightweight. I love the Caly knives, and wanted a sheepsfoot wharnie Caly. Subsequently, I found that the non-locking isn't really an issue for pretty much every task I use my folding knives for. I've come to love the slipits for general EDC, and have ended up with 3 total slipits now. I have a Ti UKPK w/ S30V, an Urban, and a UKPK rescue lightweight.

I also really enjoy the made in America aspect of the UKPK, but that's just icing on the cake. The japanese manufacturer doesn't stop me from using my Urban.

[IG-88]

My UKPK FRN Droppoint PE sees most pocket time. Its superlight and super sheeple friendly. Second is my CF version Leafblade PE, a little heavier then the FRN, not much but a touch. I alter the UKPK with the Squeak, which is a smaller UKPK in fact. These are great Slip joints, but in the end I prefer the slip-joint system on the Terzuola over the spring lock like the UKPK.

The Terzuola slippy has 2 detent balls in the liners which catch dimples in the blade. The acton is more positive and crisper then the spring. Its just a matter of personal perference, all Spyderco slip joints perform very well :)

[earthman]

but in the end I prefer the slip-joint system on the Terzuola over the spring lock like the UKPK.

The Terzuola slippy has 2 detent balls in the liners which catch dimples in the blade. The acton is more positive and crisper then the spring.

I agree and there's no chance of the blade wanting to snap close on the fingers when folding the blade back into the handle.

[Buendia518]

I bought an orange version not too long ago and if it weren't for the color it would get a lot of pocket time. The old springs were excellent

[RadioactiveSpyder]

I rather like the orange! Here's my (occasional) orange slipit EDC pair:



I swapped the drop point blade and lock from a black handled version... Big fan of the G10 versions as well (can't seem to find any more CF ones though ), and am excited to see the two new Spy-DK's coming out hopefully soon. I was also interested to learn recently of the excellent water resistance of the N690Co on the Pingo and other Maniago folders, up there with H1 (per the following interesting Wikipedia link):

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_blade_materials

[Buendia518]

I rather like the orange! Here's my (occasional) orange slipit EDC pair:

I definitely like the variety the orange adds to my collection, but I think I'd carry a green one more if I could find one. I worry the orange draws people eyes.

I've been thinking about picking up a Pingo to give to my sister-in-law who is Italian, but I'm sure I'd struggle to give it away.

[sal]

I cary one quite a bit, especially when travelling, which I do quite a bit. I usually carry the lt wgt plain edge both leaf and drop point. I like the low weight, convenience for most chores and legality where certain laws are an issue. I also rotate an Urban, Pingo and Squeak as well.

sal