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It has been awfully quiet on any news regarding the slipjoint and the smaller version of the Kapara... I was really hoping 2024 would be the year for it.

Hi Andrea,

Welcome to our forum.

The Kapara Slipit is in-the-works right now.

sal

Ooooh…

Double oooooh!

Very exciting!

That sounds VERY cool!

Replying to signal my interest as well.

THAT's interesting.

I outgrew slip joints when I left Boy Scouts and I really have no need or desire for a slip joint knife. The Kapara is such a nice design that I may consider overlooking the undesirable ship joint factor if this is made… I’ll have to see it before I’m sold on it though..

I would have an interest in a Kapara slip joint , sounds very interesting.MG2

This thread needs pics!

Dazen wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:33 pm

This thread needs pics!

If the Spyderco version is modeled after this version, it would take a unique place in their SlipIt lineup.

I would rather be interested in a smaller Kapara with a liner lock.

Dazen wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:33 pm

This thread needs pics!

That's a little big for a stormtrooper UK legal slipjoint

elena86 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:19 am

I would rather be interested in a smaller Kapara with a liner lock.

As always:
A linerlock Kapara has my full and enthusiastic support!!
(Would not actually have to be smaller for me though, but I have to admit: An a bit shorter linerlock Kapara would still be compelling: The platform offers just so much cutting edge for the size and I think if not too much shortened the handle would still be long enough)

That said: I am really glad for all who would/will enjoy it as a slipjoint and/or can´t carry a locking folder legally!

One question though:
If a slipjoint Kapara is held behind the choil and folded accidentally: Would the fingers still be protected by the choil hitting first, or would the edge hit the fingers, since the blade part of the choil is so short?
Can´t really tell by looking at the pics.

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:34 am

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That said: I am really glad for all who would/will enjoy it as a slipjoint and/or can´t carry a locking folder legally!

One question though:
If a slipjoint Kapara is held behind the choil and folded accidentally: Would the fingers still be protected by the choil hitting first, or would the edge hit the fingers, since the blade part of the choil is so short?
Can´t really tell by looking at the pics.

First of all thanks from across the border - a premium SlipIt will be much appreciated over here in Germany.

As far as I know, this picture shows a custom knife that Sal might base his version on. I'd expect him to modify the design here and there though and am excited to see what he comes up with eventually.

benja-man wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:40 am

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:34 am

First of all thanks from across the border - a premium SlipIt will be much appreciated over here in Germany.

As far as I know, this picture shows a custom knife that Sal might base his version on. I'd expect him to modify the design here and there though and am excited to see what he comes up with eventually.

Sure, man!

I am sorry for the imo stupid knife laws over in your country (I actually live very close to the German border and cross it quite frequently) and of course want you to still have good, legal choices!

(Actually they are talking about imposing much more restrictive knife laws here in "free" (concerning knives) Austria too... I am worried... )

/ And, right, I am sure Sal / Spyderco will make a Slipjoint Kapara that is perfect and safe!

benja-man wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:40 am

First of all thanks from across the border - a premium SlipIt will be much appreciated over here in Germany.

As far as I know, this picture shows a custom knife that Sal might base his version on. I'd expect him to modify the design here and there though and am excited to see what he comes up with eventually.

That's the original Kapara Custom from Alistair Philips. I haven't been able to see much recent news on his website and they are no longer on offer, otherwise I might have seriously considered purchasing one by now.
As I also live I Germany (near the lake of Constance btw Wartstein) this and the Magnacut UKPK are somethin I am really looking forward to.

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:49 am

benja-man wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:40 am

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:34 am

(Actually they are talking about imposing much more restrictive knife laws here in "free" (concerning knives) Austria too... I am worried... )

I saw there was some drama concerning Joe X and a push from some of the public and/or the authorities (according to him) to take away his knives and firearms, and he’s from Austria if I understand correctly. Maybe not at all related to the “talks” you’re referring to, but together it forms an impression that the public opinion on knife carry is becoming less understanding, even in Austria, and that there may be influential actors in the bureaucracy pushing for stricter knife laws.

I hope they don’t succeed and that you’re able to keep your current, sensible knife laws.
It’s comforting for me to know there’s at least one safe haven of common sense here in Europe, where I can seek refuge if our own government becomes too ridiculous :)

Either way, if the production version of the slipjoint Kapara closely resembles the original, I’ll be getting one. I never connected with the OG Kapara, but the slippie was love at first sight