Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
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Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
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.
Re: Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
Hi Andrea,
Welcome to our forum.
The Kapara Slipit is in-the-works right now.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
The Kapara Slipit is in-the-works right now.
sal
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Double oooooh!
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Re: Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
Very exciting!
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Re: Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
Replying to signal my interest as well.
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THAT's interesting.
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Re: Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
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..
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I would have an interest in a Kapara slip joint , sounds very interesting.MG2
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Re: Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
This thread needs pics!
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I would rather be interested in a smaller Kapara with a liner lock.
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Re: Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
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.
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First of all thanks from across the border - a premium SlipIt will be much appreciated over here in Germany.Wartstein wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:34 am[
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.
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.
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benja-man wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:40 amFirst 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!
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Re: Any news on the Kapara slipjoint?
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.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.
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.
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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