Smaller chokwe

[holeshot]

For me, I'd go with KISS(Keep it simple Sal). Go with S30v and green G10. :)

[sal]

Not enough room for a lock-back.

sal

[HammerHill]

I like the framelock, one of the few in my collection (and Spyderco's lineup). CTS-XHP is a favorite steel, but something exotic is always welcome. Would love to see handle scales in something more "natural" than the typical G10 or carbon fiber, maybe micarta or wood.

[SG89]

Only real request is for the name - Chokwee :)

haha awesome

[Mushroom]

Love the idea of a smaller Chokwe! I'm definitely in for this!

I'd likely echo a lot of what's been suggested already. Compression lock and wire clip for sure! A nice tan or khaki g10 for the scales. Drawing inspiration from the wooden scales on the original central african model. Steel wouldn't matter to me as much, but I think a nice carbon steel would fit the character and heritage of the knife well. Maybe M4 or 52100. Though, as I mentioned, Im not too selective about this.

Can't wait to see the outcome of this one!

[Spider bite]

Wood handle
Zdp-189

[PStone]

Carbon fiber and S90V. Wire clip. I’ll buy two.

[xceptnl]

I never got the chance to purchase one of the original, but have handled one a few times. My request would be for a framelock or even frame compression lock (ala ATR). As for the look my selfish preference is for a polished G-10 (green please!) with a deep carry wire clip.

I would like to see these fall around a pricepoint where I could enjoy purchasing one so steel choice may play a part in the bottom line, though I think the other ingredients already have this one pushing the MSRP of the original. For me HAP-40, CPM154 and Cruwear are at the head of my wish list.

[dogrunner]

wire clip, compression lock, Cruwear!!, brown G10

[knivesandbooks]

Any color besides black.
Compression lock.
K390 steel or any other high carbon.

[mgnmdngg]

s90, peel ply cf, comp lock and wire clip

GOLDEN MADE

[Whitetail addict]

Xhp or cruwear with compression or framelock would be great.

[sal]

Hi Mgnmdngg,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

[SpyderNut]

Wire clip, titanium frame lock (orange peeled), green canvas Micarta scale with an orange G-10 liner, and CPM-154 blade steel @ 2.5 mm. Preferably made in Golden.

[TomAiello]

Wire clip. Back lock (or comp lock maybe, but I think I'd prefer a back lock). For a small precise knife like that I'd like a very wear resistant steel--maybe ZDP or Maxamet or K390.

[foofie]

Wire clip and comp lock.

To stay with the feel, wood or micarta would be awesome. Any polished g-10 (except black) would still be great.

Since it is a work knife, how about 4v? Or cruwear if still made in USA. Frankly s30v would be fine but probably cause a bit of grumbling.

And please keep the holes.

[The Mastiff]

If there is not enough room for a back lock then compression would be my next choice. I enjoyed the slicey-ness of the Chokwe as well as its overall thinness. I do like liners though. I will probably buy one if other than in S30V. I have appx. 35 , maybe more S30V knives already and though I respect it and like it for a stainless steel I just can''t see spending the big bucks on one more.

I still want an Endura/Stretch sized lockback with a plain titanium frame and a nice tool steel. Maybe even Cruwear. That is the one that seems destined to elude me.

Joe

[curlyhairedboy]

Loving my full-size Chokwe, and here's what I'd like to see in a smaller one:

Wire clip
Lc200n, s30v, or xhp steel (M390 or its equivalents might make it too pricey)
polished G10 or pakkawood handles
Compression lock

Excited for this!

[Joris Mo]

Not enough room for a lock-back.

sal

Shame, this with a backlock would've become a very popular edc for me.
Didn't really expect it though, the compression lock does seem to be the most popular lock around in general.

[Sjucaveman]

I find that compression lock on certain models can pinch flesh when locking up. My yojimbo 2 seems hungry for my flesh.