Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
I feel the Watu needs it’s own thread!
I’m so pumped for this one. I wish it wasn’t laminate cf, but the 20cv is a bonus!
What do y’all think?
I’m so pumped for this one. I wish it wasn’t laminate cf, but the 20cv is a bonus!
What do y’all think?
Dane
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Really nice design. That pattern of laminate CF is not appealing. Many things I like - thin 2.5mm blade stock, light weight, wire clip, simple handle shape, pointy tip.
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
It's as un-appealing as the first one to me :)
But i am glad y'all who like it gets this "second chance" at a Chokwe!
But i am glad y'all who like it gets this "second chance" at a Chokwe!
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
I wish they kept the liner lock.Look at that comp lock tab ... same old problem ....
Marius
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Love it!
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
I like it a lot! It's cool to see the final product lines up with the little bit of info we were given during the prototyping and testing phase. I also like seeing that Spyderco will be supporting the Keep A Child Alive Organization with proceeds from this knife. This is a very generous gesture from Spyderco
I really don't mind the laminate CF scales. It has the strength of G10, the aesthetics of carbon fiber and helps keep costs down. :spyder:
I really don't mind the laminate CF scales. It has the strength of G10, the aesthetics of carbon fiber and helps keep costs down. :spyder:
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Love it! Will def be trying to get one. Siper happy with 20cv since I don’t have any or any it’s equivalents anymore. I hope this drops first.
Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Looks cool, and I generally love to see more thinner-blade-stock knives!
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- 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: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Love it! Its the only new knife I pre-ordered. Exactly what it should be. The only thing I would have changed is the steel... 20cv has too much chromium for my liking, but otherwise exactly what I was hoping for!
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Looks like a nasty slicer!
Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
I like it. This is probably my most anticipated model right now. Bring it on.
Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Glad they kept the wire pocketclip & compression-lock. Was hoping for CTS-XHP, but I'm just happy it's not S30V. Definitely on my want list.
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I agree- kind of wish it was just G10 and XHP to keep the cost down.. I feel like price point is going to keep a lot of people from picking this one up
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
It’s 2020 why are we still using fake carbon fiber?
Otherwise looks like a sweet knife.
Otherwise looks like a sweet knife.
Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
It's real. Just a very thin layer of CF laid on top of g10Notsurewhy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:55 pmIt’s 2020 why are we still using fake carbon fiber?
Otherwise looks like a sweet knife.
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
I’m in. It’ll match nicely with its big brother. :D
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Re: Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe
Funny, the knife I thought it would really go along nicely with is your Rhino Michael :D
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