Updated Paysan..?

[Liquid Cobra]

Seems a new batch of Paysans is dropping with some cqi as per a post on Peters Facebook page:

“If anyone is interested in the updated paysan from spyderco. I may be getting a few. They will have hand signed cases. let me know and I can start a small list. Serious inquiry only please.

Price is not known as of yet. I’d guess similar to last run.

Also, it is updated. Beefier frame and blade and revised details.”

I am wondering if anyone could provide more details?

[Mushroom]

Sounds interesting. Would love to know more as well.

[Giygas]

Definitely interested!

Can I get a link to the FB post?

Edit: WOW. I'm dumb. It took me way too long to realize who "Peter" is...

[Napsterninja]

Yes! Been waiting patiently for a few years.

[TkoK83Spy]

Very interested, love that blade design!

[mikey177]

I'm sure it's a fine integral framelock, but at $644 --for the unsigned version that will be hitting dealer shelves-- it's way out of my budget.

[prndltech]

Are they gonna have some strong detents? I know Taichung is kinda notorious for being weak in that area…

[kennethsime]

I’d much rather have a Nirvana.

[Cl1ff]

Interesting to hear there are some updates. This one is typically out of my budget, but I find Peter Rassenti’s designs and creations pretty fascinating.

[Ranger000]

Spyderco website shows Paysan at MSRP $920. Knifecenter pre-order at $644.

Not worth it.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP238T ... ium-handle

[Ranger000]

I’d much rather have a Nirvana.

The Nirvana is a much nicer model.

I bought mine back in 2016 for $432.

I didn't like the Paysan when introduced and didn't buy it. I still wouldn't buy it.

[Sharp Guy]

Beefier frame and blade? Hmmm...interesting

One of the things I think is cool about the Paysan is the (already) beefy blade and fairly slim contoured handle. Talk of any changes has me a little nervous. I'm thrilled with the Paysan as it is. I guess I'll have to see how it's changed before passing any judgment

Hard to capture the comparison between handle and blade in a picture. Definitely a knife you need to hold and feel to appreciate. It's like a beast in skinny jeans





As far as the detent goes. Mine's actually just right (IMO) not too weak and not too strong. I have no concern about it opening when it shouldn't. Yes I can shake the blade out but it takes a pretty good swing to do it. With a blade that heavy they'd have to bury the detent ball in the hole to improve and I bet I could still shake the blade out.

[Rinzler]

I would be VERY interested in this if it didn’t have the dumb spoon clip on it. Spoon clip is great on a $60 delica or manix/pm3/2 but on a $600+ knife? Pass.

[MightyQ]

I was able to order one yesterday from Spyderco, still unclear though on what has changed. Any new information on this?

[mikey177]

These are back in stock at KSF, still at a whopping $644, in case anyone is interested.

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... v-c238tip/

[apollo]

I’d much rather have a Nirvana.

This is the swansong of the paysan.
Work has normally already started on its succesor. ( And it will be to your taste )
And boy oh boy if its anything like the custom i have seen last year it will make the paysan look like the the ugly duck of the family.
I am already saving up for it because it will be a pain in the wallet to buy that is for sure...

[Synov]

Hmm... first the Slysz Bowie gets a steel lockface and now the Paysan... the Nirvana would be the next logical choice to CQI given it had such huge issues with lockstick.