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Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:32 am
by Cubane
reaton626 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:42 pm
Hello,
Joined to forum to say.... good job Alistair and Spyderco! This knife is outstanding.
Nice pics.. That clip sure looks nice on it.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:27 am
by Rutger
Accutronman wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:57 am
bwunger wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:53 am
Only one minor issue, with the lock. The lock bar tension is pretty stiff and the cutout for access to the lock is a bit small so it's not as nice on my finger tip as my para 3. That, along with the small amount of clearance between the fully depressed lock bar and the blade and trying not to squeeze the two scales together makes it hard to drop shut freely. Closing it like you would a mid back lock, swinging the blade half way down with the lock depressed then flipping it over to finish works fine. It's flipping it closed in one motion with the lock squeezed between thumb and index finger that's tough. I don't find it to be a big issue though. Just something to be aware of.
+1. Difficult, even after oiling the pivot, to get a full drop shut.
Sounds just like my Caribbean model. Also had a very stiff lock bar. Seems to be a thing with the Taichung factory. It did get better with time on mine (Caribbean). I can have it free drop easy now, but the lock bar still needs more force than the Golden made knives. If you don't press and hold it in far enough you get drag from the detent ball.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:50 pm
by Liquid Cobra
Alistair, Spyderco and the Taichung plant knocked this one out of the park. I’ve been waiting all year for this release and it didn’t disappoint. It’s interesting to me that while this knife is a collaboration, it really feels like a Spyderco. I don’t know if that makes sense, so hopefully people get what I’m saying.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:42 pm
by murphjd25
Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:50 pm
Alistair, Spyderco and the Taichung plant knocked this one out of the park. I’ve been waiting all year for this release and it didn’t disappoint. It’s interesting to me that while this knife is a collaboration, it really feels like a Spyderco. I don’t know if that makes sense, so hopefully people get what I’m saying.
That is good to hear LC! This has been my most wanted knife of the year as well, and mine just shipped today! Wahoo!
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:01 pm
by TkoK83Spy
Once I get my bonus from work, this will be mine! Looks amazing. Hoping for a free drop, as my Taichung Sage 5 also has the hangup/stiff lock bar issue. So strange that happens to be a problem with models from over there. Regardless, it's not a big issue.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:08 pm
by Sharp Guy
TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:01 pm
...Hoping for a free drop, as my Taichung Sage 5 also has the hangup/stiff lock bar issue. So strange that happens to be a problem with models from over there. Regardless, it's not a big issue.
My Sage 5 was the same when I first got it. After some tweaking (and possibly break in) it's pretty good now. The lock bar on my Sliverax is a little stiffer than my Golden comp locks but the action is fabulous. That might have something to do with the bearings though.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:21 pm
by TkoK83Spy
Sharp Guy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:08 pm
TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:01 pm
...Hoping for a free drop, as my Taichung Sage 5 also has the hangup/stiff lock bar issue. So strange that happens to be a problem with models from over there. Regardless, it's not a big issue.
My Sage 5 was the same when I first got it. After some tweaking (and possibly break in) it's pretty good now. The lock bar on my Sliverax is a little stiffer than my Golden comp locks but the action is fabulous. That might have something to do with the bearings though.
I've tweaked a bit, and all its done is give it some side to side blade play. Even with a simple 1/4 turn. Still a fantastic knife, just a bit frustrating I can't get it tuned in like my Golden's. My Sage 5 also locks up with a solid "thwack", a bit different from my PM'2 and Para 3's...guess we can't have it all!
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:36 pm
by Spydersense
Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:50 pm
Alistair, Spyderco and the Taichung plant knocked this one out of the park. I’ve been waiting all year for this release and it didn’t disappoint. It’s interesting to me that while this knife is a collaboration, it really feels like a Spyderco. I don’t know if that makes sense, so hopefully people get what I’m saying.
I know what your saying.
Mine is very smooth, and getting smoother still. :cool:
Happy to see yours made it through customs! :)
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:38 pm
by wrdwrght
What a superb knife Alistair’s Kapara is. Design and execution are off the graph.
Anyone looking not for a little big knife but for a big little one, look no further.
You’ll get utility (if with some loss of control for want of jimping and squared slabs) but also an unnoticeable carry (because sleeker and lighter than a PM2 in the pocket).
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 5:21 am
by holeshot
wrdwrght wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:38 pm
What a superb knife Alistair’s Kapara is. Design and execution are off the graph.
Anyone looking not for a little big knife but for a big little one, look no further.
You’ll get utility (if with some loss of control for want of jimping and squared slabs) but also an unnoticeable carry (because sleeker and lighter than a PM2 in the pocket).
Mine came yesterday and I can't agree more! Buy one folks you will not be disappointed. Now it's pocket time. :)
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 9:32 am
by mrtodd777
Eagerly awaiting mine..
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 1:16 pm
by swigert
Should have mine tomorrow. Super excited.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:29 pm
by Molle Ninja
Got mine today. Not free-dropping, and the lock disengages with a bit of a pop (like about 2/3rds of my Golden comp locks do).
That said, wow. Beauty.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:28 am
by curlyhairedboy
I gotta pick one of these up, the pics are looking great!
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:59 am
by Filoso-
Mine is on its way, should be here tomorrow! :) All those pics aren’t doing easy the waiting...
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 5:20 pm
by murphjd25
Great job Spyderco and Alistar! Knocked this one out of the park! Mine is flawless. This was my most anticipated knife of the year, and it turned out so great, I really don’t think I’ll be making another purchase this year!
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:53 pm
by TkoK83Spy
Those scales look amazing in your photo Josh! I needs this.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:30 pm
by ronT2
I just received my Kapara this afternoon and it’s all the good stuff everybody has mentioned already. A beautiful design by Alistair and another example of Spyderco/Taichung excellence. I don’t find the lock bar overly stiff. It really has a nice balance between the lock bar stiffness and detent load. Out of the box it drops freely most of the time right or left-hand release. Occasionally it requires a slight shake for the blade to drop, but I'm sure a little break in time or a slight tweak of the pivot screw would remedy this. I just might need a backup of this one….just in case.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:02 pm
by BigGrove
Ripp's Garage Tech clip looks really nice. Is that the stonewash style?
I see that RGT is offering a "contoured" version. Anyone know how it's different? I can't find a description.
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 2:44 pm
by murphjd25
Mine broke in very nicely and is now a free dropper, without making any adjustments. Been loving this thing.