Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:21 pm
Frankly, this should be done an the factory. While Taichung is notorious for ridiculously sharp edges it's proven they can do better. I give you the Sliverax as evidence.Zatx wrote: ↑Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:08 amBigGrove wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:58 pmUpdate... I didn't want to give up on this knife with its fantastic design and great feel in the hand, so I decided to disassemble it. Fortunately it's straightforward to take apart. After a thorough cleaning, fresh lube and a careful adjustment of the pivot it now has the smooth and just barely dropshut action I prefer. The lockbar is also less stiff now (but still more effort than I like). This is definitely a keeper now.BigGrove wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:01 pmI too am experiencing an overly stiff lockbar. Seriously it’s bordering on silly stiff. This combined with the smallish cutout and the sharp liner edge on the opposite side that eats at my fingernail, it makes for an unsatisfying experience.
In addition, the blade will free-drop like 10 times in a row and then suddenly won’t 4-5 times before freeing up again. It’s a bit odd...
Love the design and ergos. Plus it looks great. Unfortunately with the issues in the lockbar area, this may not be a keeper for me. I really want to love the Kapara but I find my S110V PM2 and Sliverax much more satisfying in all aspects unlike the Kapara.
My criticisms that remain are the cutout to the lockbar is still on the shallow side which makes my finger sore more quickly than say a PM2. The other is the inside of the liners as well as the Spyder hole have sharp edges like most Taichungs, but I can live with it now that it's easier to open and close.
Overall I love this knife and plan for it to be part of my EDC rotation. Well done!
I love reading stories like this! It is such a freeing feeling when you realize that you have the ability to make a knife your own. Since you've demonstrated that you can disassemble the knife and clean and lubricate it, you're ready for the next step. Go to your local auto parts store (or order from your favorite online retailer) some 2,000 grit sandpaper. Now disassemble your knife and round off the edges of your liners where you find them too sharp. Go slow and use light pressure and before you know it that little culprit that stops you from loving your knife will be gone. You can also wrap a piece of sandpaper around a pencil or wooden dowel and do the same thing to the sharp edge of the spydie hole!
Last step: come back and give us an update so you can be an inspiration to others!
Hello, just received my Kapara and have also owned a Centofante 3 in the past. Sold the Centofante, but cannot imagine to ever get rid of the Kapara. Though I have to admit: I did not do a whole lot of cutting since I only carried it for three days right now.TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:23 pmNow that quite a few of you have this knife, do any of you have this as well as the Centofante 3? I understand they are totally different knives, with different materials, steel, lock...basically everything, especially price!
I have the Centofante, and love that knife. This knife looks like, in hand and with a fairly long cutting edge on a thin knife like the Centofante that they would feel similar in hand. I love the look of this knife, but am wondering if it would really be worth it to spend all that extra cash.
So could anyone that has both of these, fill me in on your thoughts?
Just wanted to add: The Kapara feels a lot more solid in hand than the Centofante, like it would be suited for a little harder use (though definitely not designed as a real hard use knife!)TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:23 pmNow that quite a few of you have this knife, do any of you have this as well as the Centofante 3? I understand they are totally different knives, with different materials, steel, lock...basically everything, especially price!
I have the Centofante, and love that knife. This knife looks like, in hand and with a fairly long cutting edge on a thin knife like the Centofante that they would feel similar in hand. I love the look of this knife, but am wondering if it would really be worth it to spend all that extra cash.
So could anyone that has both of these, fill me in on your thoughts?
It's a knife, not a toy bud. Enjoy it for what it does! Can't wait to get me one of these masterpieces.Forest Green wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:50 amAfter having the Kapara a couple weeks, I still love it's aesthetic, but the non buttery PM2-3 opening/closing still bugs me, which is also true for my Caribbean, PM2's and 3's remain King.
I really like my Kapara, but it seems that each new knife I get that isn't a PM2 makes me love my PM2 even more...Forest Green wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:50 amAfter having the Kapara a couple weeks, I still love it's aesthetic, but the non buttery PM2-3 opening/closing still bugs me, which is also true for my Caribbean, PM2's and 3's remain King.
Does anyone know if the Kapara or Caribbean have a pivot bushing? I think the bushings in the PM2 are why it has such a smooth pivot and free dropping action.Forest Green wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:50 amAfter having the Kapara a couple weeks, I still love it's aesthetic, but the non buttery PM2-3 opening/closing still bugs me, which is also true for my Caribbean, PM2's and 3's remain King.
Thanx again, Sal! So I won´t hesitate to participate in the future...
Here you can see the length of the Manix LW clip is greater than that of he Kapara and Urban.Wartstein wrote: Could anyone help me out and tell me, if the NON deep carry wire clip of the Manix 2 LW (or for that matter ANY NON deep carry Spyderco Clip) will fit the Kapara?
Owned quite a few Spydercos over time, but oddly enough never one featuring a wireclip.
Concerning the Kapara: I personally am of the opinion that a knife that long feels better in the pocket NOT featuring a deep carry clip
Thank you very much for your reply and the time you took to send (and make?) the pics!! I apreciate that a lot.attila wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:12 pmHere you can see the length of the Manix LW clip is greater than that of he Kapara and Urban.Wartstein wrote: Could anyone help me out and tell me, if the NON deep carry wire clip of the Manix 2 LW (or for that matter ANY NON deep carry Spyderco Clip) will fit the Kapara?
Owned quite a few Spydercos over time, but oddly enough never one featuring a wireclip.
Concerning the Kapara: I personally am of the opinion that a knife that long feels better in the pocket NOT featuring a deep carry clip
I wanted a shallow carry Urban, so I bent some 316 stainless steel TIG welding filler metal into the form mimicking the Manix clip's shape and the original Urban clip's length. The same can be done for the Kapara.
I used 1/16" wire, which is approximately 1.5-1.6mm. It took multiple attempts to get it right, so don't lose hope if the first few are no good.
You're most welcome.Wartstein wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:29 pmThank you very much for your reply and the time you took to send (and make?) the pics!! I apreciate that a lot.attila wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:12 pmHere you can see the length of the Manix LW clip is greater than that of he Kapara and Urban.Wartstein wrote: Could anyone help me out and tell me, if the NON deep carry wire clip of the Manix 2 LW (or for that matter ANY NON deep carry Spyderco Clip) will fit the Kapara?
Owned quite a few Spydercos over time, but oddly enough never one featuring a wireclip.
Concerning the Kapara: I personally am of the opinion that a knife that long feels better in the pocket NOT featuring a deep carry clip
I wanted a shallow carry Urban, so I bent some 316 stainless steel TIG welding filler metal into the form mimicking the Manix clip's shape and the original Urban clip's length. The same can be done for the Kapara.
I used 1/16" wire, which is approximately 1.5-1.6mm. It took multiple attempts to get it right, so don't lose hope if the first few are no good.
Judging just by your depictions I would figure, that it would be possible and no problem to install the longer Manix LW clip on the Kapara, it would at most hurt optics, not function (maybe holding the knife in hand would be less ergonomic with a longer clip) - what do you think having the knifes in front of you?
The slots designed to accomodate the clip seem to be of the exact same dimensions on every Spydie-wire-clip knife, am I right?
One thing that could cause issues when installing a shallow carry clip on the Kapara: The screw holding the clip is positioned far more backwards concerning the slots as on the Manix, so a shallow carry clip would be less solid or more "wobbly" (hard to explain, but pretty obvious by the pictures)
When I find the time I´ll scroll the Spyderco-Catalouge (again... to find out if there is a shorter SHALLOW-carry wire clip..attila wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 2:30 pmYou're most welcome.Wartstein wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:29 pmThank you very much for your reply and the time you took to send (and make?) the pics!! I apreciate that a lot.attila wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:12 pmHere you can see the length of the Manix LW clip is greater than that of he Kapara and Urban.Wartstein wrote: Could anyone help me out and tell me, if the NON deep carry wire clip of the Manix 2 LW (or for that matter ANY NON deep carry Spyderco Clip) will fit the Kapara?
Owned quite a few Spydercos over time, but oddly enough never one featuring a wireclip.
Concerning the Kapara: I personally am of the opinion that a knife that long feels better in the pocket NOT featuring a deep carry clip
I wanted a shallow carry Urban, so I bent some 316 stainless steel TIG welding filler metal into the form mimicking the Manix clip's shape and the original Urban clip's length. The same can be done for the Kapara.
I used 1/16" wire, which is approximately 1.5-1.6mm. It took multiple attempts to get it right, so don't lose hope if the first few are no good.
Judging just by your depictions I would figure, that it would be possible and no problem to install the longer Manix LW clip on the Kapara, it would at most hurt optics, not function (maybe holding the knife in hand would be less ergonomic with a longer clip) - what do you think having the knifes in front of you?
The slots designed to accomodate the clip seem to be of the exact same dimensions on every Spydie-wire-clip knife, am I right?
One thing that could cause issues when installing a shallow carry clip on the Kapara: The screw holding the clip is positioned far more backwards concerning the slots as on the Manix, so a shallow carry clip would be less solid or more "wobbly" (hard to explain, but pretty obvious by the pictures)
The Manix clip would certainly work on the Kapara, but I wouldn't want such a long clip on it.
You're right to consider the stiffness of clips, but I find that a shallow carry clip is stiffer, not more wobbly, than a deep carry clip of the same length. The length of wire used is the major factor affecting stiffness. Deep carry clips require more wire, making them inherently less stiff.