Bring back the Kiwi
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Bring back the Kiwi
I somehow missed out on the Kiwi. I saw Michael reference them in a discussion about the new MicroJimbo. Is there a chance these may come back into production down the line? Looked to be an excellent slimline edc with a lot of wharncliffe cutting ability.
Does anyone have any experience with the kiwi? It seemed to be a well regarded knife.
Does anyone have any experience with the kiwi? It seemed to be a well regarded knife.
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Re: Bring back the Kiwi
There’s another classic Sal design that would be awesome to bring back. I bought my father the jigged bone bolstered version a couple years ago so I’ve gotten quite a bit of time to play around with it, its my favorite spyderco wharnie. The fact you can very comfortably get 4 fingers on the knife for how small it is closed is one of the most beautiful things about the knife too. I prefer the original to the 3 and 4
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i'd really like a kiwi 4, but my delica wharncliffe has kind of quenched that thirst for now.
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current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: Bring back the Kiwi
Hi Bristlecone Pine,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Re: Bring back the Kiwi
I would love to have a shot at a Kiwi since I missed that era as well. Looks like a perfect carry when in a more formal setting and needing something smaller and discrete.
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As far as smaller Spyderco classics I kind of liked the KIWI models. Not nearly as much as my pal "The Deacon" did but I've owned a hand full of them. However another small classic Spyder I even liked somewhat better was the "KOPA" model. The KOPA and KIWI models were in the main line up about the same time and both had a strong cult following in this community.
Another small Spyderco model I would love to see return would be the Burgundy, ZDP-189 Jess Horn model. The Kopa and Kiwi models are probably way overdue for a Sprint Run.
Another small Spyderco model I would love to see return would be the Burgundy, ZDP-189 Jess Horn model. The Kopa and Kiwi models are probably way overdue for a Sprint Run.
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Kiwi is absolutely beautiful design, especially the original ones with different inlays. I would not be mad if new kiwi came out
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Re: Bring back the Kiwi
I only have the Kiwi 4 but I love it! So much edge ….
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I'd love to have a ! Was it The Deacon who had that incredible picture of his collection of Kiwis?
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Re: Bring back the Kiwi
maybe rec would commission a kiwi kiwi with brown scales and green blade.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Yep! Incredible collection he has. A newly released Kiwi would certainly get me to bite, and I'm not even in the game for new knives anymore. Such a cool knife though.legOFwhat? wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:45 amI'd love to have a ! Was it The Deacon who had that incredible picture of his collection of Kiwis?
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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Re: Bring back the Kiwi
I would love to see a new Kiwi that is the exact same size and blade shape as the Kiwi 3 (which is slightly larger than the original Kiwi), but with a backlock, pocket clip, and higher quality blade and scale material. The Kiwi 3 has almost perfect ergonomics and I love the more pointy tip and warncliff blade.
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Re: Bring back the Kiwi
i would buy a Kiwi if available being a Sprint or regular production
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I’m in especially a Kiwi 4 . MG2
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Re: Bring back the Kiwi
There’s a Kiwi 3 on eBay for $100.
Prices have gone a bit wonky for Kiwis but if you can find one for $100 that’s less than what a new one is likely to cost.
Prices have gone a bit wonky for Kiwis but if you can find one for $100 that’s less than what a new one is likely to cost.