Amber jigged-bone Kiwi

Clydetz

Clydetz

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Just purchased my first Spyderco knife and the Kiwi is fantastic! I like its looks, fit, finish and the Wharncliffe blade is razor sharp right out of the box! I even like the suede leather case that came with it! My only complaint...it's size. Anyone know if there might be a Kiwi II coming out in say a 4 - 4 1/2" closed length size?
 
A larger Kiwi is coming (the Kopa). Don't know about it's size though...

Also, A.G. Russell will be selling exclusive Stag & Mother of Pearl Kiwi's soon I heard...

Ted
 
Glad you like your Kiwi Clydetz, they are one of my favorite Spydercos. While I too look forward to the Kopa, I suspect that it will be a tad smaller than the size range you desire.

On the other hand, I would suggest that if you like the Kiwi, you take a serious look at the Schempp Persian. Yes, I know, the blade shape is the polar opposite of a wharncliffe but the two knives do share similar steel, "traditional" bolster and scale construction, and excellent fit and finish. To my way of thinking, the two widely dissimilar blade shapes have the benefit of complimenting each other rather than competing for use.

Need to trim a loose thread, open and envelope, peel an apple, cut an article out of the newspaper, or sharpen a pencil; easy decision, grab for the Kiwi. Need to hack down some vines or branches, split kindling, share a large sub with a friend, halve a grapefruit, field dress a deer, or be the guy being tried by twelve rather than carried by six; then the Persian is the tool of choice.

I love 'em both, as much for their differences as for their similarities, and the fact that they give me a reasonable excuse to carry them together. In fact, I am seriously considering getting someone to "dress up" a Persian up for me, hardest part is deciding whether to go for stag, which would look drop dead gorgeous on it and make a great companion piece for one of the stag "AGR Special" Kiwis that Sal says are "possible", or amber jigged bone to pair up with the jigged bone Kiwi I already have.
 
Originally posted by trane fan
What are the specs for the Kopa?
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Those specs seem to be one of the best kept Spyderco secrets out there, Jim. The few who have seen prototypes are being very closed lip about it, for which I both deeply respect and totally hate them. :D Larger version of the Kiwi, wharnciffle blade, pocket clip, possibly with wood and micarta scales is about all that's been leaked so far. No details on size that I've seen. Sal at one point said it might be ready by summer, but did not specify what year. ;) Considering how long the Chinook II took to arrive, and the delayed releases of both the Para Military and the SpyderFly, I'll be happy if it's out by Christmas.
 
Thanks for the response Deac. I really love wharncliffe blades so I'm particularly interested in the Kopa. Can’t wait to get my hands on one.
 
Originally posted by The Deacon
Glad you like your Kiwi Clydetz, they are one of my favorite Spydercos. While I too look forward to the Kopa, I suspect that it will be a tad smaller than the size range you desire.

On the other hand, I would suggest that if you like the Kiwi, you take a serious look at the Schempp Persian. Yes, I know, the blade shape is the polar opposite of a wharncliffe but the two knives do share similar steel, "traditional" bolster and scale construction, and excellent fit and finish.
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I will definitely be looking for the Kopa...I can live with a 'tad smaller' than the 4 - 4 1/2" closed length that I stated.;) And thanks, for the information about the Schempp Persian...you can bet I'll be checking it out! Really appreciate the help!
 
Originally posted by Ted Voorde
A larger Kiwi is coming (the Kopa). Don't know about it's size though...

Also, A.G. Russell will be selling exclusive Stag & Mother of Pearl Kiwi's soon I heard...

Ted
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That sounds pretty nice--MOP is always a good choice.
 
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