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EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?
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That is one heck of a shot Zep! Makes me want a manix again.
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I think it’s a great all around knife that does a lot well besides food prep which I personally would never probably use it for when I have fixed blades that clean up easier.You guys made me feel guilty about not loving my Kapara more. I was really ambivalent about it when it first arrived. On the one hand, it's definitely a good looking piece with the exceptional F&F/build quality one would expect from a Taichung Spydie, it's wicked slicy, I'm a big fan of the compression lock, and I like the wire clip and CF a lot.
On the other hand, I feel like I have less knife in hand than I'd expect from a 3.5" bladed folder and it seems less robust than what I usually carry, though that's likely more feeling than fact. I also may have been put off by reading its designer's assertion that it was made with food prep in mind as I've never quite understood using a folder for that task other than in a pinch. I have good kitchen knives that do a much better job there without worrying about cleaning comestibles out of the pivot or from between the handle slabs. I'd pondered selling it soon after buying, but my wife really likes it and it's remained in my collection.
Anyway, I've been working at my desk today, doing load calculations for an upcoming project followed by a couple hours worth of sorting and filing and the Kapara's been with me cutting paper and opening mail. I would say that every time I do carry it I like it more and at this point it's definitely a keeper if not quite yet a favorite.
I think it would fall into a gentleman’s folder with ease
I think it would compare to a ZT 0450 or 0452 . But feels better In hand with no worries if you have your finger on the lock bar which would enable you to open it if your not thinking about it and accidentally rest your finger on it. With the Kapara and the compression lock no worries there. I’m not knocking the Zt because actually like them just my personal preference and prefer the Kapara and it’s hella sexy !
The Kapara isn’t right for everyone but it sure is right with me
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My Dad just finished up carving these guys.
I wish I had that much talent and dexterity. Super cool.
Got this Fatboy Endura in from @BOOMER52 yesterday. The scales are a good bit thicker than stock. Combined with the MXG clip they give the knife a much more comfortable feel in hand.
I wasn't diggin' the toucan beak spine shape so I took a little off the top. Might take a little more later.
This thing looks awesome!
Fantastic pic.
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Thank you! I am starting to warm to it. It's been in my collection for quite some time and I've just never given it its due. Since Fox Cutlery is producing a version in M390 early next year that I would like to check out, I figured I would get better acquainted with the pattern.
I have it in the pocket again today.
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Thank you! It's the most photographic knife I have.
I'll be sure and tell him how much you all like them. It's just so easy for him, he can pick up a stick off the ground and carve something out of it. He's tried and tried to teach me. I just can't see it, I have zero imagination..
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Is that a tuna valley conductor pattern? I like it Chip.
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Yup, the Carpenter Whittler in 154cm
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Bill, it looks much better that way than factory finish. Ripper otfApologies for the blade smudges, I didn't have time to pretty up the knife. I'm supposed to be working, lol.
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Black Friday sale arrival with a freebie
Giant mouse Ace Clyde sporting copper that should patina nicely with a pvd coated m390 blade and all blacked out hardware. Almost went with the stonewashed blade but it had to much going on for my taste with black thumb stud and lanyard slot but sw blade and silver hardware. Anyway got a Smoken deal with a free fixed blade I know will get a lot of use.
Giant mouse Ace Clyde sporting copper that should patina nicely with a pvd coated m390 blade and all blacked out hardware. Almost went with the stonewashed blade but it had to much going on for my taste with black thumb stud and lanyard slot but sw blade and silver hardware. Anyway got a Smoken deal with a free fixed blade I know will get a lot of use.