How Lefty Friendly is the Kapara?

[Evany]

As a lefty, I have no problem operating the compression lock on a "normal" right handed PM2, in fact it works great for me. I use my thumb and it's completely intuitive and effortless. I'm really interested in a Kapara, but after reading that the lock action is a little different from the PM2, I'm concerned it won't be as easy for me to operate. Any left handed Kapara owners out there who could let me know how it works for them?

 

[Skar]

I'm not left handed and I do not own a pm2.
However I can use my left hand to open and close the kapara.

I think it's a great knife and can be used as a gentleman carry imo.
Due to the sleek look and carbon fiber.

I suggest to try it out, worse case scenario is sending it back .
Then you will know.

 

[Evany]

I have one on the way. I'm hoping it will work out to be easy for me to operate. If not I'll sell it on and just a PM2 (have not owned one in years). That would be a bummer, but on the plus side, there are such fantastic steel options in the PM2 these days.

 

[ronT2]

Just wondering if you got your Kapara yet and what you think of it?

I’m somewhat ambidextrous so I can’t tell you from a true lefties point of view. I carry and deploy left-handed, cut with either hand and close primarily left. I have a left-hand PM2 but find I enjoy the right-hand compression locks on the PM2, Sage 5 and Kapara more. For me the Smock is another leftie friendly knife.

 

[Evany]

RonT2, I've carried the Kapara exclusively for about 10 days now. There's a lot to like about it and yet, somehow it doesn't totally grab me. I really like the more basic Spydercos, like the Endura, for example and even the PM2. They wear well and look better with use, like hard working tools. I'm wondering if the more refined Kapara will age as well. The lock works well for me as a lefty, though not quite as intuitively as the PM2. The detent is pretty stiff, which may be integral to the design, but I find it annoying. The steel is a big negative--I'd much prefer something like M390 or similar (or even K390!). What I do like about the Kapara: The ergos are overall great and it does work pretty well as a small utility blade in the kitchen (I work professionally as a cook from time to time so I'm particular). I like the wire clip a lot and I like that the overall design looks like it will minimize wear on the pocket. Great edge length to handle ratio--I always prefer usable edge to choil. Maybe it's just too beautiful, but... I could still end up totally falling for it, time will tell.