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So looks like there is going to be an affordable steel kiwi on the line up!
Here are the specs from KnifeCenter
Description
SP75P3: Kiwi3 Stainless Steel
Spyderco
Meet the latest member to join the Spyderco gentlemens folder collection: The Kiwi3 is an updated version of the not-so traditional gentlemens pocket knife originally offered by Spyderco as a lockback in 2002. An affable two-inch long (59mm) 8Cr13M0V blade bears the same bump just forward of the opening hole. Placed on an otherwise classically shaped Wharncliffe blade, the bump makes the Kiwi look animalistic, almost hunchbacked, but offers a clever slip-resistant site for thumb or index finger for precision or intricate cutting.
Just as the UK Penknife, the blade is held open by a notched-joint at the knifes pivot. When closing the blade the notch produces resistance functionally similar to traditional slip-joint penknives. Heightening control and comfort, the deep finger choil positions the index finger on the bottom of the blade directly under the thumb. This allows you to safely and effectively choke up near the cutting edge with comfort and dexterity. The second choil accommodates the middle finger; this combination places the hand into the proper position for comfortable cutting in a small package that you can discreetly drop into your pocket. The smooth, flat stainless steel handle offers a classy presentation and is ideal for engraving. The Kiwi3 comes in a decorative black box.
Here are the specs from KnifeCenter
Description
SP75P3: Kiwi3 Stainless Steel
Spyderco
Meet the latest member to join the Spyderco gentlemens folder collection: The Kiwi3 is an updated version of the not-so traditional gentlemens pocket knife originally offered by Spyderco as a lockback in 2002. An affable two-inch long (59mm) 8Cr13M0V blade bears the same bump just forward of the opening hole. Placed on an otherwise classically shaped Wharncliffe blade, the bump makes the Kiwi look animalistic, almost hunchbacked, but offers a clever slip-resistant site for thumb or index finger for precision or intricate cutting.
Just as the UK Penknife, the blade is held open by a notched-joint at the knifes pivot. When closing the blade the notch produces resistance functionally similar to traditional slip-joint penknives. Heightening control and comfort, the deep finger choil positions the index finger on the bottom of the blade directly under the thumb. This allows you to safely and effectively choke up near the cutting edge with comfort and dexterity. The second choil accommodates the middle finger; this combination places the hand into the proper position for comfortable cutting in a small package that you can discreetly drop into your pocket. The smooth, flat stainless steel handle offers a classy presentation and is ideal for engraving. The Kiwi3 comes in a decorative black box.
