No Co Pilot variations?

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Aside from what I believe was an aluminum handle variation, why hasn' t the Co Pilot come in other different variations? A G10 or even a micarta handled model would make it light and durable enough for inside pocket carry.

Nakano
 
Hi Nakano. Good question. The first versions had brass liners. these were replaced with plain stainless scales.

We made aa Aluminum/Tuffram coated version...very nice, too expensive.

So now that you've opened the can of worms, What would be the handle material of choice for a "sprint" run of CoPilots?

sal
 
YES, Yes- colored Almite would be awesome. I have fallen for the almite handles. They are easy to use, lightweight, look very nice and last well. This would be a great daily carry knife in almite. Just my 2 cents worth.

Jey
 
I have an old Almite Co-Pilot with a G-2, serrated blade. It is a very handsome knife. I don't carry it much because I want to keep it in good shape. A carbon fiber Co-Pilot would nice. How about green carbon fiber?
 
An almite version - especially if you could slot the handle similar to what you did with the slotted almite navigator. Of course that may push the price a bit. Otherwise G10 would be fine.
 
Just wanted to get some feedback first. Er... guys, didn' t Sal G. just reply that aluminum handles were too costly?

We' ve seen the FRN crickets already, so perhaps a few of the Co Pilots in a few different colors? It would be light enough for inside pocket carry. I think an integral clip would be appropriate in order to keep cost at a minimal. This way, collectors can have one of each color!

On the other hand, if one preferred to use it as a money clip or to wear it clipped onto the pants pockets, then a steel clip would be better suited. Which then leaves us with G10. I think Sal G. commented some time ago in a personal conversation that micarta would eventually be phased out as a handle material for Spydie folders. Yes, dark grey G10 and a blackened pocket clip would be nice. Suitable for casual or formal? Or perhaps a dark blue G10 for those of us who live and sleep in bluejeans. Tip down carry of course. What else...

Nakano

PS- Sal G., don' t forget the texturing!
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Only a slight finish is needed this time. As it wouldn' t really be geared towards heavy duty use. Plus it will keep pocket wear to a minimal.
 
G-10, tip-down, ATS-55 blade (plain edge, double-grind).

[This message has been edited by Costas (edited 01-29-2001).]
 
My votes going to have to be for coloured Almite. Maybe Lum Chinese Green or a Denim Blue ?

StevieK
 
As usual, I'd go for a colored G-10
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With a colored (ie: non-black!) FRN a close second!

This seems like a good time to ask; Is it only me or has there been a dramatic improvement in the 'grippiness' of the FRN handles over the last three or four years? The patterns on most of the FRN models of late feel like little denticles.

Ben

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Cool,

I just replied to a thread about a Sprint Dragonfly, many of my thoughts would transfer to this design.

http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum52/HTML/001319.html

I like the idea of this, it would go well with my Mouse, Navigator, and coming sprint Dragonfly.

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Thanx guys. some good input that we never considered.

Nakano. The Tuffram was too expensive, but the technology for Almite came later and is more cost effective. Texture would be difficult though.

Micarta is ok, it just moves alot with moisture so it becomes more of an "eye candy" than a serious structural material.

I like micarta for fixed blades, especially checkered the way Nakano has them done.

sal

[This message has been edited by Sal Glesser (edited 01-31-2001).]
 
A co-pilot in Almite with surfaces suitable for engraving would be great. I am shopping for a gift knife right now and would jump on that. Would it be practical to add a little machine or laser scroll engraving from the factory? A "presentation" knife with a price under a C note!
 
G-10, micarta, or carbon fiber- whichever would keep the price down most.
I have a g-10 navigator, and love the feel of that material; I don't care for the aluminum or stainless steel scales much, or any polished metal, because they show up EVERY fingerprint, and require too much cleaning up all the time (at least for a retentive type like myself
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POLISHED G10?!?! NOOOOO! Never, this is my thread, out, out!
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Actually, slightly textured is ideal. It' s small enough that it will need a better grip but will also help to preserve pants, skirt, vest, jacket linings.

Sal G. had already mentioned that due to weather/ environment changes that micarta is unstable at times.

Perhaps an inlay that would be engraveable for a personal touch. But wouldn' t want to raise the cost too much...

Nakano
 
Nice ideas. I personally would like to see the non-glossy carbon fiber like that used in the crkt m-16 knives or the microtek LCC. I would also like the VG-10 blade steel. Also I think a plastic dipped clip would also be very pocket friendly.

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I'd like to see the Co-Pilot in any handle configuration provided with a: flat ground blade. Ahh, perfection!
 
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