Spyderco Kumo.

Just ordered one myself (along with 2 ZDP-189 Calypso Jrs). I'm supposed to receive it the 21st. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it. If I'm the first one on the block to get one, I'll be sure to post pictures and my impressions.
 
Senate said:
we can expect some feedbacks next week from the collector club members...
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I hope so!

I've been waiting, sorta patiently, since Kristi told us a month ago (Aug 16th) that they were shipping that week. It's not that I'm anxious or anything :(

David
 
I have one on pre-order too. Really looking forward to it. Not a collector, so mine will be a regular prod. model.
 
I got my Kumo today. Very cool knife. It's my first japanese styled fixed blade. I really dig the silk wrapping and rayskin. This is one of those knives that I really have absolutely no need for, but have anyway. I'm not going to carry it. It'll probably open a lot of mail, but that's about it. Still, I'm glad I bought it. I do wish it was bigger though. :p

Here's a couple quick and dirty pics.

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Kumo2.jpg
 
Pretty cool looking utility blade. I will probably end up getting one to match my Benchmade JuJu.
 
cool pics Planterz! Could you also shoot some pictures of kumo holding in hand? That will give me a better sense of its size.
Thanks!
 
Congratulations on recieving your Kumo Planterz.....
It sure would be a nice addition to any Spyderco collection, and whilst it is your first Japanese-styled blade, I'm sure that this would make it even more special. I always love the simplistic nature of Japanese style bladeware, and the Kumo is no exception, with the Spyderco logo providing a uniquely distinct American touch. :)


A general inquiry in regards to the Kumo...
Can anyone tell me if the Kumo, is Spyderco's pakal dedicated knife ?
I have read a thread which discussed the need for a pakal oriented knife, and the notion was to have Spyderco design one, in cooperation with the public whom desired such a product. When I first saw this knife, I noticed that it appeared to be suited for use in pakal grip, and assumed that it was infact the pakal oriented knife which I had read about, even though I am not 100% sure that such a knife is even in the works, or it could also just be Spyderco's answer to the BM Snody designed JuJu..... I'm not sure, so anyone care to inform me ?
Is this the Spyderco pakal knife ?, or if not, Is there going to be one ?
 
lreed said:
cool pics Planterz! Could you also shoot some pictures of kumo holding in hand? That will give me a better sense of its size.
Thanks!
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Tried, but they all looked like garbage (blury, awkwardly bent). Instead, here's a comparison shot (top to bottom: Benchmade 710HS, Kumo, Calypso Jr. ZDP-189, SPOT Micarta).

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Planterz,
Thanks for the pictures. It doesn't look too small. I still want one.

infamous,
The Pakal dedicated knife is a folder and AFAIK is still being worked on.
 
Gerard Breuker & 4 s ter; Thankyou for the update. :)
It's great news to know that the knife will be a folder.
 
I keep an eye on NGK for this one, as I only deal with them because of their good service and my great distance away. To date, not a peep about the Kumo. C'mon NGK...at least have a pre-order section. I missed out on the first batch of Rs. Luckily they got another. Might not happen with the Kumo.
 
mikewww said:
I missed out on the first batch of Rs. Luckily they got another. Might not happen with the Kumo.
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The Kumo is a new production model not a sprint run (limited to 1500 or less). Therefore, production of the Kumo will not be cut off by a set limit on production numbers, just when sales don't support it's continued production.

David

p.s. I'm waiting (impatiently) for NGK to list the Kumo also. :D

David
 
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