Spyderco Leafstorm

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enderwiggin

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I was looking over the 2009 catalog and saw that Spyderco is releasing a version of Kevin Wilkins' Leafstorm.

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I've thought this was a great looking little knife since I clicked through to Kevin Wilkins page to look at the G-10 Griptilian handles.

I have no idea how I missed it being part of the 2009 Spyderco lineup!

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Any word yet on pricing or availability?
 
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enderwiggin said:
I was looking over the 2009 catalog and saw that Spyderco is releasing a version of Kevin Wilkins' Leafstorm.

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I've thought this was a great looking little knife since I clicked through to Kevin Wilkins page to look at the G-10 Griptilian handles.

I have no idea how I missed it being part of the 2009 Spyderco lineup!

Any word yet on pricing or availability?
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I haven't seen anything yet but it sure looks like a good prospective knife to own ;)

Here is a link from the Wilkins web page:
http://www.wilkins-knives.com/folders_e.html
 
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Sal has stated that ETA's for new models will no longer be given. Too many ways a model can get delayed, too many folks get indignant when an estimate turns out to be wrong. As a general rule, Spyderco's "plan" is that anything appearing in a given year's catalog will be on dealers shelves before the end of summer at the latest. Most of the time, that works out, but occasionally it does not.

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Looks similar in size and blade shape to a Native. Any reason to choose it over a CF Native? Just wondering. Price?
 
If it comes in any other color besides that mustard yellow in the catalog.. I might look into one.
 
xdshooter said:
Looks similar in size and blade shape to a Native. Any reason to choose it over a CF Native? Just wondering. Price?
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I will be made in the USA and has a titanium frame, so I'd guess it will be on the pricy side. On the other hand, it is considerably smaller than the Native IV, which may be a factor in its price.

It's closer in size to the Kopa than the Native and, being left handed, I would take either of those over the Leafstorm or any handed lock for that matter.

If I were in the market for a Spyderco titanium framelock, I'd go for the Sage RIL over the Leafstorm. It looks easier to open left handed because the Spyderhole is not partially blocked by the handle, has a usable 50/50 choil and a full flat ground blade.

Plus, I can't stand that vile looking "natural" G-10 :barf: :barf: but am sure there are those who think it looks great.

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The Deacon said:
I can't stand that vile looking "natural" G-10 :barf: :barf: but am sure there are those who think it looks great.

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I like the "natural" G-11
 
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Jake Bauer said:
If it comes in any other color besides that mustard yellow in the catalog.. I might look into one.
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The color doesn't look all that appealing in the catalog, but I'm hoping it's just how it's photographed.

It's listed as "Natural G-10," so I'm hoping the actual color will be close to the "nude fiberglass" color of the Wilkins Leafsorm.

It almost looks like glow-in-the-dark material. I'm hoping that's the actual color it will turn out to be.
 
Can someone scan a pic from the catalog for those stupid saps that didn't remember to order one?

Or is one of those the production one?
 
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gull wing said:
:DTe He He, Deacon "vile".

It's translucent G11:D
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The Wilkins custom shown in this thread is translucent G-11, but according to the catalog, the Spyderco production version will be natural G-10. IMHO, both are vile. :D

Am glad to see some folks like it. World would be a very dull place if we all had the same tastes.

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I definitely prefer the translucent G11, but I really like what I'm seeing with this production leafstorm. I've been looking to expand my Spyders...I seem to prefer the smaller spyders lately.
 
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :foot:
Well, what is natural? Some sort of tan, buff? I would NOT like that either.
 
gull wing said:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :foot:
Well, what is natural? Some sort of tan, buff? I would NOT like that either.
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You can download your very own copy of the 2009 catalog in PDF format
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Paul
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