Spyderco Navaja. I have never been so excited about any other knives (including my DLC Para2). The reason for my excitement is that the Navaja has carbon fiber scales, stainless steel bolsters, and a thick tip. And when the Navaja arrived today, i wasn't disappointed in it at all. The carbon fiber scales are stunning, and the tip looks strong enough to handle some light prying. In addition, the fit and finish of this knife is amazing!
Before the Navaja arrived, i was quite worried if the carraca mechanism would create significant friction such that the blade cannot be flicked opened. I was wrong. In reality, the smooth opening of the Navaja can be compared with my Para2.
So after playing with my Navaja, i decided to strip it! And for all u curious people (like me) out there, here are some internal pictures of the Spyderco Navaja.
This is where the spring that impacts the gear to create the carraca resides. Only a small part is exposed.
The gear, right next to the spring.
The spring. I tried removing the spring and the knife works the same without it (just no sound, Duh).
The gear is actually fixed in position by 2 small protrusions on the blade. The washer sits inside the gear (Washers on both sides are of same size).
All the internal parts side by side. The stop pin is actually quite thin.
The naked Navaja
And finally, all parts put together!
Ok, the Navaja is sure a beauty; however, there are a few issues that i have with this knife:
1. The liner lock is hard to depress because it's flushed with the handles.
2. The 'head' of the blade is pretty sharp. It is pretty uncomfortable holding the knife in closed position because the 'head' comes into contact with my finger.
3. Sharp edges of the spyder hole. The Navaja has it too.
Besides these issues, the Navaja is a great knife. It has speed, strength, style, and sound! Hahahaha I love this knife!
Before the Navaja arrived, i was quite worried if the carraca mechanism would create significant friction such that the blade cannot be flicked opened. I was wrong. In reality, the smooth opening of the Navaja can be compared with my Para2.
So after playing with my Navaja, i decided to strip it! And for all u curious people (like me) out there, here are some internal pictures of the Spyderco Navaja.
This is where the spring that impacts the gear to create the carraca resides. Only a small part is exposed.
The gear, right next to the spring.
The spring. I tried removing the spring and the knife works the same without it (just no sound, Duh).
The gear is actually fixed in position by 2 small protrusions on the blade. The washer sits inside the gear (Washers on both sides are of same size).
All the internal parts side by side. The stop pin is actually quite thin.
The naked Navaja
And finally, all parts put together!
Ok, the Navaja is sure a beauty; however, there are a few issues that i have with this knife:
1. The liner lock is hard to depress because it's flushed with the handles.
2. The 'head' of the blade is pretty sharp. It is pretty uncomfortable holding the knife in closed position because the 'head' comes into contact with my finger.
3. Sharp edges of the spyder hole. The Navaja has it too.
Besides these issues, the Navaja is a great knife. It has speed, strength, style, and sound! Hahahaha
I love this knife!
