Spyderco R Nishijin

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There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of excitement over this knife. I, for one, really like it. I just ordered one earlier today. Hopefully it gets shipped tomorrow so I can get it by Monday!

Anybody else really looking forward to it getting one?
 
I'm sort of on the fence right now myself. I'm not sure how I feel about glass fiber to be honest, although I'm tempted to give it a try. Be sure to let us know how you like it.
 
I will. I've recently had my interest piqued for doing reviews so I'll definitely put one together after I've had a chance to carry it for at least a week.
 
Looks too similar to a caly3.5 to me. Am I missing anything??

Interested to see these glass fiber handles in some nice pics/vids as I am really looking forward to the Air, though.
 
I'm not really seeing the caly. It looks alot like a spruced up delica to me. Very classy looking. I think all of the ruckus over the air has left this one in the shadows which is a shame because it really is a beautiful knife. I would def. pick one of these up but funds are tight so i will do the next best thing, watch tons of reviews!
 
goodeyesniper said:
Looks too similar to a caly3.5 to me. Am I missing anything??

Interested to see these glass fiber handles in some nice pics/vids as I am really looking forward to the Air, though.
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It is somewhat similar. I think it's closer to an Endura/Delica though.

Compared to a Caly 3.5 it has screw construction, four way tip up/tip down carry, a wider handle, and a longer blade. It is about 1.2 ounces heavier.
 
seelow123 said:
I'm not really seeing the caly. It looks alot like a spruced up delica to me. Very classy looking. I think all of the ruckus over the air has left this one in the shadows which is a shame because it really is a beautiful knife. I would def. pick one of these up but funds are tight so i will do the next best thing, watch tons of reviews!
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Definitely. I think it's a great size--right in between a Delica and an Endura. With how popular the G-10 Delica/Endura's are, I'm surprised that the R Nishijin isn't getting more love.
 
I have one & I'm impressed. I've found that I really like these Japan-made lockbacks with full steel frames. I love that tight, well made feel & the authoritative snap the lock makes. It feels like my Police 3 & Endura G10. Its a real in-between design, like the Endura G10 & Para 2 had a child, with really pretty scales thrown in.
 
I got mine in yesterday. Its kind of like a stretch sized delica. It's a really nice knife IMO.
 
I just got mine today and I can say it's very impressive. I have a Caly 3.5 and it's definitely much beefier and heavier. I'm not afraid to use it hard. As usual great fit and finish. The picture is with a Caly 3.5 and a Salt 1 for comparison.
 

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Just opened mine up 10 mins ago super excited about it. easily the sharpest spyderco out of the box ive received yet. The blade on this knife seems a little longer then the caly 3.5 super blue i have. for some reason my caly 3.5 super blue isnt 3.5" anyone else noticed that?
back to the R its much heaver in a good way the pictures ive seen online doesnt do it any justice, so far only problem is that its gritty out of box like my caly 3 and 3.5
 
I'm just not seeing the caly at all in the "R". Maybe the choil but that's about it. I expect you guys to do in depth reviews with lots o' pics when you get yours to keep me sane:)
 
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I really like the looks of the knife, but it's very similar to a PM2 in overall and closed length. looks like they managed to pack a bit more edge length in though.

I think it's an excellent knife for someone who wants a PM2, but can't handle the compression lock. Or even for someone who wants a larger delica with a choil, I'm sure there's people who have been asking for a knife like that.

If you're interested, snap one up, it's a sprint!
 
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Reminds me of a longer Delica with a choil. I wouldn't mind getting one, but there are other knives I would rather get first. It is also kinda heavy for the size compared to the Delica(and lightness is probably my favorite thing about the Delica).
 
Here are a few shots of it. First with a Stretch and Caly 3.5 for size/shape comparison....

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A couple by itself...

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And one with Spyderco's other new glass fiber scaled model, the Centofante Memory...

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RevDevil said:
Where did that Centofante Memory come from? I really want to get one of those.
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UPS left it on my doorstep a couple days ago. No paperwork, but the return address on the box was 820 Spyderco Way, so I have a pretty good idea who sent it. ;) :) Have a hunch someone there carried it for a while because the anodizing shows some signs of wear. Posted some photos of it in this thread on the Spyderco Factory Forum.
 
The Deacon said:
UPS left it on my doorstep a couple days ago. No paperwork, but the return address on the box was 820 Spyderco Way, so I have a pretty good idea who sent it. ;) :) Have a hunch someone there carried it for a while because the anodizing shows some signs of wear. Posted some photos of it in this thread on the Spyderco Factory Forum.
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Thank you for the link Paul. This is the Spyderco knife on the top of my list for this year. :)
 
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