Thoughts on the WE Vapor

I remember when the Vapor was around $150 new. Considering recent inflation and price increases, I'd skip right right to the next questions: do you absolutely love the design and is it the version you want?

Personally, some of their more recent models speak to me more than the Vapor. For instance, the Saakshi is currently available for around that price or less. The Beacon dropped yesterday and isn't much more. The Snick is very nice and just a little more than that. All of those run 20CV instead of S35VN, if that's worth anything to you.

We live in a wonderful world to have such choices.
 
Chronovore said:
I remember when the Vapor was around $150 new. Considering recent inflation and price increases, I'd skip right right to the next questions: do you absolutely love the design and is it the version you want?

Personally, some of their more recent models speak to me more than the Vapor. For instance, the Saakshi is currently available for around that price or less. The Beacon dropped yesterday and isn't much more. The Snick is very nice and just a little more than that. All of those run 20CV instead of S35VN, if that's worth anything to you.

We live in a wonderful world to have such choices.
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That, and the blade size are what get me on the Vapor. I really like the design, but I prefer a slightly longer blade, and 20CV (as far as I know) is the obvious better choice. I've been having a little debate with myself over the Beacon, and then the WE Balaenoptera. Balaenoptera won out, as I could buy one from one of our members here for cheaper than I could find a Beacon.
 
Chronovore said:
I remember when the Vapor was around $150 new. Considering recent inflation and price increases, I'd skip right right to the next questions: do you absolutely love the design and is it the version you want?

Personally, some of their more recent models speak to me more than the Vapor. For instance, the Saakshi is currently available for around that price or less. The Beacon dropped yesterday and isn't much more. The Snick is very nice and just a little more than that. All of those run 20CV instead of S35VN, if that's worth anything to you.

We live in a wonderful world to have such choices.
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The Vapor was $150 new for a few weeks after being discontinued, until they all sold out.

Even then, some color variations weren't that cheap. I've never seen one with anodized titanium and a stonewashed blade for under $169 for instance.
 
If I were ever in a situation where I needed a "Gentleman's EDC", I would be extremely tempted to just strap on my short sword, modeled after a Roman Gladius.

As Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Or, as the more imaginative will recall; "Speak softly and carry a big stick. Or if you can ride a dinosaur, do that."
 
The Gladius?
There wasn't much "gentlemanly behavior" going on in the Colosseum
 
Leo Greer said:
If I were ever in a situation where I needed a "Gentleman's EDC", I would be extremely tempted to just strap on my short sword, modeled after a Roman Gladius.

As Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Or, as the more imaginative will recall; "Speak softly and carry a big stick. Or if you can ride a dinosaur, do that."
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WE, makes or made the Roman. It's a very different type titanium frame lock, no clip, opens totally different and it's a bit strange looking. Got this one discounted and it's very sharp-pointy, has WE's excellent build quality, long reach as you can grip way back on the handle. Plus it only weighs a bit over 3 oz.
https://imgur.com/a/aftTpFX

WE 2008 Roman - Alessandra De Santis design

The second knife collaboration with Alessandra de Santis and WE KNIFE. The Roman is based on dagger designs from the Roman Empire even down to the unique pommel bead on the end which can also be used as a strike weapon. Even the pattern on the handle is taken from the paving stones on roads from the Roman Empire.
 
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jill jackson said:
WE, makes or made the Roman. It's a very different type titanium frame lock, no clip, opens totally different and it's a bit strange looking. Got this one discounted and it's very sharp-pointy, has WE's excellent build quality, long reach as you can grip way back on the handle. Plus it only weighs a bit over 3 oz.
https://imgur.com/a/aftTpFX
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Interesting knife. That little pommel on the end, I think, is what pushes it over the edge for me both from a functional aspect and from a styling aspect. But then again, that is what WE seems to do; produce solid and clean designs interspersed with interesting new ones, all excellently built. And whatever adjective you'd like to use for the stuff from Elijah Isham. ;)

I just ordered a WE Balaenoptera, which is also kinda a weirdo. It seems to have been one of their outlier knives, and I don't think it sold very well, as I couldn't find a single one on eBay.
 
Leo Greer said:
Interesting knife. That little pommel on the end, I think, is what pushes it over the edge for me both from a functional aspect and from a styling aspect. But then again, that is what WE seems to do; produce solid and clean designs interspersed with interesting new ones, all excellently built. And whatever adjective you'd like to use for the stuff from Elijah Isham. ;)
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It's an odd knife for sure, but once I had it in hand I liked it, just because it's so dang sharp and well made. The pommel is better for me in person as well, because it's extremely well attached and helps you to really extend the blade way out.
 
jill jackson said:
It's an odd knife for sure, but once I had it in hand I liked it, just because it's so dang sharp and well made. The pommel is better for me in person as well, because it's extremely well attached and helps you to really extend the blade way out.
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Yeah, I feel like I'd have to get it in hand to really assess it. Too much is about how the knife really feels and works with your individual grip.
 
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