UKPK For EDC - What Comes After?

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My UKPK has virtually eliminated my enthusiasm for buying new knives. I'm still eager to try out certain designs like the Kiwi and Dodo that have always appealed to me, but I don't expect them to make a superior general use EDC.

It's not really I problem I suppose, it's great for my wallet and I've become extremely used to the knife. That familiarity is great to have.

I'm wondering though, for those that bought a Caly 3 or UKPK and used it as their main EDC, did you switch to something else over time and if so, what motivated that decision? Also, did you find anything that worked particularly well in conjunction with the UKPK / Caly 3 for EDC? I was thinking some sort of hawkbill or recurve style blade like a Cricket or Dodo might work well, but so far everytime I've EDC'd another knife I haven't some across a need for it, except for when I want to break down lots of cardboard and save the edge on my UKPK.

Either way, shame on you Sal for making such a superb knife, you're making it harder for me to justify future purchases. ;)
 
buy a SE cricket, I edc both this one and a mid-sized blade (UKPK, Calypso Jr, Caly III or Mule team knife depending on what I do and where I'm going)

I have to say that it's the only serrated blade I have that I really use. (I have a Tasman Salt in my bag, but it's just not as quickly accessible as the cricket I carry IWB. Its dimensions and weight is one of its best points, along with the blade shape.
 
the Urban comes next ;)
great knife this UKPK.... I get "bored" carrying one knife too long....but this notch-joint covers just about everything I use a knife for.... I guess if you want a "selfdefense" folder....a locking clipit carried with the UKPK might be a consideration :rolleyes:
 
Had no interest in the UKPK, locks are legal here and I don't see any good reason not to take advantage of the extra margin of safety they provide. Did carry a Caly 3 for a while, generally prefer the Stretch, as you get an extra half inch of full flat ground blade packed in a handle less than a quarter inch longer.

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Deacon---I like that extra margin of safety also. Do you think you'll skor a Urban? How about the rest of you Spyder knuts---will an Urban be on your list? I'm lean'n that way.
 
Get a SE Cricket to tag along with your EDC.

Really, I think you find its a great little knife. It rides in the pocket very nice, and cuts even better. :cool:
 
Lycosa said:
Deacon---I like that extra margin of safety also. Do you think you'll skor a Urban? How about the rest of you Spyder knuts---will an Urban be on your list? I'm lean'n that way.
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Lycosa, can't say for sure at this point. Might decide to hang onto my numbered one, assuming Spyderco ever gets around to numbering them, or I might sell it. Probably the later, as I've pretty well made up my mind to avoid acquiring any more Spyderco G-10. One thing for sure, between the G-10 and the lack of a lock, I can't see myself ever carrying one.

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Had no interest in the UKPK, locks are legal here and I don't see any good reason not to take advantage of the extra margin of safety they provide.
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lolz

I really don't see any good reason to own more than a handful of knives, yet I do anyway....

Not all posts in praise of the UKPK are posts after which we must all be reminded how valuable a good locking folder can be...I really don't think anyone has forgotten that.

While I agree that: locks generally = good, there is something genuinely satisfying about a good slip-joint. I actually like the simplistic elegance of the thing. Lightweight, basic, clean and useful design. Those of us that are fans of the UKPK own plenty of knives with locks, too...it's just many of us have realized through actual use of our UKPKs that for a large percentage of our day to day chores, the lack of a lock isn't in the least bit missed.

My UKPK simply isn't going to fold up on my fingers when I'm opening my mail, cutting a chunk off an apple, or slicing open a box. It somehow manages to remain incredibly useful without a lock, and there's not a thing wrong with that as far as I can tell.
 
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...it's just many of us have realized through actual use of our UKPKs that for a large percentage of our day to day chores, the lack of a lock isn't in the least bit missed.

My UKPK simply isn't going to fold up on my fingers when I'm opening my mail, cutting a chunk off an apple, or slicing open a box. It somehow manages to remain incredibly useful without a lock, and there's not a thing wrong with that as far as I can tell.
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I couldn't agree more. I got my UKPK first, and then got a Caly3,... then a CF Caly3,... the a SE Caly3 (didn't like that one),... and now I'm back to EDCing the UKPK. I like the ergonomics, fit & finish, balance and steel better. A lock would be nice, but the UKPK has such a "solid" notch joint, it will handle everything that I ask of a knife that size.

As far as an EDC companion, I've bee carrying a Para, but with Spring coming I'm thinking about maybe a small, locking SE of some sort - maybe a Jester.
 
Vivi said:
My UKPK has virtually eliminated my enthusiasm for buying new knives. I'm still eager to try out certain designs like the Kiwi and Dodo that have always appealed to me, but I don't expect them to make a superior general use EDC.

It's not really I problem I suppose, it's great for my wallet and I've become extremely used to the knife. That familiarity is great to have.

I'm wondering though, for those that bought a Caly 3 or UKPK and used it as their main EDC, did you switch to something else over time and if so, what motivated that decision? Also, did you find anything that worked particularly well in conjunction with the UKPK / Caly 3 for EDC? I was thinking some sort of hawkbill or recurve style blade like a Cricket or Dodo might work well, but so far everytime I've EDC'd another knife I haven't some across a need for it, except for when I want to break down lots of cardboard and save the edge on my UKPK.

Either way, shame on you Sal for making such a superb knife, you're making it harder for me to justify future purchases. ;)
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Sounds very familiar. For me it is the combination Caly3cf and the Lava. At the moment I am so content with this pair for edc that I feel little need to get anything else. And it has been like this for a few months now. My wallet loves it. Me, I keep looking...

JD
 
I almost always carry Caly3 along with a bigger knife like Persian or R2.
 
I used to EDC a caly3- fantastic slicer and loved the wire clip. Ended up giving it to my dad (who never carries it *sigh*). Reason I left it was that there are just too many Spydies out there to try out. Right now I'm carrying a SE Lil Temp and love it but I'm seeing the clear advantages of a PE blade for the knife. Do miss that Caly3 tho... would carry it for dressier occassions regularly.
 
I'm carrying an Urban "leaf" proto. It's a very useful knife at a politically and socially correct size.

I believe that as more and more countries make more restrictive laws, "slip-joints" will eventually be more practical to carry in those areas. Germany and South Africa just tightened up their knife laws.

The genre name for our "clip-carry, One-hand-open, Non-locking-folders" is; "Slipits". Created on the British Blades forum.

UK Pen Knives ("notch-joints"), T-Mags, Urbans, Bob Terzuola's "ball-joint" folder as well as other methods in R&D will increae the "Slipit" line.

sal
 
Thanks, Sal! Would you send me an Urban Leaf proto to review? JK! Enjoy your week-end.
 
Mr. Glesser, you amaze me. You're again leading the way into a new emerging market. May all those who follow your lead so acknowledge.
 
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