UKPK Lightweight vs UKPK G10 comparision(ALOT of pictures)

Are those new Leaf Blade FRN UKPK's FFG, or more like the drop point ones? That would prolly be the diff maker for me, if its not FFG will prolly just save up for the G10 one. This is superficial, but I only like leaf shape blades if they are FFG, and I don't want the drop point one cuz I think the blade shape in this incarnation is hideous...:o
 
bobusx said:
Are those new Leaf Blade FRN UKPK's FFG, or more like the drop point ones? That would prolly be the diff maker for me, if its not FFG will prolly just save up for the G10 one. This is superficial, but I only like leaf shape blades if they are FFG, and I don't want the drop point one cuz I think the blade shape in this incarnation is hideous...:o
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None of the FRN ones will be FFG, at least not the regular production ones. They're trying to keep the price as low as possible, and FFG costs more. Of course with Spyderco there's always a chance that, somewhere down the road, there will be a FFG Sprint Run of some kind.

Paul
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Where are you guys finding the Leaf-shaped blades for sale or preorder. I can't find them anywhere?
 
The Deacon said:
None of the FRN ones will be FFG, at least not the regular production ones. They're trying to keep the price as low as possible, and FFG costs more. Of course with Spyderco there's always a chance that, somewhere down the road, there will be a FFG Sprint Run of some kind.

Paul
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Thanx much for the photos and conversation.

As Paul mentioned, current production is hollow (saber). There will more than likely be Full Flat Grind versions with higher performance steels. This will give us an opportunity to offer "exotic" steels at an affordable price.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Thanx much for the photos and conversation.

As Paul mentioned, current production is hollow (saber). There will more than likely be Full Flat Grind versions with higher performance steels. This will give us an opportunity to offer "exotic" steels at an affordable price.

sal
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I don't mind the hollow saber grind but not a fan of the drop point so I'll be waiting for the Leaf shaped. I hope it's not too much longer, I'm looking forward to my first slipit. :thumbup:
 
Sal Glesser said:
Thanx much for the photos and conversation.

As Paul mentioned, current production is hollow (saber). There will more than likely be Full Flat Grind versions with higher performance steels. This will give us an opportunity to offer "exotic" steels at an affordable price.

sal
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I like your style Sal :thumbup:
 
Just ordered the maroon drop point. I love a drop point, but have never had a spyderco with one.
Great looking knife, wire clip, a steel I've used and like OK, and like the fact it opens more easy than the G10 version(since thumb surgery), super light, and for less than $40 shipped.....whats not to like:thumbup:


hoopster said:
Where are you guys finding the Leaf-shaped blades for sale or preorder. I can't find them anywhere?
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Just sent you a PM.
 
what would it be like to edc one of these if the only knives you use have locks? does it take a getting used to?
 
For me I took to the non lock very well.


On my G10 UKPK, Urban and Bobby-T, and Pride the lock "snaps" into place quite well and you need a good amount of force to unlock the blade.

On the FRN UKPK the lock is not a strong and could be "disengaged" quite easy.


For many of the normal EDC tasks like cutting open boxes, envelopes, food prep, and minimal force tasks using a non locking knife is fine in my opinion.

Also, if you notice Spyderco makes your finger become the lock by placing it in the finger choil.
 
mr dylan said:
what would it be like to edc one of these if the only knives you use have locks? does it take a getting used to?
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If you've used knives like the Native and Kiwi, where placing one's index finger in the 50/50 choil is the norm, it should be a fairly easy and safe transition since use of the 50/50 choil when cutting with a SlipIt is highly recommended. Otherwise, the combination of a non-locking knife and a thumb ramp can cause some "interesting" moments if you forget to relax pressure on the thumb ramp when you lift the knife.

Paul
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