WARNING: Pekko Nilakka Folder!!!!

Ankerson said:
Exactly, this is 63.5 HRC and .006" to .002" towards the tip so yes thin grinds can hold up to harder work.

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That's an outstanding grind on that one!
 
Has anyone else gathered experience with a modified edge Nilakka? I just love the design but am afraid of ordering one because at the least it should have to be able to cut food on a hardwood board.
 
My factory second with the factory secondary bevel drew admiration from everyone who watched me cutting up summer sausage at Christmas. It will handle cutting on a hardwood board, or cutting the board itself if need be.
 
It looks like these are shipping again. Guess they modified them. I have an original and I've thickened the edge a bit. I use it for light duty only. It's a slicing machine.
 
What's the consensus on the modified Spyderco Nilakka folder? Good to go? Any reservations and/or caveats?
 
RamZar said:
What's the consensus on the modified Spyderco Nilakka folder? Good to go? Any reservations and/or caveats?
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I just bought a modified Nilakka a week ago and I can confirm you are good to go. The edge is holding up great and I've experienced no problems like others have with the initial release. GO FOR IT! I LOVE mine.
 
hiredgun said:
I just bought a modified Nilakka a week ago and I can confirm you are good to go. The edge is holding up great and I've experienced no problems like others have with the initial release. GO FOR IT! I LOVE mine.
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Good to know. Thank you for the feedback.
 
hiredgun said:
I just bought a modified Nilakka a week ago and I can confirm you are good to go. The edge is holding up great and I've experienced no problems like others have with the initial release. GO FOR IT! I LOVE mine.
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and I can say the same...no issues here and mine has been put to use outdoors as well as in the kitchen.
 
Love the looks of it and the fit & finish are the usual superb quality from Taichung. However, as for using it and possibly adding another bevel... May just become a collector one for me. Decisions!

Also, read about all the good and bad points at The Edge Observer: Spyderco Nilakka from April 2013 after the modifications.
 
hiredgun said:
I just bought a modified Nilakka a week ago and I can confirm you are good to go. The edge is holding up great and I've experienced no problems like others have with the initial release. GO FOR IT! I LOVE mine.
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Could you, or someone else with the modified nilakka show a picture of the edge? I want to see it to get an idea about what angle it is.
 
Question: How would I know if I'm getting a second generation / modified Spyderco Nilakka folder?
 
Buy it from an authorized dealer. IIRC, they recalled them to fix the edge.
 
RamZar, you should be able to see the secondary bevel with a loupe. If you DO happen to get one that still has the zero grind, Spyderco will take care of it for you.
 
I bought it when it was first released and mine was zero ground. I put a secondary bevel on it. No big deal if you sharpen your own knives.
 
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