Comprehensivist
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^Nice comparison photo
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I chose the Kapara over the other two and haven’t looked back.
Bought one and sold it.
Kinda regretted moving it and have another one on the way.
I am about to give in and order one. Still wish it were M390 for $220.
I admit, the CQI Kapara has pushed my 940-1 aside. Only time will tell if I miss the S90V steel or not.Sold my first generation for a $50 loss and got the CQI version. Well worth the loss I took. Such a fantastic knife. My 940-1 may have to go now as I’m not a collector.
Sold my first generation for a $50 loss and got the CQI version. Well worth the loss I took. Such a fantastic knife. My 940-1 may have to go now as I’m not a collector.
How to tell if a dealer is selling the old version or the CQI version? Do dealers mark it explicitly?
I get that. For me, they’re similar in how and when I’d use them. Both seem designed for light EDC and with food prep in mind — Alistair Philips said he designed the Kapara to assist him with slicing vegetables. The SpydieChef is great for that purpose too, for a folding knife — and it has “Chef” in its name. Both seem intended as good slicers that put a good portion of edge onto the cutting board, although now having both I see the SpydieChef does that better.Similar in that both are folders made by Spyderco Other than that, they look VERY different to me.
Just got the Kapara...here are my first impressions:
It looks much nicer in person...and it does not feel like a
Spyderco. Aside from the cutting edge everything feels soft and expensive..
Action and centering...perfect. The lock requires heavy pressure to release
which is the only nit I can pick.
It is a bit bigger than I thought it would be too...which I like.
But the feel...it is luxurious in hand and the polishing and fit and finish are
just spectacular...next level. I have handled midtechs this knife completely
outclasses. I don't say this lightly...if you are reading this BUY IT NOW!
The pictures do not convey what this epic/legend/superb knife is.
It is ridiculously good. If you don't buy it because you think it is ugly (and
this is where I was) and a friend gets one and you handle it...you will be
horrified at your error in judgement. Don't wait. Thank me later.
It is not sticking. It requires more pressure than a Para 2. The Shaman also hasLock shouldn't require heavy pressure. If you have to break it free I'd return it and get one where that's not the case.