Shabaria Versions (WARNING: May contain EYE CANDY)

[Ookami]

so here you are as promised, my numbered shabaria and its evil twin which is EDCed at the moment:
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[Slvgx]

Nice pictures! Thanks for sharing!

[Cold Fusion]

I'll trade a kidney for one of those things.

[JD Spydo]

Thanks Ookami. I have never seen anyone put up the 2 different variations. I have 2 of the ones which you can take apart with a jeweler's phillips screwdriver. I have heard that the riveted ones can be worked on though.
I have put the Shabaria higher on my top 10 list of favorite Spyders. It used to be 10 I have moved it up to 6. That blade is a classic in the TRUEST sense. IF I had 8 of them in my collection it wouldn't be too many.
If anyone knows which was the first folder to be graced with VG-10 blade steel I wish someone would tell me. I have heard from one guy that it was the big C-54 Calypso. I heard on Bladeforums that it was the Massad Ayoob. I heard from another Forum brother that it was this knife the Shabaria. IF anyone knows which it was I would like to know.
The Shabaria is a design of Engineering genius :cool: :spyder:

[Ookami]

yeah, i have to say I like 'em both, although, the numbered one has a slightly warped blade, which is hardly visible in nature and invisible in the pictures. now that I have both I EDC the unnumbered one.

Ookami

ps: @cold fusion, sorry but I really don't need a kidney. I already have two and they are in my regular EDC ;) btw, that's just gross :eek:
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[spydutch]

Nice knives Ookami :cool:

[Blades]

Ookami,
Nice pictures of a nice knife. I think I am going to carry my Shabaria today. I have a user, and one that stays in the box. Both riveted. I never did pick up the "new" version with the open back and screws. Is it alot lighter then the closed back?? My carry Shabaria has had the clip fliipped for tip up carry. Thanks for the pics.



If anyone knows which was the first folder to be graced with VG-10 blade steel I wish someone would tell me. I have heard from one guy that it was the big C-54 Calypso.

I think it was the Calypso that had VG-10 first. SOmeone else will know for sure. :)



Blades

[Ookami]

the riveted one is a bit heavier, but not by much. BUT, for ease of carry and cleanability I like the open-frame one better for EDC and what's more it isn't numbered.

Ookami
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[SSB]

Very nice pics & thanks for showing the differances.
The one i have is of the solid back ,rivetted,VG-10,part serrated ,numbered variety.
I assume that the rivetted version was the first variant?
Is this correct?
Thanks for the info.
regards,Rick. :spyder:

[Woody]

Oh Great....!!! That's it... I have to have one now.... Thanks a ton Ookami my wife will thank you.... :mad: LOL... Thanks for the shots....... :cool:

[dialex]

Hi Ookami, thanks for the pics and comments. When I first saw the Shabaria, I said this is knife art. Later on, when I got mine, and had the opportunity to take a closer look, I've seen there's place for improvement. Don't get me wrong, the knife is great (my wife carries it with great pleasure), and I'd like an updated version anytime.

[smcfalls13]

and I'd like an updated version anytime.

As would I. It's a great knife. But I think a comp lock version would be better suited to it.

Great pictures though, making me regret selling mine. :(

[Senate]

closed back shabaria... didn't know that! :)

[VultureParade]

As would I. It's a great knife. But I think a comp lock version would be better suited to it

I've been pushing for a comp lock Shabaria sprint run for some time now.

Maybe with maroon micarta

-Bryan

[skcusloa]

I seem to recall something happening to the designer. What happened to him/her?

[Axlis]

Those are wicked looking knives! Would it be possible to see an "in-hand" pic of one of those? The handle doesn't look comfortable to me, but I know looks can be decieving. Thanks for sharing with us!

[smcfalls13]

I seem to recall something happening to the designer. What happened to him/her?

Eduard Bradichansky was killed during a terrorist attack in Israel, I believe. I could be mistaken, given my pitiful memory. Those who have more details, please feel free to correct me. Any change to the design is not likely to happen, out of respect for the design who is no longer with us.

[smcfalls13]

Those are wicked looking knives! Would it be possible to see an "in-hand" pic of one of those? The handle doesn't look comfortable to me, but I know looks can be decieving. Thanks for sharing with us!

Depending on the size of your hand, the Shabaria can be VERY comfortable. If your hand is too large though, it may not be as comfortable.

[DAYWALKER]

Those are wicked looking knives! Would it be possible to see an "in-hand" pic of one of those? The handle doesn't look comfortable to me, but I know looks can be decieving. Thanks for sharing with us!

Aloha Axlis,

Here ya go, as i was curious also on the handle ergos:

http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16466&highlight=shabaria+hand

NICE pics Ookami...ahhhhh, nothing like more "salt on a wound"! :p

God bless :cool:

[Manifest]

Sorry to dig this thread up, but I think I have a chance to buy a Shabaria for $160. The dealer says that the knife is a back lock though, so I'm wondering were there any Shabarias made with a back lock or were they all liner locks?

Also, is the price good?

Thanks!

[JD Spydo]

Sorry to dig this thread up, but I think I have a chance to buy a Shabaria for $160. The dealer says that the knife is a back lock though, so I'm wondering were there any Shabarias made with a back lock or were they all liner locks?

Also, is the price good?

Thanks!

The price is about as good as you can expect now a days. I haven't seen many of them of late. Both of mine are liner locks. I have had 4 of them all together and those other 2 were also liner locks. I have never heard of a "Lock-back Shabaria" I would really be leary about that. Unless you are dealing with someone who just doesn't know his locks. I know of 2 dealers that have Shabarias in stock. Both of them combo edged versions and both for well over $200. Good Luck

[zenheretic]

Sounds like a good price considering you get to handle it first, one could only hope for that sort of price on ebay and you don't get the inspection prior to sale. Not to mention you live in Canada. I have heard it can be "iffy" that the knife will make it through the border inspectors.

[antichristina]

If you have the kidney i have the shabiria in plain edge. All have been made with liner locks only. If i remember some were pressed pinned together and some screwed together.

[swissknife]

If you have the kidney i have the shabiria in plain edge. All have been made with liner locks only. If i remember some were pressed pinned together and some screwed together.

will you take it out? :D

[Michael Cook]

:spyder: This beautiful blade seems like a prime choice for sprint run consideration. :) :spyder: