Ukpk @ Ngk

[uhiforgot]

The UKPK has landed! And I'm dead broke! Woohoo!

Geez, I can't be THAT wired, can I?

-Jeff

[gull wing]

Yes I know, see "UKPK @ NGK" 08-05-06, got very little response on this thread. I guess if it doesn't have a ZDP blade it isn't HOT. Still a great knife.

[cobrajoe]

It does look like a great knife, but there are many many spydies that I must get, and very little money to spend on them

[JaM]

I like it, but I might wait for the backlock-version (Caly 3 IIRC). Not sure yet...

[Tempest UK]

Well as it's the only knife I have that I can legally carry on me in England (SAKs aside) I love it bits :D G10, S30v and a great shape too. The low-riding wire pocket clip is what really appeals to me though - barely noticeable in your pocket. I'd urge any of you not to dismiss it because it doesn't have a lock - it's an extremely sturdy knife nonetheless and since buying it I have rarely wished for a lock.

[ront]

I am having a tough time not getting this knife. I really like the knife and it has my favorite blade steel. I do wish it had a lock on it. I am looking forward to the Caly 3, but to be honest, it did bum me a bit when I heard that it would have VG-10 as the blade steel. Nothing wrong with VG-10 at all. I just like the S30V, which the UKPK does have. For the bulk of my cutting chores the UKPK would work just fine
Don't know what to do.

Ron

[Tempest UK]

ront, I was thinking exactly the same thing about the lock. The fact that we can't carry locking blades here kind of forced me to ignore the lack of a lock and buy it anyway, and I'm extremely glad I did - after a week or so of use as my EDC I realised it was more than enough to cope with pretty much everything I would need it for. I suppose it comes down to just how heavily you would use it as to whether the slipjoint is an issue or not, but it certainly surprised me.

[boxer93]

ront, I don't think that you have to worry about the lock either. This is a well constructed piece. I like the 'firmness' and the 'stop' in the spring. My NGK one just left for OK to be evaluated. There may be another variety if all goes well ;)
Chris

[ront]

Thanks guys. Is the UKPN easily openable with one hand?

Ron

[Mr Blonde]

Yes I know, see "UKPK @ NGK" 08-05-06, got very little response on this thread. I guess if it doesn't have a ZDP blade it isn't HOT. Still a great knife.

That could be part of it, and the fact the UKPK (http://www.spydercollector.nl/index1.php?pagina=collectibles&id=105&ex=none#article)has been out and available for quite a while...for the die-hard fans at least.

Wouter

[Harry White]

Thanks guys. Is the UKPN easily openable with one hand?

Ron
absolutely - piece of cake to open one-handed! i highly recommend this knife -- the lack of a lock doesn't really matter for the overwhelming majority of tasks that I use a knife for. IMO, it is one of most well-balanced knives made by Spyderco. it just feels like it belongs in your hand. lightweight and tough! i like the linerless G-10 (like the Dodo), and the S30V steel has that grainy look that I find so cool. NGK is offering it at a good price too.

[Tempest UK]

Yep, perfectly easy to open. Obviously not as easy as a locking knife that doesn't rely on the friction, but still not a problem at all.

[Senate]

I also highly recommend the UKPK, it's a slipjoint but nothing like i'd experienced in the past. the opening remains easy and yet the knife feels secure when used. with SAKS, Laguioles and other slipjoints as soon as the blade is closing your fingers are in danger because of the detent, on the UKPK it's not the case. half way during closing there's another "step" that is stopping the blade, hard to explain but it's working!!! :)

[yablanowitz]

There is exactly one reason I have not already ordered the UKPK from NGK - payday isn't until tomorrow! As for the lack of a lock, I don't care. I've carried slipjoints for thirty-five years and haven't hurt myself with one in half that time :D so I think I have learned how to use them.

[yablanowitz]

Senate, it's called a half stop. Some slip joints have them, some don't. I am glad to know this one does. :)

[ruxton]

Just ordered one, I've been holding out because I didn't want to pay UK prices for it... Got a chameleon delica too :D

[Senate]

Senate, it's called a half stop. Some slip joints have them, some don't. I am glad to know this one does. :)

thanks for the knife vocabulary ;)