New Spyderco UK Penknife Lightweight C94

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #60 on:** April 08, 2010, 03:23:34 PM

Thank's for that Dan

Benner · **Reply #61 on:** April 08, 2010, 04:39:32 PM

Not bad a price for a Spydie in this country.

cerbera147 · **Reply #62 on:** April 08, 2010, 04:45:07 PM

I've got a query in with Spyderco as well

cerbera147 · **Reply #63 on:** April 08, 2010, 06:03:33 PM

Got a reply from Spyderco...

"Dan,
Sorry but we don't have a release date on that knife yet. Check www.spyderco.com to see when it is released as a new knife."

Is it just me or is that a poor reply from the actual manufacturer? $:-\$ I thought if anyone knew they would.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #64 on:** April 08, 2010, 06:06:23 PM

No that's pretty normal sadly $:-\$

David · **Reply #65 on:** April 08, 2010, 06:09:30 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on April 08, 2010, 06:03:33 PM

Got a reply from Spyderco...

"Dan,
Sorry but we don't have a release date on that knife yet. Check www.spyderco.com to see when it is released as a new knife."

Is it just me or is that a poor reply from the actual manufacturer? $:-\$ I thought if anyone knew they would.

Sorry your expectations weren't fulfilled but if they do not have a planned release date yet what are they suppose to tell you?

cerbera147 · **Reply #66 on:** April 08, 2010, 06:18:04 PM

Quote from: David on April 08, 2010, 06:09:30 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on April 08, 2010, 06:03:33 PM
Got a reply from Spyderco...

"Dan,
Sorry but we don't have a release date on that knife yet. Check www.spyderco.com to see when it is released as a new knife."

Is it just me or is that a poor reply from the actual manufacturer? $:-\$ I thought if anyone knew they would.

Sorry your expectations weren't fulfilled but if they do not have a planned release date yet what are they suppose to tell you?

This thread was started in January and they are clearly known about by the public. I've also seen them on other forums. Seems odd the manufacturer has not got a release date yet $:-\$ Even something as vague as the second half of this year would be more helpful.

Heinnie was even able to give me an approximate price

Guess I'll just wait then with everyone else

donvito · **Reply #67 on:** April 09, 2010, 06:59:57 AM

Quote from: cerbera147 on April 08, 2010, 06:18:04 PM

Quote from: David on April 08, 2010, 06:09:30 PM
Quote from: cerbera147 on April 08, 2010, 06:03:33 PM
Got a reply from Spyderco...

"Dan,
Sorry but we don't have a release date on that knife yet. Check www.spyderco.com to see when it is released as a new knife."

Is it just me or is that a poor reply from the actual manufacturer? $:-\$ I thought if anyone knew they would.

Sorry your expectations weren't fulfilled but if they do not have a planned release date yet what are they suppose to tell you?

This thread was started in January and they are clearly known about by the public. I've also seen them on other forums. Seems odd the manufacturer has not got a release date yet $:-\$ Even something as vague as the second half of this year would be more helpful.

Heinnie was even able to give me an approximate price

Guess I'll just wait then with everyone else

These will be made in Golden and time and machinery have to be diverted from bathes already on schedule for existing models. Once that is done bathes of UKPKs have to be made with different blade styles and handles, examined and then shipped to dealers who can start taking pre orders. All of this takes time, and Spyderco is generally known for high quality at affordable price, they don't want any slip ups with knives made in their US factory, especially after the fiasco they had with handle supplier for their Bushcraft UK, and QC problems with Cat and Chicago.

David · **Reply #68 on:** May 04, 2010, 06:36:03 PM

Over at the Spyderco Forum Sal said he was told they should be shipping some versions in a few weeks with the balance by the end of June.

Gareth · **Reply #69 on:** May 04, 2010, 06:42:48 PM

Thanks David, I have to admit I'd forgotten about these.

Something else to add to the wish list anyway.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #70 on:** May 04, 2010, 07:03:29 PM

Thanks for the update mate

cerbera147 · **Reply #71 on:** May 04, 2010, 07:18:19 PM

Since I've had my own folder for the last week or so I've come to realise how handy it has become

Step forward Spyderco UKPK

You rarely see the 'original' ones for sale / trade so these will be as close as I'll get

Benner · **Reply #72 on:** May 05, 2010, 08:10:59 PM

BB often has them. Keep an eye on the classifieds over there.

cerbera147 · **Reply #73 on:** May 05, 2010, 08:56:18 PM

Will do, thanks Ben

What is the difference between the current UKPK and this newer one, apart from the price?

From what I understand the handles are from a different material as is the blade.

David · **Reply #74 on:** May 05, 2010, 09:26:21 PM

UKPK - blade steel CPM30V - handle material G-10

UKPK lightweight - blade steel GIN-1 - handle materal FRN

Benner · **Reply #75 on:** May 05, 2010, 09:27:14 PM

The clue is in the name

The new one is FRN, the UKPK being G10.

I'm guessing, and it probably says in this thread, that the steel will be VG10 compared to S30V that is the UKPK.

cerbera147 · **Reply #76 on:** May 05, 2010, 09:50:12 PM

Thanks for the info guys

Even the sarky ones lol

I've put out a request over at BB to see if I can get myself one

I get the feeling here that those who have one will not part with it lightly, rightly so

John · **Reply #77 on:** May 05, 2010, 09:55:13 PM

If you're getting it outside the UK make sure they describe it as a UK legal slip joint I've heard the UKBA cant tell the diff "sometimes" between lock and non lockable knives,especially if it's a spydie

Benner · **Reply #78 on:** May 05, 2010, 10:02:34 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on May 05, 2010, 09:50:12 PM

Thanks for the info guys Even the sarky ones lol

I've put out a request over at BB to see if I can get myself one

I get the feeling here that those who have one will not part with it lightly, rightly so

Sarky is my middle name.

Benner · **Reply #79 on:** May 05, 2010, 10:03:30 PM

Quote from: John on May 05, 2010, 09:55:13 PM

If you're getting it outside the UK make sure they describe it as a UK legal slip joint I've heard the UKBA cant tell the diff "sometimes" between lock and non lockable knives,especially if it's a spydie

The UKPK is actually quite safe. Without the lock it can't fall into any of the banned items.

John · **Reply #80 on:** May 05, 2010, 10:11:05 PM

Quote from: Benner on May 05, 2010, 10:03:30 PM

Quote from: John on May 05, 2010, 09:55:13 PM
If you're getting it outside the UK make sure they describe it as a UK legal slip joint I've heard the UKBA cant tell the diff "sometimes" between lock and non lockable knives,especially if it's a spydie

The UKPK is actually quite safe. Without the lock it can't fall into any of the banned items.

Yes Ben but apart from I recall they did make a mistake on one of those IIRC you're right tho it should be no probs I was just having a laugh

Benner · **Reply #81 on:** May 05, 2010, 10:15:31 PM

They did, but a letter explaining sorted that one I believe.

John · **Reply #82 on:** May 05, 2010, 10:17:05 PM

Quote from: Benner on May 05, 2010, 10:15:31 PM

They did, but a letter explaining sorted that one I believe.

It did indeed

DaveK · **Reply #83 on:** May 05, 2010, 10:19:00 PM

Quote from: Benner on May 05, 2010, 10:02:34 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on May 05, 2010, 09:50:12 PM
Thanks for the info guys Even the sarky ones lol

I've put out a request over at BB to see if I can get myself one

I get the feeling here that those who have one will not part with it lightly, rightly so

Sarky is my middle name.

Really? I thought it was "tone deaf"

UKPK? Get one!!!!!

All the cool kids have them. And Ben.