Spyderco UKPK G-10 v FRN Lightweight

DaveK · **on:** August 12, 2010, 02:58:24 AM

You may have seen that Dan (cerbera147) recently acquired one of the new Lightweight UKPKs. Well he very kindly lent it to me so that I could do a comparison - cheers Dan

Here's the result of a day's playing with the UKPK FRN version.

I hope it's of some use!

EDIT: Mods - is this better in here or in reviews?

Neil · **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2010, 03:19:06 AM

Didn't know about the half backspring

I wonder why that's the case? I can't imagine it makes it any cheaper to produce

I think on a non-locker reducing the tension is a bit daft, even with the choil being as it is.

DaveK · **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2010, 03:21:50 AM

I have to say Neil - the lack of spring is a bit of a let-down.

Now, I say that having spent the best part of 10 months carrying the G-10 version, so maybe I'm making too much play of it, but it seems to be a "feature" that was totally avoidable. I wonder what the thinking was.

Neil · **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2010, 03:23:47 AM

Search me

I can't think of any good reason for it.

DaveK · **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2010, 03:27:52 AM

The only legitimate reason I can think of is to reduce the weight, and it is quite a bit lighter.

Neil · **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2010, 03:30:27 AM

Maybe but I think I'd put up with the extra 10-20g for a more secure blade personally.

DaveK · **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2010, 03:33:59 AM

Yup - totally agree.

It's still an excellent knife though, it's just a shame about that one negative point.

I'll take some photos tomorrow in daylight and add them to this thread

Freudian Frog · **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2010, 04:50:59 AM

Could it be simply to change the center of gravity while keeping the handle shape the same?

EDIT: Also, your silly accent makes me laugh.

DaveK · **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2010, 04:52:15 AM

Maybe - I'm not sure how I can test that theory though

Freudian Frog · **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2010, 04:53:26 AM

Quote from: DaveK on August 12, 2010, 04:52:15 AM

Maybe - I'm not sure how I can test that theory though

Check if it's about in the same place?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2010, 07:10:24 AM

I'm wondering what the logic was too

Fine comparison though Dave

cerbera147 · **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2010, 11:22:15 AM

Great review / comparison Dave

It would be interesting to find out their reasoning on the backspring. Surely not just just for its weight and cost $:-\$

For less adventurous among us it is a good starter Spyderco that is nice and legal

I remember reading somewhere the colour choice with these FRN knives was to make them more sheeple friendly and less tactical. There was talk of black scales but I don't know if anything will come of it.

I would like to add an original orange UKPK G10 at some point, they're just so damn expensive

They appear quite regularly on British Blades for about £80, however my view is that for an extra £10 - 15 I'd rather buy new

What are the differences between the leaf blade and the drop point blade?

This one will keep me going until I get my hand on an orange G10 UKPK.

nuphoria · **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2010, 12:18:52 PM

Nice job Dave

Very comprehensive. Mine has obviously been tightened more and so can't be thrown open in any way. I still think they are good value compared to the originals, especially the one that I'm selling

Benner · **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2010, 02:28:01 PM

Great comparison Dave - very enjoyable.

For a £40 knife it looks like a great deal. As an original UKPK owner though, that backspring means I'll be sticking with what I have already got.

Craig · **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2010, 03:25:25 PM

Great review

Thanks to Dave for writing it and to Dan for making it possible

markn951 · **Reply #15 on:** August 13, 2010, 04:39:33 AM

The silly accent makes it sound like "Spydieco"!

I love hearing Brits speak.

David · **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2010, 06:51:47 AM

Great review Dave, thanks

donvito · **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2010, 06:58:29 AM

Good work on the video Dave

DaveK · **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2010, 02:33:16 PM

Quote from: markn951 on August 13, 2010, 04:39:33 AM

The silly accent makes it sound like "Spydieco"! I love hearing Brits speak.

An American who thinks my spoken English sounds silly.

The definition of irony - right there

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2010, 05:42:42 PM

Quote from: DaveK on August 13, 2010, 02:33:16 PM

Quote from: markn951 on August 13, 2010, 04:39:33 AM
The silly accent makes it sound like "Spydieco"! I love hearing Brits speak.

An American who thinks my spoken English sounds silly.

The definition of irony - right there

AHB · **Reply #20 on:** August 13, 2010, 10:24:01 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 13, 2010, 05:42:42 PM

Quote from: DaveK on August 13, 2010, 02:33:16 PM
Quote from: markn951 on August 13, 2010, 04:39:33 AM
The silly accent makes it sound like "Spydieco"! I love hearing Brits speak.

An American who thinks my spoken English sounds silly.

The definition of irony - right there

Gareth · **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2010, 12:33:22 AM

Great comparison Dave.

I'm not sold on the drop-point blade shape myself, nothing wrong with it, but I just think the leaf shape is more visually appealing. Once they come out with a lightweight FFG leaf blade I'll be taking another look at one of these.

DaveK · **Reply #22 on:** August 15, 2010, 05:27:15 PM

Same here Gareth - I definitely prefer the leaf shaped blade.

I think maybe it's because I'm used to it though - the drop point does have a nice sculpted finish, which is nice. I'm sure I could learn to love it!

Neil · **Reply #23 on:** August 15, 2010, 07:59:46 PM

Same here but again I wondered if it was just because I was used to the leaf shape

ryan1835 · **Reply #24 on:** August 15, 2010, 09:01:49 PM

The leaf shape looks a lot less threatening aswell

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