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Spyderco Kapara ~ C241CFP click on image to enlarge We have a limited number of Kaparas personally signed by Alistair Phillips. One of the most anticipated Spyderco knives of 2018, the Kapara is Spyderco's first collaboration with Australian custom knifemaker Alistair Phillips. The design is based on Phillips' popular Redback folder and, like the term "redback," draws its name from the redback spider (Latrodectus hasseltii), a species of highly venomous spider found throughout Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The adult female redback has a spherical black body with a prominent red stripe on the upper side of her abdomen. Inspired by this distinctive feature, Phillips' handmade Redback folders showcase a contrasting red backspacer in the handle. A self-described "spare-time knifemaker," Phillips specializes in meticulously crafted slipjoint and lock-blade folding knives. After licensing Spyderco's Trademark Round Hole for use in his custom blades, he posted several photos of his work on Spyderco's online forum. Spyderco founder Sal Glesser was impressed with what he saw and purchased one of Phillips' Redbacks for his personal collection. When he received it, he was even more impressed and ultimately suggested a collaboration project. Phillips eagerly agreed. According to Phillips, he originally designed the Redback/Kapara as a personal carry knife that he could use for food preparation in an office environment. After gaining a bit of weight, he was committed to eating healthier and trimming down, so he decided to create a cutting tool that would help him achieve that goal. He began by measuring a variety of fruits and vegetables to determine an appropriate blade length. He then tried using several of his existing designs, which happened to be flipper openers, to prepare food on a cutting board. Realizing that the flipper tab got in the way of using the entire length of the edge, he envisioned a knife with a long cutting edge, a Spyderco Round Hole for easy opening and a Compression Lock to keep food from getting into the lock mechanism. Ultimately, he not only created a great folding knife design but managed to lose a significant amount of weight by putting it to use! The heart of the Kapara's design is its CPM S30V stainless steel blade, which is full-flat ground for truly impressive low-friction edge geometry. Its fully accessible Trademark Round Hole allows convenient one-handed opening with either hand and its drop-point profile gives it both a long, gently curved edge and an acute, utilitarian point. The handle of the Kapara features full, skeletonized stainless steel liners that form the foundation of its high-strength Compression Lock mechanism. The liners are capped by stunning solid carbon fiber scales that are meticulously 3D machined to give them a subtle radius. This detail complements the sophisticated styling of the handle profile to offer an exceptionally secure and comfortable grip. An index-finger choil at the base of the blade allows a forward grip for enhanced control and helps draw attention to machined details on both sides of the blade’s pivot. Symbolic of the knife's name, the Kapara proudly features a red G10 backspacer that provides a visual accent and added structural strength, while leaving most of the handle’s back open to reduce weight and simplify cleaning. For ease and convenience of carry, the Kapara includes a reversible deep-pocket wire clip that can be configured for left or right-side, tip-up carry. A generously sized lanyard hole also allows the easy attachment of fobs or lanyards. The Spyderco Kapara is an exquisitely executed folder that faithfully represents the character and meticulous craftsmanship of Alistair Phillips coveted custom knives. An impressive synthesis of style and utilitarian function, we hope you will be as excited about it as we are.   Blade Length: 3.60" Cutting Edge: 3.44" Closed Length: 4.65" Overall Length: 8.25" Blade Thickness: 0.118" Blade Material: CPM-30V Stainless Steel Blade Style: Sheepsfoot Blade Grind: Full-Flat Blade Finish: Satin Blade Edge: Plain Handle Material: Carbon Fiber Locking Mechanism: Compression Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry Model Number: C241CFP Model Name: Kapara Designer: Alistair Phillips Weight: 3.4 oz. Made in Taiwan

This page was last updated on the  15/04/2021