Spyderco Farid K2

[rhino]

This thing is a beast! THANK YOU BRADSKNIVES!



It's designed by a British guy named Farid Mehr, of whom I know not much. I do know that it's a whompin' big knife (4.54 inch blade)!

The blade is exactly the way I like too: flat ground from relatively thin stock, wide, and very thin at the edge -- very slicey! This is my first knife made of CPM 10V as well. The frame is titanium alloy.

I found a review of this knife from last year on www.bladeforums.com that indicated some pretty impressive cutting performance. Part of that is the CPM 10V at 63 Rc hardness and part of it is geometry: this is a cutting tool, not a prybar.

I am now prepared if I need to decapitate a charging bison using a folding knife.

 

[Ahburns]

Looks like a bad ass blade. Is it tip down only?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Yet another great thing from the UK.

 

[KG1]

Awesome looking blade. Hopefully try not to cut yourself while attempting to decapitate a charging bison.

Remember this thread? https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-sharp-metal-moron-=-unfortunate-outcome.html

 

[Gabriel]

The guy that lives next door to me has five bison. I might need to get one of those.

 

[Bradsknives]

All that I know is, as he (Rhino) was walking away from my tables at the show, I heard some mumbling about making it a neck knife in case he was attacked by a bison.

 

[grunt soldier]

Farid makes crazy cool knives out of stupid hard steels. most your average makers won't touch. he has some that get damn near the 70's plus on rc. I never have seen that blade before. I really dig it. Nice score sir!

 

[rhino]

Looks like a bad ass blade. Is it tip down only?

Yes, and the clip is not reversible. It actually goes well with the spartan design of the knife, though. The frame is built with only two sets of screws as well. It's very simple and all business!

Yet another great thing from the UK.

That makes . . . one?

Awesome looking blade. Hopefully try not to cut yourself while attempting to decapitate a charging bison.

Remember this thread? https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-sharp-metal-moron-=-unfortunate-outcome.html

Sage advice, sir. I minor incident with this thing could result in a lost finger or limb.

The guy that lives next door to me has five bison. I might need to get one of those.

Bison are among the most delicious of all God's creatures.

All that I know is, as he (Rhino) was walking away from my tables at the show, I heard some mumbling about making it a neck knife in case he was attacked by a bison.

Hey, a guy has to be prepared! You never know what might happen.

Farid makes crazy cool knives out of stupid hard steels. most your average makers won't touch. he has some that get damn near the 70's plus on rc. I never have seen that blade before. I really dig it. Nice score sir!

Thanks! I'm now inspired to take a closer look at some of his custom work. I also saw that he's a presence on bladeforums (or at least was at one time), so I will have plenty to read when I have time to do some research.

 

[rhino]

After about 1.5 days of carrying the K2, I haven't cut much with it. I do have some noticeable scratches on the frame already from the other stuff jingling in my pockets. Methinks the "collectors" would have a stroke!

 

[m_deaner]

I just bought one of these and it rocks. Fit and finish are excellent and the blade is friggin huge.

 

[rhino]

I just bought one of these and it rocks. Fit and finish are excellent and the blade is friggin huge.

It kind of make a Military look dinky by comparison!

Is yours tough to unlock?

 

[m_deaner]

It kind of make a Military look dinky by comparison!

Is yours tough to unlock?

A little, but not a big problem. I think it just needs to break in. I put some Redline moly engine assembly grease on the lock bar and that helped tremendously.

 

[m_deaner]

I still can't get over the fact that this huge titanium frame lock with 10v steel can be had for $200 shipped. I am half tempted to buy another as a safe queen.

 

[seedubs1]

No no need for a safe queen. Beat on the one you have. The beauty of those Ti frame locks is that you can refinish them if you ever want to.

Plus, IMHO, a well used knife looks better than a safe queen anyway.

I still can't get over the fact that this huge titanium frame lock with 10v steel can be had for $200 shipped. I am half tempted to buy another as a safe queen.

 

[m_deaner]

No no need for a safe queen. Beat on the one you have. The beauty of those Ti frame locks is that you can refinish them if you ever want to.

Plus, IMHO, a well used knife looks better than a safe queen anyway.

yeah, good point.

Anyway, I took the photo below to compare the size of the Farid to some other Spydercos. From Left to right:

Manix
Stretch
Endura 4
para 2
Manix XL
Military s90v
Southfork
Farid K2

 

[rhino]

A little, but not a big problem. I think it just needs to break in. I put some Redline moly engine assembly grease on the lock bar and that helped tremendously.

Brad offered some advice in this regard to me at the Lafayette gun show on Saturday. I shall try it soon.

I still can't get over the fact that this huge titanium frame lock with 10v steel can be had for $200 shipped. I am half tempted to buy another as a safe queen.

You need another! Get it from Brad!

No no need for a safe queen. Beat on the one you have. The beauty of those Ti frame locks is that you can refinish them if you ever want to.

Plus, IMHO, a well used knife looks better than a safe queen anyway.

Mine has been sharpened, used, sharpened, etc. It's got plenty of pocket wear too. In fact, the stripes of skateboard tape I put on the frame are almost worn off too. I need to find a different way to improve the grippiness. I might have someone with some motivation, free time, and a nice mill add some texture to the frame.