Spyderco Kapara - New - Full Review, Edge Retention

[@AlistairPhillipsFolders]

Great review.. although you have found out that I don't really eat a lot of cheese :D

[@mickeypopa]

Congrats on the design, finally managed to find one and get an order in. Phew! Been looking for one all summer long, they seem to be almost non-existent on the market these days. 😟 Spyderco should really pick up the slack as far as oldies but goodies are concerned, rather than churning out exclusive after exclusive after exclusive. Besides, Kapara deserves an exclusive too (besides that butt ugly grey 20CV one).

[@masalpert]

This is the knife that made me stop looking at other knives when I got it. It's just that awesome.

[@49giants3]

Sam Alpert liar!! There is no such knife. In two weeks you’ll be looking for something new 😂

[@ranger5281]

I think you meant "... temporarily made me stop looking at other knives"...

[@Heizenberg32]

I like the PM 2, but this one seems quite kaparable to it.

[@jangounbrained]

GerbilKor Chapeau my dude, that almost made me giggle a bit

[@marckydasaint8730]

I see what you did right there.

[@lobotomite9767]

I love the knife lab intros. I actually look forward to those

[@douglassteltenkamp]

The bit with your dog was AWESOME. Loved it.

[@christamu2]

This review was all kinds of Australian. Even worked a crikey in there! Spot on video Pete. I love my Kapara. The action was good out of the box but it significantly improved after a disassembly and tune. Piece of cake to maintain.

[@JesseAdams]

I just love the lines of this knife. Also loved the Cedric cheese test, hilarious idea.

[@Smaug1]

I got the Spydiechef after watching your review on it a couple times. Someone on bladeforums forum said he moved onto a Kapara for food prep. I didn't have a compression lock yet and liked the look of it. Slim. So I bought one. Before seeing your review, I had the exact same critiques, with it being a little harder to grip and flip closed, easy to drop. It's not the best specimen of a compression lock, I think. The perfect lock on this knife would be an Axis lock. If it would just flip open and closed with the lock the way my BM 940 does, it would be PERFECT. It's even a bit more ergonomic than the 940, but that 940 action is pretty much unbeatable. This guy is not quite as nice as the Spydiechef for food prep. The narrower blade means it's not as slicey. But it's better at everything else, I think. (esp. being narrower in the pocket) The Spydiechef, being sharp so far back and being so wide at the base of the blade... gotta be careful when closing that one or it'll bite you but good.

[@pieman7]

Nice review. The Cedric knife & cheese test is a nice touch.

[@d4mdcykey]

While I'm not really a fan as a general rule of Spyderco's, I do respect their apparent engagement with the Knife Community, and the overall consensus of the quality of their knives. If I were to ever buy one, I could see it being this one, I just like the shape and aesthetics of it. A comment you made in the video about ergonomics made me think of an inquiry: have you ever done a video that focused mainly or exclusively on the ergonomics and least-hotspots on the many knives you perform cut tests with, etc.? It could be an interesting angle not only for your viewers, but also any knifemakers out there that do watch these channels (and read comments) to get insight on what their buyers are pro and con about. Just a thought. Thanks for the detailed review.

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

You make a fantastic point, not many people cut THAT much with a knife all at once

[@Bogart995]

I love this idea

[@ocdxtaco]

You’re my favorite KZbin knife dude. You crack me up, dunno why. Keep it up!

[@Howardsheppard]

Really appreciate all your efforts, Pete!

[@Gaston-Monescu]

Outstanding review, as always. I appreciate your insightful comparisons at the end. The SpydieChef is one of my favorite knives. I keep thinking of getting a Kapara but have so far resisted the temptation since the SpydieChef seems functionally very similar.

[@petergalione9704]

I don’t use my edc knives for food prep, but I really like this knife.

[@gandolflitke]

Great review! The CQI version is out now and has the drop shut swing action right out of the box, it might be worth checking out ;)

[@blitzbbffl]

Great review Pete, especially the details regarding the compression lock differences. Btw, I think that the word you were searching for in describing the scales was "contoured".

[@sigriddewolf6322]

Off-topic: I'm often amazed at how you manage to look so different in every video you make :-) On-topic: thanks for a great review. I now know what knife to save up for next.

[@edrader]

always sounds the same tho

[@jamescharles8479]

Of the many reviews this hits some new points. Mine is in the mail and should arrive around Christmas. I did just subscribe.

[@SucculentDoorbell]

So cool bro. Is this Spyderco's most underrated knife?!!! Wishlisted in 2022 still

[@kingtaj]

Would love to see a Sprint in LC200N

[@EDCwithAaron]

Current knife goals: SpydieChef Kapara TRM Neutron

[@markpenninger2303]

Nice job! Informative and enjoyable to listen to.

[@Eldofarmboy]

Nice blade. I think I should bring one of these to the channel some day

[@monkeyfaceII]

Woodland Tactical agreed baton it! Than make an omelet ha

[@johnmilkins9084]

Thanks Pete - I was waiting for your full review and comparo with the Chef. I’m Redbackin”

[@SuperArtarded]

spydie holes need to be sharp, something other manufacturers do not understand, the kizer wanderer is almost impossible to deploy due to the softness of the cutout.

[@TheJeffFortner]

Love that you compared it to the Benchmade 940. I have been trying to decide between the two, I know the 940 was a grail for you, but between the Kapara and the 940 which would you recommend the most?

[@Polyfusia]

I've seen them compared the consensus seems to be that the 940 is a classic but it's aging and that the Kapara is better at basically every the 940 does with better ergo's. The only advantage the 940 has is that it's slightly lighter.

[@ElliotDrinksWater]

Ayye, Spyderco Advocate. The knife so nice I bought it twice :)

[@HellGatefr2]

I could totally see this knife in LC200N !

[@Heizenberg32]

Came back to this because I've been wanting the newer ikuchi, but Nick recommended this one slightly over the ikuchi. I can see the appeal, but the price of the ikuchi still gives it the win... if I could buy it for the MSRP.

[@kevinAuman1]

Great review brother, very in depth and informative!

[@lenzielenski3276]

Very thorough and balanced review! For me, I would have to complain about the use of S30v in a knife of that price these days. When I can find select $99 knives with M390 the price becomes really hard to swallow. I'm really over the Spydie profit machine.

[@bp-hx9ts]

Wish it was in a different steel otherwise looks like a great knife lc200n would be great for this

[@ElliotDrinksWater]

I mean your REALLY hard pressed to get S30V to stain if that's what your worried about

[@Eldofarmboy]

lc200n? Never heard of that one. What knives come with that?

[@bp-hx9ts]

ElliotDrinksWater not just that lc200n is from what I know just a superior steel takes a sharper edge gets sharpened easier tougher and stain proof also has more strength

[@bp-hx9ts]

Woodland Tactical huh wow how have you never heard of lc200n it’s all over the knife world it’s a nitrogen steel stain proof holds an edge comparable to s30v tough etc some knives in it are the mule 25 , spyderco spydiechef, carribean and native 5 salt

[@memelawdmatthew6455]

I think spyderco oughta use LC200N for everything they make. Such a cool steel.

[@wartstein8814]

Been waiting for that review! Great one (review AND knife ;), thanx! Imho though quite expensive the Kapara is worth it´s money (I received mine about ten days ago). You do not pay for the steel, but the great design, fit and finish and the Carbon scales. I really do use all my knifes a lot, especially the Kapara now in many tasks, but I am really not the best sharpener on the planet... and discovered over time that S30V, how it´s done by Spyderco, is just perfect and enough of a "Supersteel" for me personally. As I already stated in a previous comment on another of your vids: Beeing an Endura-fan, I´d somehow wish for a "budget version" of the Kapara: FRN, Backlock, but same shape and blade. Could even be VG 10. Would be a nearly perfect Endura FIVE, and I even prefer backlocks to Compression locks (though I get that a knife designed for food prep is easyer to clean featurung a comp. lock)

[@ciderandthorazine]

it's interesting that dogs enjoy cheese. maybe because it's got some saltiness in it and animal phospho-proteins (casein)? i realised late in my dog's life that pizza really put a spring in her step.

[@jackfarmboy]

I enjoyed the time I had with the Kapara and im gonna miss it. It may have been the nicest knife imo ive had my hands on this year. It really does tseem to tamke ques from the chef and para2. Very well done.

[@bradleyleffert4720]

I would've thought this would be a shoo-in for lc200n.

[@michaelcampbell9541]

Very sweaty man, however I agree on the para2 finger too far back thing

[@JinDoorigh]

A few things, 1; I love the new dog tests scenes, 2; I want the Kapara, 3; burgundy pants? Australians must be advanced in their pants colors. I'm jealous. 4; everyone watching this plays with knives.

[@mikeflamion7915]

this knife rocks i never thought a knife that was so inexpensive could be so bloody good

[@PulledPurk]

Because the lock access is so small, you gotta kinda shove your finger in there if you're trying to close it in a hurry which adds to the anxiety of the edge coming that close to your finger

[@randyf.9188]

Good review. What app are you using to get your angles?

[@MintVision]

Love going to the Knife Lab

[@customhandguns]

The lock on the Kapara is wayyyy better than the lock on the Spydiechef, IMO

[@nativewildman9335]

I made the video of my favorite to least favored knives. Good reviews on your knives. Have a good day sir.

[@Danik0211]

Looking to buy a new Spydie for basic EDC around $175- $250 give or take. Which of the three would you recommend: Kapara, Advocate, or Spydie chef? Weight is important because i wear suits to work, but edge retention is a primary concern. Thanks!

[@monkeyfaceII]

Fuzzy Dunlop what did you end up buying ?

[@masonball5]

I thought the way you were stropping was a joke. Do you usually strop that fast? I’ve never tried it.

[@727shane2]

Kapara mini !!!

[@VincenzoNero94]

You only gave this knife a good review because it’s made by a Australia. Sorry wanted to try my hand In Trolling. How did I do?

[@christamu2]

Not bad but you've spelled too many words correctly.

[@VincenzoNero94]

Chris Allison it’s late. I’m fine with it at the moment.

[@VincenzoNero94]

Chris Allison and stop trolling me 😬

[@VincenzoNero94]

No hair cut?

[@Throndl]

I prefer the spoon, as I have bent quite a few wire clips.

[@daryooshfatemi]

I would love to see it in Cruwear with the same price.

[@ohioknifelover]

What kind of cheese are you giving your good boy!

[@madman94]

The design on this kills the Spydiechef for such a similar purpose folder. I really hope they do a sprint run with an LC200N blade & full titanium liners/hardware.... and before anyone hangs me for that comment, yes I own both, for me this is a much better overall design, for both in the kitchen & for edc, the Chef is good as a design & in stock form has better materials, but this design is better at everything & deserves a run in more premium configuration.

[@EDCwithAaron]

I need to get both... Sell me your chef if you like the kapara better! :)

[@madman94]

@@EDCwithAaron really? Its readily available and your happy to pay for shipping from overseas to buy one from me? I'll happily sell it to you but don't think your getting the deal your assuming you'll get... let me know if you can't find one closer to home.

[@EDCwithAaron]

@@madman94 I didnt realize you were overseas lol... Im probably getting one soon anyway hopefully !

[@LarsRibe]

Sorry, but cheese eating dog totally steals the show :-) Great review. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@111111111Tiger]

Great vid ! tyvm

[@karlo7586]

Idea for a vid with knife Law's could you look into World legal knives they tend To be aus 8 or 440ish so not Much The cut test just overall Review thanks

[@FindersKeepers88]

Good, Thx

[@explorerextraordinaire5472]

700 thumbs up!

[@danmichell7516]

one ?

[@c3rb3rus1970]

two?

[@Eldofarmboy]

Three?

[@VincenzoNero94]

dan michell 4 I wanted to fit in

[@bach5780]

7? Dang that's not right

[@BDSwaim]

I cant figure out why this one does nothing for me.

[@beck4218]

You look like a member of New Order

[@giangdoan91]

Great review. Please don’t ever get rid of the pole dancing robots.

[@Iamthedudeman00]

That is the strangest thing about Taichung spydies, they look good from afar but you play with it you find their blade spine and Spyderco holes are very sharp and uncomfortable, so I really don’t think the money you pay is quite justified.

[@davidaxman]

Crikey!

[@astrazenica7783]

Noice

[@greasyfingerprints]

The knife lab needs air conditioning man. 😁

[@DinoNucci]

Ty for review. I'm beyond done with overpriced SpyderPoop

[@guncotton1950]

WTF is there not an Aussie law that states all Aussie designed knives must be at least 2 feet long or its not a knife

[@AlistairPhillipsFolders]

If all knives were that long it would make knifey spoony too easy

[@esoteric5277]

19:35 Just nitpicking, just semantics. Very much appreciating your reviews👌 But there's no such thing as 'trying to be as honest as I can'😲😖🤧

[@o0FranklySpeaking0o]

You did have a BIG head

[@Ekybob_Plays]

When you were talking about the knife edge being exposed by the compression lock, you struggled to demonstrate the issue due to the size of your fingers. I assume your wife and kids have more slender fingers; couldn't you have had one of them jam their fingers into the gap to show how dangerous it was? I think that would have been most informative.

[@isaacelisaldez131]

I like knives with spydey-flickable blades, but actual Spyderco knives are just ugly. That hole/hump just looks Wrong

[@micheleharris4768]

We're all tired of s30v, makes me not want to buy knives that have it. Especially anything over $100 U.S.

[@hyssean12]

A properly tightened knife should not move back and forth like those Spyderco knives.

[@eiriel7285]

Cheese really is not good for dogs.

[@CedricAda]

well hes survived 12 years so far