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  1. 08-13-2009, 04:54 PM #1
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    I saw a "Wapi 2" on ebay. What is the difference between these two Wapis?
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    The original Wapi had metal (stainless I think) scales, a French (oblique) point, and was about a quarter hollow grind. The newer Wapi comes in plastic scales, has a round point, and is a full hollow grind.
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    It's hard to tell from the pictures, assuming the sellers are honest. There goes the price of the originals!
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    This is the link to an ebay sale of a Wapi 2. The seller claims it's all stainless steel and the picture looks like a razor with a French point and ? stainless scales.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...me=STRK:MEWAX:

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    That is an original Wapi. The scales may well be stainless, but it's a carbon steel (non-stainless) blade.
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    Quote Originally Posted by a-cut-above View Post
    I saw a "Wapi 2" on ebay. What is the difference between these two Wapis?
    As best I can tell the difference is 1.
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    Quote Originally Posted by holli4pirating View Post
    The original Wapi had metal (stainless I think) scales, a French (oblique) point, and was about a quarter hollow grind. The newer Wapi comes in plastic scales, has a round point, and is a full hollow grind.
    This is a good answer - I was just being a smart ass.
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