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So would incorporating phosphor bronze washers in FRN models. "Simplication" is taken too far in this instance IMO. This jogged my memory. The resistance isn't from the scales around the pivot. It's from the lock spring. If I depress the lock far enough (using my fingernail to push it dee...

Great write up! I love mine and was able to open and close it with one hand right out of the box. Could you share the MXG clip part# if you have it handy. The one you bought matches the blade finish so much better than the shiny "short" stock one. It's #101061. MXG link for that part. Pre...

So... like a lot of people I pulled the trigger on the Native Chief LW in the recent MAPnesty sale in April. I had wanted a Native Chief forever. In the interim I bought and sold at least one Native 5 LW . Some of the things I didn't like about that knife carry over here, but not all of them. I post...

Was cutting lines with my SE Zcut this weekend. Why, why, why is the serration bevel on the left side of the blade? They should have reversed it like Japanese single bevel knives do. I bet these work better for lefties. You can angle the blade to zero out the bevel and then it works fine. But it’s j...

If you’re used to an axis lock the Manix 2 lock is stiff. You need to use both thumb and forefinger to actuate it.

I’ve never thought it was stiff to open.

zhyla wrote: ↑

Sat May 25, 2024 12:24 am

My Native Chief LW is the stiffest Spyderco I’ve ever owned. I haven’t entirely figured out why. Maybe I should play with that screw.

Confirmed same issue on the Chief LW. No wonder I had so much issue with the action.

My Native Chief LW is the stiffest Spyderco I’ve ever owned. I haven’t entirely figured out why. Maybe I should play with that screw.

It's an absolute tomato killer, but for firm red onions, not so much, just a little too thin and flimsy. I've never had an issue with onions, potatoes, carrots, whatever. I don't force the blade, I let the edge do the work. The Z goes through them like a light saber. Z-cuts will go thru anything bu...

I have one. They’re very thin, flimsy knives. Which is what you want for slicing tomatoes… but they will not take a beating.

I don’t love the serrations in the kitchen. For anything of significant depth it steers in the cut.

In the bright side they are cheap.

When I need to shorten a screw a scootch or two, I chuck it in my drill and spin it while holding the end to ... whatever, grinder, belt sander, file, etc. Sometimes I have to run a nut onto the screw to get a good grip. Added benefit is that I don't nick my delicate fingertips. There’s actually a ...

All what talk? I’ve never heard this mentioned as a real risk aside from nuclear war.

Oh, so as to why not that specific model, I don’t have a perfect theory but serrations are fragile and the Manix 2 is more of a tough knife. Doesn’t really explain why the Shaman comes SE though.

I am a huge SE fan. Almost all my Spydies are SE or CE. That said, I don’t really understand what keeps Spyderco making SE versions of so many of their knives. My observation is serrations are almost unknown in the folder world today. If serrated folders were profitable surely there would be a lot m...

It looks like S90V gets tempered up around 550C. So should be ok.

I’ve had the same issue on other knives with trying to have the clip in tip down. The screws are just slightly too long. I put the ends of them on some sand paper to get a thread or two off. That worked so I was able to carry tip down and the screws wouldn’t protrude through the liners too far. Yea...

Ok, I was a little worried I was throwing good money after bad, but I ordered an MXG clip. I think it was $27 shipped. https://i.imgur.com/CmlSxkLl.jpg It’s only about an 1/8th of an inch longer but the contact point is way closer to the tip. Huge win. It’s also slightly thicker material so I was ho...

standy99 wrote: ↑

Sat May 11, 2024 7:25 am

Hard to keep in competition with fixed blade only companies.

This is a fact. Literally anyone can make a fixed blade. They are easier to get right and the fit/finish aspect is mostly just cosmetic.

Spyderco designs, manufactures and sells knives in special steels. Every steel has its unique challenges. Sure, for the people who are into buying expensive knives in fancy steels, Spyderco is always compelling. Counterpoint: $130 Streat Beats and Subways in VG-10. The Bow River is the only fixed b...

yablanowitz wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 3:56 pm

Spyderco has been trying to break into the fixed blade market for years without much luck.

Really? Their fixed blades are always outrageously priced. There are at least some entry level options now. But Spyderco tries to charge folder prices for fixed blades.

I honestly can’t tell from the photos what you did. But 5 seconds with a ball bearing and a press will tighten up the lanyard tube.