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Ceramic stones are not graded in grits like sandpaper, where the abrasive particles pass through a specific size of mesh to be sized. We also use the same basic size of abrasive particles in all our stones. Their final coarseness is then carefully controlled through the other materials in the cerami...

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That's great news! The system works!

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Dear maddoc: The version in your photo is a very early Civilian with an aluminum handle and Kraton rubber inserts. This article I wrote for Small Arms Review will guide you through the Civilian/Matriarch history and show photos of older models without the "bug" logo: https://smallarmsrevie...

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In the April 2019 issue of the byte newsletter, I traced the history of the use of FRN and FRCP in knives and specifically in Spyderco products. Scroll down to the Edge-U-Cation section:

https://mailchi.mp/spyderco/spyderco-april-byte-2019

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Dear harivney: Welcome to the Spyderco Forum. All three sharpening systems you mention will sharpen most serrated edges. The Galley-V's sharpening angle is the narrowest, at a 20-degree included angle. The Gauntlet is a 40-degree included angle. The Sharpmaker is the most versatile, offering both 30...

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Yes, the Para Military 2 clip is the same as the one used on the Military 2.

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Dear maddoc:

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Complete details on purchasing a replacement clip can be found here: https://www.spyderco.com/service-suppor ... ent-clips/.

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