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- Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:54 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Shaman Z-Wear Sprint - General Discussion & Support thread - (not alerts)
- Replies: 219
- Views: 21098
Re: Shaman Z-Wear Sprint - General Discussion & Support thread - (not alerts)
The M4 version I purchased from a member on another forum was essentially perfect in every regard, without a trace of side to side, or vertical movement. Plus it was dead on centered and exhibited no squeaking, binding or any of the other issues reported regularly to plague this version. I very much...
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:52 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Has K390 "obsoleted" M4/REX45/HAP40?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6259
Re: Has K390 "obsoleted" M4/REX45/HAP40?
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:55 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Has K390 "obsoleted" M4/REX45/HAP40?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6259
Re: Has K390 "obsoleted" M4/REX45/HAP40?
I'd be curious just how many folks can tell the difference between one steel and another on a daily use basis if they are not conducting a rigorous test to determine just how many cuts they can make with a knife before the edge no longer slices phone book paper. I think the difference in corrosion r...
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:05 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Has K390 "obsoleted" M4/REX45/HAP40?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6259
Re: Has K390 "obsoleted" M4/REX45/HAP40?
I never tire of the M4 "bite".
Obsolete? I see 1095 is still around...I figure none of these fine steels are going the way of the dodo. (Not the Spyderco version.)
Obsolete? I see 1095 is still around...I figure none of these fine steels are going the way of the dodo. (Not the Spyderco version.)
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:46 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Why are so many people concerned with perfect blade centering?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26520
Re: Why are so many people concerned with perfect blade centering?
If I weren't interested in the precision of the build nor the aesthetics, I'd just use a box opener or a cheap production knife for most all of my tasks. They're easy to keep sharp and they're disposable. A certain price point implies a certain level of quality in both the materials and the build ....
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:52 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Why are so many people concerned with perfect blade centering?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 26520
Re: Why are so many people concerned with perfect blade centering?
If I weren't interested in the precision of the build nor the aesthetics, I'd just use a box opener or a cheap production knife for most all of my tasks. They're easy to keep sharp and they're disposable. A certain price point implies a certain level of quality in both the materials and the build. I...
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:43 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s see some blues
- Replies: 86
- Views: 7006
Re: Let’s see some blues
https://i.ibb.co/G7yRGHZ/Shaman-2.jpg That dye job came out fantastic! That's a great shade of blue. I'd rock that Shaman no problem :cool: Thanks. I can't take credit for it. I bought it that way, (new but for the dye job), from the original owner on the exchange at bladeforums, and at a bargain p...
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:59 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s see some blues
- Replies: 86
- Views: 7006
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:21 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Z-Wear Shaman lookout thread
- Replies: 802
- Views: 107742
Re: Z-Wear Shaman: availability discussion & lookout thread
Can confirm, via my favorite Spyderco dealer, that the model should be coming in the next week or two. He mentioned that the run should be about double the norm...or about 3,000 total pieces or so (from what he understands).
Not going to put him on the spot by quoting him verbatim.
Not going to put him on the spot by quoting him verbatim.
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:42 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sharpmaker angles may be off
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1417
Re: Sharpmaker angles may be off
I checked a couple years back and mine were definitely off, both from each other as well as the angles they are supposed to be.
Didn't stop me from continuing to use as is, however.
Somehow, I've managed to survive this blow. :p
Didn't stop me from continuing to use as is, however.
Somehow, I've managed to survive this blow. :p
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:55 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Why did you join?
- Replies: 201
- Views: 18517
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:30 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: BHQ Exclusive Tanto PM2 - M4/Jade
- Replies: 146
- Views: 16728
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:00 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sharpmaker Questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 718
Re: Sharpmaker Questions
Your cleaning techniques are just fine and mimic my own. They should work well for most any buildup on the rods. Using the corners (only) is a method used by some, the main concern would be moderating the force exerted, and being extra careful to maintain the bevel angle since you have such a small ...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Z-Wear Shaman lookout thread
- Replies: 802
- Views: 107742
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:20 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What do you think of metal handles?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 3842
Re: What do you think of metal handles?
In general not a big fan unless there is sufficient texturing to afford a good grip in less than ideal conditions.
That said, I have several...some I really like, and others, not as much, whether standard production, Sebenzas, or customs.
That said, I have several...some I really like, and others, not as much, whether standard production, Sebenzas, or customs.
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:55 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Medium Bench Stone - where does it lie ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1627
Re: Spyderco Medium Bench Stone - where does it lie ?
I use the brown rods almost to the exclusion of the white (fine and ultra-fine) for most all knives these days.
(Diamond hones, whether plated or bonded, are usually used to prepare the edge for the microbevel received from the Sharpmaker. Occasionally water stones or SiC or AlOx.)
(Diamond hones, whether plated or bonded, are usually used to prepare the edge for the microbevel received from the Sharpmaker. Occasionally water stones or SiC or AlOx.)
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:47 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Military Tanto poll
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3878
Re: Military Tanto poll
I have no issue with it...but it wouldn't be a "must have" for me.
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:08 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How about a new Military?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4808
Re: How about a new Military?
LC200N, there are plenty of Salt knives, what would be the benefit of a Salt Military? Speaking for myself, because I prefer the Military pattern. I don't buy patterns that don't appeal to me simply for the steel. There are lots of patterns that have the same steel...from large to small. I have thr...
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:18 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How about a new Military?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4808
Re: How about a new Military?
Up until (maybe) this morning I'd have gone with 4V which I've yet to own...but I'm just intrigued enough to want to try out LC200N, and so it gets my vote.
Both would be the best answer for me personally.
Both would be the best answer for me personally.
- Sat Oct 10, 2020 12:06 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Shaman: Primal instincts?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4701
Re: Shaman: Primal instincts?
Clearly, Albatross, you are under the witch doctor's spell. :eek:
(I'm looking forward to another Shaman. Especially Cru-Wear, so we can really play with abandon. :cool: )
(I'm looking forward to another Shaman. Especially Cru-Wear, so we can really play with abandon. :cool: )