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by Pickmansmodel82
Fri May 05, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Bark River Knives
Replies: 461
Views: 144788

Re: Bark River Knives

... I definitely feel like the BRKs shine in larger knives, where you can really put them to work. The Bravo 1.25 LT is my favorite camp knife, but you can't go wrong with anything from the Bravo, Bushcrafter, or Aurora family. That convex grind is next level. Agreed. Friend of mine let me use a bu...
by Pickmansmodel82
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Let’s see that 15V!
Replies: 50
Views: 6926

Re: Let’s see that 15V!

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Replacement scales working like a dream, should be fun to see how they weather!
by Pickmansmodel82
Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Knife cargo shorts
Replies: 15
Views: 1384

Re: Knife cargo shorts

Though the prices can be a little high shorts made specifically for hiking work well for me with carrying a knife. Fjallraven makes a couple of pairs with a nice internal pocket a clipped knife nestles quite well in.
by Pickmansmodel82
Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Interest in Shaman Maxamet sprint run.
Replies: 38
Views: 6259

Re: Interest in Shaman Maxamet sprint run.

Hmm. Perhaps hitting into the “you should just be using a fixed blade” territory, but the lowered toughness of maxamet in a shaman might be a minus. Granted I’d likely snap one up if they made it.
by Pickmansmodel82
Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spydercos you wish you could buy half a dozen of...
Replies: 63
Views: 3762

Re: Spydercos you wish you could buy half a dozen of...

Getting to the point of thinning the collection, the only model I have six variations of is the Native 5
G10-M4 coated, S-110v
Lw Rex 45, salt lc200n, s35v pe, and s35vn partial se
by Pickmansmodel82
Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7651
Views: 1019237

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

St nicks exclusive Millie. Got lucky on the drop, though my wallet may not agree, since it’s closely following a BBB PM2.
by Pickmansmodel82
Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2023 Official Discontinued List
Replies: 84
Views: 13532

Re: 2023 Official Discontinued List

Well, I suppose I was lucky in finding a cqi siren. The original design may have been closer to a folding filet knife, but I’ve found it very useful in a few situations, and the lc200n steel is a good balance of you ask me.
by Pickmansmodel82
Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Delica Wharncliffe is the greatest work knife ever made.
Replies: 113
Views: 35603

Re: The Delica Wharncliffe is the greatest work knife ever made.

The lc200n warncliffe delica is my absolute go to for gardening and yard related cutting. Can’t misplace it, good solid tip and edge. A little work on a fine grit stone before and it’ll do every reasonable (and some even less than reasonable) task.
by Pickmansmodel82
Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprints/Exclusives since JAN 2019
Replies: 248
Views: 56510

Re: Sprints/Exclusives since JAN 2019 In Stock

Found a very nice used CF/S90v native chief on consignment last week. New formal-ish carry
by Pickmansmodel82
Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Favorite vendors and why?
Replies: 45
Views: 4039

Re: Favorite vendors and why?

Rivers Edge Cutlery as my Friendly Local Knife Store. A few years back I broke my Buck 112, and needed something new. Walked in, spoke a bit with the staff. They knew exactly how I broke my Buck, and without judgment (other than “that’s why we don’t do that gentle ribbing) took the time to let me co...
by Pickmansmodel82
Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It's a lonely pursuit...
Replies: 45
Views: 3461

Re: It's a lonely pursuit...

It is a little lonely. Other than online I have one friend who shares an interest in knives. It’s nice, but the wives almost audibly roll their eyes as we debate the pros and cons of modern verses traditional knives. The extended family only really understands “Chris always has a knife, and it’s alw...
by Pickmansmodel82
Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:42 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Unintended usage?
Replies: 15
Views: 1266

Unintended usage?

“A knife is a tool with a thousand uses” A wise man once said. While knife makers design with a general philosophy in mind, sometimes necessity is the mother of invention. Case in point- I was gifted a blacked out yojumbo. Generally this is thought of as a self defense oriented knife, but in random ...
by Pickmansmodel82
Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:46 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Random: General Spydie Chat
Replies: 964
Views: 84601

Re: Random: General Spydie Chat

Airlsee wrote:
Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:26 am
What is your preferred sharpness check?
VERY VERY lightly draw across the calloused part of my thumb, to feel how it “bites”.

Care is to be taken, for in the words of the wife “Let me get a towel. At least you’re getting better at sharpening, right?”
by Pickmansmodel82
Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: BHQ Exclusive PM2 - DLC REX45/Copper
Replies: 67
Views: 12065

Re: BHQ Exclusive PM2 - DLC REX45/Copper

Accutron wrote:
Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:04 am
Chapp wrote:
Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:03 am
RamZar wrote:
Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:22 am
7.84 oz.
Can anyone confirm ? 220g is heavy.
They're really that heavy. It's basically two PM2s worth of weight.
No scale to reference, however the comparison is apt. Only knife (folder) I’ve got that compares is the subvert.
by Pickmansmodel82
Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Differing tabs on compression locks.
Replies: 12
Views: 1482

Differing tabs on compression locks.

There’s been a bit of discussion on comp lock knives, and the kick or nub of some models being undesirable or less than ergonomic. I’m curious others thoughts on the lock tab itself. Having tried a few different models, I’ve found the tab on the shaman to be the best, the scalloping on that seems ea...
by Pickmansmodel82
Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: BHQ Exclusive PM2 - DLC REX45/Copper
Replies: 67
Views: 12065

Re: BHQ Exclusive PM2 - DLC REX45/Copper

I love Rex 45, and the PM2 is an awesome platform, pulled the trigger on this. A little hard to imagine the weight until it’s in the hand. Quite the shiny look tank.
by Pickmansmodel82
Wed May 19, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening Sprints and Exclusives
Replies: 58
Views: 5147

Re: Sharpening Sprints and Exclusives

Short of a couple I ordered as trade sweetener, all my knives get a new edge when needed. Trying new steels is a joy, even if it’s particular characteristics aren’t your cup of tea.
by Pickmansmodel82
Wed May 19, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What’s your best made Spydie?
Replies: 86
Views: 6227

Re: What’s your best made Spydie?

For me that would be the Subvert. While perhaps not the most “EDC friendly” knife, everything is amazing and clean. The G10 Slabs are textured and melted on the corners. Every screw and interface is bank vault tight. My only complaint may be design specific, but the detent is light for the size of t...
by Pickmansmodel82
Thu May 06, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How does your Significant Other coexist with your knife collecting syndrome?
Replies: 71
Views: 6113

Re: How does your Significant Other coexist with your knife collecting syndrome?

Normally the wifey accepts my hobby with little more than an eye roll during mail call. “You got another pointy thing...”
by Pickmansmodel82
Thu May 06, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How long have you been carrying knives, and how have your needs changed?
Replies: 39
Views: 2226

Re: How long have you been carrying knives, and how have your needs changed?

Since about 8 or 9. Began with Camillus Cub Scout. On and off various traditionals for my teens and early 20s. Then my fixed blade camp knife broke.... Went to my local friendly knife store... Got introduced to Esee and Spyderco. The rest is shelf filling history. As for my needs? Mostly keep to med...