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Part of what I like so much about Spyderco is that they are a research and development company that makes and sells knives. They fully subscribe to CQI as a theory and implement it well.

As a lifetime learner, highly driven by curiosity, I approve.

I don't have too many small models from any manufacturer, but i do enjoy them sometimes. No surprise, most are Spyderco. :cheap-sunglasses :bug-red

I don't really carry or use the Grasshopper much. I experimented with it as a keychain knife, but i don't really dig knives on my keychain. I use ...

I have a Rajah 2 and Voyager XL on order. We're going to test out how much I like mega folders.

I still haven't gotten out in the woods with it, but I am getting used to the heft by carrying it. In the outseam pocket of Carhartt or similar work pants I find the weight to be not very noticeable.

It has also made my heaviest Spyderco knives feel light and nimble by comparison.

The blade came ...

I don't have too many small models from any manufacturer, but i do enjoy them sometimes. No surprise, most are Spyderco. :cheap-sunglasses :bug-red

I don't really carry or use the Grasshopper much. I experimented with it as a keychain knife, but i don't really dig knives on my keychain. I use TEC ...

My two latest 'others' with my CruCarta Shaman for scale.

I also clean my Sharpmaker rods with Bar Keeper's Friend on a regular basis. It makes a big difference in my experience.

As much as Spyderco knives are a passion, I also get huge value out of Spyderco sharpening equipment. I regularly use a Sharpmaker, CBN SM rods, a double sided CBN bench stone, a ...

I am quite stoked this is a Native 5, and with liners and bolsters! I have plenty of liner less N5s, which are great. This one is gonna be special.

My curiosity is piqued! Is the bolster material really Schempo Damascus, or something else? Meteorite?

Is that orange bone?! :cheap-sunglasses ...

I just received a 4Max Scout and it is quite the tank. I have also been considering a Rajah 2 for a portable chopper.

I need to spend more time with the 4Max. I'm still in the shocked and awed phase as I'm stepping way out of my usual tendencies on knives.

It's fun to try new and different ...

I just received a 4Max Scout and it is quite the tank. I have also been considering a Rajah 2 for a portable chopper.

I need to spend more time with the 4Max. I'm still in the shocked and awed phase as I'm stepping way out of my usual tendencies on knives.

It's fun to try new and different things.

I definitely have a strong preference for back locks. I have always liked them. There was a period when I thought the compression locks were cooler.

For me back locks and slip.joints are the best option. CBBL is #2. Comp lock is #3. Framelock is #4.

I am notoriously bad at picking favorites, but this year is particularly tough to single one out.

For me it was a big year in 15v-- and I do love my strong and hard tool steels. I already had the G10 Manix, but this year acquired a G10 Native 5 as well as LW Manix and LW Native 5. All are ...

Here are the promised pictures, what they did was take a left handed S45VN PM2 and creates custom scales and a button actuated mechanism to work with the compression lock.

Result = uh Yeah Sal and Eric time to add this as an option.

The button has plenty of strength no way it is getting tripped ...

Anyone have thoughts or an idea how the Manix Salt dropped in weight ? A standard G10 model weighs in at 4.9 ounces and the Salt version comes in at 4.2 ounces . Thinner scales with the cuts , different liners ? Really a nonissue for me just curious. I will wait until the Bumblebee versions come ...

I am not interested in bearings in my knife pivots. I know it's all the rage, but I have great and reliable results with knives on washers and prefer to keep it simple.

Of note, I often work in very dusty environments. The potential for fouling bearings is too great.


I wasn't sure if it was ...

For me, the distinction in their utility comes down to this:

If I care about the shape or appearance of the remaining workpiece then plain edge is better.

If I don't care about what the resulting cut(s) look like, but want to separate matter, serrations can outperform plain edge in some media and ...

I think HAP40 and CruWear would be fantastic options for the Leaf Jumper. The K390 variants are excellent.

It was with great anticipation I recently saw Sal mention in another thread they were working on bringing out knives with denim micarta handles.

Now I’m just hoping it won’t end up as a dealer exclusive handle flavor


I'm gonna put my persnickety hat on again. These scales are "denim" colored ...

I am not interested in bearings in my knife pivots. I know it's all the rage, but I have great and reliable results with knives on washers and prefer to keep it simple.

Of note, I often work in very dusty environments. The potential for fouling bearings is too great.

That all seems perfectly honest and ethical to me. Has my moral compass gone cattywampus?


As long as it's for personal use and he doesn't profit from it in anyway then nothing has happened. Your moral compass still points true.


On a side note though as someone whose has made a fixed blade ...