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- Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:13 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
- Replies: 622
- Views: 57878
Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
I don't understand why everybody is assuming this is the Slysz Bowie... I don't think you can tell that from the picture. I think the Slysz Bowie is peoples' wishful thinking without much evidence to that fact. Sorry to rain on people's parade. Because Knifejoy said it was in nickshabazz IG post sh...
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:29 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Quick question: Upcoming K390 Endura family: Sprint runs or regular production?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 14026
Re: Quick question: Upcoming K390 Endura family: Sprint runs or regular production?
The plan is for a sprint series. I'd like to do all of the models in the "Endura family". I'd be intrested in what additional blade configs you wight also like? sal I'd also love some upgraded steel wharncliffe blades please (if that is what you mean). Count me in on the dragonfly and del...
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:39 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Siren?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5574
Re: Siren?
Siren up for preorder on BladeHQ and Knifecenter.
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:00 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Alistair Phillips Custom Kapara Backspacers
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3141
Re: Alistair Phillips Custom Kapara Backspacers
The white spacer is pretty tempting, but are they sitting as flush as the factory one? I remember being impressed with how flush the liners, scales, and backspacer were on the original. The red backspacer I got from Alistair awhile back is pretty darn flush like the original. Practically speaking t...
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 12:35 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Straight Spine Stretch
- Replies: 362
- Views: 37878
Re: Straight Spine Stretch
What a great knife Sal! I always meant to get around to the stretch, but those sprints and new releases get in the way. This one finally got it in my hands. Always seemed in comments like Sal wished more people would give the stretch a chance in the previously vacant Endela niche, I see why. I like ...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 2:31 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Straight Spine Stretch
- Replies: 362
- Views: 37878
Re: Straight Spine Stretch
National Knives has them currently.
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:05 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: New Kapara compression lock action is great
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1953
Re: New Kapara compression lock action is great
Just a follow up, since a couple of people mentioned it. Jimping was intentionally omitted as a design choice due to this knife being intended to be useable for food prep, so as to not trap things.
- Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:27 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: New Kapara compression lock action is great
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1953
Re: New Kapara compression lock action is great
Seconded on the CQI version (never handled the original). Action is very smooth. Highly impressed. Looks better in person, very nice unique non uniform look to the carbon fiber pattern due to the curvature of the handle. Drop free without blade play out of the box, if that's your thing. The compress...
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:16 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: s30v spyderco's acceptable
- Replies: 110
- Views: 7720
Re: s30v spyderco's acceptable
My thought is. I'm fine with S30V on a knife. Acceptable, but not exciting. However, when the knife gets into the $150-200+ range I expect (or would prefer) better steel. I'm willing to eat the extra cost which is realistically not that much of a price bump based on sprints. Probably <$30 unless the...
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:59 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Achieving blade drop without blade play
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1768
Re: Achieving blade drop without blade play
My first PM2 came with poor action in the drop free. It was nowhere near drop free without backing the pivot screws out until they were sticking out. This introduced a lot of blade play as well. I was very disappointed with the compression lock, a joke. I did notice that there is a small handle scre...
- Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:56 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Back Lock Question Re: Disassembly
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3554
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:48 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Back Lock Question Re: Disassembly
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3554
Re: Back Lock Question Re: Disassembly
I see people saying put the blade in last and fumbling with 3 hands. How I learned it. 1. Assemble half 2. Put in the spring, the blade, and washers and pivot 3. Add other scales/liners and loosely tighten up screws except the one that goes through the lockbar. 4. Tape the blade for safety 5. Place ...
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:33 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Carabiner clip
- Replies: 54
- Views: 10977
Re: Carabiner clip
Cool idea. I wonder if it would actually work as a universal design. Seems like a lot more force/stress would potentially be placed on the threads, screws, and attachment point. I'd buy one after initial reviews got rid of that concern. For my use, would be nice to dangle any knife of choice on a ba...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:37 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: My improved LW Chaparral....now became my best urban EDC !
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2303
Re: My improved LW Chaparral....now became my best urban EDC !
Nice, I like the grind.
Prefer the aesthetics of this more obvious angle change to the subtle (but once you see it you always see it) hump of the factory spine.
Prefer the aesthetics of this more obvious angle change to the subtle (but once you see it you always see it) hump of the factory spine.
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:42 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Help picking my 1st spyderco
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3193
Re: Help picking my 1st spyderco
Words of warning: All of the knives you mentioned have significantly less than 3" of actual cutting edge due to the finger choil being counted as blade length. If you want 3" of actual cutting edge, swap the native to a manix, swap the Para 3 for a Para 2. Native is a good knife. The FRN i...
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:43 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Guys who put lanyards on your knives, why?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3623
Re: Guys who put lanyards on your knives, why?
Generally, don't use them. I think it is for flair as much or more than practical benefit in most cases.
I do have a simple one knot one on a dragonfly for when I put it in the watch pocket of jeans. I actually very much like that one. Carry it regularly that way and it is useful.
I do have a simple one knot one on a dragonfly for when I put it in the watch pocket of jeans. I actually very much like that one. Carry it regularly that way and it is useful.
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 3:53 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sharpmaker and new knifes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1190
Re: Sharpmaker and new knifes
My suggestion, especially if you are new to using this sharpening equipment. Do not sharpen at all at first. Spydercos generally come nicely sharpened. Watch the sharpmaker DVD video on youtube and understand the goal of the 2 degree settings. See the image of the primary bevel (sharpmaker 30 degree...
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 12:08 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Very Disappointed
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8469
Re: Very Disappointed
Just a suggestion for part of your issue (even though I know you don't want to deal with this on a new knife): To loosen, you can try heating the pivot a bit with a hair dryer or some hot water to loosen it up, obviously with the latter you will need to blow out the knife with compressed air or flus...
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:46 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Question on blade length and why folks measure as they do...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4238
Re: Question on blade length and why folks measure as they do...
Sorry, to resurect posts from the slight dead. Long time lurker first post on the forum, randomly came across this thread. The way OP posed the question, going strictly by the AKTI's definition of how to measure, to be safe, you would measure from tip to handle regardless of choil. I however, strong...