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I decided to take a look at some steel under an old jeweler's microscope. These knives are all close to new with factory edges. Manix 2, S30V https://fotobucket.site/uploads/f742bdcc381736e35f8b2fb42e987d9ef8fd3965.jpg https://fotobucket.site/uploads/7b035474f4c76d7b2f962a7e9ded9ea3bdcaa19d.jpg Nati...

Hmm, maybe it just needs some breaking in. It sounds like the stiffness is from the lock bar.

I wonder if the lock spring is too tight? How is the stiffness when you depress the lock while opening it?

Thanks guys. My dad is back home now, and it looks like he is going to have a better chance of getting into a care home after his recent health complications.

Congrats on your new knife and best wishes to your dad for a speedy recovery from his wrist injury! I was not aware that Spyderco donated to Parkinson's on the Mantras., but it doesn't surprise me considering what good corporate citizens they are. I think they're cool knives but I think I like the ...

So I bought a Mantra 2. I love it.

How long is it until I can post without approval from admin?

Thanks!

Edit: disregard- it appears that 10 posts is the magic number. :)

Proof that you can improve upon perfection. Nice work!

The only question I could possibly ask at the point is what Spyderco knife should I buy next and why? :spyder: I asked Baldr (the guy in my avatar), and he suggested a PM3. Maybe put aftermarket vomit green scales on it. https://photos.smugmug.com/Picture-a-Week/2016/03192016b/i-n8QTcFz/1/e6293020/...

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the eBay coupons are non existent these days.

There was a 15% off earlier this month. There will probably be another before the month is out because it's also quarter-end.

I still see a 10% off discount for this month- MARCH10. I used the 15% off coupon to get a Mantra 2 :)

The spring itself won't loosen up (springs don't do that). In my opinion it would more likely be the the mechanism itself. As the parts break in, the ballbearing cage will slightly wear in with use. Actually, a spring that's held under compression will take a set over time and effectively lose stre...

Mine is still stiff and I am having trouble closing even with gloves on How long roughly does it take to loosen up also is it true that keeping It open loosens the spring up The spring itself won't loosen up (springs don't do that). In my opinion it would more likely be the the mechanism itself. As...

Mine is still stiff and I am having trouble closing even with gloves on How long roughly does it take to loosen up also is it true that keeping It open loosens the spring up The spring itself won't loosen up (springs don't do that). In my opinion it would more likely be the the mechanism itself. As...

I just picked up a Native 5 LW and it is a lot of knife for it's size. I am impressed how sturdy the handle is even without liners.

I was browsing the Spyderco page and noticed the charitable partnerships section. If Spyderco wasn't my favorite knife maker before well they sure are now! My dad suffers from Parkinson's disease. It has been hitting him hard lately and he has been a regular visitor to the hospital lately due to all...

First post, second Spyderco!

I thought I would get my hands on a Native 5 in S35VN before they all dry up. This was the last plain edge lightweight at my (almost) local store.