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by RustyIron
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tax day MAP sale!
Replies: 67
Views: 5163

Re: Tax day MAP sale!

The philosophy that guides my life is "Buy high, sell low." I've already purchased all the knives I want when the prices were high. Now that prices are discounted, there's nothing left that I need.
by RustyIron
Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?
Replies: 54
Views: 2625

Re: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?

Oh, never thought about bending a factory spring. Might be fun to try out. Always thought I had to make my own replacement If needed ! Interesting that you chaps want stronger springs. On all of my Spyderco back locks, I've bent the springs to provide less tension. We all have are own ideas about w...
by RustyIron
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My First Bento Box Shop Experience
Replies: 17
Views: 1189

Re: My First Bento Box Shop Experience

MidnightCoalCo. wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:56 am
While I know I overpaid for this knife

Ain't no shame in paying for something that you want.
Good on Bento Box for getting you knife that none of the "lowball sellers" could provide.

by RustyIron
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ
Replies: 150
Views: 10490

Re: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ

horzuff wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:13 am
I just wanted to express my appreciation for including the "Mark all as read" button in the Unread lists, so much easier than before :)
Ha! I didn't even notice that. Yeah, it's WAY better than before.
👍
by RustyIron
Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tax day MAP sale!
Replies: 67
Views: 5163

Re: Tax day MAP sale!

Mushroom wrote:
Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:13 pm
The “MAP sales” are good opportunities to save more than 25% off MSRP on Spyderco products.
"MAP Sale" means "No MAP."
Now I get it.
Thanks.
by RustyIron
Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Building a Custom Knife for Sal: CPM S60V
Replies: 52
Views: 2141

Re: Building a Custom Knife for Sal: CPM S60V

While the furnace is heating, it we'll be nice to share some color metallography I made of CPM S60V and what excites me about it. Thanks for showing us the process. Her's a couple questions, perhaps relevant, perhaps not. When you heat treat this blade, are you using a "recipe" that is pu...
by RustyIron
Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tax day MAP sale!
Replies: 67
Views: 5163

Re: Tax day MAP sale!

Not sure I get it yet, but I'm curious.
The MAP is the price that everyone else charges?
And everyone else provides free shipping?

Will there be knives for sale that aren't available elsewhere?
Yes? No? Unknown?
by RustyIron
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Experienced Serrated Edge K390 users wanted.
Replies: 29
Views: 1098

Re: Experienced Serrated Edge K390 users wanted.

I have three K390 knives with serrated edges, which have seen heavy to light usage. I just examined one under magnification. There is a lot of inconsistency of the serration tips, indicating wear through use. I don't consider this a problem, and would expect to see similar wear on any serrated knif...
by RustyIron
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48918
Views: 5242787

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Couldn't get both in focus. Would've been a cool trick shot. One Adam Twelve One Adam Twelve We're receiving reports of a strange man standing outside the Adam West Regional High School, taking pictures and waving around a big knife. Please respond Code 2. :anguished :grin-squint Nice shot of the k...
by RustyIron
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is there a quintessential Spyderco?
Replies: 73
Views: 2322

Re: Is there a quintessential Spyderco?

Joelc73 wrote:
Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:55 pm
when you think of Porsche, you think of a 911

Not around here we don't.
When someone mentions Porsche, the only one that comes to mind is the 718 Spyder.

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by RustyIron
Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is there a quintessential Spyderco?
Replies: 73
Views: 2322

Re: Is there a quintessential Spyderco?

Yeah, sort of. To me, the quintessential Spyderco styling is evident in the lightweight Delica/Endela/Endura/Police knives. They have the handle, blade, lock, and ergonomics, that shout, "Spyderco!" The primarily differences are the size of each knife. But from afar, they look alike. What...
by RustyIron
Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Good second Spyderco
Replies: 49
Views: 1619

Re: Good second Spyderco

There have already been some nice suggestions my thoughts go towards an entry level Manix 2 Lwt . Hey, Joelc73 , I've got to agree here. The Manix 2 is very different with its caged ball bearing lock. It's super easy to use one handed, and is good in either the right or left hand. The blade is usef...
by RustyIron
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:51 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: A Man Called Otto
Replies: 6
Views: 152

Re: A Man Called Otto


Stop being a tease. For a moment I was all excited thinking
Tom Hanks might have landed a role playing Nicolaus Otto.


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by RustyIron
Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crucarta, what's going on?
Replies: 22
Views: 1769

Re: Crucarta, what's going on?

TazKristi wrote:
Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:03 pm
Kristi

Working on Sunday? Easter Sunday?
Good golly, you kids are a dedicated bunch!


🫡


by RustyIron
Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ
Replies: 150
Views: 10490

Re: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ

I just discovered the BEST feature of the new Forum Update. We no longer need to futz around resizing images before we upload them!!! We can just upload the images as they are, no muss, no fuss. This is going to be GREAT for mobile phone users who might not have image editing tools at their fingert...
by RustyIron
Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Happy Easter!... And your carry today - ?
Replies: 14
Views: 512

Re: Happy Easter!... And your carry today - ?

I'm carrying the same knife that I've been carrying for many weeks, a Stretch 2 XL in Cruwear. There's nothing fancy about it, it's just an all-around awesome knife. And in the spirit of the holiday, I'll share with you a picture of a sociopathic bunny named Bun Bun who carries a switchblade. I can...
by RustyIron
Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2024 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 157
Views: 50464

Re: Spyderco 2024 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

Buddafucco wrote:
Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:00 pm
A total of 13 new Spyderco Knife Models (see Post #1) have been delivered so far in 2024
Thanks! I didn't realize you were keeping a running update.
Nice work.
by RustyIron
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ
Replies: 150
Views: 10490

Re: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ

You guys got me curious about forum speeds on mobile devices. I browsed on over to the form using Safari on my iPhone. The speeds were fast, equal to what I get on my desktop computer. Then I tried the Firefox browser, and the results were the same. No problems from Behind The Orange Curtain.
by RustyIron
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: How Shelac is made
Replies: 5
Views: 214

Re: How Shelac is made

I don't know if it is durable enough for a knife handle that would get used. It isn't like lacquer or polyurethane. Still, it would look really good. I know! But it's so "old school" that it's hard to resist. Most of my wood projects are finished in natural finishes: linseed oil, tung oil...
by RustyIron
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: How Shelac is made
Replies: 5
Views: 214

Re: How Shelac is made

Thanks. That video has been in my YouTube suggestions, but I didn't watch it until just now. I like the Business Insider videos. Shellac intrigues me, but I've not used it on anything since I was a little kid. How do you think it would work out on wood scales for my next Mule?