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by bbturbodad
Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: You got your Ceramic Mule. How you gonna sharpen it?
Replies: 144
Views: 9551

Re: You got your Ceramic Mule. How you gonna sharpen it?

I sharpened mine last night using Venev 800 and 1200 grit stones and stropped 1 and .25 micron cbn on basswood . I spent about 15-20 mins matching the factory angle and while not nearly as sharp as I can get steel, it's much better than it was out of the box. It now bites into my fingernail, cleanly...
by bbturbodad
Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Corrosion Reports
Replies: 217
Views: 33380

Re: Corrosion Reports

Saw this through the scales on my MagnaCut Mule... https://i.imgur.com/hgOW57I.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ojId8oX.jpg I thought it was interesting that the scale hardware didn't have any rust on it. I did a quick rub down with ISO and got the bulk off but it will take a little more effort to remove the...
by bbturbodad
Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2023 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 488
Views: 188206

Re: Spyderco 2023 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

BeggarSo wrote:
Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:18 pm
I must be missing it I do not see G-10 specified anywhere...
The post you replied to says: (near the bottom of the post) ;)

Handle: G-10
by bbturbodad
Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone 3D print scales or accessories?
Replies: 15
Views: 1161

Re: Does anyone 3D print scales or accessories?

Here's a few pics of scales designed by Josh that I printed on an SLA printer.

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by bbturbodad
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Watu is the answer to my quest
Replies: 55
Views: 8044

Re: Spyderco Watu is the answer to my quest

The Watu is the only disco'd knife I bought this time around because it's just too good not to have an extra if something happens to my other one. I like it so much that I don't even keep it as a backup it went right into rotation with my wood scaled one. I keep one with a polished edge and one with...
by bbturbodad
Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Looking for an improvised Yojimbo 'light.' Any suggestions?
Replies: 54
Views: 4712

Re: Looking for an improvised Yojimbo 'light.' Any suggestions?

Sadly I missed Kahr Arms Delica at the time... Would love Jandura, but there is no way I can get one in Europe. https://i.imgur.com/64BYTLV.png 5x5 Combat Solutions has the Jandura in stock and I think they ship to Europe. https://5x5combatsolutions.com/shop/ols/products/michael-janich-custom-jandura
by bbturbodad
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Community Sharpening Journal
Replies: 2317
Views: 299869

Re: Community Sharpening Journal

Spent a couple hours working on thinning out this Delica. I need to flatten the stone and probably give it another hour or two to get it where I want.
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by bbturbodad
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Strop
Replies: 30
Views: 2227

Re: Favorite Strop

I like this piece of basswood I bought at a local craft store. I've rounded the the edges slightly and use them for serrated blades.

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by bbturbodad
Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: High Performance Delica Excitement
Replies: 360
Views: 53061

Re: High Performance Delica Excitement

Hi Sethwm, We'll know when we get them in. Yes, I am impatiently waiting s well. I think I'll try to profile to 10 DPS on the Galley V. While not for everyone (We have to pay attention to the genera market and not just the Afi's and edge junky's here), A thin edge and "after-edge" is very...
by bbturbodad
Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Calendar Contest
Replies: 26
Views: 1499

Re: Calendar Contest

All great pics. 4 more and that would make a nice calendar on it's own.
by bbturbodad
Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Aftermarket DLC coating experiences?
Replies: 4
Views: 352

Re: Aftermarket DLC coating experiences?

Josh from REK has a great reputation for his DLC coating

https://rekknives.com/dlc/
by bbturbodad
Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Urban pocket carry
Replies: 30
Views: 1542

Re: Urban pocket carry

I don't know how well it shows in photos but the reason I like the K390's blade better (steel aside) is not the length as much as the lower tip. The shorter Urbans especially the HH version tend to slip off what I'm cutting due to height of the tip and smaller belly. https://i.imgur.com/91NaIPK.jpg ...
by bbturbodad
Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: *Spydie Summer Sale 2023*
Replies: 151
Views: 14986

Re: *Spydie Summer Sale 2023*

KSF has adjusted some of its on sale prices including those two Chaparrals and the SpyOpera Sprint which I purchased from them this morning for $284.20 shipped and now it’s $345.10. If anyone is still considering the SpyOpera Sprint Indiana Knives still has it for $284 with free shipping and no tax...
by bbturbodad
Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 1839
Views: 379036

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

Some really good deals @ Indiana Knives https://indianaknives.com/search?q=spyderco+sale Lil Native Wharncliffe $99.99 Endela K390 Wharncliffe $99.99 SpyOpera Carbon Fiber Damascus Thor Sprint Run $284 Leafjumper $59.99 Swick 5 Serrated Large $109 Stretch 2 XL Grey G-10 CPM CRU-WEAR $199.99 Stretch ...
by bbturbodad
Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Home Slice - H2 Serrated Death Rope Cut Test
Replies: 10
Views: 1567

The Home Slice - H2 Serrated Death Rope Cut Test

This is the guy known for dual grit sharpening. Sal reached out to him and sent him "a box of knives" to test.
by bbturbodad
Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Experience with Spyderco's CBN benchstone?
Replies: 26
Views: 2255

Re: Experience with Spyderco's CBN benchstone?

nonstainless wrote:
Sat Jun 17, 2023 4:51 pm
I used to sharpen on diamond plated stones which wear out after some use, but this CBN is bonded so it will last forever...
This is not a bonded stone, it's a plated single layer stone.
by bbturbodad
Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What did you use your Spyderco for last?
Replies: 3657
Views: 397407

Re: What did you use your Spyderco for last?

Dang this page is making me hungry! All I did was cut up a bunch of carboard for recycling...oh and I cut the tag off a new pair of shorts I put on this morning that I didn't realize still had the tag on them. :)

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by bbturbodad
Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Experience with Spyderco's CBN benchstone?
Replies: 26
Views: 2255

Re: Experience with Spyderco's CBN benchstone?

I have never been able to get a straight answer on whether CBN or diamond is best for hard tool steels. I currently work with diamond, but would be willing to change if CBN is king. Ant help? They are both hard enough to cut the carbides in any blade steel. CBN tends to have a more uniform structur...