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by DukeNiemand
Mon Nov 21, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM 15v Manix 2
Replies: 1426
Views: 136050

Re: CPM 15v Manix 2

November 25th is coming up! we will see if it drops after then. With the economy as it is I am wondering if the days of sprits selling out in an hour are over. This is one I don’t want to miss, this and the BBB folder. Has there been any update about the BBB folder? I could tell if we were getting ...
by DukeNiemand
Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which steel, edge angle, grit finish and sharpness level are you carrying today?
Replies: 41
Views: 3196

Re: Which steel, edge angle, grit finish and sharpness level are you carrying today?

S90V (PM2)
15dps
Venev 800grit CBN
Sharpened yesterday. Still shaving sharp.
by DukeNiemand
Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 Lightweight Frenzy
Replies: 101
Views: 13969

Re: Sage 5 Lightweight Frenzy

sal wrote:
Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:20 pm
I'm currently playing with a Sage 5 LT WT REX-1
sal
Wow. There it is. The holy grail of EDC knives for steel AFIs. :)
I really hope this makes it to production.
by DukeNiemand
Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 Lightweight Frenzy
Replies: 101
Views: 13969

Re: Sage 5 Lightweight Frenzy

I believe Sal mentioned last year that Sage 5 LWs sprints might be in the works. It should be in the Casual Bombshells thread.
by DukeNiemand
Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 / LW5 Rex45 ?????????????
Replies: 15
Views: 1442

Re: Sage 5 / LW5 Rex45 ?????????????

It's definitely time the Sage 5 LW got a sprint run. I'd pick up one instantly in any high-carbide steel.
by DukeNiemand
Sat Oct 10, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Replies: 2832
Views: 811192

Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread

From the "Shaman - Primal Instincts" thread: Hi Julia, Do you know how much thinner it is %? I usually thin out most of my blades for personal use. We use good enough steels to handle it. Just as a bit of a tease; I mentioned earlier that there are two more versions based on th Shaman patt...
by DukeNiemand
Sat Oct 10, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shaman: Primal instincts?
Replies: 33
Views: 4436

Re: Shaman: Primal instincts?

Hi Julia, Do you know how much thinner it is %? I usually thin out most of my blades for personal use. We use good enough steels to handle it. Just as a bit of a tease; I mentioned earlier that there are two more versions based on th Shaman pattern. One is thinner stock and a lighter handle and the...
by DukeNiemand
Sat Sep 19, 2020 6:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your New Knife Ritual
Replies: 41
Views: 2911

Re: Your New Knife Ritual

I'll do a quick check to make sure everything looks right, and then so long as the factory edge is acceptably sharp (it almost always is) I put it in my pocket and will use it and fidget with it constantly. That lets me get a feel for the cutting ability, and gets the action broken in. After a week ...
by DukeNiemand
Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: So what's your top 3 favorite steels? and why?
Replies: 220
Views: 34542

Re: So what's your top 3 favorite steels? and why?

Having had the opportunity to play with a variety of Spydercos in different steels, I've found myself gravitating heavily towards the high-carbide steels. The reason being not necessarily wear resistance, but the fact that the carbides provide a very aggressive edge character, especially with a coar...
by DukeNiemand
Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stable edge steels (NOT TOUGHNESS)
Replies: 34
Views: 3206

Re: Stable edge steels (NOT TOUGHNESS)

I'm sure BBB will be along soon to comment with more info, but based on a lot of the tests I've seen, and my own experiences, Rex 45, K390, and 10V should definitely be among the front runners.
by DukeNiemand
Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Predictions for Reveal 6
Replies: 65
Views: 5732

Re: Predictions for Reveal 6

Prediction:
Sage 5 LW in other steels. It's long overdo and is sure to sell.

Hope:
Crucarta Yojimbo2
by DukeNiemand
Tue Aug 11, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Does S110V actually chip a lot or are people just not using their knives right?
Replies: 34
Views: 5533

Re: Does S110V actually chip a lot or are people just not using their knives right?

Just got my first S110V knife a couple weeks ago (Native 5 LW). Been carrying it everyday since. Cut a few zipties with it, and there was no damage whatsoever. Only damage that occurred was when my fiancee used it to cut some cheese, blade slipped and hit the granite counter quite hard. And that jus...
by DukeNiemand
Wed Jul 22, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rex 121
Replies: 88
Views: 9251

Re: Rex 121

I would love anything in Rex121. Preferably a PM2 or Military. But I'll happily settle for a Mule if that's all we get.
by DukeNiemand
Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kapara in s90v?
Replies: 19
Views: 2912

Re: Kapara in s90v?

For what it's worth, I absolutely love the Kapara, but I've been holding off on buying one until there is a version in a more wear resistant steel. LC200N, S90V, S110V, M390 would all be an instant buy for me.
by DukeNiemand
Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix2 XL vs Shaman
Replies: 41
Views: 8114

Re: Manix2 XL vs Shaman

I much prefer the Shaman. The hook on the back of the Manix2 XL handle doesn't work for me. It's also a ton of knife for not much cutting edge. The 3D g10 of the Shaman handle is just so much more comfortable and solid feeling. Cutting performance is about equivalent - thicker stock on the Shaman is...
by DukeNiemand
Sat Feb 29, 2020 2:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S90V Love ~
Replies: 25
Views: 6611

Re: S90V Love ~

Definitely in agreement on S90V. I didn't see what the fuss was all about originally, but after I got a PM2 in it, I've been blown away with the edge character, wear resistance and toughness. It's probably the best all-round EDC steel. I can see why Spyderco uses it on a lot of their high end models...
by DukeNiemand
Thu Feb 20, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Intro to tool steel?
Replies: 32
Views: 2875

Re: Intro to tool steel?

I'd recommend M4, but also 52100, Cruwear, AEB-L, or Superblue. Stay away from Rex, it's a pain to deburr. Maxamet is a little less tough, so even though it's my favorite steel currently, I would not recommend it as an introductory steel.
by DukeNiemand
Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite handle shape
Replies: 38
Views: 6191

Re: Your favorite handle shape

Military and Shaman for me. The Millie because of the great curve to the handle that blends into the negative blade angle. The Shaman for the hand-filling 3D machined G10 scales