When does the conversation get interesting? I read through the first page, and then gave up.
I did learn a little though. I understand a bit better now about why mods are needed on forums. Sheesh.
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- Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:09 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting discussion on a bleeding blade
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1258
- Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:55 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Very late lockup?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1441
Re: Very late lockup?
Most frame lock Spydercos that I have encountered have a late-ish lock up, just like this. I see no problem with it. In fact, I prefer it over the super early engagement that is made out to be so desirable. People like to claim that the lock bar will walk all the way over to the other side eventuall...
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:12 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Getting an unpainted pocket clip
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1668
Re: Getting an unpainted pocket clip
I purchased, via phone call, a handful of the polished/shiny clips a couple of years ago. Few bucks each, plus shipping.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 4:36 pm
- Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
- Topic: Wow this is funny. Look at this guys feedback. Selling fake knifes even Benchmades
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12612
Re: Wow this is funny. Look at this guys feedback. Selling fake knifes even Benchmades
I've bought several items, knives included, from eCop. I've always been satisfied. It has been some time now though since I ordered from them. Maybe something changed recently? New management?
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: Mule Team Discussion
- Topic: MuleTeam Giveaway! WINNER ANOUNCED!!!
- Replies: 171
- Views: 14261
Re: MuleTeam Giveaway!
I'm in.
I've made one knife handle myself, and have another Mule waiting for when I get time. It would be interesring to see how somebody else went about it.
I've made one knife handle myself, and have another Mule waiting for when I get time. It would be interesring to see how somebody else went about it.
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 10:37 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: MAP pricing policy favors amazon. Bad for vendors (that are not Amazon) and consumers.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 6109
Re: MAP pricing policy favors amazon. Bad for vendors (that are not Amazon) and consumers.
not all customers are 'moral' enough to choose to pay extra to support small businesses, instead of being wise spenders of their hard earned money and choose the best deals for their buck. If we were wise spenders we wouldn't be buying dozens of expensive unnecessary knives. Outside of a few models...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:19 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: MAP pricing policy favors amazon. Bad for vendors (that are not Amazon) and consumers.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 6109
Re: MAP pricing policy favors amazon. Bad for vendors (that are not Amazon) and consumers.
Unlike the OP, many of us have morals. I will gladly spend a few extra bucks to support a business that is real part of our community. And if there were still a decent brick & mortar anywhere near here, I'd spend a few more yet bucks to keep it local. There used to be really cool knife dealer in...
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:55 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Guided angle sharpening systems with FFG spyderco blades?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2143
Re: Guided angle sharpening systems with FFG spyderco blades?
The Lansky can be clamped onto FFG blades. Rather than the two pieces of the device being parallel, you can spread the one end out so that the whole thing tapers and follows the flats of the blade.... if that makes sense. However, the numbered slots will now be at different position relative to a st...
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:24 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Darkening / greying / blackening stainless clips
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3101
Re: Darkening/greying/blackening stainless clips
Not quite sure if it's what you're after, but if you have access bead/sand blaster it will take the shine off. And I guess it sort of "greys" it to a small degree.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How Do Your Factory Seconds Look?
- Replies: 210
- Views: 23313
Re: How Do Your Factory Seconds Look?
Para3 Maxamet showed up today. Blade is very slightly warped to the show side making it appear just a tiny bit off center. The bend is practically unnoticable unless you eye ball straight down the spine. Even then, it is subtle. All this is pretty much a non-issue. The action is very stiff though. I...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:36 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: End of 2020 Opinions on VG-10
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5823
Re: End of 2020 Opinions on VG-10
VG10 is good in my book. S30V is great. IMO, anything beyond that is overkill for the vast majority of us. But it sure is neat experiencing some of the upper tiers of metallurgy. My favorite attribute of vg10 is probably its ease of sharpening. Its a breeze to bring back to screaming sharp. After ge...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:20 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Factory Seconds Shipping
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4068
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:27 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Your ideas for the future of the seconds sale?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1768
Re: Your ideas for the future of the seconds sale?
I would keep it the way it has been for years (most recent event not included). The in person sale is an experience, not just another frenzied online drop. We dont really need any more of those. And no, I am not local. It takes considerable commitment for me to travel to Colorado. Same is true for m...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:15 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Direction and Magnitude!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2009
Re: Direction and Magnitude!
Would be nice if I could get some spacers to take up the space in the pockets. Glue them in with some weak adhesive, give the pivot more stability. Kind of like the Hinderer tri-way design. Down the rabbit hole I go! On my XM is used the provided spacers, but installed by own oversized (OD) washers...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:01 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Direction and Magnitude!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2009
Re: Direction and Magnitude!
Do you have a tutorial on how to swap the bearings? Specs on the washers and source? I am interested! I've done this on many knives, not just Spydercos. Its pretty easy. Now, it seems to me that many people think you need some sort of super thick washer to fill the bearing pocket. Not true. Just ge...
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:04 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: 2020 Seconds Sale - BREAKING NEWS
- Replies: 766
- Views: 90709
Re: 2020 Seconds Sale - BREAKING NEWS
Good grief. Entitled much? Many people, for one reason or another, cannot make a cross country trip to Golden for a knife sale. Meanwhile, there are a bunch of us that are willing make some sacrifices to make it happen. And yet, some Spyderco fans are lucky enough to live right down the road from SF...
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:06 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Direction and Magnitude!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2009
Re: Direction and Magnitude!
I like mine. Got it in a trade a while back. Its a pretty sweet knife. Fit and finish is second to none. Chunky, but thats OK in my book. The CF scales are beautiful. To avoid that cupping business I converted mine to PB washers, along with my other ultra thin bearing race models. I feel bearings ar...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:43 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: 2020 Seconds Sale - BREAKING NEWS
- Replies: 766
- Views: 90709
Re: 2020 Seconds Sale - BREAKING NEWS
I think I'll sit this one out.
Taking a few days off work, driving halfway across the country, and meeting cool people is all a part of the great Spyderco experience.
Simply buying knives online? I can do that any ole time I please.
Taking a few days off work, driving halfway across the country, and meeting cool people is all a part of the great Spyderco experience.
Simply buying knives online? I can do that any ole time I please.
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:23 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: BaliYo "heavy duty"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1272
Re: BaliYo "heavy duty"
Magnets would ruin the "flippability."
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:16 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Delica tip shape Bother anyone else?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3311
Re: Delica tip shape Bother anyone else?
I think it looks good on saber ground models, but kind of odd on a flat ground blade. A guy could flatten out the spine he wanted. I once made a straight spine Caly3.5 with just an angle grinder, some sand paper, and a bit of patience.