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by Bemo
Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How often does Spyderco upgrade knife versions?
Replies: 21
Views: 1207

Re: How often does Spyderco upgrade knife versions?

we put them on the Stretch 1 & 2, which has not been well received. We're still studying the reasons. sal This may be my favorite pattern and part of the reason IS the choil. The Endela and Stretch are virtually identical in all measurements but the ergonomics IMHO is better on the Stretch 2. I...
by Bemo
Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Re-examining 9Cr18Mo as an option
Replies: 33
Views: 21993

Re: Re-examining 9Cr18Mo as an option

I'd love some 14c28n in the Byrd line. Bet it is great done SE.
by Bemo
Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shop / garage / beater knife.
Replies: 31
Views: 2314

Re: Shop / garage / beater knife.

I would second the Mora or a Hultafors. I have one in my garage/shop for exactly such things as scraping epoxy, cutting fiber glass and just about everything else.
by Bemo
Tue Sep 01, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What do you want in a new Salt knife?
Replies: 107
Views: 7382

Re: What do you want in a new Salt knife?

I've recently become enamored with the Stretch models and can't help but think they would be almost perfect in SE LC200N. In my opinion better ergo's than the Endela (although I'm enjoying that). Oh, and toxic green would be fantastic.
by Bemo
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native 5 with Compression Lock please!
Replies: 78
Views: 11024

Re: Native 5 with Compression Lock please!

I love the idea and have thought about it often. I have (I believe at last count) 5 Native 5's. I also have a Sage 5 both peel ply and lightweight. I would say they're not the equivalent of each other. A Native 5 with a compression lock would take up less room in the pocket given the blade doesn't h...
by Bemo
Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Odds of more choil-less designs
Replies: 30
Views: 3570

Re: Odds of more choil-less designs

wrdwrght wrote:
Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:52 pm
Oddly, the Caly 3.5, which offers a choil, offers no such protection on closing...
Sadly found that out. About the only flaw in the knife and is asking for CQI. But back to the topic....
by Bemo
Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Idea for a complement to the sharpmaker
Replies: 48
Views: 2411

Re: Idea for a complement to the sharpmaker

I love this idea Sonorum. I think the other benefit of what you're proposing is some protection against the inevitable (at least in my case) drop. Having all the rods together and protected makes a great deal of sense. I've been using my Sharpmaker more recently for the kitchen touch ups so I don't ...
by Bemo
Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Why the byrd Harrier 2 Ltwt is a game changer
Replies: 8
Views: 12795

Re: Why the byrd Harrier 2 Ltwt is a game changer

Just received my Harrier 2 partial SE today. I'm really impressed. The FRN scales are much more comfortable than those on my recently received Byrd Hawkbill. And I think the size is really perfect for me, not to mention I'm a huge fan of choils. Would love to see this with some other SE blade option...
by Bemo
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: sharpening issues
Replies: 19
Views: 1588

Re: sharpening issues

Thanks Sal and Sharp Guy that should be helpful going forward. I tend to use the SM when I need a quick fresh edge in the kitchen or for SE blades. I'll try the loup and try taking my time and going slow and see how that goes.
by Bemo
Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: sharpening issues
Replies: 19
Views: 1588

Re: sharpening issues

I'm glad you're bringing this up. I also get decent results on PE and my SE is not up to push cutting either. My PE edges from the sharpmaker aren't as sharp as my hand sharpened edges done on my stones. Again not sure if that's the nature of the beast or if there's something I can do to improve my ...
by Bemo
Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd Wharncliffe
Replies: 124
Views: 63420

Re: Byrd Wharncliffe

Thank you Sir!
by Bemo
Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd Wharncliffe
Replies: 124
Views: 63420

Re: Byrd Wharncliffe

So far I have agree with that after receiving my Byrd Hawkbill. I'm finding myself wishing my Delica had the same choil as the Hawkbill.
by Bemo
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd Wharncliffe
Replies: 124
Views: 63420

Re: Byrd Wharncliffe

Yeah I can see the complete SE set in my possession.
by Bemo
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Give The Spyderedge A Chance Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 14750

Re: Give The Spyderedge A Chance Thread

Thanks to this thread decided to challenge my assumptions/prejudice on serrated blades. Just took possession of DF salt hawkbill and a Salt 2 Wharnie. Oh and just for fun ordered the Byrd hawkbill as that's a perfect platform to abuse. And just throw out there (again) I think a Salt SE Stretch would...
by Bemo
Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Interest in a Spyderhawk 2?
Replies: 91
Views: 8622

Re: Interest in a Spyderhawk 2?

Toxic green for me please!
by Bemo
Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SRS-15 / SRS-13 ?
Replies: 87
Views: 17517

Re: SRS-15 / SRS-13 ?

I'm recently on the Stretch bandwagon and would vote for that. However, I think if you want this in the most hands the Delica would be the way to go.
by Bemo
Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7701
Views: 1126465

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Stretch 2 in v-toku2 and a Stretch in Hap40. All because of the recent Sprint run with the straight spine...
by Bemo
Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Straight Spine Stretch
Replies: 362
Views: 39522

Re: Straight Spine Stretch

I don't post often but read much. This one has got me out of lurker mode. I have to say that this design is what I look for in a Spyderco. I have a couple Delica's, an Endura, and a Police 4 . But the Spydies that I find myself going back to time and again are the ones with choils. I have 5 (at the ...
by Bemo
Sat Jul 27, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any plans for a standard-sized Compression Lock Native?
Replies: 45
Views: 8707

Re: Any plans for a standard-sized Compression Lock Native?

Hello, I hate to resurrect an old post as a newbie to the forum (long-time reader though) but the Para 3 Lightweight I think begs this question be asked again. I have 3 (or is it 4 now) Para 3's and the *only* thing the bug out has going over the new Para3 LW is the overall width for pocket carry. R...