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by Cl1ff
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report
Replies: 175
Views: 9502

Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report

Thank you for bringing us the good stuff from Amsterdam this year!

Your pictures and videos of the knives are as informative and professional as any.
by Cl1ff
Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: AI art knows Spyderco
Replies: 91
Views: 3334

Re: AI art knows Spyderco

We can wring our hands about how some scary gadget is going to steal our jobs and send robots from the future to kill us… For those who are concerned, if there comes a day when you lose your job to AI, it's not the computer's fault. It's your own. Education is a lifelong process. No one other than ...
by Cl1ff
Fri Mar 08, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report
Replies: 175
Views: 9502

Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report

Some 15V, Rex121, and a charismatic cutter in my future.

Can’t wait for some of these!
by Cl1ff
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any word on the Salsa?
Replies: 18
Views: 827

Re: Any word on the Salsa?

I remember that talk too. I think I’d like the Salsa for some of its features like a tall handle, cobra hood, aluminum version, and integral compression lock variation. However, I’m interested in seeing those individual characteristics on more knives, not necessarily the Salsa itself. The coolest fe...
by Cl1ff
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
Replies: 77
Views: 2028

Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?

I generally prefer being close to the edge. Choils and handles which approach the blade’s cutting edge accomplish this differently. I often want a robust grip with a strong structure that leverages the close edge during powerful cuts. For this reason, I like handles that come right to the edge or ed...
by Cl1ff
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?
Replies: 35
Views: 1758

Re: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?

Another manufacturer's solution pulled out of the previous thread on the topic which I linked to above. It appears to be implemented without liners. http://i.imgur.com/203gD9I.jpg Personally, I find most of the current Native 5 models to have no rock and really don't need stop pins. I do have one n...
by Cl1ff
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?
Replies: 35
Views: 1758

Re: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?

Across the pivot it is .84 and 1/4 inch behind it is .75 for the Delica. However, in addition to the handle, an important part of what Mike mentioned is the narrowness of the ricasso. The delica and kin have fairly streamlined ricassos with little room for internal stop pins. The design seen on thos...
by Cl1ff
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: No new Byrd models for 2024?
Replies: 5
Views: 756

Re: No new Byrd models for 2024?

That’s good news to look forward to!
by Cl1ff
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LC200N for mullet? Recommendation Needed
Replies: 40
Views: 1538

Re: LC200N for mullet? Recommendation Needed

I would have no problem using my LC200N or H1 knives in that way, but that’s me, not you. I think if you really want an answer to your question you have to try the steels. Nobody else can really know how you cut with knives. If you try them and adjust your edges to what works best for you with each ...
by Cl1ff
Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 in REX 121 + burnt orange
Replies: 85
Views: 5385

Re: Sage 5 in REX 121 + burnt orange

It sounds like there are plans to make use of several of the REX series steels. There were recently Mules in stuff like REXT15 and maybe that was good practice. Spyderco also already had experience with the similarly extreme Maxamet in the Sage’s blade. I’m sure it’s happened in the past, but we don...
by Cl1ff
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 in REX 121 + burnt orange
Replies: 85
Views: 5385

Re: Sage 5 in REX 121 + burnt orange

From 2020 and 2021… The Rex steels are my favorite for a number of reasons, so a Rex121 knife would be at the top of my list as sort of a "Grail Knife." Considering what was in Sal’s pocket recently (Rex121 sage ltwt), I’m a happy camper! :D This was one of the first posts I made here, so ...
by Cl1ff
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Would a D'Allara 4 with CBBL interest anyone?
Replies: 44
Views: 11356

Re: Would a D'Allara 4 with CBBL interest anyone?

My experience with omega springs was with a SOG. I like the knife, but one day the operation suddenly felt different, it quickly completely failed and became loose. Disassembly showed me two broken springs. I believe that one spring snapped initially and this lead to the failure of the other after a...
by Cl1ff
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Models We Need In FULL SE
Replies: 48
Views: 2000

Re: Spyderco Models We Need In FULL SE

I would love to see more hollow (or at least saber) ground SE blades - in particular other steels than H1/H2. But I am very much looking forward to the SE Chap. It is a pleasant surprise and my hat is off to Spyderco for that. I agree! Imagine that one hollow ground Marbled CF CPM4V Manix exclusive...
by Cl1ff
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Models We Need In FULL SE
Replies: 48
Views: 2000

Re: Spyderco Models We Need In FULL SE

Rather than just a specific model, there’s more to consider. More steels. I’m specifically thinking of Spy27, CPM-4V, Cruwear, and REX45. Serrated MagnaCut and K390 are two recent endeavors that I’m looking for more of. Those four other steels are additions that I think would work well. To name a mo...
by Cl1ff
Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Delica 4 in 2024?
Replies: 228
Views: 243096

Re: Delica 4 in 2024?

The performance Delica is something I’m hoping to see at shot show or blade show this year. If I buy a delica in 2024, it will be that one. It is not a perfect knife for me, but it’s got the necessary characteristics that make up a useful knife for me. I have an s30v wharncliffe delica because it’s ...
by Cl1ff
Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:02 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd Comet Hole
Replies: 10
Views: 28381

Re: Byrd Comet Hole

jwbnyc wrote:
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:50 pm
How’s that work as a bottle opener?
No idea, I don’t drink.
by Cl1ff
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd Comet Hole
Replies: 10
Views: 28381

Re: Byrd Comet Hole

https://i.postimg.cc/k52tTz47/IMG-6541.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/9fswKbRZ/IMG-6542.jpg I tried out a crude little chamfer on one side. I actually noticed that the hole is already the tiniest bit knocked down from factory. Honestly, this didn’t make any difference to me. It just feels a bit less cris...
by Cl1ff
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Would a D'Allara 4 with CBBL interest anyone?
Replies: 44
Views: 11356

Re: Would a D'Allara 4 with CBBL interest anyone?

Yes, definitely! The knife has a great history, and I’m surprised it isn’t more popular. A lot of potential for an update. I’m fine with the “Bare” Ball Bearing Lock too, as long as it is easy to manipulate. I’ve never handled that version of the lock, so I don’t know. I like the relative simplicity...
by Cl1ff
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Street Beat Discussion
Replies: 167
Views: 25404

Re: Street Beat Discussion

I’m also in for variations of the Perrin fixed blades! K390 or LC200N both make a lot of sense to me, despite not being very similar steels. Seki has begun to utilize a lot of different steels now, including M4, Cruwear, and 20CV in limited quantities. I think a street beat or two in one of these st...
by Cl1ff
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What do you want to see at Shot Show 2024?
Replies: 78
Views: 68476

Re: What do you want to see at Shot Show 2024?

Oh yeah, I’d really like to see the Bodacious too.