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by Coffeetron
Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: chaparral cqi?
Replies: 39
Views: 3974

Re: chaparral cqi?

got mine last year, spring is about same as the rest. some might perceive it as more as its thinner than on most mid locks.
by Coffeetron
Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caly 3.5 Light Weight: Any News?
Replies: 192
Views: 26642

Re: Caly 3.5 Light Weight: Any News?

looking forward to this. the slipjoint variants get their fair share of love, I bet an FRN Caly would sell just as well.

Superblue like the 2010-ish sprint would be icing on the cake!
by Coffeetron
Sat May 02, 2020 5:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I Tested the Edge Retention of 48 Steels
Replies: 205
Views: 30289

Re: I Tested the Edge Retention of 48 Steels

Thank you for this amazing work! I hope that we will get some more data points on the toughness chart, especially m390 and s90v. some observations (s30v vs s90v): S30V has been tested for edge retention in the 60-65HRC range where it did arguably really well. I don't think this hardness represents w...
by Coffeetron
Tue Jan 28, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Golden made no choil knife - edge all the way to handle
Replies: 66
Views: 7591

Re: Golden made no choil knife - edge all the way to handle

aaronkb wrote:
Tue Jan 28, 2020 4:04 pm
I think a comp lock would be next to impossible without a finger choil...
why not? we have the caribbean
by Coffeetron
Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Golden made no choil knife - edge all the way to handle
Replies: 66
Views: 7591

Re: Golden made no choil knife

I think that's a great idea.

I'd take the Caribbean design, remove the lanyard hole for space and put a hunting/drop point shaped blade in it, something similar to the Nirvana.
Doesn't matter which steel or lock but I'd fancy K390

Would be a dream knife...
by Coffeetron
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SHOT Show 2020 Videos and other info concerning new models
Replies: 99
Views: 9007

Re: SHOT Show 2020 Videos and other info concerning new models

Excited about the upcoming Siren release. I believe to have heard that the black/blue handle color combo will be the first among others to come. Might as well show some extra patience. Yellow, Orange/Black would be even nicer color combos. A SE version would be interesting as well. Hope it sells wel...
by Coffeetron
Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My struggle with the Native
Replies: 45
Views: 4461

Re: My struggle with the Native

The only things I liked about mine was the well made lock and good looking design. The normal grip was cramped, using the choil for a full grip was uncomfortable and locked my wrist in a certain position. Cutting bigger objects was uncomfortable because I had to be careful not to catch with the choi...
by Coffeetron
Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sun/Moon Chappy
Replies: 138
Views: 16309

Re: Sun/Moon Chappy

I wonder how hard this variation will be to obtain? I'm contemplating pre-ordering one after pondering it all weekend. You fear it WILL be hard to option actually, despite being regular production? :eek: It´s one of my most anticipated knives in a long time, and should you be right I´d think of ord...
by Coffeetron
Mon Jan 20, 2020 3:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sun/Moon Chappy
Replies: 138
Views: 16309

Re: Sun/Moon Chappy

Sal,

sorry if I have missed the info but are there any CQI changes to the sun/moon chappy over previous iterations?

Thanks!
by Coffeetron
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sun/Moon Chappy
Replies: 138
Views: 16309

Re: Sun/Moon Chappy

I'm looking forward to this Chaparral. Put in my pre-order yesterday. May I ask: Where can one preorder it already? (Though I really hope it will hit European dealers eventually too... much easier for me) There may be other dealers taking pre-orders as well, but mine is with KnifeCenter. Have no id...
by Coffeetron
Thu Dec 12, 2019 11:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco: What makes the brand so good?
Replies: 35
Views: 3290

Re: Spyderco: What makes the brand so good?

Unlike many, they make knives that are intended to cut and the spydiehole is smart and fun to use.
by Coffeetron
Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Retro?
Replies: 92
Views: 9369

Re: Spyderco Retro?

GB1
by Coffeetron
Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any info on why the GB 2 is unobtanium right now?
Replies: 14
Views: 1875

Re: Any info on why the GB 2 is unobtanium right now?

I just couldn’t see how a GB3 could be made to keep both GB1 and GB2 people happy. Just a few too many changes between the two 5DD0B716-B1A0-4533-BA15-ECD6F311E4C7.jpeg Picture borrowed from https://knifeinformer.com/spyderco-gayle-bradley-review/ tks for the comparison! I too prefer the GB1 model ...
by Coffeetron
Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Going against the grain
Replies: 92
Views: 6557

Re: Going against the grain

Against the grain: I remove pocket clips on all folders , they feel unnatural when using the knife I prefer heavier knives and screw construction handles I dislike the choil heavy designs I am not a fan of microscopic sized knives that many seem to enjoy I prefer liners or titanium scales Where do ...
by Coffeetron
Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Going against the grain
Replies: 92
Views: 6557

Re: Going against the grain

Against the grain:

I remove pocket clips on all folders, they feel unnatural when using the knife
I prefer heavier knives and screw construction handles
I dislike the choil heavy designs
I am not a fan of microscopic sized knives that many seem to enjoy
I prefer liners or titanium scales
by Coffeetron
Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Still wishing for a Chaparral XL / Endela "thin edition" / or something along that lines
Replies: 60
Views: 12778

Re: Still wishing for a Chaparral XL / Endela "thin edition" / or something along that lines

So for me at least just one a bit larger, 2mm "mainstream" ffg model is missing in Spydercos lineup. What do you think? 2mm ffg is plenty imo. I would not choose the chaparral platform since it looses edge because of the choil. An all edge model like the caribbean with ~100mm edge length ...
by Coffeetron
Sun Nov 17, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Still wishing for a Chaparral XL / Endela "thin edition" / or something along that lines
Replies: 60
Views: 12778

Re: Still wishing for a Chaparral XL / Endela "thin edition" / or something along that lines

So for me at least just one a bit larger, 2mm "mainstream" ffg model is missing in Spydercos lineup. What do you think? 2mm ffg is plenty imo. I would not choose the chaparral platform since it looses edge because of the choil. An all edge model like the caribbean with ~100mm edge length ...
by Coffeetron
Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?
Replies: 72
Views: 7801

Re: Caribbean Scales: Love, or Hate?

Sorry, but: For ME there actually IS a middle ground... :o ;) I´d be just ok with them colorwise (don´t own a Caribbean). No love, no hate A moderate viewpoint about the Caribbean’s scales?! Heresy :mad: ! More seriously, I love the scales, though they look more like a tropical fish than a bumblebe...