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by Rinzler
Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Help me decide. PARA3/Cru Carta vs GB2
Replies: 28
Views: 3417

Re: Help me decide. PARA3/Cru Carta vs GB2

Brock O Lee wrote:
Wed Apr 23, 2025 7:28 pm
WilliamMunny wrote:
Wed Apr 23, 2025 6:11 pm
RadioactiveSpyder wrote:
Wed Apr 23, 2025 2:22 pm
WilliamMunny wrote:
Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:33 pm
Where did you get the scales?
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The single color GB2 on the right is OD green Micarta from Sharp Dressed Knives
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The burgandy linen micarta scales in my previous post was also from SDK. 👍
As are the micarta scales on one of my examples.

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by Rinzler
Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Replies: 108
Views: 22066

Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive

I’ve had this sitting in my cart for a couple weeks now. I’m pleasantly surprised that the price dropped. It isn’t favorable to the early buyers though…
by Rinzler
Sun Apr 20, 2025 9:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Help me decide. PARA3/Cru Carta vs GB2
Replies: 28
Views: 3417

Re: Help me decide. PARA3/Cru Carta vs GB2

I used to own many para 3s before I ever owned a GB2.

Today I have one para 3 lw and 3 GB2s. The GB2 is a real working knife. The para 3 will always be a knife that you have to take it easy on to ensure you don’t snap the tip.

There’s a lot of people that will disagree with me but one thing is ...
by Rinzler
Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: K390 discontinuations?
Replies: 26
Views: 3198

Re: K390 discontinuations?


Couldn't resist picking up some of the plain edge K390s before they disappear.
K390 Delica 4 and K390 Dragonfly 2 Wharnie incoming. Those Bento sales are hard to pass up. Still more I wanted to grab. Wish I still received birthday money as I know where I would spend it.
As Joe stated, K390 has ...
by Rinzler
Sun Mar 16, 2025 10:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gayle Bradley - 5 Year review
Replies: 49
Views: 15877

Re: Gayle Bradley - 5 Year review

I have three GB2s (including a M4 backup in the box in case I lose the other M4) because it’s such a great knife. I’ve never come across a GB1 but would love for it to come back… here’s to hoping!
by Rinzler
Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Delica Carbon Fiber Black Cruwear
Replies: 38
Views: 7065

Re: Delica Carbon Fiber Black Cruwear

Remind me what the fradon lock delica look like? That knife sat there for years. I can’t think delica exclusives are that popular since many take a long long time to sell out.
by Rinzler
Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:42 am
Forum: Spyderco Restricted Models Discussion
Topic: Taiwanese JANISONG at DLT
Replies: 31
Views: 26273

Re: Taiwanese JANISONG at DLT

Michael Janich wrote:
Thu Jan 30, 2025 6:54 am
My favorite part of this thread (besides the fact that the JaniSong is finally available in the U.S.):

#JanichNeedsARaise

Stay safe,

Mike
Hear, hear!
by Rinzler
Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM Prototype Steel
Replies: 233
Views: 45235

Re: CPM Prototype Steel




That's Exquisite! You have a talent.



Oh, Sal.
I seem to have gone and embarrassed myself... again. While it's true that I sometimes use my vocabulary to turn my thoughts into awkward prose, or my lathe to turn my ideas into functioning machines, that poem isn't entirely my own creation ...
by Rinzler
Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprint Run Availability
Replies: 13
Views: 3084

Re: Sprint Run Availability


I think it depends entirely on the model and combination. I wouldn't try to judge the whole situation on that one line of knives. Cost is also a factor, but again I even think this depends on the combination. If they announced a Rex 121 Para 2 sprint I wouldn't expect it to last even an hour ...
by Rinzler
Wed Jan 29, 2025 3:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco Restricted Models Discussion
Topic: Taiwanese JANISONG at DLT
Replies: 31
Views: 26273

Re: Taiwanese JANISONG at DLT


Listed as out of stock, so the best way to find out is to shoot an email to DLT if this is true or not.

I had two Janisongs like @Rinzler, and they are extremely fun and unique knives. I think Mike Janich is a genius for this one of a kind design, and it's a shame that most American Spydie fans ...
by Rinzler
Wed Jan 29, 2025 2:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco Restricted Models Discussion
Topic: Taiwanese JANISONG at DLT
Replies: 31
Views: 26273

Taiwanese JANISONG at DLT

I’m not sure what changed compared to spydercos past refusal to import the janisong unless the janisong knives are now USA made or spyderco is taking a consent decree and regulatory gamble with DOJ under the friendlier Trump administration, but DLT has these listed now as “coming soon.”

I’ve had ...
by Rinzler
Tue Jan 28, 2025 9:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crucible Industries declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Replies: 194
Views: 50769

Re: Crucible Industries declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy




Hopefully you found this helpful to understand Crucible's bankruptcy. Happy to address any questions if you have any.


Thanks for posting. It sounds really complicated.



The exhibits to the APA with Erasteel shows that it is purchasing inventory, WIP, A/R, and only the induction furnace ...
by Rinzler
Sun Jan 05, 2025 5:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP reductions for 2025?
Replies: 15
Views: 2498

Re: MAP reductions for 2025?


I assume these are all knives that aren’t selling super well. Interesting.


Spyderco inched their prices higher and higher each year until the consumer said to heck with that. Personally I’ve stopped buying spyderco knives like I did in the past because the value isn’t there anymore. I’m happy ...
by Rinzler
Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 2467
Views: 732845

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

Anyone ordering from dack should absolutely understand that their shipping time disclaimer is dead serious. They are the SLOWEST shipping company of any knife or gun retailer. Expect to wait 30+ days for your shipment to arrive.
by Rinzler
Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Great news ! Techno 3 is out !!!
Replies: 50
Views: 8958

Re: Great news ! Techno 3 is out !!!

RamZar wrote:
Tue Oct 22, 2024 10:03 pm
Bdubs808 wrote:
Tue Oct 22, 2024 9:51 pm
Made in Italy apparently.

Yes but my understanding was that all knives manufactured elsewhere end up in Golden, Colorado for final QC inspection and packaging.
Plausible.

I bought mine directly from spyderco.
by Rinzler
Tue Oct 22, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Murray Carter Nakiri
Replies: 8
Views: 1002

Re: Murray Carter Nakiri




How is the food release on the Nakiri?

I have the small petty in this same flavor, and the FFG + finish really inhibit food release. I still use the knife often, but I find that aspect somewhat irritating, especially given the price point of these knives.

Does a hammered finish release food ...
by Rinzler
Fri Oct 18, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Forum Knife???
Replies: 185
Views: 26795

Re: Forum Knife???

terryjohnpratt wrote:
Fri Oct 18, 2024 1:50 pm
hard NO on forum knife
Such a well thought out justification of why we shouldn’t have a forum knife.
by Rinzler
Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Great news ! Techno 3 is out !!!
Replies: 50
Views: 8958

Re: Great news ! Techno 3 is out !!!




@Rinzler, how is the detent/flipping action?


Detent is fine and it flips fine, but the knife is nowhere near the quality of my shiros. I’m going to pass it down the road and can disassemble for our northern neighbors so maybe someone else can appreciate it…


Did you honestly expect it to ...
by Rinzler
Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lum Tanto Fixed CF/S90V?
Replies: 17
Views: 4094

Re: Lum Tanto Fixed CF/S90V?

Danke wrote:
Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:38 am
Changing my vote to HAP40/SUS410 so it'll patina with a hamon look.
I’d love that.
by Rinzler
Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Great news ! Techno 3 is out !!!
Replies: 50
Views: 8958

Re: Great news ! Techno 3 is out !!!

Brock O Lee wrote:
Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:15 am
It's easy on the eye... 👍
It really is.

The blade shape is very nicely done too.