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by Pokey
Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9768
Views: 1334066

Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???

How come I can log on using my laptop, but not my iPhone?
by Pokey
Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Magnetic blade??
Replies: 16
Views: 4154

Re: Magnetic blade??

Is it martensitic steel or austenitic steel?

https://www.thyssenkrupp-materials.co.u ... l-magnetic

I've noticed I can put blades near each other and sometimes they're attracted to each other.

Me, I'm generally attracted to PM 2's. ;)
by Pokey
Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Good second Spyderco
Replies: 49
Views: 1619

Re: Good second Spyderco

Welcome to the Forums, Joel. Do you have any experience in any of the following fields? Spyderco has what they call their OpFocus Program where they give a very hefty discount to: Active Duty Military Reservist / National Guard Military Veteran / Retiree Law Enforcement Officer Paramedic / Fire Resc...
by Pokey
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2024 OpFocus Seconds Sale?
Replies: 7
Views: 525

Re: 2024 OpFocus Seconds Sale?

I'll be busy the second weekend in May, so I'm hoping they don't schedule it for then. But it certainly won't be the end of the world. ;)
by Pokey
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crucarta, what's going on?
Replies: 22
Views: 1769

Re: Crucarta, what's going on?

Well here's an outlier in the data. I own two CruCarta PM2's and they're both smooth opening and closing, and have been for years since they were released. It could be due to living at the same altitude/temp/humidity as Spyderco. I don't know where the OP lives but it might make a difference. I will...
by Pokey
Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2024 OpFocus Seconds Sale?
Replies: 7
Views: 525

Re: 2024 OpFocus Seconds Sale?

As I recall, within the past few years, the OpFocus sale actually floated into June once. It was due to Spyderco taking their wares out to other knife/outdoor/military/first responder shows in May.
by Pokey
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Replies: 31
Views: 746

Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now

Hackers phishing for info. I delete them every day without opening. If you do not know the sender do not open the SMS or email, mark as spam and delete. If it seems like you know who it is, a company or human, do not click on any links. Read the message, and if it seems fishy, delete it, do not res...
by Pokey
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Replies: 31
Views: 746

Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now

I’d like to pose a question to you folks on a message from a company I received. I really wonder if it was a canned AI response. I received an email last year from a well known company about my account. I don’t have an account with this company. They must be aware of bogus accounts being set up usin...
by Pokey
Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Serial # stamp/laser engraving on tang of Manix??
Replies: 3
Views: 285

Re: Serial # stamp/laser engraving on tang of Manix??

Yes, I’ve seen that on my Spyderco tangs, too. I have an unscientific theory that the blades were made in September of 2023 on the first, (A,) and second (B) shift. Manufacturers (not speaking for Spyderco) will use codes or markers in their products to document when it was made. If there’s a defect...
by Pokey
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How do you close your Manix 2?
Replies: 32
Views: 6127

Re: How do you close your Manix 2?

I've got a bunch of Manix knives. Closing all varieties of them is very easy. Just a quick pinch, pull back and shake down into the closed position.....same as with an axis lock except more pinching force required to overcome the CBBL spring vs an axis lock spring. I’m with ManixFan: Pinch, pull, s...
by Pokey
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48918
Views: 5242712

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Pacific Salt 2 on the same rock, too. ;)
by Pokey
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Magnacut Paramilitary 2
Replies: 137
Views: 16553

Re: The Magnacut Paramilitary 2

I help my friend on his crab boat in the summer time. Maybe I need to consider getting this one. What kind if edge retention does magnacut have? Am I gonna have to resharpen it after a day on the boat every time? I think it's safe to say it all depends on what you're cutting. The chart below is fro...
by Pokey
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Good knife friendly, reasonably priced cutting board
Replies: 11
Views: 551

Re: Good knife friendly, reasonably priced cutting board

Do you live near a Ross clothing store? The ones I've been in have a kitchenware aisle with all kinds and sizes of cutting boards. They're all discounted, too. Some have pretty exotic looking wood with wild looking grain. I'm considered buying some and cutting them up for Mule Team scales. Edit: I j...
by Pokey
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Replies: 75
Views: 2856

Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?

It’s tough to pick one, so I’d say these two. Corrosion resistance isn’t a priority for me so they’re both easy to care for. The Super Blue/SUS410 cuts like a razor and sharpens easily. The K390 is easy to sharpen scary sharp plus it has more toughness and edge holding capabilities.
by Pokey
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What did you use your Spyderco for last?
Replies: 3666
Views: 410371

Re: What did you use your Spyderco for last?

Using the Salt 2 to make a storage/travel case for an old Gillette Aristocrat razor out of a soap dish and foam.
by Pokey
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Looking For Tips to Darken Micarta with Oil only
Replies: 22
Views: 970

Re: Looking For Tips to Darken Micarta with Oil only

Here are a few Spyderco’s with Micarta scales and one from brand-x. I oiled the PM2 at the bottom using mineral oil and it lightened back up to its natural tint; no real aging going on. The dark marks were there when I bought it. The other side looks like it was rubbed with white chalk. The second P...
by Pokey
Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Credit Card Fraud!
Replies: 13
Views: 763

Re: Credit Card Fraud!

Or do this. This account doesn’t exist, no charges will go through. And, I’ll be notified within seconds that a charge was attempted and declined. Problem solved. What app is that and what cards does it work with? Is it Capital One? Yes, but I have to think in 2024 other cc companies have this, too.
by Pokey
Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Credit Card Fraud!
Replies: 13
Views: 763

Re: Credit Card Fraud!

Or do this. This account doesn’t exist, no charges will go through. And, I’ll be notified within seconds that a charge was attempted and declined. Problem solved.
by Pokey
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Different knife different day, or one knife for life?
Replies: 54
Views: 6106

Re: Different knife different day, or one knife for life?

Ok, all you guys with Significant Others, have you had, “the talk” yet?