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by kobold
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dealer Exclusive Salts
Replies: 29
Views: 2569

Re: Dealer Exclusive Salts

Another vote for the LC200N Spyderhawk
by kobold
Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 100% of people agree on this one thing!
Replies: 41
Views: 5779

Re: 100% of people agree on this one thing!

I really want to be able to disassemble the lock and cut a few spirals off of that spring, because it's too strong for me. But make it a back-lock and I won't care so much.
by kobold
Wed Oct 07, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: FRN/Lightweights: I just can’t get into them
Replies: 112
Views: 10819

Re: FRN/Lightweights: I just can’t get into them

The Chaparral was also the icebreaker for me. After that i bought two FRN Natives. I used and abused one for weeks and it's still fine. But you are not alone.. my personal no-go is black G10. I don't have a single knife and I don't think I would buy any sprint runs if not for the colors. Black G10 i...
by kobold
Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: How did you use your EDC?
Replies: 26
Views: 9544

Re: How did you use your EDC?

Used my PM2 to open six envelopes from utility and insurance companies that usually send bills. None of them had any! :-) Well done, PM2, you will never be for sale, I can tell you that much.
by kobold
Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What are ya drinkin????
Replies: 1192
Views: 490837

Re: What are ya drinkin????

Bunnahabhain 12 from a glencairn, and Yunnan Pu-erh with a bit of milk and honey from a zebra pot.
by kobold
Wed Oct 07, 2020 5:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Who is into fixed blades?
Replies: 339
Views: 69593

Re: Who is into fixed blades?

Bark River fan here: PSK EDC, UL Bushcrafter, Tundra, Mini Tundra, Gunny Hunter, Bravo 1, Bravo 1 LT, Aurora 2, Mini Kalahari Sportsman. All in green elder burl. Kephart and Canadian Camp 2 will be next.

My beaters are Hultafors.
by kobold
Wed Oct 07, 2020 4:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 12 reasons why the Delica is better than the Native
Replies: 104
Views: 9010

Re: 12 reasons why the Delica is better than the Native

Heh, I just bought my third Native 5 yesterday. I don't have a Delca, but I have a Tasman Salt 2 SE and subjectively, the handle ergos are better on the Native. Another thing that bugs me with the Tasman, is that it always cuts me when closing it one handed. The Natives will contact my finger with t...
by kobold
Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Would like suggestions on Spyderco's to look at next
Replies: 44
Views: 3257

Re: Would like suggestions on Spyderco's to look at next

I also liked the Chef, so i bought the Swayback. The Gayle Bradley is also great. Others i have and like: Caribbean SE, Para 3 Maxamet, PM2, a Sage, and a few Natives and Chaparrals. I placed an order for a Shaman and two Millies as well. But beyond that I am not sure what else would i need, except ...
by kobold
Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Military and Paramilitary 2 upcoming sprints and exclusives
Replies: 117
Views: 23318

Re: Spyderco Military and Paramilitary 2 upcoming sprints and exclusives

I am still waiting for just the standard s30v and s110v versions to arrive. :(
by kobold
Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My wish list for future Spyderco variations... 2 items
Replies: 18
Views: 1843

Re: My wish list for future Spyderco variations... 2 items

Yes please.. anything fluted gets my vote. Mine is a back-lock Shaman. I think it would improve the ergonomics, the looks, and maybe help with the weight distribution, making the knife lighter. Another one would be a Military without a forward finger choil. Just a nice long edge. The PM2 already fee...
by kobold
Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vivi's M4 Manix XL DLC Corrosion Log
Replies: 70
Views: 8399

Re: Vivi's M4 Manix XL DLC Corrosion Log

I think the spots are simply the dried on salt in your sweat.
by kobold
Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caribbean vs Manix 2
Replies: 16
Views: 1065

Re: Caribbean vs Manix 2

I still say that the Caribbean, Autonomy 2 and now Rock Jumper are the best designed handles Spyderco has offered. The Caribbean handle has almost the same size and contour as the Bark River Bravo 1 (the spine is more curved though) and in use it feels very close to a fixed blade too - provides gre...
by kobold
Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Z-Wear Shaman lookout thread
Replies: 802
Views: 107167

Re: Z-Wear Shaman: availability discussion & lookout thread

On the 30th of September I was browsing the site of my local watering hole when this knife appeared. The page said 'delivery time five to ten days'. I placed an order and received a confirmation email ok for a C229MPZW. Then just an hour later they called me saying that while my order is valid they ...
by kobold
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native 5 G10 S110v liners vs linerless
Replies: 15
Views: 2669

Re: Native 5 G10 S110v liners vs linerless

Idk, but my linerless G10 Native 5 in Rex 45 is strong enough for me..
by kobold
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Spydercos Are In Your EDC Rotation?
Replies: 41
Views: 4816

Re: Which Spydercos Are In Your EDC Rotation?

I seldom have pockets in the summer, my EDC must be speedo compatible (IWB), so I carry only smaller knives - Native 5, the Tasman Salt 2 SE, the Para 3 Maxamet, and the Chaparral FRN. These knives are well used and often dirty. https://pic8.co/sh/rJMOo3.jpg Shoulder seasons and winter gloves are fo...
by kobold
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spydie do you want in your Christmas Stocking this year?
Replies: 42
Views: 2394

Re: What Spydie do you want in your Christmas Stocking this year?

Bloke wrote:
Thu Sep 24, 2020 8:39 pm
Maxamet Military. :)
Time is of the essence here. Hope the elves are really good at heat treating and grinding maxamet.
by kobold
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7709
Views: 1136713

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

A digicam/DLC PM2 is waiting for me in a local shop, but I am still waiting for a SE/DLC/FRN Native 5 I ordered a week ago to arrive, so I don't have to go 2x. I prefer to pick up and check out my knives personally whenever I can.

Edit: Got 'em! :-)
by kobold
Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49553
Views: 6099937

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Sorry, no photo, but it's the Chaparral in Raffir Noble.