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Historically, I don’t really know if $337 is good or not for a Starmate,


lol, that is an outrageous price for a knife. I assume this knife is important to some collectors, but I think most of us are over the $300+ prices.


Well given Bob's immense impact on knife design and his own place in ...

Despite the fact they are very similar in size they are worlds apart in how they fit in my hand. The Sage is just so good, while the P3 is awkward for me. Of all the models in that size range it's by far my favorite.

Props to BladeHQ and USPS, got one in hand two days after my order. I was very excited about a tanto blade as I find it to be a super useful profile, and not too many Spyderco tantos out there.

Unfortunately I think I am going to send this one back, and I'm not sure if I'll re-order. A few ...

Oh so hard, but it's got to be the Native 5 in CF/S90V for me.

Cletus wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:00 am

My wallet isn't just dented, it's smashed flat!

Sezzle is your friend......or maybe not. I'm so screwed for the next few weeks

So I'm cruising through some social media and I see this knife company about to drop their new model with what looks to be a pretty darn close representation of the Byrd opening hole. Now I realize the patent has probably expired but there's been a level of respect in the industry concerning what ...

Stas wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 10, 2023 10:41 am

Sages and Chaparrals are sad surprises (for my wallet this year..)

I know, it was really surprising to see that. Glad I got the Sun/Moon during the MAP holiday.

Looks like a serious pull back on the Chinese products...is the entire Byrd line Disco'd?

Bolster wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:45 pm

Didn't vote...I would prefer my next 15V blade be in a Chaparral or...hope against hope...a LW Caly.

I'm completely with you on this, however I'm not sure Taichung can handle the HT or the grind as Shawn just detailed above

I'm in North Carolina, on my carbon steel blades I usually start out with a treatment of Eagles Tears which is food safe. But my daily before I put it back in the case is a microfiber with a little bit of mineral oil on it. I don't have any issues with corrosion and I have a really nice natural ...

they discovered abandoned and forgotten coal mines underneath the site



That's what they want you to think. Really, the site was chosen so they could mine the coal and use it to feed the new smelter and foundry that's being built. When the new facility is finished, the dodgy delivery ...

That is, if you consider $133 a "budget" option. I think, with all things considered, it is. Admittedly, the $85 M4 Delica deal a month or two ago does take the wind out of my sails a bit.


Considering all the D2 options out there for under $50, that I got a Kizer Sheepdog in 10V for $89 and ...

In addition to all the "regular" construction issues on a project of this size. Eric mentioned on a Livestream that as the project got underway that they discovered abandoned and forgotten coal mines underneath the site that had to be assessed and then stabilized/filled in before they could continue.

If we use a Chinese "version" of another steel, we would call it by it's Chinese designation.

sal


Sal can you address what the HRC range on the steel is? From what I've seen your 8Cr is about as good as it gets from China so I expect that your OEM will hit what you're asking them to do, I'm ...

Native Chief! Manix 2 XL! Astute?


The astute is such an amazing sleeper of a design. Seriously, get it in your hands and see how much blade is in that little ergonomic handle. I would buy a couple in any upgraded steel like s35vn


I've got one that's been custom rebladed in AEB-L that's ...

Don't buy knives as an investment. Buy them because you are genuinely enthusiastic about them. You'l be satisficed knowing that you got to experience them before passing them on. That is worth something.


And that's exactly why I was excited about the 15V Manix 2. It's my favorite model and I ...

DunninLA wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:40 pm

Anyone want to hazard a guess on the HT? I'm guessing 62, with lesser odds on 61 or 63.

The Mule was 62 and mine performed well but given the way other makers have brought it to market at 62-63 I would hope for 63-64.

The maker for this model is a smaller maker that generally requires patience.

sal


Sal.

Is K390 a option with this maker? That steel with the profile and geometry of the 3.5 would be insanely slicey! Oh and thank you so much for the continued commitment to high performance steels, I'm blown ...

How is everyone liking the steel on this one? How does it compare to the standard VG-10 for general EDC?


Mine came with a beautifully exquisite edge which frankly given my experiences with other Seki City knives was very surprising. It was truly scary sharp out of the box and I've used it for ...

I have a old clipit SE in the trauma kit and various other knives and multi tools in the car. But attached to the passenger head rest is a dedicated seatbelt cutter and glass breaker.