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by Vorpal Blade
Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM MagnaCut Steel
Replies: 6
Views: 3600

Re: CPM MagnaCut Steel

yablanowitz wrote:
Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:45 am
Yep. Sal has already ordered as much as he can get his hands on for now.
Thanks guys.

I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for the first Spyderco to employ CPM MagnaCut. I'd be tickled pink if the Manix XL was chosen 'cause that's my favorite model. But I'd spring for a regular Manix as well.
by Vorpal Blade
Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM MagnaCut Steel
Replies: 6
Views: 3600

CPM MagnaCut Steel

This new, high performance alloy, developed by steel metallurgist Larrin Thomas in collaboration with Crucible Steel and Niagara Specialty Metals, is now available in limited quantities. It is designed to have a balance of toughness, wear resistance and stainless performance, superior to any cutlery...
by Vorpal Blade
Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What did you use your Spyderco for last?
Replies: 3713
Views: 479814

Re: What did you use your Spyderco for last?

Like so many others, I cut up a lot of corrugated boxes for recycling. If I didn't cut 'em up they would never all fit in the can. I find the leaf-shaped Spydie blades to be best at that task.
by Vorpal Blade
Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49572
Views: 6108732

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Today I'm carrying my Manix 2 xl, in S30V steel. I love Spyderco's leaf shaped blades .... Everything you need and nothing you don't .... Long flat grind from edge to spine gives great slicing ability plus a pointy, penetrating tip with just enough belly to cut on flat surfaces. For me, the ball bea...
by Vorpal Blade
Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49572
Views: 6108732

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Today I'm carrying a Manix 2 XL in S30V steel. I have always liked pocket knives on the large side. I'm a big fan of the Spyderco leaf shaped blade which provides a long, edge-to-spine, full flat grind combined with a sharp, penetrating point ! When cutting up corrugated boxes, the Manix 2 XL slices...