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by DrHE
Thu Nov 24, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Does your Spyderco knife passion depend on acquiring more?
Replies: 64
Views: 4370

Re: Does your Spyderco knife passion depend on acquiring more?

No I will always use, love and strongly recommend Spyderco knives. They are the best designed and best cutting knives I have owned. Do I want more? YES! Folder wise I have curated my daily rotation of Spydercos which are all keyed to interesting steels (ZDP189, M4, CruCarta,S90v) favorite models (PM...
by DrHE
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a first Spyderco
Replies: 24
Views: 1393

Re: Looking at a first Spyderco

Spyderco has been my go to EDC since the late 80s. So any one you like and will carry is a winner! Pick a lock style you like and size that fits your hand.
by DrHE
Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Ceramic vs. Japanese Whetstone
Replies: 34
Views: 2228

Re: Spyderco Ceramic vs. Japanese Whetstone

I use a series of diamond (320/600/1200) before going to light strokes on the Spyderco medium/fine/ultra fine prior to stropping. Honestly for just maintenance (when more is needed than just a good strop) the Spydercos are amazing. I have them in triangle, bench stones, double stuffs (even a 2 with ...
by DrHE
Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your Knife Storage Systems.
Replies: 69
Views: 10159

Re: Let's See Your Knife Storage Systems.

This was made by my loving wife and she also custom cut the decals.
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This is my EDC Rotation.
by DrHE
Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: double stuff 2 is pretty awesome
Replies: 18
Views: 1515

Re: double stuff 2 is pretty awesome

I absolutely LOVE my Double Stuff 2. I own multiple of the normal ceramic Double Stuffs and they work quite well also but the CBN side of that DS2 really makes quick work of getting a dull knife back to cutting. Plus for very hard steels like Maxamet or ZDP it will cut quickly and I can then polish ...
by DrHE
Wed Jul 27, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Triangles, Circles, and Squares, Oh My!
Replies: 3
Views: 504

Re: Triangles, Circles, and Squares, Oh My!

Best ones I have and use are the Sharpal or the Spyderco double stuff 2. You can get them on Amazon easily. I have a diamond bench stone like this- https://www.sharpal.com/product/dual-grit-diamond-whetstone-with-storage-base-8-x-3-203-x-76-mm/ And pocket stones like this- https://sharpal.com/produc...
by DrHE
Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:32 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: A guard tab
Replies: 42
Views: 6989

Re: A guard tab

I still need to get a mule! I want one but I always miss the sale of them. They have that fantastic leaf shape and I agree for cutting board use docking the tab to a smaller nubbin would be preferable. That said, for field usage I prefer a bit for sheath retention not to mention safety in a stabbing...
by DrHE
Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Made the E-5 list
Replies: 15
Views: 1195

Re: Made the E-5 list

I know a few people wanted me to keep them posted. I made the list to be promoted to SGT August 1st. Now the para 3 s45vn I ordered and the Delica 4 I got for my wife to celebrate wasn't in vein 😅. I should hopefully be back on tanks at the end of the year. -Thanks all Outstanding and Congratulatio...
by DrHE
Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stainless steels and peak sharpness
Replies: 16
Views: 1462

Re: Stainless steels and peak sharpness

The 20CV Zoomer takes an amazing edge and the hamaguri grind is quite easy to maintain. Slices like a champ even on harder vegetables as well as potatoes.

I use a full set of AEB-L kitchen knives (LTWK). They do easily take and keep an very keen edge. It’s a a great steel for daily use!
by DrHE
Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Advice on 1st full SE knife
Replies: 23
Views: 1399

Re: Advice on 1st full SE knife

My take is Pacific Salt 2 in LC200N. Great knife.
by DrHE
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What percentage of your knives are spyderco?
Replies: 64
Views: 4240

Re: What percentage of your knives are spyderco?

Folders: 99.999% (except for a 6 SAKs, 1 Leatherman wave, CK&T Bengal karambit and an old case with bird gutting hook). Spyderco is our go to knife for EDC.

Fixed: 65% (most by LT Wright, 4 Cold Steel, 1 Mora, and 1 Helle). With my Zoomer and Sospes tied as favorite field knives.
by DrHE
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:15 am
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Amalgam Pictures !
Replies: 60
Views: 11184

Re: Amalgam Pictures !

The Amalgam is one of my favorite knives. Did mine with a Lynch Blue clip and custom blue Ti hardware. Closing it is easy once you get used to unlocking and just pulling your finger back up as you flip it closed.
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by DrHE
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Serrated Blade Rating Method?
Replies: 16
Views: 876

Re: Serrated Blade Rating Method?

I admit have owned very few SE vs the PE Spydercos that make up 99% of my edc Spyderco collection. That said, I am a huge fan of the Pacific Salt 2 (LC200N) in SE. It’s basically a full flat grind profile (basically a rust free Endura) with the SE teeth and it’s an amazing cutter in absolutely all a...
by DrHE
Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.
Replies: 699
Views: 173907

Re: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.

Wow a Yojimbo (or Yojimbo) with a SE edge would be utterly amazing. Count me IN! I am already a fan of this design!
by DrHE
Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How do I get over my crippling fear of corrosion?
Replies: 52
Views: 3601

Re: How do I get over my crippling fear of corrosion?

I carry my M4 and CruWear (as well as ZDP189 and Maxamet etc) all the time. I basically wipe them down with sheath (birchwood anti rust stuff) when I take them out of my pocket in the evening. I rotate my knives daily and use them daily (including opening my breakfast oranges). Basically maintain an...
by DrHE
Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New here
Replies: 30
Views: 1854

Re: New here

Curlis22 wrote:
Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:06 pm
I have a few Spyderco knives but just joined the group. I'm looking forward to learning more about the collection and use of them.
Welcome to the family! We all have Spydercos and love them so you are in the right place.
by DrHE
Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.
Replies: 699
Views: 173907

Re: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.

Pac Salt 2 in LC200N is just amazing as it’s basically a flat grind style blade with the SE. I have a old linen strop that keeps it hyper keen. The only thing you need to watch for is making sure nothing you don’t want cut is near the blade because it just cuts though anything. You can Push, pull or...
by DrHE
Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why have multiple of same knife.
Replies: 57
Views: 4150

Re: Why have multiple of same knife.

I have a pile of PM2s and Enduras. Why? Steel nerd + I EDC a different Spyderco daily.
by DrHE
Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I'm in love with Cru-wear.
Replies: 40
Views: 2668

Re: I'm in love with Cru-wear.

Love CruWear in the CruCarta PM2. Fantastic knife!