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by CDEP
Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question about lanyard holes.........
Replies: 19
Views: 398

Re: Question about lanyard holes.........

I use lanyards on smaller knives to extend the grip, but mostly I use them on all folding knives to make it easier to extract them from my pocket.

I make all of my own from paracord.

Team Lanyard Hole for me.
by CDEP
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New PM2 question
Replies: 6
Views: 905

Re: New PM2 question

The few times I've had an issue getting the pivot action where I want it without blade play on a PM2 I found the culprit is always the body screw nearest the pivot. Make sure to use a good quality T8 Torx bit, loosen it a bit, adjust the pivot until it is where you want the action, then add some blu...
by CDEP
Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My First Bento Box Shop Experience
Replies: 17
Views: 1939

Re: My First Bento Box Shop Experience

I have the Para 3 K390, and was fine with the cost considering the exclusive and the nature of their available stock. There's a cost involved in having stuff like that on the shelves.

Other than wishing their website was designed in the 21st Century, I had no problems with the purchase.
by CDEP
Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is there a quintessential Spyderco?
Replies: 73
Views: 3026

Re: Is there a quintessential Spyderco?

For me it would be the Native 5. It's the model (and family of models) that seems to be the heart and soul of Spyderco.

There's a good argument for the Endura & Military families as well.

From a general perception angle, it's the PM2 by a mile.
by CDEP
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Boating and lanyards
Replies: 44
Views: 1589

Re: Boating and lanyards

Tie a noose knot at the end of a paracord lanyard and slip your wrist through it when in use. At least it will be tethered when you are using it. I have one that I keep around for the rare times I'm up a ladder using a blade. The end that attaches to the knife is a simple bowline knot that I slip th...
by CDEP
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Seki City back lock quality in 2022?
Replies: 75
Views: 6680

Re: Seki City back lock quality in 2022?

I started buying Seki models in 2022, and they have all been perfect. One exception was a Delica Wharnie K390 that still had a burr, but was easily fixed. Mine is a sample of over 25 knives.
by CDEP
Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MangaSlice - The Next Breakthrough in Knife Steel
Replies: 19
Views: 1361

Re: MangaSlice - The Next Breakthrough in Knife Steel

You should offer this to Rockwell Industries for their Turbo Encabulator. It could solve the issues they have with the pre-famulated amulite. No more side fumbling of the lunar waneshaft!
by CDEP
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which steel for my next knife? (Lil' Native)
Replies: 9
Views: 646

Re: Which steel for my next knife? (Lil' Native)

I have all you mentioned. The pick for me would be Cru-Wear. If you use it a lot, strop it once a week and you will be amazed at the retention and performance.
by CDEP
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 622
Views: 58080

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

I have all the other Slysz Spyderco designs, but was gonna pass on this because I figured it couldn't live up to the hype, and it's more than I like to spend on any knife. Glad I didn't pass. It's a wonderful knife, and I thank Knife Joy for keeping it alive.
by CDEP
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knife that screams liner lock got the compression lock - why?
Replies: 53
Views: 2963

Re: Knife that screams liner lock got the compression lock - why?

The Comp lock is genius, and I'd prefer it over a liner lock on any model that would work with it. I'm a mid back lock guy, and passed on the Lil' Native Comp in favor of the back lock version, but when KC offered their Cru-Wear / Smooth Black G10 version I couldn't resist. Now I actually prefer the...
by CDEP
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral
Replies: 274
Views: 21513

Re: Chaparral

So, for the sake of conversation, on the frn version, whaddayouwant? Colors, Steels or specific combinations? sal My first choice would be Cru-Wear, but that has never been used in Taichung as far as I know. M4 was used in the BHQ Sage 5, and that would be a great alt to Cru-Wear. Instant buy. And ...
by CDEP
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite exclusives
Replies: 35
Views: 1609

Re: Your favorite exclusives

KnifeCenter Cru-Wear & Smooth Black G10. I have the PM2, PARA3, Native 5, Lil 'Native, Manix 2 XL, and Yo 2. Most in both satin and DLC. Cru-Wear is my fave steel, and the Smooth Black G10 is easy on the pockets and looks great. The ergos of all the models are sufficient such that a grippier sca...
by CDEP
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any recommendations?
Replies: 27
Views: 1192

Re: Any recommendations?

The Lil'Native Slip joint is the best small slippy on the planet. For a larger blade, Sal's idea of the UKPK is the way to go. If you think you can manage the mid backlock, I'd go Dragonfly 2 for a small blade, and the best knife ever made (IMHO) a Native 5 for a larger blade. The Native also offers...
by CDEP
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 43
Views: 2155

Re: The Astute

I file back any 3" blade I want to carry away from home to make it legal here in LA. As I said in an earlier post, it's not a big deal for me. I have the tools. But, as the Astute is a Value Folder, the market likely includes buyers who are not hopeless geeks like us who own 3 different sharpen...
by CDEP
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 43
Views: 2155

Re: The Astute

If it ever got a CQI I'd love to see it with a blade at 2.98" and a black wire clip. I think that would increase sales. One of the qualities of the Astute is the insane edge to handle ratio. I think it would be a shame to change that for legal reasons (where I live I can't carry ANY locking Sp...
by CDEP
Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 43
Views: 2155

Re: The Astute

I love my Astute and carry it frequently. But, I had to shave some off the tip to bring it under 3" and legal in Los Angeles. Not a big deal, as I have the tools to do it. If it ever got a CQI I'd love to see it with a blade at 2.98" and a black wire clip. I think that would increase sales...
by CDEP
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 363
Views: 20251

Re: Upping the price.

I wonder whether the tools our forbears had to buy were any cheaper relative to their incomes? Has anyone got an old Sears catalogue, to compare? I'm old, so maybe I can help: The first Buck 110 I bought was around $30, and would have been in the late '00s or early 2010s. It seemed expensive to me ...
by CDEP
Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Straight Spine Stretch
Replies: 362
Views: 38130

Re: Straight Spine Stretch

Tristan_david2001 wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:38 pm
Does anyone remember when the ivory frn ss stretch 2 first launched? Thanks in advance if anyone can give me an answer!
Nov. 2019
by CDEP
Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: new coating coming!
Replies: 33
Views: 2206

Re: new coating coming!

Notsurewhy wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:55 pm
Buddafucco wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:28 pm
Looking forward to some Spydercoat®
See, they install that Spydercoat® at the factory. There's nothing we can do about that.
You betcha!

Can we get that Spydercoat® on the wood chipper blades?

/Fargo jokes