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Really cool. Thank you.

Jeb wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 30, 2025 3:42 pm

Oh, cool cool. Good looking Mule.

Thanks. I still need to sand the Kirinite scales a little more but I need to get more sandpaper first. The stuff clogs up sandpaper pretty quick. Not sure I’ll use it again.

Spine work done. Modified CPM SPY27 mule 2


Mentioned this as work done on the spine here in the pic, please explain why you did this? I don't get it.


Really it’s just a vine like pattern. It is also a different way to add jimping which I wanted because I added a finger choil to choke up on ...

Spine work done. Modified CPM SPY27 mule 2

Haha, nice one Jeb.

Yeah, I should post it in the "What's your dream knife" thread: a Military 2 that is tough enough to chop down trees but also sharp enough to give me a clean shave :grin-smiling-eyes


So 3V Military knife. Razor sharp after sharpening and tough enough to chop down a tree.

Nice report burlyspyder . One question did you find the VG XEOS extremely easy to sharpen? Your report basically supports what I found when using AEB-L and VG XEOS when it comes to toughness and edge retention. But I did find VG XEOS easier to sharpen for me and I’m curious if it’s the same for you ...

Well, I just submitted my handful of images. I thought I had posted more of them in the POTW thread, but many were just in the general forum, and MANY others over on BladeForums. Oh well, some of my best work were posted elsewhere, too bad.

Hope the project comes to fruition and many more images ...

barnaclesonaboat wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 21, 2025 2:44 pm

Sharpened up the K294 Mule and was really appreciating these translucent scales.

Love the scales

Finally got another one that I like for posting.

I use to use WD-40 on my tools when they got wet while building cellular towers. It was great for removing rust on tool steel but I could never stand the smell. I’ve been experimenting with Frog Lube Oil and Frog Lube Paste and the oil seems to be doing a better job so far. Plus they both smell ...

I’m pretty sure my daughter is getting me the Bradley 2 for Christmas. Well either that or the Dodo. Can’t go wrong with either of them. So I’m good. Either way I get to add another CPM M4 knife to my collection.

My wife and I received our calendar. Love the format for this upcoming year. Thanks for the opportunity and looking forward to the next one.

We've been working on the 50th anniversary model for quite a while. Trying to make a forum knife at the same time would be more stressful than we'd like.

Our last forum knife wasn't received well. We can discuss this again after the Anniversary knife is done.

sal


Thank you for still being ...

Only Spyderco knives since I bought my first one about 5 years ago. First one was a PM2. Sometimes someone will gift me another brand but buying wise it’s just Spyderco.

Bottom line for me is if it helps Spyderco survive and thrive then go for it. But please upgrade steel options. Especially to compete with other knives coming out of China.

I have so many other Spyderco knives that I want that I’m not sure I’ll get to the Tenacious with CPM M4 before they sell out ...

I’d say Spyderco is still the industry leader in all its locations but one. The one that seems to be lagging behind is China. I’ve spent a lot of time looking at other knives from other companies producing knives out of China since sal started this thread. And quite a few have better knife steel ...

Makunochimaster wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 03, 2025 2:06 pm

with sheath
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Nice sheath!

Sigh 😮‍💨 ok going to try and redirect this back to the original request by Sal. Please no politics as requested by sal in the first post.

I have a question that has been percolating in the back of my mind. Does China have any premium, tool or super steels? Maybe Larrin could weigh in on this? If ...

Went a few days to Luxembourg, made some nice hikes.
Brought the Spyderco Bushcraft UK and the Kelly Kettle.

Spilt some branches for firewood
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Late announcement ! The famous Pink Flamingo tribute to Number One has been stored for the Winter . It was a solemn day with wailing , pulling of hair and gnashing teeth ! I left a sock hanging from a tree limb for those who needed comfort . Number 2


I think we should all hang a solo sock from ...