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by Zipper
Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Show your Bugs and Critters
Replies: 2154
Views: 338694

Re: Show your Bugs and Critters

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by Zipper
Mon Sep 01, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Out of stock on purpose
Replies: 51
Views: 3850

Re: Out of stock on purpose

I don’t know anything about the OP and I normally wouldn’t comment (breathe life into) on a thread like this. I do know about serving one’s country and community. A quote from Mahatma Gandhi sums it up far better than I ever could - “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service ...
by Zipper
Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KNIFECENTER EXCLUSIVE SHAMAN S90V DROP 238$
Replies: 38
Views: 3427

Re: KNIFECENTER EXCLUSIVE SHAMAN S90V DROP 238$

The original release was a real hit or miss episode. Either a bad review regarding fit and finish, or a 5 star review. Nothing in between.
Hopefully they sorted out the issues because it is a great looking knife with a cracker steel. I’m tempted!
by Zipper
Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Temperance 2... in 15v?
Replies: 56
Views: 3536

Re: Temperance 2... in 15v?

When the Temperance 2 came out I thought it would be a great platform for Elmax.
In reality, I would buy the knife in any of the steels mentioned. Just use it differently depending on the steel.
by Zipper
Mon Jul 07, 2025 3:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM 15v Manix 2
Replies: 1574
Views: 254396

Re: CPM 15v Manix 2

by Zipper
Wed May 28, 2025 2:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Replies: 108
Views: 20627

Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive




That burlap micarta looks so nice, I can't wait to see this one in peoples hands (and photos)


Hey Ali,

I carried the first article for a few days. It's really a winner. Ask Alex or Wendy to grab one for you when they get through QC. It's been in-the-works for a while, but it was worth the ...
by Zipper
Sat May 24, 2025 3:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: PM3 Wharncliffe Where Are You?
Replies: 11
Views: 1127

Re: PM3 Wharncliffe Where Are You?

I am sure it would cut great. Out of my ‘small collection’ of Spyderco knives (I can’t even pretend to say that with a straight face ….), my two most used knifes around the home and garage are both Delica Wharncliffe models (K390 and LC200N). If the blade shape was a similar style to the Seki Delica ...
by Zipper
Thu May 22, 2025 2:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Replies: 108
Views: 20627

Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive



Has anyone received their shipping notice yet? I haven’t and it seems unlike KC to take this long to ship.


Not yet


They seem to have gone quiet. I was going to answer with - Someone has, there is a review on the web site. But then I read the review and the person is using words like ...
by Zipper
Thu May 22, 2025 1:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 2460
Views: 719330

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

Copper and Clad (more of a Buck knife premium dealer) has the M2 S90V CF for $235 USD. Better than the $294@ they were going for.

I have bought of them a couple of times (including Manix 2 15V). Good customer service and sends international. They are a Spyderco Authorised Dealer.

https ...
by Zipper
Tue May 20, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Replies: 108
Views: 20627

Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive

Mrj wrote:
Tue May 20, 2025 3:10 pm
After the debacle of a double order I finally got it worked out. Although janky site for a bit, customer service is excellent.
Agreed. They seemed to have sorted my issue.
by Zipper
Tue May 20, 2025 1:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Replies: 108
Views: 20627

Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive

Mrj wrote:
Tue May 20, 2025 1:12 pm
Site crashed on me when I was at checkout now it won’t load
Yeah, clunky web site. When I finally go through to the checkout, it wouldn’t accept payment. :zany Oh well, saved me $255.
Still, I hope others enjoy the knife.
by Zipper
Sat May 10, 2025 11:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para-Manix or Lil' Manix someday?
Replies: 35
Views: 3660

Re: Para-Manix or Lil' Manix someday?

Wartstein wrote:
Sat May 10, 2025 11:20 pm
Zipper wrote:
Sat May 10, 2025 5:09 pm
Kind of already exists.

I think in overall shape Sage and Chaparral are even closer to a "lil Manix" than the Native.

Especially the subtle thumbramp.

Also, the Sage 3 came with a bolt action lock (so same idea as the CBBL).

Agreed.
My post was more about a ‘back lock’ version.
by Zipper
Sat May 10, 2025 5:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para-Manix or Lil' Manix someday?
Replies: 35
Views: 3660

Re: Para-Manix or Lil' Manix someday?



I really like the Manix, but more despite the CBBL rather than because of, so not sure I’m up for more of those in any size. But I’d get pretty excited for a smaller sized, backlock Manix.


Couldn’t have worded any better!


Kind of already exists.

http://i.imgur.com/JsQRdDGh.jpg
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by Zipper
Fri May 02, 2025 1:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do I really need a Sage 5 if I already own a Para 3
Replies: 28
Views: 3148

Re: Do I really need a Sage 5 if I already own a Para 3

Need or want? Considering - A need is something essential for survival or well-being, while a want is something desirable but not essential for living.
I gather your signature block shows your current Spyderco knives. Like most of us, you already have a number of knives I could argue cover similar ...
by Zipper
Fri Apr 25, 2025 11:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening Serrated Question: The Tips!
Replies: 13
Views: 1978

Re: Sharpening Serrated Question: The Tips!

I made a bit of a mess sharpening my first serrated Spyderco (H1 Salt 1).
This thread from @Vivi helped me a lot -

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by Zipper
Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Just the tip?
Replies: 32
Views: 4803

Re: Just the tip?

I can’t recall breaking the tip off any knife. Even stabbing, like when I used a fixed blade knife with dogs for wild boar hunting (don’t hunt that way any more). The stabbing was never a wild frenzied attack!

Like most here are saying, I use my knives for cutting. Occasionally I may hit something ...
by Zipper
Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 2460
Views: 719330

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

^ probably the best deal going on one of these Delica’s is at LNW if you are chasing a free $27 clip. One left at $98 usd.

https://www.lynchnw.com/spyderco-delica ... anium-clip
by Zipper
Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Military 2 Discussion (Merged)
Replies: 1500
Views: 265461

Re: Military 2 Discussion (Merged)


Some things to consider.

I thought the smooth line running lengthwise down the middle of the handle is the functional "landing spot". I think Erik mentioned that in one of those YouTube interviews. Let me know if I'm wrong on that.


Not sure which model Erik was referring to. I didn’t see the ...
by Zipper
Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I don't understand why Spyderco pivots self loosen
Replies: 43
Views: 8351

Re: I don't understand why Spyderco pivots self loosen

There's a video out there somewhere of a Spyderco employee assembling knives using a torque driver.
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I believe it! I'd be interested to learn the torque numbers that they're using. :respect :bug-white-red
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I wouldn’t be surprised if it is just the recommended for the size of the ...
by Zipper
Fri Feb 21, 2025 5:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Not criticizing, just curious
Replies: 8
Views: 2283

Re: Not criticizing, just curious

I’ll add the opposite side photo when I can ..
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