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by sidpost
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: CPM REX T15 or Böhler-Uddeholm’s K294?
Replies: 8
Views: 1742

Re: CPM REX T15 or Böhler-Uddeholm’s K294?

What about K294 makes it a better folder blade steel than on a small fixed blade? Why CPM T15 for fixed blade over K294?
by sidpost
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: CPM REX T15 or Böhler-Uddeholm’s K294?
Replies: 8
Views: 1742

Re: CPM REX T15 or Böhler-Uddeholm’s K294?

Thanks! Leaning towards K294 and a bit more corrosion resistance is nice and a feature I want. Was looking at the available options and REX T15 came up but, trying to discern the differences between the two was not easy with my Googling or reading the Spyderco descriptions. If it is splitting hairs,...
by sidpost
Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: CPM REX T15 or Böhler-Uddeholm’s K294?
Replies: 8
Views: 1742

CPM REX T15 or Böhler-Uddeholm’s K294?

First, for everyone saying both, nice thought but not an option right now. The descriptions read on Spyderco's web pages don't really help me differentiate between them. Rex T15 seems to be an older steel and K294 appears to be a brand formulation. Both seem to be targeted at the same applications s...
by sidpost
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I may Have Gotten Scammed….
Replies: 32
Views: 3334

Re: I may Have Gotten Scammed….

TkoK83Spy wrote:
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:37 pm
Guys, this OP was around 7 months ago now...
Personally, I would like to see some resolution or closure to this thread from the OP.
by sidpost
Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: MULE TEAM™ K294 MT36P
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

MULE TEAM™ K294 MT36P

I am curious about the projected release date of this Mule though, I don't think it will sell out crazy fast like some of the others, I don't check in every day so I don't want to miss it either! 🙂 Secondly, I am curious about this steel. How will it hold up on a farm, camping, or a bit of bushcraft...
by sidpost
Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I may Have Gotten Scammed….
Replies: 32
Views: 3334

Re: I may Have Gotten Scammed….

Hope everything worked out for the OP and the knife showed up.
by sidpost
Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It's All About The Heat Treat
Replies: 53
Views: 4262

Re: It's All About The Heat Treat

Again, I don't know what Newt Livesay of Wicked Knives did to those knives of his but, they are phenomenal performers for 1095 steel, and they have impressive rust resistance in my usage. Heat treatment, quenching, tempering, Cryo treatments? Don't know what he did but, it sure does work well for me...
by sidpost
Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

I would also suggest buying better shave creams and soaps. While they are more expensive initially, many people find they use less so they last longer. This means that in many cases, the "good stuff" and the "cheap stuff" end up costing the same or nearly the same when you factor...
by sidpost
Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

Also, I will not spend tons of $$$ on wet shaving stuff. As I took up wet shaving to save money from cartridge shaving. Not to spend 3x as much. I get some collect and buy high end and that's cool. But for me it is strictly to save money over cartridges and to have money for my savings account or o...
by sidpost
Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

... If that don't work. I will try a different cream or shaving soap. I am just trying to finish off my Barbasol as I don't like to waste product. I will get it figured out. And I still blame my technique of shaving heavy handed for 80% of my issues. Today I am going to concentrate on using a light...
by sidpost
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

I will agree that Van Red Hagen is pretty mediocre. Hoping a King Gillette on order and a 50 pack of Silver blades will change my experience somewhat. But I may have to eventually buy a $100 or $200 safety razor. I hope not. I really don't have the funds to buy hundreds in shaving stuff. . Absolute...
by sidpost
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

... It's hard to tell someone who is considering adopting real shaving that they need to throw out a couple Benjamins on equipment. But to be honest, that's what's needed to guarantee a good experience. I tend to disagree on the Benjamins! While $200 will buy some nice gear, it also isn't a require...
by sidpost
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

I used my Van Red Hagen today. I did good until I tried to hit my neck. Got the burn like crazy. I blame my technique and cheap Barnwell shave cream. I tried r to shave against the grain like so could do with my cartridge razors. To get a closer shave.Gonna stick with it and figure it out. That was...
by sidpost
Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

I know it sounds goofy but If you have a way of stropping a de blade on clean leather, it makes all the difference in how smooth a new blade is (no cuts/weepers/etc), and how many shaves they’ll last. After 2 or 3 shaves, it will also realign the edge and let the blade live on for another 2 or 3 sh...
by sidpost
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

https://www.edwinjagger.co.uk/en_us/edwin-jagger-3one6-stainless-steel-knurled-de-safety-razor.html] Just shaved for the first time with this one with a Personna blade. Super easy to use and seemed relatively mild but, I got a DFS under less than ideal circumstances with super cold water and shave ...
by sidpost
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

I have a Van Der Hagen $18 safety razor in my bug out bag. Not used it since I cut the living hell out of my jaw. I decided to start using.it.again since cartridges and One blade heads have went up to insane prices. Try a different razor if that one continues to cause you problems. The Edwin Jagger...
by sidpost
Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

On the shave forums, the Henson and Razorock get raves from a broad cross-section of users for something in the $40~$70 range. My Muhle R41 is awesome with a 4-day 'forest' on my face! It is super aggressive for a daily shave for myself but, with a light touch does a great job. I'm getting ready to ...
by sidpost
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a safety razor?
Replies: 524
Views: 116532

Re: Anyone use a safety razor?

Merkur. Period. Good quality, good price, and enough choice to suit your style. Long handle, short handle, closed comb, open comb, etc... check them out. Pretty bold statement. My experience with Merkur wasn't good. Edwin Jagger and Muhle have be very good to me. Razorock is another brand well rega...
by sidpost
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a Straight razor/Artist Club razor/Shavette razor?
Replies: 208
Views: 49423

Re: Anyone use a Straight razor/Artist Club razor/Shavette razor?

For those of you afraid of Safety Razors, you are really missing out! Not only is it SIGNIFICANTLY CHEAPER (100 blades for <$10 in many cases), it is awesome for the skin on my face. Exfoliating might not sound manly but, it is nice and it really works. In terms of being scary, buy a "mild&quo...
by sidpost
Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone use a Straight razor/Artist Club razor/Shavette razor?
Replies: 208
Views: 49423

Re: Anyone use a Straight razor/Artist Club razor/Shavette razor?

For those of you afraid of Safety Razors, you are really missing out! Not only is it SIGNIFICANTLY CHEAPER (100 blades for <$10 in many cases), it is awesome for the skin on my face. Exfoliating might not sound manly but, it is nice and it really works. In terms of being scary, buy a "mild"...