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Hey ImaCut,

Interesting topic, thanx for the spark. I also appreciate the thoughts shared by professionals like, fastidiotus (I resemble that name) and throw in the many great minds that hang here, gives us all a new file.

At this time, I think that some of our Salts are already a good solution ...

So you want to keep your blade shiny by putting in a soft metal pivot bushing which will corrode away instead? That's what a sacrificial anode is, a part that is supposed to corrode away. Are you hoping the oxidation products will act as a lubricant rather than an abrasive? The two ...

So you want to keep your blade shiny by putting in a soft metal pivot bushing which will corrode away instead? That's what a sacrificial anode is, a part that is supposed to corrode away. Are you hoping the oxidation products will act as a lubricant rather than an abrasive? The two possibilities I ...

Not sure if it's ever been brought up on here but I've recently seen the results of testing using Magnesium as a sacrificial anode on tool steel blades. The steel was put through various corrosive tests and showed no signs of corrosion, not even a light patina. Now, when you talk about Spydercos not ...

I’m more impressed with how some of you all spend hours online searching for a different set of screws just so they look a little better and then have in depth discussions on the internet, the dedication of knife guys impress me!


Yeah it's something that's been nagging me more with each LW ...

After giving it some thought, I wish there was a way to edit the title. I would prefer it to say "Any other LW lovers want updated hardware?" or something similar.

I wish they were steel, but don't see a problem here. I like the idea, though somewhat skeptical about TI screws from AliExpress...


Also, I bought more than necessary in order to torture test before installing them. They're surprisingly hard, and durable, as far as handling torque and surface ...

I wish they were steel, but don't see a problem here. I like the idea, though somewhat skeptical about TI screws from AliExpress...

Don't think I didn't try, the hours I spent on US and European manufacturing websites looking at nearly ever screw they offered ,one by one, due to their search ...

The pivot barrel stops short of the scales and only buts the back side of the FRCP.


Interesting. But again, screws provide axial force. If it’s tight enough then that pivot won’t wobble.

Thats my point, it also won't have a nice action. With that knife specifically you can achieve perfect ...

That’s not how pivots work. Screw heads are not registration surfaces. Screws apply axial force, nothing else.


TLDR; The issue with play I'm referring to comes from mainly the Manix 2 LW, and is improved by having a pivot screw head that makes full contact with the holes perimeter.

I ...

I like this! I typically prefer G10 or some other scale material to the FRN. However, the Sage 5 FRN pattern is very attractive in person and feels great. Definitely my favorite of all the patterns.

Where did you find the screws?


They're here, https://a.aliexpress.com/_msjZCIY
I hope I'm not ...

A quick Google search told me the galvanic corrosion concern is a non issue.

The reasons to leave it to the aftermarket:

1. Spyderco needs to cost reduce, especially on LW models.
2. Titanium screws are not as durable as steel.
3. The bulging roundhead screws to me indicate they needed more ...

I may be over thinking it but to me the lw pivot screw head having room around it's edge came across as less robust. I've convinced myself that the slop around the hole allowed the blade to wiggle because the outter most point of its axle has room to shift.


That’s not how pivots work. Screw ...

I'm going to guess that this is an engineering requirement, and that "counter sinking" the holes in FRN may result in weak spots. Everything in manufacturing is done for a reason, they wouldn't source different screws if the typical G10 screws could be used.


Sorry, I've replied to you once ...

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Not sure what you mean, did you even look at the photos? The screws have a flat bottom just like stock that mates with the FRN surface seemlessely like stock. Nobody mentioned wanting a funneled hole in FRN like the g10 is. But I do want the same look at the surface as the g10 models. A flat ...

I second the idea of getting awt scales. To drill out your rivets just get a cobalt drill bit, that cobalt the material not Kobalt the brand sorry. To source the hardware you'd have check out alpha knife supply or usaknifemaker.

Am I the only one who feels this would be an improvement? After owning, loving and preferring many lw models, but never being fond of the dome/button head screws compared to how g10 versions are flush with the surface, I've finally sourced the perfect screw. These are an exact fit and are titanium ...

The knife I've been waiting for since 2017ish, the Sage 5 LW Rex121! Ever since Pete uploaded his first video of the Creely Mako I've wished Spyderco would release this exact model.Dreams really can come true lol.

Did I miss it, or has no one confirmed if the Rex121 Sage will be full production or sprint run?


Not sure - I seem to recall that something about this was perhaps said in some blade- or shot- show vid - ?!

I am afraid it will be "just" a sprint though - at least on Wouters site it says ...

Did I miss it, or has no one confirmed if the Rex121 Sage will be full production or sprint run?