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Thanks for the feedback.
This is not a Spyderco pictured, but an Emerson Persian that I sent in to Emerson for sharpening.

I specifically asked that extra care be taken to avoid overheating the edge / tip, and this was the end product.

I’ve had Spyderco knives come back from the factory burnt ...

This is a question for experts on steel and sharpening.

One thing I’ve noticed, with Spyderco and other high end companies, is that it’s common for the edges (especially the tip of the blade) to come from the factory sharpening with a discoloration—usually dark or light orange, but sometimes black ...

Today I’m carrying two original Chinook models. The first gen is my favorite.

It’s true, the liner less design is extremely light weight, especially compared to the trend toward liners in all knives today.

I’m noticing that the grey model FRN handle is slightly smaller in thickness than the black one, as the grey model was an earlier design. I think I remember the FRN ...

Thanks. I like the handle ergonomics on these models. The squared off pommel and contour of the clip fits the hand perfectly.

Late 90s early 2000’s seems to be a great era for Spyderco. The fit and finish on these are excellent.

I found a First Generation Matriarch with the Grey handle and ATS-55 blade. It’s NIB, and today I’m carrying it with my other Matriarch with the black handle.

I own a few current generation Matriarch models, and while the upgrades are appreciated, I prefer the thinner ground blade and more ...

These days, I have at least one of these in my pocket. Just in case.

An Emerson Persian was carried today.

weeping minora wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 20, 2025 10:45 pm

American1776 wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 19, 2025 5:39 pm

Today I’ve got my Warren Thomas Karambit.

Very sharp.

Bad@ss blade right there.

Thanks! It’s an interesting little piece. Very high quality!

I own the first Spyderco Karambit, the Warren Thomas. It’s an amazing piece, made to custom level quality. Reminds me of the fit and finish of a Sebenza.

One thing I noticed is how paper thin the tip is. I have original Tuffram Aluminum Civilian models, and my Karambit is even thinner at the tip ...

Two Karambits today. (Emerson Combat Karambit and the Spyderco Warren Thomas Karambit).

Today I’ve got my Warren Thomas Karambit.

Very sharp.

Today I’m carrying my plain edge Massad Ayoob with plain edge, aluminum handle, VG-10 steel. It’s light weight yet extremely effective for its designed use.

Dear American1776:

Congratulations on your purchase! You scored an early production of the CQD Mark I, before MOD added the glass breaker. I'm not sure how many of these were made, but compared to the version with the glass breaker, it was considerably fewer.

The reason the MOD knives give off ...

This one is manual opening, though they did make an auto version.

Back in the early 2000s I remember seeing ads for Masters of Defense knives. These were American made knives designed by various ‘experts’ in the areas of bladed martial arts.

One model I always wanted was the Duane Dieter CQD, but I never got around to buying. These had a plunge lock, spear point ...

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Sun Sep 14, 2025 5:00 am

American1776 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 13, 2025 6:41 am

The Massad Ayoob (aluminum handle, serrated). It’s got a serious feel about it.

That Massad Ayoob , is one awesome looking knife, just how long is the blade on it anyway?

Thanks. It’s a personal favorite.
Blade is 3.75 inches.

It stabs as well as it slashes—a rare combination.

Thanks!

The ATR, to me, is a more refined PM2. I have many different variations of the ATR. Compression lock, 3.5 inch blade, g-10 scales. Just my own personal preference.

The Massad Ayoob (aluminum handle, serrated). It’s got a serious feel about it.

From my collection: Massad Ayoob (aluminum), ATR Titanium, Lum Tanto (2001, g-10) Chinook (gen 1), Civilian (Aluminum, Kraton, Gin-1).

I carry the Massad Ayoob and Chinook the most often, and have multiple copies of each.

I think the ‘rarest’ one of this bunch is the ATR Titanium with serrated ...