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by Fastidiotus
Thu Jul 31, 2025 9:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco pocket knives - model recommendations
Replies: 20
Views: 599

Re: Spyderco pocket knives - model recommendations

https://www.knifejoy.com/products/spyderco-mbkhbs-manbug-hawkbill-satin-vg-10-spyderedge-blade-with-black-lightweight-frn-handles

Or probably a machete with a full tang, and then on your death bed you can will a fillet knife to whomever you wish to bequeath.

It's a lot easier to buy way too many ...
by Fastidiotus
Tue Jul 29, 2025 4:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Genzow HatchetHawk: Detailed early impressions
Replies: 14
Views: 2354

Re: Genzow HatchetHawk: Detailed early impressions

Excellent write up! Thanks for taking the time to put it together it was a fun read!
by Fastidiotus
Mon Jul 28, 2025 3:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2026 Forum Calendar Contest!
Replies: 54
Views: 13276

Re: 2026 Forum Calendar Contest!

Taking advantage of the wild fire smoke and window blinds playing with the ambient light. Just a Spyderco UKPK Titanium resting on a sedum that hangs out next to a window. UKPK Titanium chosen as I aquired it this year second hand as a grail of mine.

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by Fastidiotus
Sun Jul 27, 2025 12:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Calendar Contest Reminder & Request for Feedback
Replies: 22
Views: 884

Re: Calendar Contest Reminder & Request for Feedback

I'm struggling to find time this year and being without a camera and computer, worried that my submission taken and edited with a phone might look like a grift for a free calender. I personally don't care if people join the forum just for the contest, you don't have to be a regular member here to ...
by Fastidiotus
Sat Jul 26, 2025 11:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S110V / S90V difference
Replies: 15
Views: 886

Re: S110V / S90V difference

For me I include s110v as a salt steel even if the knives aren't made as such. I think the steel peaks with the UKPK. The UKPK design doesn't encourage any hard use and s110v combined with the blade shape and geometry of the UKPK leaf is a monster. Ive never had any issues with chipping. Even though ...
by Fastidiotus
Sat Jul 26, 2025 11:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I've been a bit naughty.
Replies: 28
Views: 945

Re: I've been a bit naughty.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who read the title in this voice.
https://i.postimg.cc/J0snFsz2/ebdcef2953f04a8b3624c7deeee0642f.jpg

All mine are packed up from a move but currently willing to buy more UKPK's to go with S30v Titanium, S30v Hennie g10 drop point, Spy27 g10, s110v, lc200n SE ...
by Fastidiotus
Sat Jul 26, 2025 10:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New TUFF Cru-wear
Replies: 13
Views: 806

Re: New TUFF Cru-wear

The 113V on the blade means that it was originally designated to a collector club member. There's different tiers of collector club but they're all pretty serious expense wise. One of the tiers will give you not just any new model but any sprints and exclusives. Basically that's not a DLT knife, and ...
by Fastidiotus
Sat Jul 26, 2025 9:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New TUFF Cru-wear
Replies: 13
Views: 806

Re: New TUFF Cru-wear

It's from a Spyderco Collector Club.
by Fastidiotus
Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any chance at a CPM 3V sprint run?
Replies: 26
Views: 1687

Re: Any chance at a CPM 3V sprint run?

I do love my Temperance CruWear SE, so much so I bought 2. It would be so much fun to try 3V SE in conjunction with the Temperance's gorgeous serrations and a good Spyderco heat treat.
by Fastidiotus
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:00 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Nitro-X7 would be an interesting mule steel
Replies: 4
Views: 143

Re: Nitro-X7 would be an interesting mule steel

Sal, stuff like this is what makes this company amazing!
by Fastidiotus
Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any chance at a CPM 3V sprint run?
Replies: 26
Views: 1687

Re: Any chance at a CPM 3V sprint run?

I've been hoping for the same. Manix XL would be the dream but I'd be interested in any model just to try 3v with a Spyderco heat treat.
by Fastidiotus
Wed Jul 09, 2025 9:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Salt crusted Salts. Loving it.
Replies: 23
Views: 2181

Re: Salt crusted Salts. Loving it.

I've never understood how edge retention was the only sexy attribute for blades. H1/2 is just as radical as Rex 121. I'd love to act like I need a PM steel that was developed for casting space shuttle parts, but if I'm honest with myself my lc200n knives always bring me the most joy and it must be ...
by Fastidiotus
Sun Jul 06, 2025 11:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A small CruCarta knife?
Replies: 22
Views: 2586

Re: A small CruCarta knife?

Usually the smaller the blade the more I like to up the edge retention. A CruCarta Lil Native though would intrigue me since it's such a little tank of a knife.

I'd also love love love to see the Cat get blessed with any sort of variants to increase its presence in the line up. It's basically a ...
by Fastidiotus
Sat Jul 05, 2025 6:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manbug Wharnie variants?
Replies: 9
Views: 1370

Re: Manbug Wharnie variants?

The smaller the blade the more s110v shines as a sharpen once maybe twice a year blade that is also basically a salt steel. They'd have to ship it over to Seki though.

More realistically since there might be some left over I'd love to see PD#1 get teeth. If Spyderco doesn't want to do an SE Endela ...
by Fastidiotus
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Lil Temperance 3 Lw, Sal thank you so much for creating it!
Replies: 15
Views: 1173

Re: The Lil Temperance 3 Lw, Sal thank you so much for creating it!

One of Spyderco's best hard use work knives. I don't know why Sal is trying to keep it on the secret menu calling it an SD knife. The LW particularly shines because the FRN handles are completely contoured on the edges and even around the comp lock. The serrations are also gorgeous on this model ...
by Fastidiotus
Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cruwear Temperance Sprint Run. Is a Home Run IMO!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1946

Re: Cruwear Temperance Sprint Run. Is a Home Run IMO!!!

Loved the SE version so much I bought a back up a couple sales ago and contemplated buying a 3rd. Perfect serrations, perfect ergonomics, in possibly the most perfect steel for the application.
by Fastidiotus
Sun Jun 29, 2025 10:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which one for the next - birthday present
Replies: 13
Views: 861

Re: Which one for the next - birthday present

Voted for the Salt 2 SE. Lc200n in SE is one of those perfect combinations. It's a sweetheart of a steel to sharpen. If your sharpening skills are lacking lc200n will be very rewarding and make you feel like a rockstar.

Since you like the UKPK if you can track down a lc200n SE version I think you ...
by Fastidiotus
Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Spyderco models should be discontinued to make room for newer models/variations?
Replies: 41
Views: 2460

Re: Which Spyderco models should be discontinued to make room for newer models/variations?

Discontinue: PM2.

Replace with: Non-Salt Caribbeans with plain un-milled G10 to bring cost down just a little.
by Fastidiotus
Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Calling all sharpening experts
Replies: 20
Views: 1456

Re: Calling all sharpening experts

https://i.postimg.cc/q70dxPDJ/do-less.gif

Not discounting anyone here, there's obviously a disparity in natural talent in all art forms. Coupled with education and practice others will always excel beyond their peers. We can all get better but we can't all get best. Give me a lifetime of bricks ...