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by MUAlum2013
Thu May 29, 2025 1:05 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Nitro V trouble
Replies: 8
Views: 752

Re: Nitro V trouble

I bought a few Boker Solingen Magnacut knives and they all have heat treat issues. Half the edge does not deburr and does not get razor sharp. It's a **** joke. Then I bought a Boker Plus Hebdo in Nitro V and same thing. I'm at a loss. I'm posting this to say that Boker is unbelievably bad and that ...
by MUAlum2013
Fri May 16, 2025 7:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Shaman anytime soon?
Replies: 9
Views: 1800

Re: New Shaman anytime soon?



https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Shaman-Black-Micarta-Satin-XHP--198116


How is XHP in practice? On paper much different than something like S30V. Especially with black G10 I am not sure if there will be a ton of demand, especially if Eric says there are some “exciting” ones coming out ...
by MUAlum2013
Sat Mar 08, 2025 1:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2025 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 313
Views: 157462

Re: Spyderco 2025 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

The Delica that's coming is carbon fiber not aluminum. Sorry about that.
by MUAlum2013
Sat Mar 08, 2025 1:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2025 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 313
Views: 157462

Re: Spyderco 2025 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

Don't know how to post pictures but The Knife Distributor announced another exclusive. Same thing as the Smock that's coming but Delica.
by MUAlum2013
Mon Feb 24, 2025 4:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2025 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 313
Views: 157462

Re: Spyderco 2025 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

I don't know how to add a picture but Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3 lw in cts-204p is dropping Feb 25 and 8am for $149.99.
by MUAlum2013
Mon Feb 24, 2025 6:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2025 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 313
Views: 157462

Re: Spyderco 2025 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming



Plain grey titanium seems new. Did I miss the reveal for these?

https://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/pocket-knives/spyderco-manual/spyderco-tenacious/Spyderco-Tenacious-R.I.L.-Frame-Lock-Knife-Titanium-3in-Satin-BHQ-213111-td-large.jpg
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Tenacious-RIL ...
by MUAlum2013
Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Spyderco Knock-offs, "Replicas"and Fakes
Replies: 513
Views: 500006

Re: Spyderco Knock-offs, "Replicas"and Fakes

Brunt Workwear are selling Manix 2s with their name on it. Smh. This is clearly illegal.

https://bruntworkwear.com/products/the- ... bonus-pack
by MUAlum2013
Thu Jan 16, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: DLT zome 20cv delica available again?
Replies: 17
Views: 1699

Re: DLT zome 20cv delica available again?

The Yojimbo in 20cv in satin and dlc was also back in stock. Sold out now but it was there for a couple days.
by MUAlum2013
Sun Jul 07, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Titanium Tenacious
Replies: 77
Views: 12444

Re: Titanium Tenacious


Well, the response on the Millie club which has a buttload of members is not good. Even if 8Cr can perform, most "knife people" will snob it immediately.
And I have several 8Cr Spydercos and honestly don't appreciate it in PE. If I take my Bow River out I usually have to take it to the stones ...
by MUAlum2013
Sun Jul 07, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Titanium Tenacious
Replies: 77
Views: 12444

Re: Titanium Tenacious


Oh, I'm grabbing them for sure.

And I think keeping them in 8Cr was a genius move. Now people can get one of Sal's most iconic designs in a sexy Ti/RIL configuration without investing in sharpening systems that cost more than the knife. Anyone can maintain 8Cr, and it performs better than most of ...
by MUAlum2013
Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Fake Manix 2 LWs on Ebay?
Replies: 28
Views: 17395

Re: Fake Manix 2 LWs on Ebay?

I made a post about this on Reddit a little while back because of how they just showed up on Ebay. I looked around and I couldn't find any fake Manix 2 Maxamets and S90Vs so I was a bit confused. Plus I've never seen clones come in a real looking box with the grey stripe (clones usually have black ...
by MUAlum2013
Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 2464
Views: 726428

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!





You guys keep me honest, but Chicago Knife Works has the Zoomer for $225 w/ new customer signup.



https://www.chicagoknifeworks.com/spyderco-zoomer-5-25/

I snagged one just because I’ve always irrationally wanted one and they’ve been at $400 forever


This is the real deal folks...
They ...
by MUAlum2013
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shaman in XHP and Micarta
Replies: 3
Views: 1496

Shaman in XHP and Micarta

It's not an exclusive and during Blade HQs live video they said 'limited run'. So is it a sprint?
by MUAlum2013
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Heat treatment of the Taiwanese blades
Replies: 28
Views: 5770

Re:

doctorknife wrote:
Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:34 pm
It's easy to ignore when you got nothing to say, no knowledge no nothing ;)
You're an idiot.
by MUAlum2013
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Heat treatment of the Taiwanese blades
Replies: 28
Views: 5770

Re: Heat treatment of the Taiwanese blades

I know this is an old thread but Jesus. The ignorance and stupidity of this guy is alarming. Just wanted to say point blank, if Spyderco is working with someone regardless of who and where, you know it's going to be top notch. Its that simple. That's it. Also I wish I could see dudes face. It's 2024 ...
by MUAlum2013
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 s45vn question
Replies: 0
Views: 4645

Para 3 s45vn question

I have two Para 3 digi camos and the camo design is different between the 2 which I think is cool but on one the font of writing is more bold and darker than the other. Is that normal? I'm assuming they are just made in different years so everything won't be the exact same.
by MUAlum2013
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Ebay seller beware
Replies: 0
Views: 51448

Ebay seller beware

Not sure if I am allowed to post Ebay names but gemstonewholesales on ebay has been selling MANY fakes and has made thousands of $$ over the past few weeks. I've messaged him nicely about it which he ignored and reported him which Ebay did nothing. Just beware of this clown.
by MUAlum2013
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shiny spots-please help.
Replies: 20
Views: 33117

Re: Shiny spots-please help.


Most likely a perfectly aligned burr folding over during the first cuts, like many mentioned in this thread.

I found this booklet about the science of the burr, "Knife Deburring" by Dr. Vadim Kraichuk, very insightful.

Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NQ48WG7

A useful test for a ...
by MUAlum2013
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shiny spots-please help.
Replies: 20
Views: 33117

Re: Shiny spots-please help.


The others have given solid advice for fixing the immediate issue, so I'll just add:

You may want to pick up a loupe. An inexpensive jewelers loupe can really help diagnose edge weirdness. I saw Sal recommend one a while back, and as always, he knew what he was talking about (that kid is going ...
by MUAlum2013
Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shiny spots-please help.
Replies: 20
Views: 33117

Re: Shiny spots-please help.



I always thought these shiny spots mean that area is dull, flat, or rolled so that's what I'm assuming it means.

Both seem to cut paper just as smooth/buttery with the shiny spot as without it so I'm not sure what's going on.


Seems like a flawed hypothesis then. Polished edges and coarse ...