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Yes, this one's definitely got solid slabs of FRN. As a side note, I see what people mean on Seki's FRN compared to other regions, it's definitely got a softer feel to it, which I really like. It's nothing glamorous, but I'm sure it'll make a great work blade😃.

As I told @vivi too, I'm ...

indeed ;)

sounds like this may be your first H1 PE knife, and if so I'd check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbDHhIx-ZO4

H1 is an awesome steel but PE polished edge retention isn't so hot compared to S30V, much less todays edge retention kings. I found the edge could last ...

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@Wartstein I know it's not a Spydie Edge H1, but it's the volcano grip, non coated blade Pacific Salt 1in H1 I wanted, some one used a sharpening stone to make the tip more pointy, which I honestly prefer slightly, but the price was right so I jumped on it. 😃
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Congrats! :clinking-mugs ...

indeed ;)

sounds like this may be your first H1 PE knife, and if so I'd check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbDHhIx-ZO4

H1 is an awesome steel but PE polished edge retention isn't so hot compared to S30V, much less todays edge retention kings. I found the edge could last ...

Got both my first Seki model and my first Taichung model. Trying them out today at work 😃 Screenshot_20251208_032112_Gallery.jpg
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Wartstein I know it's not a Spydie Edge H1, but it's the volcano grip, non coated blade Pacific Salt 1in H1 I wanted, some one ...

I just put a third edge on my Military/Bear Carta, and it is some of the easiest steel I have ever sharpened. After nearly a year of cardboard cutting and stropping I decided it was 'time'. It really didn't need sharpening, but what the heck. I like to sharpen but I don't get much chance to ...

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 28, 2025 8:07 am

Man! Two pocket saws! Beautiful combination, still working on getting my first SpydiEdge. Those two make a beautiful pair though. What's the second one in the foreground if you don't mind me asking?

Trying out Spyderco's Magnacut for the first time, so far I'm really digging it.

Been carrying a Manix and a Mule lately, not much that can't be done with this combo.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone

Since this post was a mistake, figured I'd just post my entire 15V collection so far. I'm still getting more, it's just that good of a steel.

More to come soon, more testing at some point. Just need a few more things for testing(controlled).

I've been using Lacey's diamond emulsions on my knives for a bit now, really love the high concentration on them with superb consistency. What one you use?



I use diamond emulsions from Ken Schwartz.
He passed away a few years ago and his product is no longer available.


Ah, I used his ...

Nice low edge! They cut so much better than the factory edges. :bug-red-white



The boys and girls at the factory put on an edge that is functional and long lasting for the majority of the users, but many of us like an edge with a little pizzaz. It's like Cup O' Noodles. It's fine the way it ...

Sunny islands can have rainy days too... no reason though not to climb some minor peak, accompanied by the trusty Pacific Salt :smlling-eyes (despite the ocean below is actually the Atlantic ;) )

https://i.postimg.cc/R05JX78t/20251121-144019.avif


You always get the best pictures Wartstein 😃

It feels like an M4 day Gotta love M4 with natural G10 in jade. Always loved the look of jade G10, always loved the balance of strength and wear resistance of CPM-M4.

I had a hollow ground Manix it was heavy and looked great but just did not compare to the full flat grind when it comes to cutting.

Nothing really does compare to Spyderco Full Flat grinds.


I can understand that point of view. I've talked about a few of the pros and cons already on this, and I ...

Hey, thank you for the recommendation! I actually did plan to get one of both SpydieEdge and plain edge.

On the H1 and the mysterious properties surrounding it, I actually had a talk with a friend about it a few days ago. What Sal was basically saying was that, if you look at it as a ...

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I'm also actually looking into an H1 Pacific Salt, or the original one with the "volcano grip" so these comments actually help me a bit on getting that. I've always found H1 fascinating as it's an austenitic stainless that's been cold formed to be work hardened...


Since you are ...

Cool discussion and I am really appreciating the Spyderco (and other) history lessons - thanks! I've used quite a few cheaper (Kershaw) pocketknives with hollow grinds over the years and enjoyed them, but my only recent reunion with Spyderco products the last few years had me miss the higher ...

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I'm also actually looking into an H1 Pacific Salt, or the original one with the "volcano grip" so these comments actually help me a bit on getting that. I've always found H1 fascinating as it's an austenitic stainless that's been cold formed to be work hardened...


Since you are ...

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I'm also actually looking into an H1 Pacific Salt, or the original one with the "volcano grip" so these comments actually help me a bit on getting that. I've always found H1 fascinating as it's an austenitic stainless that's been cold formed to be work hardened...


Since you are obviously ...

I still have one of those and would love to add a few more to my collection. Yes, hollow grind Manix 2 is what is needed. Please reinstate that model in G10 and Magnacut.


That would definitely make a great companion to the 4V hollow ground Manix I've got, basically the stainless and non ...