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- Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:06 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: 2023 Seconds sale! ..are you going?
- Replies: 209
- Views: 50187
Re: 2023 Seconds sale! ..are you going?
I be happy to sign boxes, I will also bring a vibratory engraving tool to sign blades! I'm looking forward to the sale...Ed
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:09 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How the Schempp Rock got me to stop buying 6" knives
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2676
Re: How the Schempp Rock got me to stop buying 6" knives
Thanks for the comments!
- Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:07 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Rumor has it this was found in a field, outside Ephrata, Wa.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5712
Re: Rumor has it this was found in a field, outside Ephrata, Wa.
Thanks Paul, this thread still tickles my funny bone!
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:16 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Rumor has it this was found in a field, outside Ephrata, Wa.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5712
Re: Rumor has it this was found in a field, outside Ephrata, Wa.
I was remembering light years past and thought this expose should be brought forward to current time to be shared.
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:27 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Schempp Kukri?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7056
Re: Schempp Kukri?
Khurkries are interesting and have several evolved geometries. These geometries all promote balance, longitudinal and rotational and the cutting abilities of these tools. There are many overlapping similarities in these geometry between a khukuri and even though a much different profile a Japanese K...
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 6:45 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Schempp Kukri?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7056
Re: Schempp Kukri?
I have been working on a Hmong blade in an unusual folding version. It is a large folder capable of light chopping! I hope to be able to present this concept to Spyderco by the Blade show in Atlanta. I have some other pieces on the bench for a cutting experiment for Sal and develop more to finish fo...
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:42 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Schempp Kukri?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7056
Re: Schempp Kukri?
There are some great attributes of Khukris that I have great respect. I have used some of these attributes in my designs, why reinvent the wheel? One of the best I have seen is designed by Jason Knight, a true gentleman and a very accomplished designer and knife maker. Jason an I share a love and an...
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:18 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Trying to understand the attributes of negative blade rake.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3190
Re: Trying to understand the attributes of negative blade rake.
I’ll try again I got timed out on this post on my first go around, here’s my list! 1) better blade purchase 2) less wrist action more grip durability! 3) large muscle groups of forearm and shoulder do the work! 4) in reverse grip edge out blade is 90 degrees to forearm for better puncturing! 5) in r...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:35 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Return of the Persian
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3725
Re: The Return of the Persian
I think there is a lot of research done on doing a sprint of the Kris, maybe a Persian will follow. Some of the skilled artisans have retired that did the original work on these knives. COVID has not helped this process!
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:37 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1217
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the Spyderco family. I'm hoping that the new year brings health and happiness to all!
- Sun May 24, 2020 2:53 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Schempp Rock 'Chopper' idea
- Replies: 65
- Views: 8581
Re: Schempp Rock 'Chopper' idea
For handle material I like either horse stall mat or neoprene shoe sole material. I've been using oring material for pin stock with 18-20 pins that hold the rubber slabs on on the tang. This eliminates hard or hot spots in high impact cutting. I have used rubber inserts dovetailed into the tang that...
- Sat May 23, 2020 1:38 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Schempp Rock 'Chopper' idea
- Replies: 65
- Views: 8581
Re: Schempp Rock 'Chopper' idea
I used 5/16 thick steel and then grind a reverse distal taper the thickest steel is about 2" back from the tip, the end of the tang is about 1/8" thick. I grind the false edge through the handle. This geometry moves weight out toward the tip and toward the edge. It has rotational balance a...
- Thu May 21, 2020 8:55 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Schempp Rock 'Chopper' idea
- Replies: 65
- Views: 8581
Re: Schempp Rock 'Chopper' idea
My cutter knives were lighter than most with a weight of about 18 ounces with a reverse distal taper, putting as much weight as possible toward the tip. Most of them had a false edge moving weight toward the edge. With a negative blade angle the blade purchased the medium to be cut not slipping away...
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 4:17 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Crucible and Niagara
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6110
Re: Crucible and Niagara
Bob Skibitski (Crucible) and Bob Shabala (Niagra) are great guys. I envy the time that you got to spend with them.
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:58 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: In praise of Mr. Ed Schempp
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7281
Re: In praise of Mr. Ed Schempp
Thank you for the kind words, I am humbled. It is an honor to work with Spyderco. They have the best staff and some of the coolest folks in the industry. Spyderco has the best of the market with its ELUers. I'm delighted that you folks appreciate my style and ergonomics. Designing for Spyderco has b...
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:06 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The History of Powder Metals in Damascus Steel
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1279
Re: The History of Powder Metals in Damascus Steel
Larrin has been involved in cutlery metallurgy most all of his life. Devin, Larrin's dad is one of the most knowledgeable custom Damascus steel producers and mentors I have known. We are extremely lucky to be able to benefit from Larrin's research and professionalism. I highly recommend reading any ...
- Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:05 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Hey Ed. Whatchathink?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5858
Re: Hey Ed. Whatchathink?
Many of the design attributes would translate to a folder, it would be interesting to try.
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:05 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What is Powder Metallurgy?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2320
Re: What is Powder Metallurgy?
Good job Larrin, I appreciate your efforts, thanks.
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:44 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Why no steel strops?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 10599
Re: Why no steel strops?
Ribbed steels work like smooth steels. The give more pressure but they don't have an abrasive action.
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 5:44 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Why no steel strops?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 10599
Re: Why no steel strops?
Steeling is a burnishing action for straightening a rolled or deformed edge. These work much better on Carbon steel and Stainless steels like H1 or VG 10. On stainless steels the flexing the edge back and forth an often lead to micro edge chipping that dulls the knife. A steel properly used should b...