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- Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:00 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What is this on the new Spydiechef lock bar?
- Replies: 157
- Views: 29071
Re: What is this on the new Spydiechef lock bar?
Every Taichung framelock I’ve owned has the same cabidized lock face as shown in the pics, that includes 2x first gen Spydiechef’s, 3x Techno’s, a K2 and a Slysz Bowie. So it’s not a new thing and just like on CRKs it can wear through, my well used Spydiechef has worn through the carbidizing and dev...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:30 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Why Don't You Like Framelocks?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 8905
Re: Why Don't You Like Framelocks?
I like a well made/designed framelock but have become very picky and wary over time as there is so much variation in effectiveness from manufacturer to manufacturer and even knife to knife. They now have to pass a couple of simple tests to stay around.
- Sat Oct 06, 2018 2:51 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How did ZDP189 go from a stainless steel to carbon steel?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8355
Re: How did ZDP189 go from a stainless steel to carbon steel?
That's an interesting question! Like galvanic corrosion and the ZDP acts as a sacrificial steel. Would be very interested in hearing from someone that is knowledgeable about such things.
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 4:29 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: First knife S110v - help me not screw it up.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2004
Re: First knife S110v - help me not screw it up.
I just received a P3 in S110V, I put it to use immediately and found it lost it's edge far too quickly, I sharpened it up with the brown stones to shaving sharp, it continued to loose it's edge quickly. I redid the edge and did a nasty cardboard comparison with VG10, it's edge completely crumbled an...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:37 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Worst things to cut thread
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6880
Re: Worst things to cut thread
Nylon scouring pads....I cut up a couple before I knew better, it didn’t go well :rolleyes:
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:09 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: H1 steel plain edge retention
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3937
Re: H1 steel plain edge retention
I'm not a VG10 lover but have used it a bit, in my Pepsi challenge VG10 has better edge retention than H1 PE by a noticeable margin, now LC200N vs VG10 is a different story, they appear to be much closer.
- Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:16 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What's the best Spyderco that doesn't exist?
- Replies: 113
- Views: 22655
Re: What's the best Spyderco that doesn't exist?
Flipper - Advocate with M390/XHP/LC200N, ceramic bearings + detent. No orange peel, just stonewashed Ti.
Standard - Spydiechef with lock bar insert and Dodo clip.
Standard - Spydiechef with lock bar insert and Dodo clip.
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:33 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Advocate - An Official Statement from Spyderco
- Replies: 234
- Views: 76860
Re: The Advocate - An Official Statement from Spyderco
I agree, the Advocate is simply a fantastic design, so slim and comfortable in hand, multiple opening methods, finger choil, almost all the things on my flipper wish list....It really would be perfect for me and my uses if it was offered with a stainless blade, M390 or whatever really, the M4 limits...
- Sun Jul 15, 2018 4:03 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: If you could pick one discontinued knife to turn into a sprint..
- Replies: 146
- Views: 26325
Re: If you could pick one discontinued knife to turn into a sprint..
A Ti PPT with lock bar insert and XHP blade :cool:
- Tue May 22, 2018 5:16 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Elmax in Golden made knives
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3727
Re: Elmax in Golden made knives
ELMAX is a good steel, but not really all that different then S30V or S35VN in production blades. Personally I would rather see RWL-34 or CPM 154. :D I've had experience with Elmax, S30V and S35VN, I've had better luck with the Elmax so it's my preference of the 3, I'm yet to try but am very intere...
- Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:02 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: LC200N Caribbean
- Replies: 237
- Views: 60330
Re: LC200N Caribbean
I am quite excited to see LC200N added to the line up. I am looking forward to my first knife in the steel so I can put it through its paces. Now here is my question: If LC200N is a little better than VG-10 in edge retention, is it as easy to sharpen? (some steels can be a bear) I can't tell a diff...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:39 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: PPT Sprint Lockup
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3201
Re: PPT Sprint Lockup
Might just be an optical illusion, when I zoom right in I see the front edge has been eased which is normal and the rest of the ramp looks straight, I think it's good to go.
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:43 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is there an issue with new Cruwear models?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3351
Re: Is there an issue with new Cruwear models?
And for the Seinfeld fans....
..please, carry on....
..please, carry on....
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:55 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Waterway Will Be Mine...
- Replies: 244
- Views: 51149
Re: The Waterway Will Be Mine...
The wait is starting to hurt....I've been carrying a Spydiechef for the past year or so and love the steel for EDC and carefree saltwater antics, really looking forward to having it in a fixed blade!
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:40 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
- Replies: 276
- Views: 60610
Re: 2018 Alistair Phillips!
I've sure got my eye on it, it being called the "Redback Spyder" (https://youtu.be/DEROO4DgeTo; work the link to see Eric in Germany previewing other new knives as well). That's a cool name ;) , for anyone that is unaware, Redback is the name of a famous/infamous Australian spider picture...
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:21 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: CPM-M4 and the Sharpmaker
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4050
Re: CPM-M4 and the Sharpmaker
I find M4 easier than 110v, after re-profiling my M4 mule on the diamond rods I have no problems doing touch ups with the ceramics, and after a quick strop it splits hairs.
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 2:44 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Shipping of internal parts
- Replies: 303
- Views: 264553
Re: Shipping of internal parts
I don't know how all knife companies deal with spares but will display the ones I do know. ZT/Kershaw send out most parts for free, an excellent service that puts them at the top of the heap, things like fancy pivots and milled clips need to be paid for, which is very fair. Benchmade send out many p...
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:55 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Disapointed with customer service..
- Replies: 109
- Views: 15293
Re: Disapointed with customer service..
Whilst it can be inconvenient, there are not many makers that sell or willingly send out internal parts, Spyderco, Benchmade and CRK won't, however ZT/Kershaw do! and whilst I applaud them for it, I don't see it becoming the norm...
- Wed Jan 17, 2018 4:08 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spydiechef or slys bowie
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4382
Re: Spydiechef or slys bowie
The Bowie is my favourite Spyderco that I never use....while it feels fairly good in hand, has too much belly though still functions well and is the best finished and sexiest Spydie I've owned, I simply find the Spydiechef is the most useful and comfortable EDC and general use folding knife. The lac...
- Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:45 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Waterway Will Be Mine...
- Replies: 244
- Views: 51149
Re: The Waterway Will Be Mine...
https://www.knifeworks.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/4/3/43gp.1.png Saw this today. No idea if it's the final version but I like how this looks. Grippy G10 texture and a narrow sheath. Even more excited for it. This package looks awesome, the sheath l...