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by whovey
Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ebay
Replies: 46
Views: 13298

I agree with the comment that you have to be knowledgeable. Know what to look for, what to avoid, how much you are willing to pay, and all will be good. I have found that almost all of Ebay sellers have been honest. Some have been not quite as described, (sins of omission), but more often a seller ...
by whovey
Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is the best way to carry large folders?
Replies: 20
Views: 7237

Bill's Urban Wallet. Try EDCKnives.com and sometimes on ebay. I leave the clip on, but don't clip it to the wallet as it is pretty stable.
by whovey
Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is the best way to carry large folders?
Replies: 20
Views: 7237

I use a pocket knife wallet. It allows a deep pocket carry, but holds the knife upright in my pocket for easy extraction. If there is any "imprinting" on the pocket, it appears to be just a wallet, and not a large knife. It easily holds one large knife, and one small one for non-knife people ...
by whovey
Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Help me pick out a knife....
Replies: 22
Views: 5261

Well, there are going to be a lot of different opinions, and Spyderco makes knives to suit the likes of diverse users.

Some users really like the additional heft and strength of the stainless handle. The stainless Dragonfly for example feels quite different in the hand from the FRN version, and it ...
by whovey
Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: G-10 D'Allara
Replies: 11
Views: 2213

Not all knives are for everyone. But, if everything that makes the original knife special were eliminated, then it would it would not raise the strong feelings of like and dis-like. Good for some, but otherwise it would be a somewhat boring utilitarian blade. One of the things I appreciate about ...
by whovey
Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endura / Delica - full flat FRN - need input
Replies: 251
Views: 58572

With all due respect to those who want a rainbow of colors, it is not for everyone. Stainless is always in fashion, and black goes with everything. That's why they sell the best.
by whovey
Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix2 Pilot Run - Contest!
Replies: 365
Views: 85081

Count me in. Manix (classic) is my favorite.
1 mean green g10 c95 Manix.
2 black g10 c95's and
4 of the c101 Manix. ... so far

I choose 124. Thanks.
by whovey
Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Recommend a folder for an outdoor adventurer
Replies: 40
Views: 10091

Sometimes, smaller is better. Since he is a hiker, light weight will be one of his criteria. For a first knife, I would recommend either the Native or the Delica. Both are well designed, well made knives constructed with exceptional materials, and for their size are remarkably light weight. Once he ...
by whovey
Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Time for some goodies (Contest)
Replies: 240
Views: 52926

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