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- Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:33 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Lifespan of Backlocks?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3223
Re: Lifespan of Backlocks?
My old Endura trainer's backlock was defeated by peanut butter. I wrote up a review years ago as my Spyderco PBJ. After a couple years of stirring peanut butter the lock failed constantly and I had to retire it. ??? Did the lock actually fail or get worn out? If so how does peanut butter have anyth...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:18 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Lifespan of Backlocks?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3223
Re: Lifespan of Backlocks?
My old Endura trainer's backlock was defeated by peanut butter. I wrote up a review years ago as my Spyderco PBJ. After a couple years of stirring peanut butter the lock failed constantly and I had to retire it.
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:54 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Seconds & used sale - a perspective
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5633
Re: Seconds & used sale - a perspective
Sal, I love you and your company. I've really enjoyed meeting you, Eric and Ed on several occasions. Resale prices on ebay show that most of the seconds are sold at below market prices. However, as a CPA I must point out that your second paragraph is wrong. Spoilage is part of the cost of every reta...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:05 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How Do Your Factory Seconds Look?
- Replies: 210
- Views: 24940
Re: How Do Your Factory Seconds Look?
Talking to the folks at the local powder coat shop I broached the subject and they offered to do a handful of parts, with different color for each part, for $40. the Ti Military is the only one with textured coating which I loved for grip but which is starting to peel in the hardest wear area. The o...
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:14 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How Do Your Factory Seconds Look?
- Replies: 210
- Views: 24940
Re: How Do Your Factory Seconds Look?
Last shipment just received. In the center from bottom to top is the VG-10 Chef's Knife, Manix XL, Waterway, Ronin, Reverse, Nightstick and Hatchethawk. The Ronin and Hatchet are labeled as having a scratch. Can't find anything wrong with any of them, appreciate the smaller notches. On the outside c...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:51 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Factory Seconds Shipping
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4327
Re: Factory Seconds Shipping
Thursday morning purchase shipped Monday. Thursday afternoon purchase ships today. Waiting on Friday purchase.
I have tracking numbers for the first two, probably check them in a few days.
I have tracking numbers for the first two, probably check them in a few days.
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:14 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Which seconds sale knife are you most excited about?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2537
Re: Which seconds sale knife are you most excited about?
Bought 6 knives and a hatchet. Most excited about the Genzow as I was splitting kindling with a Forager last night.(gifted my hatchet to a neighbor)
Ronin, Nightstick, Reverse, Waterway, Manix XL, VG-10 Chef's Knife, and Genzow Hatchethawk.
Ronin, Nightstick, Reverse, Waterway, Manix XL, VG-10 Chef's Knife, and Genzow Hatchethawk.
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:28 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: 2020 Seconds Sale - SOLD OUT!
- Replies: 92
- Views: 11346
Re: 2020 Seconds Sale - SOLD OUT!
Although having to refresh the screen was a pain it was far easier than flying to Denver and paying for a rental car and hotel, not to mention without monetary cost. I was tenacious and had the time, being retired, so I got the 7 knives I wanted. Thanks for putting this on. Overall I enjoyed the exp...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 6:42 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Larger knives?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4978
Re: Larger knives?
I used mostly 3.5" knives, like the Manix... but 3.5" blades with a choil have edges no longer than My 3" Lil' Temp and Hanan. So now that my Hanan owns my pocket, when I want a larger knife I go up to a 4" blade. The Military is particularly versatile because it is so easy to ch...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:51 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4320
Re: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
I've posted photos of some of my 2nds but haven't identified them as such. Usually there is no clue that the pictured Spydie is a 2nd. I'll gather up my current 2nds and include them in a photo of the news ones.
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:23 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4320
Re: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
I think that is a decent point; I took out the address. On various forums I regularly run into members who won't reveal their city or even their state. I think that is rather silly. When regularly discussing valuables that you possess however, withholding the address is probably prudent. I'll check ...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:54 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4320
Re: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
Much faster this time. Only about twenty refreshes as I picked up a Hatchethawk and a Waterway fixed blade.
Dribbling a few new ones twice since this morning. Being bought very quickly.
Dribbling a few new ones twice since this morning. Being bought very quickly.
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:06 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4320
Re: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
Dear Greg, Thank you for placing an order at the Spyderco Online Store. Your order has been received, and you will be notified when it ships. If your order included a gift card, the card number and PIN will be sent digitally in a separate email. Your reference number for this order is 29382-16. Your...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 12:12 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4320
Re: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
Done for now, but I'll check in later in the day. Maybe the traffic will slacken at 2AM.
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 12:03 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4320
Bought 3 factory 2nd knives after an hour of refreshing
25 minutes to get my 1st item in the cart 5 for second 15 for third, during which the cart showed empty 15 minutes to check out 1Ronin 2 Black G-10 PlainEdge - No Sheath - PlainEdge (XXFB09GP2Z)*$37.00$37.00 1Chef's Knife Black Corian PlainEdge - PlainEdge (XXK12P)*$63.00$63.00 1Manix 2 XL Black G-1...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:01 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Online Seconds Sale FAQ
- Replies: 192
- Views: 24468
Re: Spyderco Online Seconds Sale FAQ
I had the same thing happen.
Recovered ID (wasn't what I thought it was)
Reset password
Ready for 2nds sale
Recovered ID (wasn't what I thought it was)
Reset password
Ready for 2nds sale
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:06 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: 2020 Seconds Sale - BREAKING NEWS
- Replies: 766
- Views: 94867
Re: 2020 Seconds Sale - BREAKING NEWS
I've never made it but twice had surrogates kindly buy some seconds for me. Looking forward to Thursday.
I have a long list.
I have a long list.
- Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:33 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Let's talk pocket wear...
- Replies: 82
- Views: 11392
Re: Let's talk pocket wear...
I adopted Deacon's back pocket recommendation years ago. Some knives stay upright very well beside a folded bandana and some don't. The Ti Military was excellent, as was the original Southard collaboration because they are a bit thicker. The Hunan has done well in the back pocket when it is not clip...
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:15 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Crunch-Time Hardware? Spyders For Trying Times?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7215
Re: Crunch-Time Hardware? Spyders For Trying Times?
I've gone the other direction and minimized what I carry. Car key, driver's license, one credit card and my Hanan. Fewer items makes it easier to keep everything sterile. My wife has all the common ailments which make Covid-19 particularly life threatening so I'm being very careful.
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:04 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How Spyderco changed your approach to knives
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5182
Re: How Spyderco changed your approach to knives
I always carried a slipjoint and had one knife with a locking blade. After I retired I decided to pursue this interest. I started in 2006 by buying a large lot of used pocket knives on ebay. There were several Kershaws, I got into them a bit, and one very odd looking knife, a Delica. Once I used it ...