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A close-up picture of the edge would really help.

With or without the upcoming steel lockbar face insert a la KW Millie?

Yeah, pics!

I have to agree with Jim on this, many folders can easily replace a fixed blade without all the PITA of needing a sheath etc.

Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I consider the Caly useless given its size, handle shape and construction (no washers). I understand that if you are going to cut paper or open boxes you will see it differently. Where is it written that only "thin, razor sharp knives" are worth...

I think hard-use makes more sense than "tactical" because at least it means something. What is a tactical knife? Nobody really knows because there are so many ways you could interpret the term. Also, we now see dress tactical customs, tactical slipjoints and so on, it is almost ridiculous....

Unlike the CPM-D2 Millie, the CPM-D2 Para is not that sought after, and it is pretty easy to find one at a reasonable price.
I believe the initial run was 600, and a second run of 600 was done.

That beats cutting manila ropes. :D

Beats me but since I have zero interest in sub-3" blades, let alone sub-2" blades, I won't lose much sleep over the price of the Balance.

Same here, I bought a couple Mules from the SFO.
And they have sales sometimes, I remember buying a D2 Para for $99 a while back.
Some models like the Forum knives are also sold only on their site.

Ive bought from Cutlery Shoppe, YourCornerStore, Keenzo, but have settled on Cutlery Shoppe as my main source since I get great customer service from Jeff, the owner. If you dont see something on his site, just give him a call. My vavorite is Cutlery Shoppe because they use USPS. When UPS delivers ...

Kristi, what about some pictures, you know, like teasers?

You are talking nonsense. Just call Chris Reeve - he should teach you about HT of Titanium. If you don't believe - ask Sal. Spyderco avoids (probably more expensive) HT but gives an excellent solution. Franco What makes you think that heat-treating the lockbar face costs more that creating a lockba...

I still do not understand why someone would use anything other than USPS Priority, especially with the flat rate boxes...

That looks to be a sound change for the better. This leaves the question of: What should one do with their TI Millie that lacks inserts? I assume these changes were in response to a perceived problem. How will Spyderco be responding to the first run of non insert lockbars? Will they offer to exchan...

Major improvement, way to go!

JNewell wrote:The way I see it (ymmv), it's about the steel, and the S90V wins - but having both is even better. Recent issues notwithstanding, I think the Manix 2 is an awesome platform and there have been some great sprints.

+1 It is all about the steel.

Two have become users, I guess the other ones are some kind of back-up. :D

Sorry, those are all keepers.

400.
Only 5 are accounted for. :D