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zhyla wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 16, 2025 10:44 am

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Nice!

You are right, it would be nice to again have the option of a hollow grind on popular models like the Manix 2 or even the Native…

That’s the one hollow ground Manix 2 I have, plain-Jane 154CM.

Ah, the Fradon Lock, the Manix that got away! I chased (and overpaid) both Pilot runs and then completely missed that one. I am glad one ended in good hands.

To add onto @RyanY 's data point, I figured I would mention my own comparisons between 15V and MagnaMax, both on the Mule platform. This was just some work done on live silver maple wood, both had the factory edges, and both were roughly 16°~ per side(verified by my goniometer).

I only ...

To add onto @RyanY 's data point, I figured I would mention my own comparisons between 15V and MagnaMax, both on the Mule platform. This was just some work done on live silver maple wood, both had the factory edges, and both were roughly 16°~ per side(verified by my goniometer).

I only lightly ...

15V got me excited until I saw it was another linerless Native Chief

This is a good read.

https://dayattherange.com/gun-care-product-evaluation/

Soiler alert, but you really should give that page a read it's a really thorough test.

https://dayattherange.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/board1corrchart_zps38fda4f8.jpg


Nice info, thanks.
I recently switched ...

I only had good experiences purchasing from National Knives.

Seems pretty obvious and expected that putting a big hole in a blade is going to make it weaker in that spot. It's also expected that some steels are going to be more likely to fracture than bend. Seems even more likely that you'd understand how these things add up to make a combo that you shouldn ...

Finally got around to reprofiling my Native 5 LW. Used a Shapal 325gr diamond plate to set the bevel, then refined the edge on a Naniwa 400gr resin bonded diamond stone. Haven't used the Naniwa too much but it's starting to grow on me. Might grab the 1000gr version of this stone.

Stropped with ...

I love the C95, one of the best lockbacks ever. I would be all over a re-release in a more recent steel…

A KnifeCenter run with S90V blade and burlap scales. Still no clip for me, please.

Danke wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 26, 2025 9:09 am

The call is coming from inside the house.

Ah, my favorite Spyderco of all (just don’t tell my KC Kapara )

The only Taichung backlock that I know of is the discontinued Sage 4. I don't know why there aren't more.

Sal has said that the company doesn't usually change the factory or country that a model comes from, so I don't see how a Taichung Delica could happen, barring something catastrophic ...

juggler wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 17, 2025 1:55 pm

Lamnia.com is doing another 8% discount on monday (code MNDAYF8):

Thanks, Lamnia is great.

I missed the sale last week.
I know that at the beginning they also put it in the double points promotion, but that was clearly a mistake because it was gone in a flash.

Agreed, Taichung rules.

abbazaba wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 13, 2025 11:30 am

Danke wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 13, 2025 11:15 am

They were on sale a few weeks ago at Knife Center.

What was the price?

204, but it was a mistake and it did not last very long.

I picked up one of these from Knife Center. Wonderful knife! It's very well made, and the design is great. I find it very tempting to buy a backup, but even though it's a very reasonable price, it's STILL $255 plus tax!


I would -already did, actually- definitely get a backup. What are the odds ...