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by skatenut
Mon May 16, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday, Dr. Snubnose!
Replies: 21
Views: 4258

Re: Happy Birthday, Dr. Snubnose!

Happy belated birthday, Doc, and many happy returns!
by skatenut
Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Amsterdam Meet 2016 Report of Spyderco Prototypes
Replies: 448
Views: 80650

Re: Amsterdam Meet 2016 Report of Spyderco Prototypes

Thank you, Wouter, excellent coverage as usual! My favorite thread of the year.
by skatenut
Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What did you get for Xmas?
Replies: 51
Views: 8113

Re: What did you get for Xmas?

Gave myself a Szabohawk and a Domino. Jeff from Cutleryshoppe was kind enough to drive to FedEx himself to post the package, since he couldn't get through their phone system. Surprisingly enough, the package arrived on the 24th, which is the day Santa distributes the gifts in Germany, so everything ...
by skatenut
Sun Jan 03, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Ozzies Are Back!! And Wire Clip Update Suggestions.
Replies: 12
Views: 2867

Re: The Ozzies Are Back!! And Wire Clip Update Suggestions.

Good to hear that ridiculous restrictions are being rescinded!
They happen to be my pet peeve and I'm glad you celebrated by ordering a knife which may have been difficult to import beforehand!

Cheers,
skatenut
by skatenut
Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: A Special Thanks to EvilD and Spydernut
Replies: 18
Views: 4230

Re: A Special Thanks to EvilD and Spydernut

Congrats, Doc, it's good to hear you stopped, well done!

It took me several tries and lots of nicotine plasters, but by now I must be off the stuff for 10 years or so. It did take years for the craving to fade away completely, though...
by skatenut
Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are Spyderco prices getting out of your reach?
Replies: 130
Views: 17818

Re: Are Spyderco prices getting out of your reach?

That's true, but I have the feeling that the European collectors, who are willing to buy the higher-end models, are quite disappointed with Spdercos price policy. The European prices are absolutely ridiculous, I know a lot of old Spyderco afis across the pond who started boycotting Spyderco because...
by skatenut
Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpmaker tips
Replies: 7
Views: 5090

Re: Sharpmaker tips

Great tips, guys, thank you!
Don't have two 1200 DMT folding sharpeners yet, but that's easily remedied.
by skatenut
Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday Kbuzbee
Replies: 9
Views: 2039

Re: Happy Birthday Kbuzbee

Ken, sorry I'm so late.

Happy belated birthday and many happy returns! Hope you and your wife are doing well!
by skatenut
Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wisdom tooth extraction: Ouch! Anyone else had it done?
Replies: 44
Views: 17821

Re: Wisdom tooth extraction: Ouch! Anyone else had it done?

My dentist told me many years ago, the two lower wisdom teeth will have to be removed. He managed to convince me to them one at a time and not both at the same time, which was my truly harebrained idea. Later on, I was glad he was so graphic and managed to convince me. Ok, got rid of the first one, ...
by skatenut
Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday Kristi
Replies: 26
Views: 5418

Re: Happy Birthday Kristi

Happy belated birthday, Kristi, and many thanks for everything you do for us!
by skatenut
Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday, DEACON...
Replies: 25
Views: 6399

Re: Happy Birthday, DEACON...

Happy Birthday, Deacon and many happy returns!
by skatenut
Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Accidental Opening in Pocket with Tip Down Carry
Replies: 23
Views: 7147

Re: Accidental Opening in Pocket with Tip Down Carry

Interesting thread, thank you!

Thought until now only tip-up folders would open accidentally in pockets, learned something new again!
by skatenut
Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Klotzli: A Swiss Treasure
Replies: 6
Views: 3500

Re: Klotzli: A Swiss Treasure

JD, good of you to start that thread, thank you! Klotzli make some excellent knives. Btw, it's really Klötzli or Kloetzli, one of those nasty German umlauts! But that's beside the point, knife lovers know their products. I happen to have two, a folder and a fixed blade, but no pics of the folder. He...
by skatenut
Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is this dealer have a good rep. Newbee
Replies: 24
Views: 4523

Re: Is this dealer have a good rep. Newbee

I can certainly recommend Cutlery Shoppe from long experience. My first order stems from the early nineties, lots of Cold Steels, by letter snail mail. Jeff has always been very friendly and helpful, reserving items for me until I told him to ship the whole order in one go in the internet age, which...
by skatenut
Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:49 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Protection while walking
Replies: 45
Views: 9240

Re: Protection while walking

For sure :). The non-telescoping one in the "economy" version is only like $90. Polymer ribs and a non-hardwood handle. Funny thing is I bought mine as a total gimmick (I think I was drinking ). It ended up being just a super high quality umbrella with a dual-purpose. I usually take it do...
by skatenut
Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Street Beat vs SB lightweight ?
Replies: 10
Views: 5977

Re: Street Beat vs SB lightweight ?

I'm really happy to see the Street Beat in a more affordable, more accessible format. Now I just need to sacrifice a few goats, burn some candles, and spit some rum to sway the gods into making a trainer... Stay safe, Mike A most interesting part of your post, Michael, thank you. I'm surprised its ...
by skatenut
Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Being politically correct
Replies: 79
Views: 11574

Re: Being politically correct

Well said, excellent, educative post, can't add anything useful.
by skatenut
Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco closer to Europe
Replies: 19
Views: 3615

Re: Spyderco closer to Europe

Understand and appreciate Elena86's post. For the last few years, I've bought Spydies only from US shops. Even with freight charges and german custom charges they were usually much cheaper than the same Spydies offered in Europe. So far, I've never had so return a Spydie to Golden. To avoid having t...
by skatenut
Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Old School SPYDERS: Appreciation Time
Replies: 49
Views: 9215

Re: Old School SPYDERS: Appreciation Time

I'm not sure if they all fall within JD's "golden era" timeframe, since I'm no expert on that, but here are some of my old-style favorites: C-44 Dyad C-69 Li'l Temp C-60 Ayoob C-95 Manix (feels like a fixed blade!) FB-05 Temperance (SE and PE, some of the sharpest knives I own) I was lucky...
by skatenut
Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Armchair Commando ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3102

Re: Armchair Commando ?

Even I took Gecko45 for a laugh, never took him seriously.
Gave me some good laughs, admittedly.

Cheers,
skatenut