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by Blerv
Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Obscure But Yet Extremely Cool Past Models
Replies: 99
Views: 7343

Re: Obscure But Yet Extremely Cool Past Models

I’d still love a Breeden Captain sprint. Or a Rhino Lil Temp of either generation.

Obscure and weird are my main collecting criteria.
by Blerv
Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Does your Spyderco knife passion depend on acquiring more?
Replies: 64
Views: 3847

Re: Does your Spyderco knife passion depend on acquiring more?

I have enough to justify a collection, possibly an addiction. If I was a niche cutlery influencer maybe I’d feel the pressure. I buy for me alone, it goes in waves. I love the company and went MIA for a few years. Came back and felt welcomed :) . I’m still a knife nerd, I think it’s too late for me ...
by Blerv
Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Please remove MAP pricing forever!
Replies: 141
Views: 11098

Re: Please remove MAP pricing forever!

I think it’s a race to the bottom without MAP. Big box stores that maintain expensive websites and always take the high road will struggle to keep up. With inflation and increased business costs it just isn’t cheap to run a place like Knife Center. I’d rather buy fewer knives and ensure the dealer n...
by Blerv
Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Backspacers: What are your thoughts? yea or nay: explain
Replies: 36
Views: 4495

Re: Backspacers: What are your thoughts? yea or nay: explain

In general I’m done buying slab-knives. A creative or even contoured backspacer might sway me in that for direction though. Usually they offer very little structural gain. Possibly slowing dust/lint accumulation. You don’t “need” a backspacer but in a warm climate Jeep’s drive around without doors a...
by Blerv
Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Will there be a mini police?
Replies: 61
Views: 4415

Re: Will there be a mini police?

In some ways the Rookie is much better than a Delica. Thinner, more blade per handle length. I like the old school splinter picker grind as well.
by Blerv
Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Matriarch 2 trainer
Replies: 32
Views: 2740

Re: Matriarch 2 trainer

I haven’t done meat testing with a reverse s or hawkbill but I know they punch through cardboard with little effort.

Fun to see a trainer in the works. Not my thing but Spyderco always delivers when a need is present.
by Blerv
Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up
Replies: 3414
Views: 303654

Re: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up

Great photo David.
It seems a knife that would be great for glove work. I don’t have many large Spyderco’s but this model really has a terrific handle with plenty of room.
by Blerv
Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cutleryshoppe Exclusive Wharncliffe PM2 Orange and DLC
Replies: 31
Views: 5056

Re: Cutleryshoppe Exclusive Wharncliffe PM2 Orange and DLC

I adore the blade shape but the DLC and orange handles are a bit too far for me personally.

Fun stuff though!
by Blerv
Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's the big deal with the nub?
Replies: 36
Views: 3008

Re: What's the big deal with the nub?

I think the disconnect is some not understanding these are performance-first production tools. I have a number of custom and semi-custom knives that can’t perform anywhere near the level of a Delica. I keep coming back for that and the Burton’esque world of knives that Sal has built for us (I like w...
by Blerv
Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.
Replies: 695
Views: 157691

Re: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.

How does the new Ayoob rank on the teeth scale, David? Mine looks pretty perfect for performance out of the box.
by Blerv
Sat Sep 03, 2022 6:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gunting Model?
Replies: 7
Views: 922

Re: Gunting Model?

I like most the weird collabs but the personally the Gunting was a bit much. That specific version of the compression lock on the left side left some nasty pinches. The kinetic opening was strange and gimmicky. In general striking someone with the back of the blade isn’t even as effective as the pom...
by Blerv
Fri Sep 02, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vehicle knife
Replies: 82
Views: 7401

Re: Vehicle knife

Check your local laws pertaining to knives (or any other weapon) in cars and/or in reach of the driver. Some don't make sense, but they are still the law. For me, I just keep a combo-edge Delica that was scale-swapped with a waved version. 100% this. Laws are strange. I’d almost rather have a Magli...
by Blerv
Fri Sep 02, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up
Replies: 3414
Views: 303654

Re: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up

Blerv my SE, C-60 Ayoob Sprint Run does not have that odd type weird looking anomaly on the serration pattern. Mine looks as uniform as any other great full SE Spyderco model that I've ever owned over the years. However this anomaly on the serration pattern does have me extremely curious as to what...
by Blerv
Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SAGE Series
Replies: 97
Views: 7082

Re: SAGE Series

I’d love a Sage with copper/bronze/brass embellishments. I’ve been banging that drum a long time though just in general, lol.

Maybe this look with a Michael Walker Button Lock? I’d pawn my car for that…
by Blerv
Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:31 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How much of your collection do you regularly use?
Replies: 56
Views: 3975

Re: How much of your collection do you regularly use?

I tend to stick with one for a while and then rotate. Some rarely if ever get used and all my tasks are light.

I’d say about half my knives are factory sharp or close to it (the ones I’m more afraid to sharpen lol). The rest varying degrees based on my hacky stone skills.
by Blerv
Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up
Replies: 3414
Views: 303654

Re: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up

My SE has that same serration everyone has pointed out. I’m inclined to think it’s as-designed and the maker is executing repeated and desired results (even if maybe not our own ideal style). It’s smooth as hell and freaky sharp. Overall I’m thrilled. Thanks Sal & Co! I had to let the last Massa...
by Blerv
Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your value line knives
Replies: 53
Views: 3598

Re: Your value line knives

I don’t really like slab g10 knives (despite having a ton of them). I adore my FRN Spydies. Delica and Stretch come to mind and while they dont really run “cheap” compared to some higher end knives they are a bargain and perform so much better.
by Blerv
Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any carbon steel Spyderco knives?
Replies: 23
Views: 2685

Re: Any carbon steel Spyderco knives?

Yea lots of modern high-carbon semi stainless in the lineup. The last full carbon that I can remember were the Super Blue sprints.

I don’t have a lot experience with the new offerings but M4 sharpens very easily for how it performs.
by Blerv
Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up
Replies: 3414
Views: 303654

Re: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up

JRinFL wrote:
Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:58 pm
The big dealers haven’t even gotten their stock yet. No need to feed the flippers yet.
Thanks!

I’m better at staying the course when I’m not overly biased. I’m like hand over a candle flame with PM2 sprints, lol.
by Blerv
Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up
Replies: 3414
Views: 303654

Re: C-60 Ayoob Campaign: No I Won't Shut Up

Dang these are flying off the shelves. I slacked for a day. :(

Holding out hope a bit longer before I hit the flipper market.