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by phaust
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Changes to OpFocus Program
Replies: 9
Views: 328

Re: Changes to OpFocus Program

Doubling down on William's post, I also appreciate it. Fewer and fewer brands offer such a large discount to vets (and others). 40% is still a very good discount. I get the sprint run removal too, as those must have less profit margin.
by phaust
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Salt knives (black lock bar or plain)?
Replies: 3
Views: 166

Re: New Salt knives (black lock bar or plain)?

They do, but you probably want to call the dealer to verify what their stock is because it was a rolling change. Thanks, I though it was odd that an H2 blade came with an uncoated lock bar, since H2 replaced H1. I got two salts with mixed coated/uncoated parts as well, one from the factory store ev...
by phaust
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Salt knives (black lock bar or plain)?
Replies: 3
Views: 166

Re: New Salt knives (black lock bar or plain)?

They do, but you probably want to call the dealer to verify what their stock is because it was a rolling change.
by phaust
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tax day MAP sale!
Replies: 77
Views: 5653

Re: Tax day MAP sale!

$150 for military 2's at KJ is better than OpFocus even. The s110v version sold out quick at that price
by phaust
Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tip Up vs Tip Down Poll
Replies: 39
Views: 1210

Re: Tip Up vs Tip Down Poll

Depends on the knife. Normally I'll go tip down if it's longer and tip up if shorter though
by phaust
Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crucarta, what's going on?
Replies: 22
Views: 1774

Re: Crucarta, what's going on?

Unlike the above poster, I have seen quite a few posts with this exact complaint around the Internet in the various Spyderco and knife groups. It just seems to be part of the crucarta version, either due to micarta as yablanowitz said or something with the design. If you want a PM2 to use like that...
by phaust
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crucarta, what's going on?
Replies: 22
Views: 1774

Re: Crucarta, what's going on?

Unlike the above poster, I have seen quite a few posts with this exact complaint around the Internet in the various Spyderco and knife groups. It just seems to be part of the crucarta version, either due to micarta as yablanowitz said or something with the design. If you want a PM2 to use like that,...
by phaust
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 LW detent slop
Replies: 10
Views: 442

Re: Para 3 LW detent slop

I use Si3N4 but believe people have used both successfully. I have thousands of openings on some and can't by eye at least see any groove; it just looks polished. I haven't tried feeling any though don't think you will have to worry this lifetime.
by phaust
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 LW detent slop
Replies: 10
Views: 442

Re: Para 3 LW detent slop

It's easy to replace the ball if that's the problem. Grab a 2mm ceramic ball, poke the existing one out, press the new one in (even a cheap screw clamp will work to press it in). Thank you. This is what im going to do, 2mm if for certain the correct size? Yep 2mm is correct. I followed this guy's g...
by phaust
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 LW detent slop
Replies: 10
Views: 442

Re: Para 3 LW detent slop

It's easy to replace the ball if that's the problem. Grab a 2mm ceramic ball, poke the existing one out, press the new one in (even a cheap screw clamp will work to press it in).
by phaust
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shaman w/ XHP & Black Micarta
Replies: 13
Views: 1086

Re: Shaman w/ XHP & Black Micarta

BHQ posted this is being recalled by Spyderco because of some production issue, and that will delay the release date.
by phaust
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Date Code on Box
Replies: 19
Views: 9703

Re: Date Code on Box

Edit
by phaust
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?
Replies: 41
Views: 1314

Re: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?

There's a reason you never see a used knife pic with it, including in this thread. It scratches and looks horrible (not what you want for a transparent material), and it cracks easily. For example: https://www.reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/125rws1/pretty_bummed_anyone_else_have_this_issue_with/ https://...
by phaust
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ
Replies: 150
Views: 10529

Re: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ

Anyone find a way to change the theme? Gray on gray is not the nicest to read
by phaust
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What year Police Model is my lefty??
Replies: 4
Views: 227

Re: What year Police Model is my lefty??

Spydiewiki has some info https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C07_Police though unfortunately the "POLICE MODEL" labeled gen 1s don't have a count. I'd wonder if the 20% lefty number continued from the PIG though
by phaust
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Microjimbo
Replies: 18
Views: 2470

Re: Microjimbo

Hey, Bolster: I designed the MicroJimbo with the potential of being able to use it as a defensive knife. As such, I wanted to maintain a subtle integral guard to keep the hand from sliding forward if used to thrust. When used for cutting, the lack of a choil also eliminates the possibility of snagg...
by phaust
Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any Yojimbo 2 Exclusives on the Horizon???
Replies: 7
Views: 389

Re: Any Yojimbo 2 Exclusives on the Horizon???

Sprints with different blades/grinds are awesome. All for adding a ffg Yo2. Then a waved ;)
by phaust
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 363
Views: 19074

Re: Upping the price.

You can argue Kershaw sells more so scale prices that way, but small makers also are beating Spyderco in pricing. Some examples, Dead Reconing Knives offers an American made titanium integral with (optional) sculpted handles and MagnaCut blade for $425; compare that to the $644 for the Taiwan made i...
by phaust
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Military 2 Discussion (Merged)
Replies: 956
Views: 96144

Re: Military 2 Discussion (Merged)

One new 110V is already in Ukraine :smirk https://youtube.com/shorts/qtdIF6ghsAM?si=YLYZjgRyf1JmMXVJ https://youtube.com/shorts/LUgMsthXKDA?si=rY0D4UvRqnAZsmhc https://youtu.be/Q2W_UQo-l_A https://i.postimg.cc/cJhRbysM/image.jpg Has there been a change to the blurple from the OG to the 2? Or, is th...
by phaust
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 363
Views: 19074

Re: Upping the price.

I like 14cr28n over 8cr because of the much better corrosion resistance. Secondarily the fine edge holding tends to be better (there's a lot of overlap depending on the manufacturer in my experience, but the better 14cr beats the better 8cr from what I've had).