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by la_benge
Wed Jan 23, 2002 4:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I just received my Native...sort of.
Replies: 5
Views: 1377

Oh the decisions! The vendor got back to me. I can ship the knife back to him and he'll send me the Native, or I can keep the Calypso jr and he'll refund me $10.

Hmmm. But I already have a Calypso Jr. But it's such a good price!!
by la_benge
Tue Jan 22, 2002 7:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I just received my Native...sort of.
Replies: 5
Views: 1377

Thank you for your kind and generous offer krazie <g>, but I'll see what I can work out with the vendor. Id I'm s-o-l, I'll give it to my sister. The vendor is Robert Odom ...Odomace. Until this mixup, he was great to deal with. Fast replies to email etc. He hasn't replied to today's email yet thoug...
by la_benge
Tue Jan 22, 2002 1:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I just received my Native...sort of.
Replies: 5
Views: 1377

I just received my Native...sort of.

I bought a Native frn PE from ebay and my shipment came in today... but in the Spyderco Box with the Native sticker on the end, was a Calypso Jr. frn PE.

Great knife... but I have one already.



I'm taking it up with the vendor... but what a drag.
by la_benge
Thu Jan 17, 2002 6:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: i was drive by'd today
Replies: 52
Views: 7140

Remember : loaves don't kill... people do.
by la_benge
Mon Jan 14, 2002 7:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Q about strange Spydie
Replies: 7
Views: 1705

It looks like a micarta worker to me too.
by la_benge
Sun Jan 13, 2002 9:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Recommendations for self-defense Spyderco
Replies: 15
Views: 2189

Tightwad... I agree completely. I know a woman who had her keys held definsevely between her fingers for self-defense while walking home. She was assaulted and, of course, dropped her keys leaving her weaponless. I can't imagine she would have done better with a knife. I'm a clearheaded woman who pa...
by la_benge
Sat Jan 12, 2002 11:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Preference: Tip Up vs. Tip Down
Replies: 25
Views: 3850

A tip-up spydie just falls into the perfect position for opening. With tip-down I have to play with it a bit. And drop opening leaves me with part of the blade in my hand... maybe I have yet to perfect the technique?
by la_benge
Sat Jan 12, 2002 11:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Preference: Tip Up vs. Tip Down
Replies: 25
Views: 3850

A tip-up spydie just falls into the perfect position for opening. With tip-down I have to play with it a bit. And drop opening leaves me with part of the blade in my hand... maybe I have yet to perfect the technique?
by la_benge
Sat Jan 12, 2002 9:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kahz spills the beans... apparently...
Replies: 27
Views: 3128

Kahz... This thread was great fun! Thanks! I really like the calypso jr too... beautiful, fits my hand great, and cuts wonderfully. It's my first tip down knife though, and I'm trying to get used to it. So - I just bought a native as a tip up replacement for my long lost delica. Enjoy! ~from the oth...
by la_benge
Thu Jan 10, 2002 12:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Choices for "Watch pocket" carry?
Replies: 41
Views: 4651

I understand that this isn't the reply you're looking for, but I keep my EDC in my watch pocket (Calypso Jr and before that, a Delica). There's plenty of room, and I find it more comfortable (sitting etc) than carrying my knife clipped to my waistband, belt, or front pocket.
by la_benge
Tue Jan 08, 2002 6:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The UPS has finally delivered my Calypso!
Replies: 14
Views: 2030

I love my PE Calypso Jr. too! Since I use my knife a lot for cutting food, the blade is so much handier than my serrated delica. And it cuts through cardboard like a hot knife through butter. Still, I have my eye on a native... and maybe a serrated cricket... Hmmm - seems I've been coming to this si...
by la_benge
Mon Dec 17, 2001 5:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lost - Delica - Felt my heart fall into my stomach =(
Replies: 16
Views: 2387

u4ea... I know your pain, having lost my first knife, the delica frn in spyderedge. It was an older one, with the frn clip. I liked the shape of the handle better than the newer versions - so, since I wasn't going to be getting an exact replica, I decided to get a different knife altogether - a caly...
by la_benge
Thu Dec 13, 2001 8:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's Your Business?!
Replies: 78
Views: 11834

I'm a legislation design specialist with the Province of Ontario. Basically, I draft tax law.
by la_benge
Sat Dec 08, 2001 10:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: sharpening for the inept
Replies: 10
Views: 1841

thanks for the input!
You've given me the confidence to go with the 204.
by la_benge
Sat Dec 08, 2001 1:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: sharpening for the inept
Replies: 10
Views: 1841

sharpening for the inept

I bought a calypso jr pe ltwt to replace my lost delica. I have read many posts saying it is super sharp right out of the box. I have to say that although I am very happy with the knife (although I'm trying to get used to tip down) - it was not as sharp as other knives i have bought. Which brings me...
by la_benge
Tue Nov 27, 2001 8:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Back from Toronto, was considered a knife freak...
Replies: 19
Views: 2468

why thank you!
by la_benge
Tue Nov 27, 2001 8:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Back from Toronto, was considered a knife freak...
Replies: 19
Views: 2468

why thank you!
by la_benge
Tue Nov 20, 2001 6:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KNIFE IN THE MAIL!
Replies: 11
Views: 1854

minimarc123...
I've been trying to find a plainedge Calypso jr locally, but to no avail. I'm curious to know how your online purchase from knife site goes. They certainly have decent prices.

I look forward to your post when you receive your knife.
by la_benge
Tue Nov 20, 2001 6:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KNIFE IN THE MAIL!
Replies: 11
Views: 1854

minimarc123...
I've been trying to find a plainedge Calypso jr locally, but to no avail. I'm curious to know how your online purchase from knife site goes. They certainly have decent prices.

I look forward to your post when you receive your knife.
by la_benge
Tue Nov 20, 2001 6:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knife stores in Toronto
Replies: 12
Views: 11864

Kahz, welcome to Toronto. I don't think you'll find the weather too different from Chicago. I haven't been to S&R, but I will be sure to check them out on my search for a plainedge Calypso Jr. So far my search has taken me to my usual haunts... outdoors stores on King St W - Europe Bound, Marath...