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If I understand what you’re describing this sounds like it will raise a burr which is counterproductive.

How are there still Positrons out there??? I thought they all cleared out for $100 in 2018.

What does scaling up a Dragonfly do that a Chaparral doesn’t?

Wasn’t there a whole thread on serration variations a while back? Seemed like there were at least 3 types. M AFAIK Spyderco’s serrations are cut with serration grinding wheels. These are commercially available. It could be these wheels vary in availability or that Spyderco orders different wheels fo...

Straight razor traditionalists seem to prefer a pinned assembly. I'm on the fence for the reasons you have mentioned. I haven't noticed any good reason to take a razor apart -- the handle is already open and shallow so if you needed to clean it, it's all right there without disassembling. Plus you ...

There’s kitchen blade geometry and then there’s really thin kitchen blades. The thin stock and thin behind the edge of a good kitchen knife can work well for some EDC. But, for instance, the 8 dps I sharpen my petty knives at won’t hold up for general EDC.

Anyways, Chaparral FTW.

I’d be forced to pick up an SE version. I don’t know if it’s necessary — the PE version is quite capable — but it would possibly be the ultimate edge junky knife.

VG-10 has like 1% cobalt and it’s in all kinds of kitchen knives. I would assume it’s perfectly safe when bound together with iron.

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Sat Feb 01, 2020 12:09 pm

Maybe we can get some of the experts to start a tutorial thread on use and maintenance?

sal

This is how I got started:

http://www.shavemyface.com/downloads/Th ... -Shave.pdf

It’s pretty comprehensive.

Out of all the knives in the Reveal, that's the one that's sticking with me the most. Anyone have thoughts on the performance of Spyderco's 8Cr compared to other brands that use it? I have had much better results from Spyderco's 8cr than Kershaw. Those are the only two brands I've tried it in, thou...

Bearing cages have significant up front costs. Unless a Manix 2 cage fit.

Not a bad idea, though Spyderco wouldn’t have to make it themselves. Too bad the hole patterns aren’t more standard between all the models.

Would be relatively easy to make a prototype I think.

Have you ever encountered a Spyderco with a D slot for the pivot or body screws where the outer hollow "nut" portion had a Torx, Allen, or Phillips head? My experience disassembling Spydercos is admittedly limited, but any such fasteners I've encountered had simple flat or domed heads, so no way yo...

I don’t think 200 F will touch the loctite. You need to get the screw up to 300 F to break most adhesives. Some people use a soldering iron I hear. I haven’t had this issue. Two tips: some knives have a pivot screw on one side that is immobile (D slot). That is easy to strip since it doesn’t move. A...

I have done plenty of hand sharpening as well, but if you can lay the blade on a stone like it shows with that strop, then it really should be a breeze. I've got stones and strops other than the wicked edge if it works that easy. Just make sure your stones are flat . What passes as "shaving sharp" ...

I don't know how big the market is, bit I know I've been looking at straight razors for several years, but I find it hard to trust a maker I'm not familiar with. It would put my mind at ease if Spyderco made one! No doubt if Spyderco made one it would be trustworthy. But there are lots of reputable...

Honestly, if I could clamp the straight razer with my wicked edge, I'd be in. Straight razors have sharpening guides built in. There’s no need for anything but a flat stone to hone them. Diagram is about stropping but the only difference is the direction you move the blade. Could you elaborate on t...

I have to assume that Amazon was just the first thing Zhyla thought to type and that his main complaint is that he can’t just hop on a website, like the ones I mentioned, and just order one himself. Sure, eBay, Amazon, bladehq, etc. Actually why they aren’t available on spyderco.com is really kind ...

But I have to say, they make this small inconvenience up with stellar customer service and decently quick shipping. Honestly, great customer service starts with me not having to spend time buying replacement parts. I fix a lot of things and Spyderco is the only company where I have to talk to a liv...

Wish they could just sell these on Amazon. Especially the wire clips which are so easy to destroy.