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- Wed May 15, 2024 10:59 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
- Replies: 262
- Views: 74950
Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
When I need to shorten a screw a scootch or two, I chuck it in my drill and spin it while holding the end to ... whatever, grinder, belt sander, file, etc. Sometimes I have to run a nut onto the screw to get a good grip. Added benefit is that I don't nick my delicate fingertips. There’s actually a ...
- Wed May 15, 2024 10:56 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: EMP Proof Mechanical Only Devices?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 240
Re: EMP Proof Mechanical Only Devices?
All what talk? I’ve never heard this mentioned as a real risk aside from nuclear war.
- Mon May 13, 2024 11:42 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: An ongoing mystery: Why still no ffg Manix 2 SE? (NOT meant as a complaint)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2402
Re: An ongoing mystery: Why still no ffg Manix 2 SE? (NOT meant as a complaint)
Oh, so as to why not that specific model, I don’t have a perfect theory but serrations are fragile and the Manix 2 is more of a tough knife. Doesn’t really explain why the Shaman comes SE though.
- Mon May 13, 2024 10:24 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: An ongoing mystery: Why still no ffg Manix 2 SE? (NOT meant as a complaint)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2402
Re: An ongoing mystery: Why still no ffg Manix 2 SE? (NOT meant as a complaint)
I am a huge SE fan. Almost all my Spydies are SE or CE. That said, I don’t really understand what keeps Spyderco making SE versions of so many of their knives. My observation is serrations are almost unknown in the folder world today. If serrated folders were profitable surely there would be a lot m...
- Sun May 12, 2024 11:44 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Aftermarket DLC coating experiences?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 691
Re: Aftermarket DLC coating experiences?
It looks like S90V gets tempered up around 550C. So should be ok.
- Sun May 12, 2024 8:50 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
- Replies: 262
- Views: 74950
Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
I’ve had the same issue on other knives with trying to have the clip in tip down. The screws are just slightly too long. I put the ends of them on some sand paper to get a thread or two off. That worked so I was able to carry tip down and the screws wouldn’t protrude through the liners too far. Yea...
- Sat May 11, 2024 6:11 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
- Replies: 262
- Views: 74950
Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
Ok, I was a little worried I was throwing good money after bad, but I ordered an MXG clip. I think it was $27 shipped. https://i.imgur.com/CmlSxkLl.jpg It’s only about an 1/8th of an inch longer but the contact point is way closer to the tip. Huge win. It’s also slightly thicker material so I was ho...
- Sat May 11, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is Spyderco missing out on the fixed blade market?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1187
- Sat May 11, 2024 1:20 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is Spyderco missing out on the fixed blade market?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1187
Re: Is Spyderco missing out on the fixed blade market?
Spyderco designs, manufactures and sells knives in special steels. Every steel has its unique challenges. Sure, for the people who are into buying expensive knives in fancy steels, Spyderco is always compelling. Counterpoint: $130 Streat Beats and Subways in VG-10. The Bow River is the only fixed b...
- Sat May 11, 2024 7:41 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is Spyderco missing out on the fixed blade market?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1187
Re: Is Spyderco missing out on the fixed blade market?
Really? Their fixed blades are always outrageously priced. There are at least some entry level options now. But Spyderco tries to charge folder prices for fixed blades.yablanowitz wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 3:56 pmSpyderco has been trying to break into the fixed blade market for years without much luck.
- Wed May 08, 2024 10:52 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Manix 2 handle scale modification
- Replies: 3
- Views: 323
Re: Manix 2 handle scale modification
I honestly can’t tell from the photos what you did. But 5 seconds with a ball bearing and a press will tighten up the lanyard tube.
- Wed May 08, 2024 12:22 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Salt steels for pool/chlorinated water.?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1354
Re: Salt steels for pool/chlorinated water.?
Chlorine is highly reactive. Regular stainless steels (300 series, etc) corrode easily. I think it’s because it reacts with more than just the iron and once the iron is isolated it can oxidize. But I’m no chemist.
- Mon May 06, 2024 8:25 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Which one should I get next?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 876
Re: Which one should I get next?
Sounds like you need a bigger box.
Expensive: ABC — Always Buy Chaparrals. It’s not expensive by today’s standards. About $125.
Cheap: the Astute really surprised me. I carry it a lot.
Expensive: ABC — Always Buy Chaparrals. It’s not expensive by today’s standards. About $125.
Cheap: the Astute really surprised me. I carry it a lot.
- Fri May 03, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
- Replies: 262
- Views: 74950
Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
Ok I'm giving it a shot. Not wild about the Spyderco clip not being designed right for this knife but the MXG clip looks to be the perfect length, it's inexpensive (for a clip), and the shipping is cheap.
- Fri May 03, 2024 7:51 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
- Replies: 262
- Views: 74950
Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
Oh dang, should I get the MXG clip and keep this knife? Decisions…
Link to the MXG clip:
https://mxggear.com/collections/native- ... o-knife-10
Link to the MXG clip:
https://mxggear.com/collections/native- ... o-knife-10
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:18 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Why is the Kapara so overlooked ?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7246
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
- Replies: 262
- Views: 74950
Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
I am hoping once the clip length issue is brought to the attention of Spyderco, they will produce a longer clip... ? I think the best option is to have someone make a custom titanium clip if you really want this knife. Or some permanent modification of the knife. I'm opting to get rid of it and buy...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:09 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native
- Replies: 86
- Views: 3900
Re: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native
Price aside, I don’t think there’s any scenario where a Chaparral isn’t always superior to the Dragonfly. Better ergos, better blade, and super compact. Where the Dragonfly has always been a mini knife in a mini package the Chaparral is a full size knife in what seems as small as a Dragonfly package...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:16 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
- Replies: 262
- Views: 74950
Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
Well, sadly, zhyla is right about the clip. It grabs and bunches at your pocket, because the clip should be longer, and the pivot is way too tight to even slow roll. The pivot is an easier fix, and the clip could be bent and it might help, but I'm not sure if I should. Sorry to hear you had basical...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The XHP knives.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1369
Re: The XHP knives.
I only have the Chaparral in XHP. Seems like a decent steel but nothing to write home about. I’m happy enough with most steels though.