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by zhyla
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Scout?
Replies: 67
Views: 2117

Re: Native Scout?

Yikes guys. I thought this forum was better than this. Ugaarguy, we get it, you think this is worth Spyderco bringing this to market. I would not get too offended by people disagreeing with you. I don’t know how Sal decides which of these threads to pay attention to. But if you’re super convinced yo...
by zhyla
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel
Replies: 23
Views: 893

Re: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel

Uneven bevels is not “normal” IMO. The fact that most people accept the situation doesn’t mean that it’s not an issue. For the money we pay they should come with even and consistent cutting bevels on both sides. Most buyers don’t have the skills and/or the tools to solve this issue and some are qui...
by zhyla
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral
Replies: 244
Views: 16265

Re: Chaparral

BUT: For the "market" I am almost certain the Chap DOES need "something else" to sell it (better)! You’re probably right. People certainly enjoyed the Dragonfly color boom. People these days just want more rustproof steels Are you talking enthusiast people or just people? Cause ...
by zhyla
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral
Replies: 244
Views: 16265

Re: Chaparral

So, for the sake of conversation, on the frn version, whaddayouwant? Colors, Steels or specific combinations? sal Honestly the gray FRN is nice, CTS-XHP is great, and you guys finally put out an SE version. I often say the Chap LW is the best knife Spyderco makes. I imagine some people would apprec...
by zhyla
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Scout?
Replies: 67
Views: 2117

Re: Native Scout?

So, 2.8" blade folder, 3.38" blade folder, and 4.4" blade folder? But you also say there's no need for anything between a 2.5" blade folder and a Machete. Which is it? And you advocate for the 3.4" blade Manix 2, but you want to argue a against that middle size in a Native?...
by zhyla
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 42
Views: 1601

Re: The Astute

I thought some might find this amusing. Look at how tiny the Astute is next to the Tenacious. And yet the Tenacious has about 1/2" more blade. https://i.imgur.com/qBTJEtAl.jpg The Ambitious' bulk really shows here. I've always like the Ambitious proportions but it's quite chunky. I'm not sure w...
by zhyla
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Scout?
Replies: 67
Views: 2117

Re: Native Scout?

ugaarguy wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:20 pm
In folding knives half inch increments in blade length are significant.
Some legal jurisdictions think so, but IME handle size matters a lot more. I can’t think of any task I use a 4” folder for that a 2.5” folder won’t do.

For me it goes Chaparral, Manix 2 or Police, then machete.
by zhyla
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Roadie: Tell Me About This Knife
Replies: 13
Views: 985

Re: Roadie: Tell Me About This Knife

<r><QUOTE author="sal" post_id="1776432" time="1711052526" user_id="21"><s>[quote=sal post_id=1776432 time=1711052526 user_id=21]</s> <br/> This is correct. I designed the model while in Germany for the IWA show. At the time, Europe was issueing new rules for knife carry on airlines and the US was c...
by zhyla
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel
Replies: 23
Views: 893

Re: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel

Obviously it depends on how “uneven” we’re talking about here. Being noticeably uneven is not what I would consider “normal” for any name brand knife, let alone Spyderco.

In any case, you should return the knife if it seems off. There will always be QA escapes, you may just have a bad unit.
by zhyla
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bodacious Update?
Replies: 15
Views: 1342

Re: Bodacious Update?

bleasure wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:27 pm
Just wanted to share that I think this is a really beautiful design for a working tool.
At a $260 street price this is pretty firmly out of the “working tool” category. It does look nice though.
by zhyla
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Scout?
Replies: 67
Views: 2117

Re: Native Scout?

it's a bit too long, and by not adding height to scales and blade the proportions are thrown off A few minutes with a file will solve this. I strongly prefer the more secure clip mounting of thread inserts that liner-less handles provide Threaded inserts are not more secure than threaded holes in s...
by zhyla
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Roadie: Tell Me About This Knife
Replies: 13
Views: 985

Re: Roadie: Tell Me About This Knife

In other words, what is it good at? I think it was intended more for youths wasn’t it? Most of Spyderco’s other offerings are better at everything than the Roadie. By that I mean it’s sort of a traditional style slip joint and Spyderco was founded on making knives that exceed the traditional style ...
by zhyla
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?
Replies: 41
Views: 1080

Re: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?

OK Steelcity, You got my attention. Can you give some information as to where I can find out more information, and get some of the stuff to test? sal ___________________________________________________________________________________ "Continual improvement is our evolutionary obligation to hum...
by zhyla
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?
Replies: 41
Views: 1080

Re: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?

Why this plastic instead of FRN?
by zhyla
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 42
Views: 1601

Re: The Astute

I love the look & feel of this knife, but not a fan of the steel. If keeping it in the Chinese Spyderco factory, I'd love to see some of the other steels that Chinese companies are using. I think Nitro V or Sandvik 14C28N would be a nice step up without increasing the price too much. There was ...
by zhyla
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 42
Views: 1601

Re: The Astute

mikey177 wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:49 pm
Isn't the hole in the clip just so you can access the pivot screw if you carry right hand tip down?
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Yes, yes it is.

Ok so they did a new clip pattern just for the Astute? I’m surprised but glad.
by zhyla
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 42
Views: 1601

Re: The Astute

Can anyone tell me what clip the Astute is using? https://i.imgur.com/caWuFmbl.jpeg At first blush it looks like the standard 3 hole with lanyard whole as seen on the Delica family (6.8mm spacing between the outer holes). But it’s not. It’s 8.5mm between outer holes and the top hole is offset 2.5mm....
by zhyla
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 42
Views: 1601

Re: The Astute on the Rocks

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by zhyla
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: AI art knows Spyderco
Replies: 91
Views: 3332

Re: AI art knows Spyderco

sal wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:10 pm
Interesting. Gail showed me AI generated photos of President Trump and President Biden being good friends.
How sure are you that was really Gail? AI is getting pretty convincing these days.
by zhyla
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Astute
Replies: 42
Views: 1601

Re: The Astute

CDEP wrote:
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:08 pm

I agree, but to make it legal in a lot of US metro areas you'd have to shave about a millimeter or so off. If it wasn't so close I wouldn't have bought one,
30 seconds with a file solves this kind of problem.