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by ICSK
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2009 Forum Native tragedy
Replies: 13
Views: 1207

I have to imagine that Canadian customs would consider this a gravity knife because you can flick it open. This Native is pinned together so I'm afraid I can't tighten it to help you. Sorry!
by ICSK
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Did your Tan CPM-M4 Manix 2 from BentoBox come with pitting like this?
Replies: 27
Views: 4456

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwgKLutX-sw

There's the link for those of us that aren't on a mobile device. I don't own a Manix 2 so I can't verify this for sure. However, I would have to imagine that it's not covered by warranty since the knife was taken apart
by ICSK
Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Would you buy an M4 Para2?
Replies: 55
Views: 8091

I wouldn't get this. I have a hard time bringing myself to spend money on a sprint run solely based on steel and handle color. After that I have a hard time using said sprint run. There's far too many production knives that I'd rather be spending my money on. Maybe if there was an economic sprint ru...
by ICSK
Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Moonglow firefly
Replies: 24
Views: 3272

Would a smaller moonglow knife actually function properly in these sorts of scenarios? I'm not sure about you guys but I always have my keys in my pocket when I go out. From my limited experience with moonglow knives I would think that they'd be completely dark when you need it since they don't get ...
by ICSK
Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: salt models...CQI clip observation
Replies: 19
Views: 2305

If it's the standard Spyderco clip that is used on the current gen Enduras, Delicas, Para Military 2s than I'll be very happy with Spyderco. I wasn't fond of the barrel bolt clips. The FRN would easily deform if the clip ever caught on something. I also thought that the clip didn't retain as tightly...
by ICSK
Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:10 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Educating consumers about fake knives - any additional best practices?
Replies: 4
Views: 2245

It's an informative article that covers the basics but I feel that I'm none the wiser. First off, I have never even looked at the diving knife market so my knowledge is very likely FAR below your average reader haha. After reading the article I still don't know what tipped it off as to being a fake....
by ICSK
Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: sage 1 question
Replies: 34
Views: 5688

Wow! If this is true it is definitely a deal breaker for me. The Sage I is without a doubt a great knife ergonomically, functionally, and aesthetically. However, I'm not in the position to pay carbon fiber prices for a G-10 knife (with a CF laminate). I'll reserve my judgment until a Spyderco repres...
by ICSK
Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Price Check: Spyderco Captain?
Replies: 11
Views: 3068

Also if you could get ahold of a new clip before you sell it I think you will have a much better turn out. It would just be easier on the eyes, i know that clip probably works perfect but I think it would help out quite a bit to have a nice new all black one. I was considering it. I don't think the...
by ICSK
Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Price Check: Spyderco Captain?
Replies: 11
Views: 3068

Price Check: Spyderco Captain?

Hello forumites, I recently came across this knife on the second hand market and bought it as an impulse purchase. I was wondering if you guys could tell me how much it's worth. The blade is in GREAT condition (as detailed in the photos) with a couple of minor scratches that can only be seen in the ...
by ICSK
Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Show me your display case!!!
Replies: 36
Views: 11772

Not the most impressive collection of Spyderco knives (or any knives for that matter haha) but this is what I use. It's economical and makes selecting an EDC nice and simple. If I recall correctly I got it at Target or Walmart for $10-15. Boxes are stored in the compartments underneath. http://img94...
by ICSK
Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:02 am
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: A Note from Spyderco's Legal Dept.
Replies: 23
Views: 9194

Just a suggestion: Educate the end line users as well. Include a section on commonly found counterfeits (perhaps under Edge-U-Cation?). Ideally, it'd be a wiki-style user maintained collection of knowledge (regarding counterfeits). I think the forum users here have more than demonstrated that they'r...
by ICSK
Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: All black dodo PE
Replies: 12
Views: 2287

Any idea what it might be worth? Unfortunately, I think you're late. Several months ago you could have gotten ~$150-200 for it (assuming it comes with the box). At their peak, the dodos have gone for $300-400. Now that the dodo sprint has been announced officially and pre-orders are being taken, I ...
by ICSK
Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Mini Sharp Maker
Replies: 50
Views: 10430

Hrmm, well I guess I imagine a slimmer and shorter sharpmaker. To put it succinctly as small as possible while still being useable. The standard sharpmaker when packed up is roughly 7.5" x 3" x 1" or so right? So tiny would be something along the lines of 4" x 1.5" x .75&qu...
by ICSK
Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "Police" Model brain storm
Replies: 14
Views: 3748

I suppose I am about to make this even more confusing by asking: Which FRN pattern would it have? The volcano grip or G-10 imitation? If we're going for lightweight then it'd have to have the G-10 imitation FRN, wire clip, and no nested liners (similar to the new lightweight UKPKs). That's a knife t...
by ICSK
Mon Oct 03, 2011 1:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Favorite Edge Angle for Sharpening?
Replies: 52
Views: 14565

Interesting thoughts on how people base their sharpening angles. Here are my thoughts: I like to keep my EDC knives at a "high" 20 degrees per side. Don't get me wrong, these edges are stropped on cardboard so I get a fair amount of cutting performance for the edge angle. My thinking behin...
by ICSK
Wed Sep 21, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A well used purple Native
Replies: 6
Views: 1777

Wow, did you flat grind that thing yourself? What did you use? The name of the tool escapes me right now but it was basically a power drill equipped with a diamond coated dremel bit, rested the blade against a block of wood, and used lower RPMs to try to prevent blade warp. It took a long time thou...
by ICSK
Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who got a bad spyderco?
Replies: 39
Views: 5612

The only Spyderco I've bought new had various fit and finish issues. It later developed a fair amount of blade play up/down due to my use. I also feel the lock jump up a bit when I cut through harder materials (mostly kitchen tasks like cutting apples, yams. Those are what come to mind). I believe t...
by ICSK
Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A well used purple Native
Replies: 6
Views: 1777

Well, there hasn't been an abundant amount of metal taken off the blade and the tip is still there. I also assume you're sharpening it for her. If anything, I'd call that a great user knife despite your girlfriend's tendency to use the wrong tool for the job. Plus, you haven't seen mine: http://img8...
by ICSK
Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2012 Calendar Contest!
Replies: 323
Views: 120076

Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker ~ 204 The Sharpmaker represents many firsts for me. It was the first time I had bought a sharpening kit. Later that day, it became the first time I realized how bad I was at freehand sharpening. Most importantly, it was the first time I got my knives truly sharp. Combin...
by ICSK
Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Mid-Year Update Out
Replies: 45
Views: 7711

I couldn't find a single instance where "Taiwan" was spelled correctly. Oops!