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by .357 mag
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: An observation regarding H1
Replies: 29
Views: 6925

Re: An observation regarding H1

I've own many H1 knives and over the years gave them away to friends. I have always liked the steel. I used it just the same as other knife steels and at the end of the day I needed a touchup where other steels didn't. However H1 needed less strokes on the touch ups than the other steels. After a fe...
by .357 mag
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How do you use the Ultra Fine?
Replies: 26
Views: 5142

Re: How do you use the Ultra Fine?

I used to have a UF bench stone and ended up selling it. Kinda with I had it now. Today I would use it just to remove any burr that might be on the edge. Generally I only sharpen to 600 grit.
by .357 mag
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else strop there folders?
Replies: 60
Views: 10841

Re: Anyone else strop there folders?

I strop very little. If I have a burr I just can't get rid of than I will. Generally I can maintain with just a kitchen steel.
by .357 mag
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Received and carried my Hap40 Stretch today...
Replies: 20
Views: 5100

Re: Received and carried my Hap40 Stretch today...

The Stretch is where it's at. Best EDC for me
by .357 mag
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Its been a while.
Replies: 12
Views: 2329

Re: Its been a while.

Last time I logged on was almost a year ago. Alway still have a Spyderco in the pocket which is a Stretch. Just ordered a Aqua Salt. Should be here Friday. I plan on hanging around to see what's new. See you all on the forum! Welcome back! I can only say, you won't be disappointed. This is a **** o...
by .357 mag
Tue Dec 27, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The best EDC Knife
Replies: 73
Views: 17281

Re: The best EDC Knife

I've carried a lot of Spyderco blades over the years. I thought til about 5 months ago the Delica was the king EDC. Perfect size,great egos, different blade steels to choose from. Even after carrying the PM2,superleaf,Endura,UKpen,dragonfly,Pacific Salt,Police, and a Rescue the Delica seem right. 5 ...
by .357 mag
Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Its been a while.
Replies: 12
Views: 2329

Its been a while.

Last time I logged on was almost a year ago. Alway still have a Spyderco in the pocket which is a Stretch. Just ordered a Aqua Salt. Should be here Friday. I plan on hanging around to see what's new.

See you all on the forum!
by .357 mag
Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Fire Steel?
Replies: 84
Views: 14048

Re: Spyderco Fire Steel?

The interesting thing about fire steels is that they are an extreme example of hobbyist distortion of a practical issue. The arguments for them over much more effective fire starting tools are not justified, often heavily distorted, repeated without verification and often strongly advocated without...
by .357 mag
Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's The Verdict on CTS-BD1?
Replies: 19
Views: 19588

Re: What's The Verdict on CTS-BD1?

I have found BD1 to be a great steel in the two offering I have. Both the UKPen and the manix lightweight I've carried for a year with no problem. I am still running the factory bevels and just light passes on a kitchen steel keeps them hair popping sharp.
by .357 mag
Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who owns a Enuff?
Replies: 19
Views: 7074

Re: Who owns a Enuff?

No one has one? Crazy.
by .357 mag
Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who owns a Enuff?
Replies: 19
Views: 7074

Who owns a Enuff?

And uses it? It's been on my list and may happen this year. Anyone have a in hand picture and maybe a side by side to a delica/endura?

Thanks!
by .357 mag
Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: I'm having a little trouble with 1095, is it normal?
Replies: 19
Views: 10726

Re: I'm having a little trouble with 1095, is it normal?

Spend more time with the coarse stone before you move to the next. Make sure any burr is gone before you move to the next grit.
by .357 mag
Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who else EDC's a UK Pen?
Replies: 17
Views: 7264

Re: Who else EDC's a UK Pen?

I think I would like any UKPK but the drop point sells it to me the most. Flat ground S30V G-10 would make the Christmas list.
by .357 mag
Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who else EDC's a UK Pen?
Replies: 17
Views: 7264

Who else EDC's a UK Pen?

I received a combo edge drop point in trade about 4 months ago. Before this knife the delica has been the best edc for me. I was to the point of ordering a new Delica when this trade came in. The Pen knife was like new never sharpened for $25 shipped. Why not? Well my delica order never happened. I'...
by .357 mag
Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What grit do you consider coarse or fine?
Replies: 7
Views: 9012

Re: What grit do you consider coarse or fine?

I've been using DMT stones as of late. I've been stopping with the red 600 grit stone. Leaves a great edge.
by .357 mag
Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How many edge touchups before you back bevel again?
Replies: 36
Views: 8935

Re: How many edge touchups before you back bevel again?

Once I set my bevel at about 18 degrees I use a kitchen steel. Generally don't have to sharpen again for about 4-6 months and I steel the edge daily.
by .357 mag
Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sway me Stretch in SuperBlue or ZDP-189
Replies: 24
Views: 12113

Re: Sway me Stretch in SuperBlue or ZDP-189

I have tried ZDP and prefer VG-10. As far as SB I haven't tried yet however I'm not a fan of carbon steels of EDC. I knives get wet and dirty I don't clean them til the end of the day. SB would be a rust bucket by the end of the day for me.
by .357 mag
Sat Sep 27, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone carve wooden spoons?
Replies: 6
Views: 4192

Re: Anyone carve wooden spoons?

Wow!! Great work! How are you "digging" out the spoon. I've heard of burning them out and well as scooping them out.
by .357 mag
Fri Sep 26, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: So sharpening
Replies: 41
Views: 12125

Re: So sharpening

I sharpen convex with sandpaper over a mousepad. I stop at 600 grit.
by .357 mag
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endura Every Day for a Year.
Replies: 24
Views: 7989

Re: Endura Every Day for a Year.

Love the Endura! 3 years ago I purchased a blue one as well. Carried it for a year then gave it to a friend which he still carries everyday. Today I received a orange Endura in the mail from the trade. All I can say is... I'm keeping this one!