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by MerkurMan
Sun May 06, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lets See Some Users
Replies: 99
Views: 23338

Where did you catch these? me and my dad are thinking of going to alaska at the end of summer, but we're open to different ideas as well.

On topic: very nice pictures, definitely one of my favourite threads

Thanks! I had fun, to be sure. I was up in Inuvik, NWT. The fish I caught was at my ...
by MerkurMan
Sun May 06, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lets See Some Users
Replies: 99
Views: 23338

Some nice pics in here! I always love getting my Spydies dirty and dull... gives me a chance to clean and sharpen them!

Here are a few cellphone pics from my trip to the high Canadian Arctic last week to visit my family. I still need to take these puppies apart and give them a good scrubbing to get ...
by MerkurMan
Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 1 or Delica 4??
Replies: 27
Views: 18358

I'd like to add my recommendation for the Sage1. As everyone's already said, the beauty, ergonomics, toughness, and steel can't be matched at its price.

I would like to add that if you're hesitant to carry it and use it because you're afraid of damaging the CF scales, don't be! I've EDCed my Sage1 ...
by MerkurMan
Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: wire clip wear?
Replies: 4
Views: 1299

The black wire clip on my Sage 1 has held up respectably well. It is scratched, but not as much as one would think after a year in the pocket.
by MerkurMan
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My Paramilitary 2 Black Blade
Replies: 8
Views: 4451

That sure is a beautiful Para2! Almost makes me reconsider my choice of the satin blade model. And I must commend you on your exceptional photographic abilities. You know how to make that sucker look good. :)


But what really struck me is that unique coffee table of yours. I imagine it isn't every ...
by MerkurMan
Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Spyderco for Moose: not for the squeemish
Replies: 42
Views: 13162

Excellent pictures and story! I have family up in Inuvik, and I always relish the chance to be a part of a hunt. I took part in an unforgettable moose hunt a few years ago where my uncles took a cow and a calf right off of a moving houseboat, but unfortunately didn't have any Spydies on me at the ...
by MerkurMan
Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How do you close your compression lock?
Replies: 14
Views: 5094

I use my middle finger to disengage the lock, and use my index finger to close the blade. If the blade doesn't close all the way, I click it shut with my thumb. Works nice and smooth, while allowing me to maintain control of the blade.

I do flick it open and closed at home for fun, but when I'm ...
by MerkurMan
Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: dropped my delica on concrete last night...
Replies: 21
Views: 4222

I've likewise found the twill CF on my Sage 1 to be almost impervious to damage after dropping it numerous times on asphalt, concrete and tile floors. In fact, there are a couple of places along the edges of the handle where the steel liner is dented from impact and the adjacent CF is absolutely ...
by MerkurMan
Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 1 & 2?
Replies: 37
Views: 7656

Well, I unfortunately can't speak to the Sage 2 or 3 with any firsthand experience, but I can say that I don't doubt the strength or durability of my Sage 1 one bit. It's survived a year in the pocket, much of it spent doing shop work, shipping and receiving duty ( lots of cardboard) and even ...
by MerkurMan
Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Taichung knifes take world by storm.
Replies: 35
Views: 7279

Looking at the first pic, I think I have figured it out, it is the font. The "TAICHUNG TAIWAN" in Book/Times font looks like every other cheap stamp on lesser knives. Give it an updated font, Tahoma, or even Arial "TAICHUNG TAIWAN" and it would make a difference. (look at Ed's logo compared to the ...