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Delica and Endura,, even though I have really like my collection of Military since the mid 1990's and PM2 over the past few years.

Regards,
FK

Thanks for your report Larrin.
My undergraduate work was in ME with minor in metallurgy, I have a fair idea of the time you dedicated to this report.
Plus rebuilding the CATRA machine,,, dedication.
Awaiting your book.

Regards,
FK

I have used Seki Spyderco lock back knives for over 30 years,,, no lock rock.
One had a small amount and a toothpick to clean out crud in the blade notch cured it immediately.

In addition, I do not flick open or power snap open my Spyderco knives.

Regards,
FK

Sal, I remember meeting you in the 1980's at a woodworking show in Springfield, MA. You sharpened my Buck folder on the new to me Sharpmaker. I was so intrigued that the next day, back on the road from NW CT to Springfield to purchase your new sharpening device. Your kitchen knives have been in my w...

Nano-Oil,,, I have a small bottle with applicator needle,,,, must be 3-4 years old. Using it on my extensive Spyderco collection, new knife arrives,,, apply to all contact rubbing surfaces, pivot and light coating on blade surfaces then into storage. Users get monthly application. Not yet at 1/2 mar...

I like to use liquid Dawn with an old toothbrush and wooden toothpick to remove any dried out gunk.
Hot water and Dawn mix, cold water rinse and hair dryer.
A few drops of Nano-Oil and ready to go smooth as new.

Regards,
FK

I much prefer the dedicated Spyderco kitchen knives.
Very thin blade stock with MBS-26 steel SE of course.
The older straight blade 10.3" is fantastic as a bread knife.

Regards,
FK

Delica in HAP-40 and Super Blue.

Regards,
FK

Wiha,,, not too $$$, excellent quality.
This is what Spyderco customer service uses..

Regards,
FK

Years ago, I owned 9-10 CRK Sebenza knives,, 2 had lock stick. Applied the CRK grease and eliminated any stick.
CRK does harden the titanium lock face with heat which helps greatly.

Now have 100% Spyderco, only one PM2 early issue has slight stuck.

Regards,
FK

Deburr the sharp edge on hole,,, on one of my very early Delica 4 knives, I over did the chamfer,,,, agree that it is very easy to make it more difficult to get a nice purchase on the hole for opening. I keep the knife on my desk as a reminder not to mess up any more in my collection.

Regards,
FK

Sharpening ZDP-189,,, I have a set of DMT diamond stones in 6 inch size. Well worn Coarse, Medium and Ex Fine, then polish on Spyderco Ex Fine bench stone. Total time about 10 min, very quick and easy. Have carried EDC a Delica in ZDP-189 for years, mainly in shirt pocket in winter, jeans in summer....

Agree, +1 on the Rescue models in ATS-55.
If one does not lIke SE,,, coarse dIamond or belt grinder will remove them for a PE.

Actually any of the VG-10 models will also be excellent.

Some Endura blades gave been shortened to sheepsfoot type shapes.

Regards,
FK

No thanks,, do not like black coated blades.
Normally I purchase 2 or 3 new variations,,, not for this one.
Regards,
FK

I believe the Endura Damascus is made with a center core of VG10 with two layers of additional laminated Damascus on either side. This is done in a cold rolling mill process called cladding. The last process after blade grinding, is to acid etch which will emphasize the different layers of steel all...

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/stori ... egulations

The extensive documentation required would make commercial use rather expensive.

Regards,
FK

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That photo is not rosewood,, it is a mystery softwood dyed and impregnated into laminated form. Nothing wrong as a knife handle, just not as advertised. I would also guess it is not stabilized as in exotic woods for handles, only glued up into plywood. Real rosewood is very oily and does not glue up...

Really like REX45 but with Pack of Wood laminared scales,,,, no thank you. Regards, FK The scales are solid rosewood, they're not laminated. :spyder: We will see if it is solid rosewood which is very restricted to import and trade, requiring CITES documentation and other types of permits or the sam...

Really like REX45 but with Pack of Wood laminared scales,,,, no thank you. Regards, FK The scales are solid rosewood, they're not laminated. :spyder: We will see if it is solid rosewood which is very restricted to import and trade, requiring CITES documentation and other types of permits or the sam...