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Here's a differential grasshopper checking out my poblano plants... Not seeing a ton of them around, but there have been a handful. Big bugs.

hobbyist wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:49 am

Are all Seki steels produced there? Even K390? I hope this isnt the same fate for MagnaMax.

Used to be the case, but not recently. Regular production K390 and SPY27 are imports to Japan, as were exclusives in M390, 20CV, CPM M4, S30V, S90V, CPM Cruwear, and probably others I'm forgetting.

So to the guys here who have multiples, if it were your $600 CRK to choose one, which one?



None. I'd probably buy more Spydercos or maybe finally spring for one of Benchmade's meatcrafter or fishcrafter fixed blades if you told me it had to be knife money.

I'm currently down to three CRKs ...

...Knives like the UK are light, easy to carry, function well are are made with very good materials to serve the user well.

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100% and much appreciated. My SPY27 UKPK is a fantastic example of a Spyderco and a great value. I don't have any locking knife restrictions and it's still in my top ...

WilliamMunny wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 04, 2025 11:49 am

... Its sad but now i never car my GB2 in favor of my Bodacious.

Hadn't thought about it like this until you said it, but pretty much same here.

Throwbacks in my pocket today - Hungarian + CF/S110V Native5

https://i.imgur.com/3WrbNwT.jpg


That Hungarian handle and blade are awesome.


I think it's a clone.. The handle shouldn't be that dull. I remember watching a YouTube video about things to look out for when spotting clones ...

I have not noticed this to the same degree on 15V or K390, but in my experience M390/20CV/204P really benefit from a hand sharpening and are much less likely to chip after getting past the factory edge.

full sized ruckus was my favorite BM. If I saw one for a fair price I'd snag it.

710 is a classic but the thumb ramp placement was too far back for me.

they had some cool designs in the 2000's. not much catches my eye from their current catalog.



The last Benchmade I bought was back in 2004 ...

Couple of visual comparisons. Millie, Millie 2, 806, 710.

Personal taste and all but Millie 2 > all the others. I do still often carry the 710 hunting.

https://i.imgur.com/2Htfyj1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QK82dhX.jpg


Something special about that first generation of axis lock Benchmades ...

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 12, 2025 4:21 pm

No need to add what has already been said on the subject , but here is a visual of my BM 812 Mini . MG2

Dan with the deep collection and the pocket clip on the correct side

806D2 regrind to FFG with a little bit of swedge - very clean low-grit (because I'm cheap) job done by Josh at REK years ago.




In the D2, PSF-27, CTS-XHP lineup.

Your information tracks pretty well with what I remember reading about the AFCK a few years ago. There used to be more information on old bladeforums threads but it looks like a lot of those are completely gone now, not even archived.

I'll add that I got the impression Caracci might not have been ...

For just under $100, you can try some Rex45 right now if you like! Granted it is coated.



Yes, although Italian production introduces a third confounding factory for this steel 😅



I have a HAP40 Delica and REX45 Military. The Military holds an edge longer and feels glassier on the stones ...

About the large number of Rex45 mentions vs only one for Hap40 - does that reflect a noticeable difference in performance, or just the popularity of Golden vs Seki models?

I've used a Hap40 Delica for a while now and for me it acts a lot like Cruwear with a little less corrosion resistance. But ...

Shame. One of my favorite exclusives and definitely my most-carried Manix:

https://i.imgur.com/VnQD6CE.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/O2Bh9jU.jpg


Is the jimping as aggressive on the lightweight version as the regular g10 or micarta ones?


It's less aggressive, since it's molded into the ...

...what can we do to steel to alter the appearance? (besides teeth).


Kershaw makes these striking "composite" blades.

I assume these patterns are genuine "weld" or "braze" lines? Seems overly complicated and expensive to me. I'd much rather just buy a plain old satin or stone washed "mono ...

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 29, 2025 4:56 am

Male Grosbeak sharing nesting duty . Dan

Very cool!


Unwelcome garden visitor - tobacco hornworm / Carolina Sphinx Moth caterpillar, on a pepper plant

abbazaba wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 28, 2025 1:56 pm

XM18 Skinny Slicer Hollow Grind Stonewashed, Eklipse Skinny Slicer Hollow Grind Working Finish

Did not know there was an Eklipse Skinny now, thanks!

Shame. One of my favorite exclusives and definitely my most-carried Manix:

spydorinox wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 23, 2025 10:10 am

Anywhere have the normal blade shape K390 Endura in stock? Out of stock everywhere I can find.

Looks like National has them

https://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco ... rn-handle/