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For others looking for Seki models in SPY27, DLT appears to have a couple models (Endela, Police, Stretch 2 XL) discounted that I'm not seeing elsewhere.

https://www.dlttrading.com/knives-on-sa ... teel=SPY27

Perfect, thank you!

Request for Cruwear Temperance vs Enuff 2 comparison, if anyone is able? Thanks!

Gayle Bradley 2, Sprig, BBB 15V (esp in the Military 2).

Would still love to see another run of the Sprig in some kind of non-stainless tool steel...ideally Cruwear or K390, since more 15V is probably out with Crucible gone.

Has there been a recent change to the MAP policy, or to how it's enforced?

Several dealers that used to advertise at MAP but would sometimes sell lower through add to cart/user login/make an offer, now no longer appear to allow this.


Rumor has it some dealers are whining about it and ...

Has there been a recent change to the MAP policy, or to how it's enforced?

Several dealers that used to advertise at MAP but would sometimes sell lower through add to cart/user login/make an offer, now no longer appear to allow this.

I’m always puzzled why anyone wants to ever use a folder for this kind thing. It’s an application where a fixed blade is clearly superior in every way and there’s no particular issue with carrying a fixed blade. Makes no sense.


Nah, folder in the field works fine for the kind of hunting I do ...

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.

sal


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 ...