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- Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:32 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The XHP knives.
- Replies: 7
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Re: The XHP knives.
XHP is my least favorite good steel, but I really like a couple models that use it: https://i.ibb.co/MkJscx0/20240424-151418.jpg I don't feel like either is lacking in any way because of the XHP, but I'd probably enjoy both even more if any other semi-modern steel was used. I know it'll never happe...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:25 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The XHP knives.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 505
Re: The XHP knives.
https://i.imgur.com/z39rMTd.jpg XHP's ok in my experience. If I like the knife in its other characteristics I'm happy with XHP. It's not a specific draw for me like M390/20CV/204P. To be perfectly honest though as far as alternatives to S30V/35VN/45VN go, I would rather see more SPY27 than more XHP...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:40 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
- Replies: 49024
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- Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
- Replies: 49024
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Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Red meat and apples are my go-tos for intentional K390 patina; looks great
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:26 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
- Replies: 49024
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- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:55 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: What watch you're wearing?
- Replies: 625
- Views: 154352
Re: What watch you're wearing?
I bought it some time ago and I'm not bored of it yet. The perfect GADA watch. “Go, Anywhere, Do Anything” https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53622345992_3c8fecc8e5_b.jpg Not sure if that's a BB36 or 41 but either way it looks good 👍 BB36 was on my short list for a steel sports watch as well but I...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:50 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
- Replies: 49024
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- Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:40 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?
- Replies: 54
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Re: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?
I didn't buy a M2BL or a Shaman because of the blade thickness. I'm interested in the Bodacious because it does slim back down to .125". Also, you can dig up the old threads and there's a lot of people waiting for sprints, or just preferring the CBBL, or finding the thicker handle too blocky (w...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:06 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Your favorite exclusives
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1611
Re: Your favorite exclusives
OP, you might enjoy this similar poll thread from a little while back - viewtopic.php?t=96059
For me, my answer remains BBS M390/Blue (as long as the regular production K390 and CruWear keep coming!). KJ 20CV/Blue and KW 204P/Green are also good
For me, my answer remains BBS M390/Blue (as long as the regular production K390 and CruWear keep coming!). KJ 20CV/Blue and KW 204P/Green are also good
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:30 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
- Replies: 49024
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Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Just for @Wartstein, the Chap is riding along with the K390 Endura today, trying to find its niche.
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Chaparral
- Replies: 274
- Views: 21513
Re: Chaparral
... However, I recently got Sage 5 and it is basically chaparral XL (or mini manix) with compression lock. As of now, it kicked both the chaparral and the native from my rotation. ... I find myself in a similar situation on the Chap. I like it but I like the Delica 4 and Sage 5 handles better in us...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:07 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2155
Re: The Astute
The spacing of the outer two holes is close enough to Benchmade's that I'm using a two-screw Benchmade-pattern deep carry clip from MXG Gear on mine. (The middle screw position is not the same as Benchmade, so don't expect non-deep carry to work.) Thanks for the tip. This one? https://mxggear.com/c...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:19 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2155
Re: The Astute
The spacing of the outer two holes is close enough to Benchmade's that I'm using a two-screw Benchmade-pattern deep carry clip from MXG Gear on mine. (The middle screw position is not the same as Benchmade, so don't expect non-deep carry to work.)
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:30 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Upping the price.
- Replies: 363
- Views: 20252
Re: Upping the price.
I bought a ton of Spydercos in 2022 but I noticed that I'm only carrying a good old s30v pm2. I feel like I can't use the others because I bought them so low, like a $127 Bradley 2, $156 15v Manix, or $175 pm2 Maxamet, and their prices are so high now and will continue increasing. It's like these t...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:43 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2155
Re: The Astute
Now for "gents knife": The Astute definitely is also that, but I seem to recall that one idea behind the design was actually to make a "ladies" knife (can´t find right now where I read this). And actually the short handle should be good for those short and small ladies pant pock...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:49 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2155
Re: The Astute
Thanks, just a simple DIY stonewash of the factory bolsters and scales. Wanted to make them a little less slick and cover up a bunch of carry wear on the bolsters.Notsurewhy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:04 pm
Nice Hungarian. I like the matte look. Did you acid wash the bolster? The scales look different too, or is that just the lighting?
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:47 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2155
Re: The Astute
The Astute is a fantastic design and a solid user even with its slim profile. I would like to see it with upgraded materials, maybe S35VN or M4 like the Tenacious. Also agree on more collaborations with Mr. Szakony; his design style works well with Spyderco's. https://i.imgur.com/A6ybNpX.jpg https:/...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:46 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Show your Vegetable Gardens and Harvests
- Replies: 446
- Views: 48462
Re: Show your Vegetable Gardens and Harvests
Someday I will try starting from seed indoors but first I have to find the time and do some research…it must be very satisfying 👏👏👏 It is somewhat satisfying but it's more that we got a light dusting of snow yesterday and our average last frost date is the first week of May. So for stuff that can't...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:42 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Show your Bugs and Critters
- Replies: 1562
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Re: Show your Bugs and Critters
Goal for March-April this year is to get out to the lakes and wetlands around us to see more of the waterfowl migrating through. We need to get a better long-range lens but we saw a pair of Hooded Merganser and a bunch of ring necked ducks today (plus the usual mallards and Canada geese). https://i....
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Show your Vegetable Gardens and Harvests
- Replies: 446
- Views: 48462
Re: Show your Vegetable Gardens and Harvests
For those starting stuff indoors, what do you have and how are they looking? Broccoli, kale, cucumbers, and pumpkins already sprouted here; waiting on the peppers and tomatoes still. Plus various annual flowers in the covered tray below. Tried my best not to buy too many more seeds this year and use...