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by freeman7
Tue Aug 13, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Bob Terzuola Spyderco Collab!
Replies: 21
Views: 4638

Re: New Bob Terzuola Spyderco Collab!

I had Santa Fe Stoneworks put an insert into the left handed cut out for the clip. I showed it to Bob T at a New York custom knife show he immediately recognized who did it and thought it was pretty cool.
by freeman7
Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What was your first Spyderco
Replies: 70
Views: 8050

Re: What was your first Spyderco

I Went into a gun store in The mid 80s and
Bought a serrated worker. That was my EDC for many a year, but led to a full Spidey addiction.
by freeman7
Wed May 17, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ikuchi
Replies: 17
Views: 2089

Re: Ikuchi

Mantra 2 remains my most carried knife. Thought I would love the Ikuchi but can’t warm up to the front flipper action
by freeman7
Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: glove compartment knife?
Replies: 54
Views: 5684

Re: glove compartment knife?

Native 5 serrated in Magnacut. Have not used it yet because I always have a knife (or two) on me but it is nice to know it is there.
by freeman7
Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Collectors club program without numbers based off of new models that does not require variations
Replies: 22
Views: 2530

Re: Collectors club program without numbers based off of new models that does not require variations

Many, many years ago I was a collector’s club member so obviously the numbered blades do not bother me. However I think there have been instances when having the first production knives was not advantageous due to CQI as has been mentioned above. Also buying every variety of each knife can get quite ...
by freeman7
Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Siren sprint
Replies: 9
Views: 1213

Re: Siren sprint

Siren interested me but I balked at the highly textured G-10 scales. Then the sprint showed up and the model was discontinued. That got me off the fence and I think I got the last one at Knifecenter.
So far it is living up to expectations.
by freeman7
Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Mantra 2 - buy or pass
Replies: 14
Views: 2042

Re: Mantra 2 - buy or pass

Mantra is my most carried knife for the reasons noted above. I like it so much I have NIB spare just in case.
by freeman7
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How did you get into Spyderco?
Replies: 59
Views: 7469

Re: How did you get into Spyderco?

I went to a local gun store to buy ammo in the early eighties.Asked a salesman what he would recommend for EDC knife. Walked out with a full serrated edge Worker. Still have it along with many, many other Spydies.
by freeman7
Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Swag Contest!
Replies: 147
Views: 34503

Re: Swag Contest!

Thanks very much.
1941
by freeman7
Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Advocate Update?
Replies: 7
Views: 1825

Re: Advocate Update?

I must say that mine opens smoothly and "shakes" shut. The blade cuts and cuts and the ergos are great. It's a keeper.
by freeman7
Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: JD's Top 10: Everything included
Replies: 42
Views: 12784

Re: JD's Top 10: Everything included

Yojimbo. Original version
Kiwi
Bob T
Spy-DK
Jess Horn. Any version
Kuhkri
Leafstorm
Zowada. Any version
Dragonfly Nishijin
T-Mag
by freeman7
Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spy-DK review
Replies: 7
Views: 3888

This knife has become one of my favorites. Great ergos, slices nicely and costs less than $50.00. Makes a great second EDC for those of us who always carry at least two.
by freeman7
Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Yet another thought for Super Blue?
Replies: 20
Views: 4891

That is a great idea.
by freeman7
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco C56CF
Replies: 12
Views: 3002

The original version remains one of my favorites. The CF version is even better.
by freeman7
Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What was your first spyderco
Replies: 94
Views: 25054

Worker,fully serrated. Bought it in the eighties,and used it hard.
by freeman7
Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Des horn
Replies: 8
Views: 2432

I usually like sharp, pointy blades, but the DH ergonomics are just not right for me.
That said, it is not a very good choice for foot surgery of the sort you described. Fine nippers and a thin currette would be better; but well done self surgery on feet is difficult unless you are very flexible.
by freeman7
Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Terzuola Slipit Review
Replies: 11
Views: 4101

The Bob T is my favorite Spydie:Jabba hit the high points, but I would stress how thin and light the knife is. It just disappears into your pocket. (I removed the clip from the one I carry.) It still has enough size to cut whatever I need to cut on a daily basis.
by freeman7
Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Micarta out of fashion?
Replies: 41
Views: 9588

Yes, more micarta, please. It looks good, feels good in the hand, and it does not abrade fabric like the pebble grain G-10. Of course, polished G-10 isn't bad either, but micarta is still much nicer.
by freeman7
Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Narrowest/"least tall" EDC Spyderco?
Replies: 46
Views: 10069

You don't need a new knife, you need new pants. Cargo pants, Eddie Bauer make nice ones, allow you to carry knives, a cell phone, wallet, etc. That said, the Des Horn, the Khukri, and the Bob T are all easy carries.