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25% tariff on steel just happened, wonder how that will affect this particular situation


yes this post was not political in any way. i realize there were tariffs on steel before at close to these levels, just wondering if this changes the game for the Crucible situation. for instance, does that ...

25% tariff on steel just happened, wonder how that will affect this particular situation

FYI "sprint runs" are just as immune to minor inconsistencies as any other production knife that comes out of a Spyderco factory. There's nothing inherently higher quality about them other than having different handle/blade materials, which it could even be argued if those things equate to higher ...

FYI "sprint runs" are just as immune to minor inconsistencies as any other production knife that comes out of a Spyderco factory. There's nothing inherently higher quality about them other than having different handle/blade materials, which it could even be argued if those things equate to higher ...

Why would you suggest this? Didn't they just convert the entire FRN line over to K390 from VG10? Or did I miss an announcement that is changing again?

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But this is the point I am trying to get across. Based on my testing/borderline-abuse with the magnacut mule-teams, Magnacut is basically a stainless Cruwear. Magnacut hasn't stropped back as nicely as Cruwear, but edge retention and toughness is essentially the same between my two mules. I haven ...

It's interesting that you rule out Magnacut but qualify Cruwear. From my own experience testing z-wear, pd1, and magnacut mules, I found them all very similar -- so much so that I would not be able to distinguish them in use. This is likely because the carbide volume is so similar between magnacut ...

No thanks. The Shaman is one of the beefier heavier use folders that Spyderco makes, so imo it needs a really tough blade with exceptional edge holding. None of the salt blade steels really qualify, including Magnacut. Cruwear and similar performing steels are ideal for this format folder imo.

It's not about modding to mitigate failure. I like to make my knives different from what everyone else has, and improve my experience when I use it. My Manix2 with the Ti cage, upgraded spring, linerless Ti, SiN bearing is without doubt a night and day difference compared to an unmodded one ...

There's absolutely no mods needed for a regular production Manix 2, nothing. All the supposed "upgrade" cages and balls and springs, are complete nonsense, and only exist to generate profits by the aftermarket sector. I've hardly ever seen a stock cage or ball fail on a properly used Manix 2, it ...

Triple B! Perhaps you know the answer - do you know why some of the 15V knives from seconds sale have little dots on them? Speckled, like a dusting of pepper.

https://imgur.com/h0wJq3m.jpg



That is absolutely not good in any way shape or form. Those air pockets are likely there throughout ...

Basically a marketing video for his Magnacut, and notice that he slams M390/20CV which are wildly popular for good reasons, and not coincidentally also direct competitors to Magnacut. Totally not surprising as we've seen this exact playbook before.

I personally don't see 20CV as a tough enough steel for a hard use fixed blade application. Now as a kitchen knife or light use fixie it seems ideal, not really sure why it's not more popular for those specific applications, considering the incredibly high edge retention and corrosion resistance it ...

Not a disease, it's called lack of self-control.

What is the point of this post? People get scammed every day by doing stupid things on dozens of different platforms, sending people money they don't know or haven't even vetted, etc. Apparently either you failed miserably at doing your job as a buyer, or the seller has some valid reasons for a ...

It's not a debate, it's a preference.

OOS again.

I wonder if these are returns. How else to explain the on again off again inventory?



Some retailers hold back a bit of inventory to trickle out slowly after the initial sellout, in an attempt to combat bots/flippers. Can't speak to it's effectiveness, but if it results in a few ...

My only regret on this purchase is only buying one. Glad someone else was able to grab one though I guess

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