S90V was too expensive for me. Out of those I chose AEB-L bc it's stainless and is won't blowout with fine edge angles. I would prefer a newer stainless like SPY27.
Off topic but I will instantly buy any Paul Alexander sprint runs that come out.
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- Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:05 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: 2020 SouthFork Sprint Poll
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4402
- Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:23 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Ikuchi
- Replies: 175
- Views: 23915
Re: Ikuchi
So to identify if one got a CQI version or one from the initial production design you can check if the tip is buried deeper inside the handles? Can you see a difference in the washers without diassembly too? Sorry, too lazy to read the whole thread.... I don't know if you can see a difference or no...
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:12 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Ikuchi
- Replies: 175
- Views: 23915
Re: Ikuchi
I only have the CQI version, but I've never sharpened it so if it's shorter then that's how it is. However it's been long enough for what I need it for. Lovely knife and makes me excited for more Paul Alexander designs.
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:30 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Ikuchi
- Replies: 175
- Views: 23915
Re: Ikuchi
That's true, mine has never bit me.
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:07 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Super Blue
- Replies: 65
- Views: 7372
Re: Super Blue
A Super Blue Parata would be my choice. With the light grey G10 of the other Super Blue models. Uncladded would match my Caly 3.5 too.
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:08 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Super Blue
- Replies: 65
- Views: 7372
Re: Super Blue
Does anyone know of any powdered metallurgy or spray formed steels similar to Super Blue? I love Super Blue but I think the finer grain structure is also neat.
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:40 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Any interest in more Phil Wilson collaboration?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 7543
Re: Any interest in more Phil Wilson collaboration?
I'll take whatever as long as it's affordable. I believe Sal said previously that the Chinese factory was only comfortable using 8cr13mov. So unless they use another factory and jack up the price it won't change. If there's enough interest in a mid range one that's cool too though. I'll just wait fo...
- Thu Dec 19, 2019 6:14 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: When is the Ikuchi going to get some CQI?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2013
Re: When is the Ikuchi going to get some CQI?
My CQI Ikuchi doesn't have that problem. When closed the tip is not flush with the liners. My finger doesn't catch the tip even if I press down on it.
- Thu Dec 19, 2019 11:24 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sharpest Steel
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3485
Re: Sharpest Steel
What about thinness behind the edge? It's not technically sharpness, but a scalpel gives the impression of being sharper than a bushcrafting knife. I'm reminded of the blowouts on the original Nilakka in S30v with no secondary bevel.
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:42 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sharpest Steel
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3485
Re: Sharpest Steel
I would love to see an Aogami White#1 Spydie.
- Sun Sep 18, 2016 2:26 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Which Spyderco BladeSteel Property (ies) Do You Value Most?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5595
Re: Which Spyderco BladeSteel Property (ies) Do You Value Most?
I think edge retention is overrated. I'd rather have a steel that can take a low edge angle. If it's only stable at 40° inclusive and above, I don't really care how long the edge lasts.
That said, I like toughness and wear resistance, in that order.
That said, I like toughness and wear resistance, in that order.
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:18 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: where is Cliff Stamp?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 22746
Re: where is Cliff Stamp?
How about a collaboration with a pseudonym? Might I suggest Feynman?
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:14 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sal: Silicon Carbide/Steel Blades for Spyderco?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4278
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:56 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sal: Silicon Carbide/Steel Blades for Spyderco?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4278
- Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:17 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: passing on the Kiwi 4
- Replies: 59
- Views: 10285
Re: passing on the Kiwi 4
I'm hoping for a White steel sprint run with DARK grey g10. Although the Kiwi4 with carbon fiber scales would be tempting.... I just don't like how hard ZDP is to sharpen.
- Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:45 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Edge retention on carpet : cKc-X, O1, S30V, k390
- Replies: 64
- Views: 22485
Re: Edge retention on carpet : cKc-X, O1, S30V, k390
Quick question: is ckc-x stainless?
- Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:51 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: A pretty cool example of an edge produced from the UF sharpmaker stone
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3068
- Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:24 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: A pretty cool example of an edge produced from the UF sharpmaker stone
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3068
- Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:16 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Kiwi 4's are almost here
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3812
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:02 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
- Replies: 2832
- Views: 815780