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by benben
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?
Replies: 31
Views: 1026

Re: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?

If I ever run across a back lock Manix out in the wild I’ll buy it right then! I bought another Manix this past Saturday at my LGS, a plain Jane G-10 S30V, no box. Don’t think it’s ever been carried or used, action is slick as glass and it’s super sharp! Offered the guy a hundred dollar bill out the...
by benben
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Idea for new knife! Lightweight Yojimbo2
Replies: 7
Views: 307

Re: Idea for new knife! Lightweight Yojimbo2

A Gray lightweight with Cru-wear, I'm in! Although I don't think my plain Jane G-10 S30V Yojimbo 2 is heavy at all, in fact it's super easy to carry! I like lightweights but no matter what a LW will never be as slick as a G-10 version, my G-10 Yojimbo might be my slickest Spyderco I own, the action ...
by benben
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel
Replies: 23
Views: 893

Re: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel

I've had several that way, not an issue and it's never bothered me. Over time with sharpening and use it'll work itself out. Use it, cut stuff!
by benben
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any word on the Salsa?
Replies: 18
Views: 827

Re: Any word on the Salsa?

A new Salsa would fit in perfectly with my new K390 Lil’ Temperance, I’m in!
by benben
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cricket Lightweight
Replies: 45
Views: 1609

Re: Cricket Lightweight

This thread made me dig this old girl out! I’ve never abused a knife like I have this one! A month or so back I was at a large gun shop in Charlotte, they had a new RIL Cricket in the case, I asked the salesman if I could see it….my old liner lock Cricket here would cut that new one in half, as far ...
by benben
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 50th Anniversary Knife?
Replies: 143
Views: 5007

Re: Spyderco 50th Anniversary Knife?

Ramonade wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:36 am
(I said I'd like any model, with a preference for older ones, but If i had any choice, it'd be a Native 5 with the og blade pattern, deeper hollow)
I like this….in Cru-wear!
by benben
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Knipex tools )))
Replies: 20
Views: 1035

Re: Knipex tools )))

Looking forward to trying these new little Cobra XS pliers! Couple of Snap-On pliers on the right, both great. I love Snap-On tools but I honestly think Knipex makes the best pliers on the planet! My favorite out of this bunch are the 7” Cobra’s and the side cutters, but they’re all great. IMG_3538....
by benben
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: k390 serrated discontinued?
Replies: 20
Views: 775

Re: k390 serrated discontinued?

My serrated K390 Leafjumper is awesome, it's in my pocket right this second. I'd grab it!
by benben
Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The ultimate grail… work knife.
Replies: 35
Views: 1813

Re: The ultimate grail… work knife.

Hi Al, Contact Peter Jhones at Spyderco. He's the manager of Research and Development. He also handles legal stuff. pjhones@spyderco.com You have to do some paperwork to protect both of us. I've already emailed Peter about this thread and brought him into the loop. sal Thanks Sal, I’ll crack on wit...
by benben
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Knipex tools )))
Replies: 20
Views: 1035

Re: Knipex tools )))

Ha, great timing, just got my new XS Cobra pliers in the mail 20 minutes ago!
by benben
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Photo of the Week Contest!
Replies: 10021
Views: 1235550

Re: Spyderco Photo of the Week Contest!

Mrj wrote:
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:27 pm
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WOW!!
by benben
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: College Baseball has started for 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 169

Re: College Baseball has started for 2024

I’ll take college fastpitch everyday of the week over baseball….and I love baseball! ;)
by benben
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fixed blade EDC
Replies: 50
Views: 3604

Re: Fixed blade EDC

My most commonly-carried edc fixie is this LT Wright Frontier Valley in A2. It’s about 3, similar to the Bradford Guardian 3. https://i.imgur.com/N62KZF8.jpg The stock JRE sheath is really nice, but I picked up an aftermarket horizontal carry sheath from Delta Knife + Sheath that is even less consp...
by benben
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fixed blade EDC
Replies: 50
Views: 3604

Re: Fixed blade EDC

I own two Makos, one in M390 and one in Rex 121. It's pretty much a highly refined, evolved Enuff. The handle/blade ratio is (like the Enuff) quite a lot of handle per blade. I don't mind that at all, even though I was thinking I might. Having the relatively large handle makes the knife more comfor...
by benben
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:25 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fixed blade EDC
Replies: 50
Views: 3604

Re: Fixed blade EDC

Handled a Guardian 3 in AEB-L for the first time at a gun show this past weekend, I’ve never seen or held one before. My very first thought was….it’s just way too small for me! But actually thinking back since then, it seems perfect for what it’s designed for. Could have got it for $150, wishing now...
by benben
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The MicroJimbo reviewed: The Yojimbo 2 as a "little big knife"
Replies: 18
Views: 1862

Re: The MicroJimbo reviewed: The Yojimbo 2 as a "little big knife"

Great read, thank you. And the fact that you spelled "piqued" correctly is just icing on the cake! ;)
by benben
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9718
Views: 1285258

Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???

kennethsime wrote:
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:29 pm
Going 100% traditional today.

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Is that a Frontier Valley? Such a cool looking little fixie!
by benben
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9718
Views: 1285258

Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???

Gun show tomorrow in Hickory, NC. There’s a vendor that’s always there that has plenty of Helle and Protech knives, I’ve been tempted plenty of times on several different Protech models! The last one was a Strider collaboration in MagnaCut, very nice knife! Dang, that gun show in Hickory, NC is tem...
by benben
Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9718
Views: 1285258

Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???

Gun show tomorrow in Hickory, NC. There’s a vendor that’s always there that has plenty of Helle and Protech knives, I’ve been tempted plenty of times on several different Protech models! The last one was a Strider collaboration in MagnaCut, very nice knife!
by benben
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Different knife different day, or one knife for life?
Replies: 54
Views: 5934

Re: Different knife different day, or one knife for life?

I’ve owned and collected Spyderco’s for long enough that I know exactly what I like, and what works for me. I’m carrying probably five or six dedicated knives these days, and I swear I’ve told myself I’m gonna have a fire sale someday soon and get my collection down to around five knives, or definit...