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by kennethsime
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?
Replies: 34
Views: 1148

Re: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?

Doc Dan wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:24 am
Is this the knife everyone really wants?
If they got rid of the second point in the handle so my fat mitts were comfier, sure; I'd try one. I just find the Shaman handle to be a lot more comfortable. Looking forward to the Bodacious, also.
by kennethsime
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Scout?
Replies: 71
Views: 2235

Re: Native Scout?

...a 3.5" Native Scout (or LW Shaman) might win out if push came to shove.... Of course, there are the existing, as well as the upcoming, Calys in 3.5" length. Different knife I know, and with a hump, but they share some of the charm that the proposed 3.5 Native would have, IMO. In case a...
by kennethsime
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9719
Views: 1286160

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

ugaarguy wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:11 pm
Cold Steel American Lawman, AKA Cold Steel 3.5" Native. Shown with Native Chief and Native 5 for comparison.

Native Lawman.jpg
I see what you did there. ;)
by kennethsime
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Scout?
Replies: 71
Views: 2235

Re: Native Scout?

Background: I own five Native 5's. I recently picked up a brown G10 / M390 Native Chief because I was wanting something a bit longer. The Chief is great, but it's a bit too long, and by not adding height to scales and blade the proportions are thrown off. I strongly prefer the bias toward closure o...
by kennethsime
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48649
Views: 5047149

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

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Full pocket dump today.
by kennethsime
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel
Replies: 23
Views: 898

Re: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel

Pictures would help, but: sounds pretty normal for a production knife.

How does it cut?
by kennethsime
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?
Replies: 41
Views: 1081

Re: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?

I’d much rather have FRN. Other than being translucent, Ultem is an inferior material in every way.
by kennethsime
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Southard
Replies: 46
Views: 1821

Re: Spyderco Southard

This thread is making me want to get out my Southard with the STR clip. Steve was really great guy, one of those people who was just interested in others and available for any kind of conversation. He threw in a little Ti prybar when I got my Southard clip just because he wanted to give me one. I b...
by kennethsime
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48649
Views: 5047149

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

https://i.imgur.com/1hn8RBC.jpg Finally got my M4 Tenacious back from W&R, about a month turnaround. I had stripped out one of the standoffs when disassembling for RIT dye. I was pretty disappointed with my dye job, but apparently it was good enough that W&R thought this was an OD Green Ten...
by kennethsime
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ
Replies: 133
Views: 8436

Re: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ

Really like the quote scroll and mention features, thank you @TazKristi (don't think the mention feature is working yet).

I feel like maybe some of the colors need to be adjusted - gray on gray is pretty low contrast, might be difficult for some folks to read.
by kennethsime
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9719
Views: 1286160

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

Got the Benchmade 940-1 in the mail today 😃 Don't have much experience with Benchmade (4th one) but was happy to find it was very well tuned out of the box. No blade play, nicely centered and good action. I still have the classic 940 on my list, just one of those knives that I think any real collec...
by kennethsime
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Recommendations for a European traditionalist
Replies: 41
Views: 1413

Re: Recommendations for a European traditionalist

Welcome, Bernhard!

I would echo Sal here, however I would add that the Native 5 is an excellent alternative to the Delica if you prefer something made in the United States.
by kennethsime
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9719
Views: 1286160

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

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by kennethsime
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report
Replies: 175
Views: 9510

Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report

15V Millie 2 is pretty sweet, not going to lie. May be the closest I ever get to a K390 Millie 2.

Should still have time to buy the Crucarta first, though.
by kennethsime
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Seki City back lock quality in 2022?
Replies: 64
Views: 5341

Re: Seki City back lock quality in 2022?

I love Spydercos knives but I don't feel like you made a fair comparison. edit: lol, just noticed how old this post was of yours.... Ehhhhh I stand by it. To be fair, I should mention that the comparison is about 15 years old. I used to sell them side by side with Spyderco in college, and at that p...
by kennethsime
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9719
Views: 1286160

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

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by kennethsime
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Weird streaks/scratch in DLC?
Replies: 16
Views: 865

Re: Weird streaks/scratch in DLC?

Yeesh.

DLC is some tough stuff, but you can still grind it off. It looks like your sharpener laid it down on a belt sander or buffing wheel and started taking the dlc off.

Can’t put it back on easily.