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I think Spyderco knives are quite reasonably priced. The prices I pay for them, either from the US with ~$50 shipping (which is no longer a viable option due to customs) or buying from Australian resellers for 40-100% mark-up (plus shipping), is on the very edge of reason. I purchase quality tools t...

I'm waiting to receive a new Manix 2 XL. Am interested to find out if it has the 'improved' lock.
Like others have said, this new design will look awesome on the DLC Manix.

I had my Manix 2 XL seized by Australian Customs for being a: "Single handed opening knives that have a blade recessed into the handle that can be opened with gravity, inertia or centrifugal force (including parts)". I am frustrated with this decision because I am no criminal, however I ca...

With thumb and forefinger I pinch the lock and flick her shut. Probably not the safest way to close it (given I am really only holding onto one side of the knife) but it gets the job done.

I think that would be 121/1024 of an inch :P

Used my Centofante 3 to cut and core my apple for lunch. Like a hot knife through butter.

I like not having to move my hand too much to be able to close the blade. Even more than that, I don't like putting my fingers in the way of the blade to unlock the knife. As such I dislike back and mid locks and especially framelocks and linerlocks. The compression lock on my Para2 was my favourite...