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by Commendatore
Wed May 17, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native old and new thoughts / madness
Replies: 45
Views: 10994

Re: Native old and new thoughts / madness

My opinion on the FRN Natives is I like the old one better. I have three newer ones and one on the way, it is a Jack of all trades knife, those options we have concerning blade grinds and steels are awesome. Still, maybe because of getting used to it, the old texture on the handle, its shape and the...
by Commendatore
Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Sprig
Replies: 16
Views: 5693

Re: Spyderco Sprig

Almost on top of my wish list, waiting for price to drop a little.

Carp fishing with artificial lure? Wow, southern fish are weird ;)
by Commendatore
Thu Nov 26, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2nds sale contest
Replies: 309
Views: 35480

Re: 2nds sale contest

#535 ?

Great way to share :spyder: s generosity offering their seconds!!
by Commendatore
Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: PM2 in s30v vs s110v, same price which one?
Replies: 16
Views: 17703

Re: PM2 in s30v vs s110v, same price which one?

I would go for the S110V. Right now I EDC the Manix LW S110V, perfectly satisfied. The S30V PM2 is a bit tricky to sharpen, OTOH it is the only PM2 I use and sharpen, other S30V knives seem to take a good edge more easily. S110V is easy to touch up on the Sharpmaker rods, for reprofiling I would con...
by Commendatore
Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: OFFICIAL 2016 Discontinued List
Replies: 95
Views: 18938

Re: OFFICIAL 2016 Discontinued List

FB28WDP Puukko w/ Leather Sheath PlainEdge

This wording lets me hope for an other version. Other than leather sheath? Different steel? Just dreaming?
by Commendatore
Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: S110V Mule corrosion resistance (hunting pics within)
Replies: 16
Views: 4016

Re: S110V Mule corrosion resistance (hunting pics within)

Thank you for summing up what convinced me to use the S110V mule even a little more than the XHP for hunting. I thought S110V would be weird for EDC, too but the Manix LW proved me wrong-and I´m glad it did. It keeps going after lots of cardboard and paper cutting and with the brown Sharpmaker rod f...
by Commendatore
Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Complete change of mind on frn
Replies: 33
Views: 5557

Re: Complete change of mind on frn

And please don't forget that we actually did have at least one if not two fixed blades with an FRN handle. I've had several "non-knife" people who I've let use my TEMPERANCE 1 model that the FRN handle on that knife was more comfortable than any other knife handle they ever had their hand...
by Commendatore
Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:58 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: MT21P - Mule Team Fixed Blade with CPM 4V
Replies: 86
Views: 23088

Re: MT21P - Mule Team Fixed Blade with CPM 4V

This one came fast! It arrived today and what a surprise! It is ground as thin as the S110V! The factory edge feels great, no signs of a buffing wheel used and it has a nice bite. Initially I decided to get just one but I might need a spare one too. Well, I better cut some stuff and decide afterward...
by Commendatore
Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Complete change of mind on frn
Replies: 33
Views: 5557

Re: Complete change of mind on frn

I like Spyderco´s FRN, the models with liners seem very well balanced, I just can´t stand the holes in them, seem to attract lint and dirt. For continuous use/EDC I prefer lnerless folders, would love some full liner ones, though. As I don´t have any except the D´Allara Rescue which is just a bit to...
by Commendatore
Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is there a "more ideal" platform for testing steel?
Replies: 9
Views: 2704

Re: Is there a "more ideal" platform for testing steel?

I like this idea. Just a slim, thin blade to compare steels and different edge angles in light cutting tasks/low cut repetitions like cardboard, meat or leather. For every tougher cutting I prefer the existing platform. The Mule Team is as ergonomic and versatile as a fixed blade can get. Perfect fo...
by Commendatore
Thu Oct 15, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: UK penknife question
Replies: 8
Views: 1401

Re: UK penknife question

Great knives imo, the UKPK has a stop at the 90° open position, most slip joints don´t. As long as a finger is in the choil they are as safe as locking knives.
I use the G10 UKPK Rescue as my main EDC, has not let me down, ever!
by Commendatore
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 5 most often used Spydercos
Replies: 60
Views: 7927

Re: 5 most often used Spydercos

Ok, no picture but great knives on my list:

1. UKPK Rescue (no sheeple around my work): the most used knife I posess, by far


2. Manix 2 LW BD1/S110V
3. Mule Team M390/XHP/S110V
4. Moran DP orange
5. Tasman Salt SE (or Byrd Hawkbill)

Oh, and a Ladybug Hawkbill SE always rides with my keys ...
by Commendatore
Fri Oct 09, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Mule Team 21
Replies: 63
Views: 15367

Re: Mule Team 21

The Mule Team shape is the best all-purpose knife design I own, be it food prep or gutting/skinning deer. Actually the first Mule Team blade I got was just to have this design! Edge all the way to the handle, pointy tip, just a slight curve instead of the, for me, useless belly typical drop point hu...
by Commendatore
Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: MT21P - Mule Team Fixed Blade with CPM 4V
Replies: 86
Views: 23088

Re: MT21P - Mule Team Fixed Blade with CPM 4V

Wow! This one almost escaped my view-got one, luckily. I can´t wait to see the finish on this steel-so far all Mule Steels I have show a characteristic blade finish. If my poor abilities allow I might polish it up and use it competing with M390, XHP and S110V, mainly on roe deer. Now waiting for del...
by Commendatore
Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Tenacious
Replies: 6
Views: 1882

Re: Spyderco Tenacious

You get a great knife for a decent price if you take the Tenacious. For my hand the Persistance works a little better, though. I like the cutting edge reaching all back to the handle and if you compare the blade geometry to the Mule Team... Perfect! The G10 handles feel great, smoother than on PM2 o...
by Commendatore
Fri Oct 02, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Wow the Native 5 flew under my radar
Replies: 23
Views: 3961

Re: Wow the Native 5 flew under my radar

Glad you like it, for me the swedge-bladed older model fits better, at least its handle does. The S110V N5 feels a little better than the FRN one I have but the rounder handle of the older model is close to perfect for me, glad I got the KW exclusive in XHP.
by Commendatore
Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Enuff for EDC
Replies: 20
Views: 10346

Re: Spyderco Enuff for EDC

For me thickness and screw on/off FRN handles are big pros for the Enuff. I just have the sheepsfoot in VG10 and H1 and they are a joy to use! The sheath is the original one, giving enough retention but I definitely am planning some DIY handles and kydex sheaths. With those threads it should be as e...
by Commendatore
Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Who's getting the new mule?
Replies: 85
Views: 21908

Re: Who's getting the new mule?

I will skip this one. Having a handful of steels to choose from that are being compared to D2 this one, just like PSF27 doesn't lure me. Especially as € seems to fall constantly. I was a little disappointed hoping for cast 440C, Maxamet or 10V Mules and my D2 encounters have not been good so far. I ...
by Commendatore
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Easiest/Safest to open and close one handed (lefty)
Replies: 20
Views: 5425

Re: Easiest/Safest to open and close one handed (lefty)

I'd go with midlocks, ball locks, bolt locks, compression locks and slipjoints. Liner-/frame locks are not so easy to operate left handed. Maybe if those locks were the only knives one had getting used to always crossing the blade's path with the thumb would be a matter of time.
by Commendatore
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chances of a new Dodo?
Replies: 51
Views: 6683

Re: Chances of a new Dodo?

Well, M390 or CTS 204P would be my first thoughts but Cru-Wear sounds good too. Some steel I'd feel rather bends that gorgeous tip rather than a brittle one.
S30V feels like a risk when I open cardboard boxes that could contain staples while I feel confident using a H1 knife with a similar tip.