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by alanforbes
Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Leafstorm question
Replies: 9
Views: 3122

first, I really like this knife and the way it looks, it's size. the problem i am having is with the vertical blade play. the pivot has to be tightened to the point where the knife does not open easily and definitely could not do a spydie drop opening. the ti lock bar is very thin, and it kind of bo...
by alanforbes
Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Leafstorm review. Lotsa pics
Replies: 31
Views: 13710

I recently bought the Sage 2 and it's lock build and lock up compare favorably to my Reeves Sebenza. I bought the Leaf Storm as I loved the way it looked. The store I bought it at had 3 left and I picked the one w the best lock up. None of them locked up w the certainty of thge Sage 2. I had to tink...
by alanforbes
Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Anything negative to say about "made in Taiwan"
Replies: 58
Views: 11437

I have not bought any Spydercos for a while, but I was in my favorite knife store and saw the SAGE2. I had been communicating w Mr. Lum to order a framelock Chinese folder before he passed away. I saw the new Spyderco Lums in the display, then saw the SAGE2. I had wanted a Ti Frame lock Chinese, and...
by alanforbes
Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Fantasy SPYDERS
Replies: 33
Views: 5141

Lum Chinese framelock w Ti scales, anodized purple, PE ZDP, w Lum's symbol on the blade w an engraved spyder (like the engraved symbol on the old Terzoula C-15.
by alanforbes
Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Design your ideal Spydie...
Replies: 52
Views: 8371

Lum Chinese framelock w Ti scales, anodized purple, PE ZDP, w Lum's symbol on the blade w an emgraved spyder.
by alanforbes
Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: name your top 3 fav. Spydies
Replies: 108
Views: 17197

3 that I carry almost every day: SS PE Cricket or Micarta Mini Dyad Matriarch SS PE Jester 3 I see as favorites Green PE Lum Chinese Ti PE Lum Tanto Chinook 1 PE I also love my PE Gunting, Wegner PE Mouse, G-10 Harpy, Blue PE Yojimbo, Ti ATR SE. But my Spydercos are like my children, all 48 of them,...
by alanforbes
Thu Dec 30, 2004 1:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Win a Paramilitary Model- New YearÂ’s Contest
Replies: 159
Views: 30392

thank you for this contest

I am also starting a diet and resolving to lose weight and to start running and cycling again after a few years lay off.

Thanks for the contest and Happy New Years to All!

PS thank you for the Spyderco catalog!

Alan Forbes
by alanforbes
Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Empty yer pockets...
Replies: 41
Views: 8391

On keychain round the neck: Photon 2 white, Acme police whistle, keys, Cross Gel pen, Spyderco SS Jester. Pouch on belt: Surefire E1E w KL1. Pager on pant belt loop. Right pocket: Spyderco Yojimbo, Blue g-10. Left pocket: Northwoods Scagel folder. Shirt pocket: Waterman fountain pen, business cards ...
by alanforbes
Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What would you like Spyderco to make next?
Replies: 51
Views: 10291

A frame lock Lum Chinese w purple anodized titanium handle, S30V blade.

I would accept just about any color but black, IE the previous green, blue.
by alanforbes
Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Most Carried Spydie????
Replies: 46
Views: 8120

Always a stainless steel jester PE with my key ring. In the pocket, a tie between the PE Dodo, PE Yojimbo, ATR, or Micarta Mini Dyad.
by alanforbes
Tue Jul 27, 2004 10:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: L-A Dealer
Replies: 11
Views: 2261

In downtown LA, Ross Cutlery @ 310 South Broadway is a very nice knife store. I think one of the better Spyderco selection stores is Recon-1 @ 19423 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana (just got my Yojimbo there). Martin Retting in Culver City sometimes has some interesting Spydercos and some Custom knives. No...
by alanforbes
Tue Jul 27, 2004 10:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: L-A Dealer
Replies: 11
Views: 2261

Edited by - alanforbes on 7/27/2004 10:22:24 PM
by alanforbes
Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Empty yer pockets!
Replies: 19
Views: 3146

Keys on a keyring around my neck. Bullet pen and photon light clipped to that. Surefire E1E w KL1 in left pocket. PE Wegner in Right pocket. CE Micarta Goddard Jr. clipped in left pocket. MB Fountain Pen in shirt pocket. SOG paratool in jacket pocket. L4 light and Cuda Maxx in fanny pack.
by alanforbes
Tue Feb 17, 2004 1:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: reissue Micarta Goddard?
Replies: 12
Views: 2584

reissue Micarta Goddard?

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in the old Micarta Goddard Jr. C-16, being reissued with VG10 or S30V steel, and in Plain edge? I obtained an old (1994?) CE one from my favorite knife store. It was hiding in a pile of what were supposed to be empty boxes. I tried to e-mail Mrs. Goddard...
by alanforbes
Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What NON Spyderco folders do you carry?(Sometimes)
Replies: 55
Views: 8814

I usually carry a Spyderco, currently always have a Dodo with me. Other non Spyderco folders I like and carry: CRK Large Sebenza, Microtech LCC, Amphibian, Kestrel, Kershaw Random Task and Mini Task, SOG Night Vision, Lone Wolf City Knife.
by alanforbes
Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What NON Spyderco folders do you carry?(Sometimes)
Replies: 55
Views: 8814

I usually carry a Spyderco, currently always have a Dodo with me. Other non Spyderco folders I like and carry: CRK Large Sebenza, Microtech LCC, Amphibian, Ketrel, Kershaw Random Task and Mini Task, SOG Night Vision, Lone Wolf City Knife.
by alanforbes
Mon Feb 02, 2004 7:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What NON Spyderco folders do you carry?(Sometimes)
Replies: 55
Views: 8814

I usually carry a Spyderco, currently always have a Dodo with me. Other non Spyderco folders I like and carry: CRK Large Sebenza, Microtech LCC, Amphibian, Ketrel, Kershaw Random Task and Mini Task, SOG Night Vision, Lone Wolf City Knife.
by alanforbes
Sun May 25, 2003 1:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Pick ONE : Your favorite Spydie
Replies: 42
Views: 5082

The ones that keep popping into my pocket are 1)Native 2) Ti Salsa 3) G-10 Harpy 4) Wegner Mouse 5)PE Large Wegner
My faves that I don't carry much 1) PE c15 Terzoula 2) Aluminum Handled Civilian
and the one I carry every day SE VG-10 Endura
by alanforbes
Tue May 06, 2003 7:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: alright how does S30V compare to M2?
Replies: 5
Views: 1931

Thank You Sal!
by alanforbes
Mon May 05, 2003 11:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: identify my mystery knife?
Replies: 9
Views: 1951

thanks for all the info!