2) Spyderco Military with Natural Micarta Scales I've seen various Spyderco models with aftermarket natural micarta scales. I have not handled one myself and I think they would be functional, but all of the photos I've seen have been fairly unattractive. But I would still like to handle one to see ...
I'm always #6- thumb and first finger operating the lock. I hold the knife horizontal pointing away from me, activate the unlock, and let the blade drop. My past work knife is an old M4 version that is well used. The blade drops freely, almost has enough inertia to close completely. My new work knif...
Well, I have this unfortunate job where I'm required to test a sample of every model we make and determine if it's good enough. Yeah it's a tough job but somebody has to do it. On the plus side you seem to be good at it. I put my knives in 3 different categories, but they are somewhat similar and t...
My EDC is pretty simple- PM2 and Manix2. Well I have several versions of each- PM2 CF M4 PM2 S110V PM2 K390 Manix2 LW S110V Manix2 LW Rex45 Manix2 XL M4 I have more but considering that for the past 6 months I've been working from home my EDC has been disrupted and I'm not carrying as many. I've bee...
I don't mind the ranger green. I would prefer this in a LW version.
But let me ask a question- would you prefer 10V over K390? It read that it runs at a higher RC.
I think the spot for Spyderco in the market would be to make a utility knife in their own design. I wouldn't expect it to be cheap, I wouldn't expect it to sell a lot to people who work up on roofs and worry about dropping or losing tools, but I would expect Spyderco fans to buy them.
I use a DMT aligner with its diamond stones. It is quick and easy although the DMT hardware is a bit crude. I can't spend the money for a wicked edge but I would like to have something made a little better than the DMT. I may end up making some bits of my own to supplement the DMT hardware. But back...
I have a good number but I'm not really a collector. My guideline is to buy folding knives that I have a use for and that I will use. For the most part I have about 3 different categories of use so at the minimum that gets me 3 knives. Or there are a few different models that work well for each cate...
They are my new 2 favorite steels. I have a Manix 2 LW Rex45 that I use for working around the house, and a PM2 K390 that is my favorite EDC. Previously I had several knives in M4 that I carried, I don't think that it is a big jump from M4 to Rex45 or K390.
Favorite knife:
PM2 K390 Most used knife:
Manix 2 G10 M4 Least favorite knife:
knives I don't have Best work knife:
Manix 2 LW Rex45 Best EDC knife:
PM2 K390 Best beater knife:
Manix 2 G10 M4 Best big knife:
Manix 2 XL M4 Best small knife:
no such thing
Oh just think of the options- for instance among others there is
the Manix 2 with orange frcp
any of the blurple models
the recent pm2 with purple scales and dlc blade
I don't wear a suit much these days, or go into my office, but the last time I wore a full suit and tie I carried my Paramilitary 2 clipped in my pants pocket. You'll find a lot of discussions about what knife to carry with a suit, usually called what "gentleman's" knife to carry. Most of them a sma...
The Delica is too short for me, I would not use it. I would be thinking Endura or Endela instead. I understand that some people don't want to frighten the public, or they living in areas with restrictive laws. But if you have the ability to carry the bigger knife then why not? Partly my objection to...
I like the Manix 2 design just fine. I don't typically use the finger choil, but if there was sharpened edge there I probably wouldn't be using that part of the edge either.
A knife generally shaped like the Manix 2 but without a choil would be the Tenacious.
You should see the way some of the properties of soils are measured. Geotechnical engineer? I'm a structural engineer, we interface with geotechnical engineers and we take geotechnical courses in college. Larrin provides a very thorough explanation of toughness and chipping in this article: https:/...
For comparing failure behavior of different steels you still have to keep in mind the strength of the steel after heat treat. My previous post stated the relationships but maybe I was too simplistic with the wording. Exert stress on steel and it deforms. Up to its elastic limit is deforms elasticall...
A blade swap and screw construction are possible with the current handle molds, but I have no idea what screws to order. We had a member years ago swap the S110V blade out of the original LW and into a G10 handle I was always impressed by how tough those LW models were when they tried to get the bl...