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by jnichols2
Sun Aug 03, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: All this talk of hawkbills........
Replies: 69
Views: 13726

Let's not forget those dang awful plastic bubble packs.

My Harpy makes short work of them. I'll buy a G-10 (or even a FRN) Harpy if Spyderco ever makes one.

My Civilian cut a bubble pack so quick it scared me, I went back to the Harpy.
by jnichols2
Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's a better slicer than the Delica FFG?
Replies: 21
Views: 5294

For pocket EDCing, so the Endura is out for me. For slicing food - sandwiches, fruit and the like. Is anything a noticeably better slicer than the Delica FFG for its size? I think the Caly 3,5 and Sage are better slicers. But they are marginally better, not noticeably . With that said, the Delica i...
by jnichols2
Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LEFTIES -- Most Lefty-specific EDC choice in current catalog?
Replies: 51
Views: 13606

I get along just fine left handed with all my spydies. Somewhere over the years you just got used to it. I normally just use two hands to close it, except for the Manix XL, which closes nicely left handed. Strangely; my Military is right handed. I found out in Iraq that a right handed folder is very...
by jnichols2
Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A question for all Harpy fans out there.
Replies: 5
Views: 917

The Harpy and your other PEs are more or less opposites.

The PEs are good at slicing and clean cuts. Basic use is by pushing.
The Harpy is good at ripping. Basic use is by pulling.

My Harpy doesn't cut paper well either, but it goes through plastic bubble packs or seatbelts effortlessly.
by jnichols2
Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Foliage Green Endura
Replies: 3
Views: 825

My first Spydercos were a matching Foliage Green Endura and Delica. I really liked them. But later, I picked up a pair that were FFG, and they made better EDCs. I relegated the partially serrated Foliage Greens to work as toolbox knives. They are much better suited in that role with their tough sabr...
by jnichols2
Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CF Sage 3?
Replies: 11
Views: 2242

I don't need another Sage! I don't need another Sage! I don't need another Sage!

I don't need another Sage! I don't need another Sage! I don't need another Sage! ..............
by jnichols2
Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What oil do you use?
Replies: 54
Views: 15514

ist lubes are better than tuff glide for that? Lol pisses me off, I bought tuff glide a few months ago solely bc everyone raved about how buttery smooth their knives were from it on the Amazon reviews, lol. jalcon; I bought Tuff Glide because a year ago everybody on this site said it's good. All th...
by jnichols2
Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: caly 3 or another delica
Replies: 23
Views: 3448

Everyone should have a Delica.

Then; everyone should have a ZDP Caly 3.5 !!!

Notice, I said a Caly 3.5. The handle is almost the same size as the Caly 3 in your pocket, but you get 1/2" more blade.
by jnichols2
Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on EDC'ing ONLY a Ladybug or Manbug
Replies: 32
Views: 10086

I keep my Ladybug on the desk in my home office. I actually use it 80% of the time at home. For bigger jobs I reach in the drawer for a bigger knife. However; I find the Ladybug blade too short for a lot of food jobs, especially slicing apples. Also, I NEVER carry it. I just know that if I carry it ...
by jnichols2
Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Customer Service Sucks
Replies: 24
Views: 4036

It's nice to know they have great customer service.

It's also great that with 11 knives I have never had a need for customer service. :)
by jnichols2
Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How would you rate the quality on your Caly 3/3.5 CF ZDP?
Replies: 18
Views: 4818

The only thing I give a 9 out of 10 would be the cf scales. I like the sage 1 better. Not that they are bad but I just prefer the other cf better. Plenty of forums on this topic though... Coach, I still rate the Caly scales a 10. The Sage 1 scales only look better on the Sage 1, they aren't right f...
by jnichols2
Sat May 04, 2013 9:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Assisted opening
Replies: 46
Views: 13136

The only AO knife I own is a Kershaw Blur. Once I get my thumb positioned on the stud, which has a sharp edge, and push it the blade opens lightning fast. However; all my spidies (except the Ladybug) already have my thumb positioned before they are out of my pocket, and they open fast too. The entir...
by jnichols2
Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I need help picking an endura
Replies: 16
Views: 2720

I'm also for FRN/FFG.

The SS looks a little nicer, but nothing holds in your hand like FRN.

If you want a smaller blade, it's little brother is the Delica.
by jnichols2
Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Knives vs Dangerous Animal Attacks!
Replies: 71
Views: 13592

My favored approach is an "empty hand" method my father learned from Davy Crocket. 1. Wail till the bear opens his mouth to growl or bite. 2. Put your hand in his mouth, reach as far in as your arm length allows, then grab ahold. 3. Quickly withdraw your arm and yank him inside out. 4. Don...
by jnichols2
Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Most Popular and Most Valuable Spyderedged Models?
Replies: 25
Views: 3929

Manix Guy 2 wrote:hi Joe ! I have three, a NIB Endura handle Spyderhawk , NIB CF Harpy , and a NIB SS CE Native in AUS10 . Regards MG2
CF Harpy, Droool!!
by jnichols2
Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 1..is it true about the CF?
Replies: 106
Views: 17611

Interesting to note that after multiple pages of accusations of deception and "other" comments, the number of people that acually sent back their knife for replacement or refund was zero, nada, zip. Not a single customer thought it was so important as to send in their knife. That does say...
by jnichols2
Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Love Sharpmaker! Can't Sharpen Sage 1, help!
Replies: 23
Views: 5060

Mahmer09,

What you just did was re-create the basic edge geometry, and make it equal on both sides. That is "reprofiling". You used 150 grit sandpaper, and I use the 120 grit diamond rods.

Now you can start the normal sharpening process from a clean slate. Hope it works well for you.
by jnichols2
Wed Dec 26, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Love Sharpmaker! Can't Sharpen Sage 1, help!
Replies: 23
Views: 5060

I had the same problem with my Sage 1. I needed to reprofile the edge. See my thread: http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?57199-First-Spyderco-Reprofile&highlight=reprofile+Sage To properly reprofile the edge, you really need the diamond rods. The grey stone just doesn't cut fast enoug...
by jnichols2
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: ZDP Hard to Sharpen
Replies: 16
Views: 2449

It really helps with ZDP if you use a loupe when sharpening, and pair that with a sharpie marker to make absolutely sure you're hitting the edge. If you're hitting the shoulder, you'll be making 1000s of strokes before you wear it down and hit the edge and start making it sharp again. ZDP is not a ...
by jnichols2
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any interest in Digi Camo Manix?
Replies: 29
Views: 7003

I'm interested, but only the XL model and DLC black blade.