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by Eee
Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Urban size discussion
Replies: 54
Views: 6396

Re: Urban size discussion

The issue I have with the last Urban I bought (HH S90V) is the shape of the blade vs. previous versions. The tip is so high it slips off what I'm cutting all the time. I much prefer the shape of the K390 variant for a leaf blade. https://i.imgur.com/91NaIPK.jpg I agree completely with your point ab...
by Eee
Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:49 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Old fixed blades reimagined
Replies: 19
Views: 1396

Re: Old fixed blades reimagined

If they ever come back I'd give them another shot. I'd loc-tite the scale screws this time and use my belt sander to put a better edge on it. The blade shape is nice and I like the overall lines. I just couldn't deal with the edge geometry. Still rocking that Dogfather all these years later. https:...
by Eee
Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Old fixed blades reimagined
Replies: 19
Views: 1396

Re: Old fixed blades reimagined

Care to elaborate? A few issues. The choil was so sharp, that I cut my finger. A very obtuse and thick edge- more obtuse than my axe. So much so I had to send it to be professionally sharpened and from the comments from the guy I used, it was quite a job. Even then, the combination of quite a wear ...
by Eee
Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Old fixed blades reimagined
Replies: 19
Views: 1396

Re: Old fixed blades reimagined

Nice idea. The Southfork or Sprig in a tool steel is the one which catches my attention.

Not so interested in the Hossoms. I had a Forager and whilst it looked gorgeous, it was quite simply the worst Spyderco I’ve ever owned. In fact I’d say it was the only poor Spyderco I’ve ever owned.
by Eee
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Li'l Native Slip joint: Perfect pocket knife?
Replies: 33
Views: 3481

Re: Li'l Native Slip joint: Perfect pocket knife?

I’ve just picked up the comp lock lil native; it seems good in all manner of grips but I’m wondering whether having to use the choil on the slipjoint version might restrict the ways you will be able to hold it in use. What do I know ?!- with Eric’s track record in ergo’s it will probably be perfect...
by Eee
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Li'l Native Slip joint: Perfect pocket knife?
Replies: 33
Views: 3481

Re: Li'l Native Slip joint: Perfect pocket knife?

Blnd wrote:
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:15 am
The Dragonfly2 has been out for a long time. I guess you must have missed it.
A fine choice if you can carry locking knives. I find the Urban more hand filling than the Dragonfly too.
by Eee
Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Li'l Native Slip joint: Perfect pocket knife?
Replies: 33
Views: 3481

Re: Li'l Native Slip joint: Perfect pocket knife?

It feels to me like it will make a good big little knife, kinda like a smaller PITS, with the Urban being the slicey option in that size range. The thicker blade may well suit that.
by Eee
Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The DAMAUKPK Project: Damasteel UK Penknife UKPK
Replies: 377
Views: 44364

Re: The DAMAUKPK Project: Damasteel UK Penknife UKPK

I for one, can’t wait hear more about the Urban. It’s become one of my favorite designs.
by Eee
Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A more portable Sharpmaker?
Replies: 37
Views: 3207

Re: A more portable Sharpmaker?

My diamond rods came in some useful tubes for transporting any of the rod.
by Eee
Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Slip-it variants
Replies: 13
Views: 1090

Re: Slip-it variants

There was a Prototype Native Slipit made some years ago. It’s genuinely exciting to see the Lil Native make it to production.
by Eee
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd wings and wings slipit
Replies: 4
Views: 9193

Re: Byrd wings and wings slipit

The wings Slipit was always the knife I recommended to non knife people if they asked for a recommendation. I bought one for my eldest daughter too.
by Eee
Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Simple Endura Mod
Replies: 23
Views: 2021

Re: Simple Endura Mod

Great mod, Dan. I always liked the Stretch handle better than the Endura for this reason. Swell over points, all day every day. I took the jimping off of the handle of my Manix 2 LW with just a bit of sandpaper wrapped around a drill bit (didn't have a power sander at the time). Much more comfortab...
by Eee
Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What knives in your collection keep wow-ing you?
Replies: 155
Views: 17924

Re: What knives in your collection keep wow-ing you?

Gayle Bradley 1. It feels just so. I am almost surprised each time I use it, how right it feels. Urban. It’s got everything I need and nothing I don’t. The Spyderhawk. Just when I thought I hadn’t got much more to experience in knives, that happens. A genuinely different experience to anything else ...
by Eee
Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: revival of UK Penknife FRN Rescue with LC200N?
Replies: 18
Views: 1907

Re: revival of UK Penknife FRN Rescue with LC200N?

I’d buy one if I could. My UKPK Rescue is a regular favorite in the rotation.

I’d prefer full flat grind. Plain edge or SE, I’d try to buy both if there was the option.
by Eee
Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spydisaster! (U.K.)
Replies: 27
Views: 2484

Re: Spydisaster! (U.K.)

Politics aside, it would be less of a problem if the UK distributor brought in a better range. There are some excellent stockists in the UK, but somehow we consistently fail to get access to Spyderco products available in Europe. My last 3 purchases had to come from Europe because I couldn’t get the...
by Eee
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What do you think of metal handles?
Replies: 73
Views: 3351

Re: What do you think of metal handles?

I want to try aluminum. I think it might have a nice balance of weight and cost
by Eee
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyder Classics: The C-57 Zowada
Replies: 17
Views: 1441

Re: Spyder Classics: The C-57 Zowada

Thanks for starting this one. I always wanted one of the CF sprint runs, but I hadn’t realized, they came in CE too. Was that the older Micarta version? I love learning about the older models
by Eee
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question for JD Spydo.
Replies: 37
Views: 2334

Re: Question for JD Spydo.

Hi JD, thanks for your answer. I had just realised that some of my favorite knives have something in common. If you try to find the balance point by balancing the knife on you finger, it is right where your front finger would sit when you are using it. Or to look at it the other way, if I’m holding ...
by Eee
Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question for JD Spydo.
Replies: 37
Views: 2334

Re: Question for JD Spydo.

The reason I got the Jumpmaster 2, is how similar its profile is too the Temperance 1 fixed blade. I concur with JD though, it still lacks a few things to really 'replace' the Temperance, like the handle - but also a full flat grind. The Jumpmaster is still a great blade, just a little different fr...
by Eee
Mon Feb 17, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: K390 IS "The M4 Killer"
Replies: 143
Views: 30569

Re: K390 IS "The M4 Killer"

Would someone notice a significant difference between K390, M4, or REX45 if you were using it as a general camping and light hiking knife? If that someone was me, no I can’t notice a significant difference between K390 and M4. Both are hard and wear resistant. I’d be surprised if most people could ...