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by kel_aa
Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening The Nilakka
Replies: 31
Views: 6837

I would bet that was strongly Phil's choice as he does tend to favor very high carbide steels.

Looking at the pictures of Phil's handmade knives and Spyderco's production one, I would say there is a large difference in edge thickness where the sharpening occurs. While the S90V or S110V might be ...
by kel_aa
Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening The Nilakka
Replies: 31
Views: 6837

I am generally adverse to grinding down the edge on knives more than a couple 10's of dollars. To me appeal of a Miltary is really diminished when its edge is ground down to increase its performance (in certain aspects) but then looks like it had about 20 years of wear on it. The Phil Wilson South ...