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- Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:54 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: stonewashing a blade
- Replies: 7
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Re: stonewashing a blade
Is there any benefit to bead blasting the blade before acid etching? The blade on my Ulize is pretty shiny. I thought maybe a light bead blast may dull it some and better take the acid and the stonewashing. I'm going for a stonewash that will look something like this: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.c...
- Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:44 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: stonewashing a blade
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4542
Re: stonewashing a blade
Ok thanks guys. Any issues with stonewashing VG-10?
One more question. I was planning to dip the blade in some ferric acid to darken it a bit before stonewashing. Is there a way to do this an preserve the factory markings?
One more question. I was planning to dip the blade in some ferric acid to darken it a bit before stonewashing. Is there a way to do this an preserve the factory markings?
- Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:24 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: stonewashing a blade
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4542
stonewashing a blade
Hey guys. I was perusing Serge Knives website the other day and fell in love with the stonewashing I saw on his blades. I see that Spyderco offers some stonewashed blades as well as many other makers. Anyway I have been researching DIY stonewashing and I think I am going to give it a go. I have an o...
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:39 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you love your Ulize?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3874
- Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:12 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you love your Ulize?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3874
- Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:41 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you love your Ulize?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3874
How many of you love your Ulize?
I have had my Ulize for a little over a year now and have carried it faithfully every day. I have to say that it is the sweetest knife I have ever owned. The grip shape and blade profile are so unique and beautiful yet very utilitarian. I carry it mostly for defensive purposes and gladly have not ha...
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:42 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Removing Ticks from Flesh?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5355
I second the O'TOM Tick Twister. My vet sells them at the clinic and they work very well. We use them on the dogs and on ourselves and we have never had a tick's head come off using this tool. The key is to twist the tick counter-clockwise. Apparently they bore into your skin with a clockwise rotati...
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:36 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Curious What Fellow Spydie Fans Have Tastes In Guns/ Carry
- Replies: 310
- Views: 88137
I've been a Glock fan for quite a few years. Certified as a Glock Armorer and fell in love even more. I used to carry a G26 but found it a bit bulky for my thin frame to conceal. I now carry a Kahr P380 religiously. Its a great pistol and what it lacks in knock down power is overshadowed by a great ...
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:51 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Ulize sprint?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2260
I love my Ulize. I have had it for almost a year and it is my constant companion. Super light but super strong. I carry it tip down and it is very fast to deploy. I have not tried to sharpen it yet but I will be ordering the SharpMaker soon and will give it a try. Love the recurve blade and the angl...
- Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:31 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Year of the Giveaway - March
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9647
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:29 am
- Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
- Topic: Show Your Patina!
- Replies: 534
- Views: 284325
Definitely! First, I got a small bottle of Tuf-Glide with the needle applicator and carefully coated the inside of the tang and pivot area with Tuf-Glide (I didn't disassemble the knife at all) so as to prevent anything within the handle area from growing patina. Next, I got a large grapefruit and ...
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:53 pm
- Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
- Topic: Show Your Patina!
- Replies: 534
- Views: 284325
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:29 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Is it right to carry knives in church?
- Replies: 94
- Views: 21928
I carry a knife for two purposes: for use as a tool for utility, and for use as a weapon for self defense. A knife in any form is both tool and weapon. Discretion is the key when carrying any type of weapon. I carry a gun and a knife (at least one of each) everywhere...including church. I keep my gu...
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:58 pm
- Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
- Topic: Spyderco in your hand
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3926
- Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:05 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: A Spyderco Holiday Season
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1406
A Spyderco Holiday Season
This was a special holiday season for me and my brother. We both got Spyderco knives for Christmas! I got him the Tenacious and I got the Ulize from my in-laws. These knives are on both ends of the price spectrum of Spyderco knives but both are very impressive works of art. Great tools that will las...
- Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:39 am
- Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
- Topic: Show your EDC
- Replies: 3175
- Views: 1772312
I've only had it a few days but I am really loving it. The size is great. Very thin yet a very sizable blade. I was worried about the grip and blade angle after hearing a few reports from people that handled them but I think the angles are very practical. The grip feels very natural and comfortable ...
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:46 pm
- Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
- Topic: Show your EDC
- Replies: 3175
- Views: 1772312
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:43 pm
- Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
- Topic: Christmas carry
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2453
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:40 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Ulize Impressions
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9507
I just received my Ulize on the 24th. I had been anxiously awaiting it. I have to say the wait was worth it. What a beautiful knife! I love the size and the way it feels in the hand. Here is a few quick pics. I haven't had time for a proper photo shoot yet. Ulize in my hand https://dl.dropbox.com/u/...
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 2:38 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Best Looking Spydercos
- Replies: 72
- Views: 12767