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by PJ Garrison
Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:22 am
Forum: Spyderco Restricted Models Discussion
Topic: Smallfly
Replies: 18
Views: 27373

These have never appealed to me. I prefer a rounded handle on a butterfly knife, which facilitates spinning in the hand. These look like they'd be uncomfortable to use.
by PJ Garrison
Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Knife For Boy Scouts
Replies: 37
Views: 9943

The Jess Horn is my favorite small spydie, but those aren't exactly commonplace. I love mine, it's like the Delica's dainty sister.
by PJ Garrison
Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Jot Singh Khalsa G-10 Sprint Run 2013
Replies: 44
Views: 10706

I always thought the Jot was a neat knife. I've got an unused original in my collection, although the box got a bit squished in storage. Unfortunately, it's a serrated rather than plain edged model. If it were a plain-edged I might have actually taken it out once in awhile instead of letting it slee...
by PJ Garrison
Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:49 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your thoughts on the friction folder
Replies: 20
Views: 3746

I'm not a huge fan of friction folders, I prefer a slipjoint with a strong spring (like a Sodbuster or Douk-Douk). This is mostly because most friction folders I've seen have very loose, easily moved blades. I get that the hand holds the tang in place, but it makes me nervous. Slipjoints, on the oth...
by PJ Garrison
Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Identifying this balisong
Replies: 7
Views: 1616

Not to burst your bubble, but I'd have to concur that this seems to be a cheap Chinese POS. The design is impractical to say the least, since you're giving up a usable knife edge for two half-assed harpoon blades. Still I can understand the desire to chase down a cheesy knife or tool to scratch a pa...