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by TomAiello
Sat May 18, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Synthetic Handle Materials for custom/hand knife makers?
Replies: 6
Views: 99

Re: Synthetic Handle Materials for custom/hand knife makers?

Juma, Elforyn, and the various Raffir composites are all pretty nice.

Lots of good stuff at this (non-knife) site:

https://atlassupplies.com
by TomAiello
Sat May 18, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: First official knife cut out and in progress.
Replies: 12
Views: 142

Re: First official knife cut out and in progress.

Is sanding and hand filing micarta as simple as wood? The actual work is just as simple. Make sure you have a good breath mask, and preferably also some air filtration running. Micarta dust isn't as bad as G-10 dust, but it's a lot rougher on your lungs than wood dust. Persistent, hacking cough for...
by TomAiello
Fri May 17, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Family friendly jokes
Replies: 1541
Views: 490739

Re: Family friendly jokes

Doc Dan wrote:
Tue May 14, 2024 11:15 pm
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by TomAiello
Thu May 16, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday Tom Aiello !
Replies: 10
Views: 117

Re: Happy Birthday Tom Aiello !

Thank you, everyone. :)
by TomAiello
Sun May 12, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why is the Kapara so overlooked ?
Replies: 84
Views: 7191

Re: Why is the Kapara so overlooked ?

I own both the 20cv and standard version. I really like the Kapara, and carry one quite frequently.
by TomAiello
Sun May 12, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Victorinox going bladeless
Replies: 24
Views: 656

Re: Victorinox going bladeless

Rusty, that made me laugh. Even though Switzerland is not an EU member.
by TomAiello
Sat May 11, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy happy happy birthday Doc Dan!
Replies: 19
Views: 276

Re: Happy happy happy birthday Doc Dan!

Happy Birthday Doc!
by TomAiello
Fri May 10, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endura w/armorer tool (Not Lone Wolf?)
Replies: 8
Views: 540

Re: Endura w/armorer tool (Not Lone Wolf?)

I own the Remote Release and the Lone Wolf Endura. I am totally unfamiliar with any Spyderco with any sort of button activated armorer tool. I think the Remote Release is the closest thing I can think of, and I really liked the Snap It substantially better than the Remote Release.
by TomAiello
Fri May 10, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Benchmade Water Series (salt series?)
Replies: 12
Views: 440

Re: Benchmade Water Series (salt series?)

What is the Spyderco competitor to their Intersect? Small, magnacut fixed blade...definitely interesting to me.
by TomAiello
Wed May 08, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Victorinox going bladeless
Replies: 24
Views: 656

Re: Victorinox going bladeless

I've had a TSA agent physically open and inspect _all_ of the tools on my (bladeless) multi-tool before.
by TomAiello
Wed May 08, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Victorinox going bladeless
Replies: 24
Views: 656

Re: Victorinox going bladeless

I have a bladeless multi tool that I use for travel (because it can be carried in the cabin and I rarely check bags). It's a useful piece of gear. My usual habit is to buy a relatively inexpensive knife whenever I get where I'm going, and then just leave the knife behind when I head home.
by TomAiello
Mon May 06, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday, James Y!
Replies: 18
Views: 241

Re: Happy Birthday, James Y!

Happy Birthday!
by TomAiello
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wanting Some Good Cargo Work Pants
Replies: 6
Views: 370

Re: Wanting Some Good Cargo Work Pants

The heavier Duluth Trading pants (the original firehose material) are very, very tough. I mostly wear the 'dry on the fly flex' variant during warmer weather, because it's a lot lighter.
by TomAiello
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Family friendly jokes
Replies: 1541
Views: 490739

Re: Family friendly jokes

I'm definitely in favor of global warming then. ;)
by TomAiello
Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Wanting Some Good Cargo Work Pants
Replies: 6
Views: 370

Re: Wanting Some Good Cargo Work Pants

I'll second Duluth Trading. I've been wearing their cargo pants continuously for years.
by TomAiello
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Protecting Our Allies
Replies: 8
Views: 554

Re: Protecting Our Allies

As a Filipino, I appreciate that other people are aware of tensions in Southeast Asia. I can't say more without turning this into a political post, so I will close with that. There are _many_ Filipino-Americans. My mother was born in Manila and moved to the US at a young age (my grandfather was an ...
by TomAiello
Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: St Nicks UKPK?
Replies: 12
Views: 1375

Re: St Nicks UKPK?

RadioactiveSpyder wrote:
Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:13 pm
So you’re basically wanting a DLC version of the Heinnie Haynes exclusives?
The 4v is the draw for me.
by TomAiello
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: St Nicks UKPK?
Replies: 12
Views: 1375

Re: St Nicks UKPK?

Instant buy for me.
by TomAiello
Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Mule Suggestion: Vanadis 8
Replies: 19
Views: 3113

Re: Mule Suggestion: Vanadis 8

I'm definitely in for at least two.