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by Kels73
Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Victorinox photo and discussion thread!
Replies: 503
Views: 149026

Re: Victorinox photo and discussion thread!

I've owned and used Swiss Army Knives ever since my grandmother bought me a Victorinox Camper when I was 14. Over three decades later, SAKs continue to be a personal favorite. I've been carrying this Vic Climber for a few years now. I bought it with the Stay Glow scales because they don't easily scr...
by Kels73
Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9719
Views: 1286630

Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???

Cold Steel 4 Max Scout

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by Kels73
Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What watch you're wearing?
Replies: 616
Views: 146804

Re: What watch you're wearing?

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by Kels73
Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
Replies: 50
Views: 2678

Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage

I use Goo Gone. It's impressive stuff. Put some on a cloth or paper towel, and it will wipe the adhesive residue off a blade like warm butter.

WD-40 also works great due to its high solvent volume, but it's not as safe or pleasant to use.
by Kels73
Fri Nov 26, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: poll: preference of production or exclusives/sprints?
Replies: 45
Views: 3726

Re: poll: preference of production or exclusives/sprints?

I like exclusives and sprints. Sometimes I like them for the steel choice, but most of the time it's the color that draws me.
by Kels73
Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Police 4 K390 SE Testing Log
Replies: 141
Views: 16782

Re: Police 4 K390 SE Testing Log

Thanks for recording your usage and impressions, Evil D. I've been hoping for serrated K390 since the Police 4 was originally released, so it makes for very interesting reading.
by Kels73
Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Salty Stretch?
Replies: 32
Views: 3635

Re: Salty Stretch?

That's a really good idea. The Stretch was designed to be a folding hunting knife for field dressing game, and I believe a Salt version would allow it to excel in that application. I say this for two reasons. First, blood is very corrosive due to its high salt content. But when it's getting dark, an...
by Kels73
Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thick vs Thin handles
Replies: 68
Views: 8597

Re: Thick vs Thin handles

The Pacific Salt (original) and the PM2 have good handle thickness for most of my cutting applications. They feel comfortable in the pocket, yet I am able to maintain adequate control during use.

If I need a more substantial handle for heavy cutting, I will usually reach for a fixed blade.
by Kels73
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is it time to bring back the Rock Salt?
Replies: 21
Views: 1595

Re: Is it time to bring back the Rock Salt?

Yes, bring back the Rock Salt. I regret not getting it when it was available.
by Kels73
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Full SE versus combo edge?!
Replies: 32
Views: 1876

Re: Full SE versus combo edge?!

I recently purchased a Police with a stainless steel handle and combo edge. It's been a long time since I owned a combo edge, and I'm really enjoying it. When I make a cut, I use the blade as if it had one consistent edge. I don't think about the fact that it has two edge types. For example, if I am...
by Kels73
Thu May 20, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New DLT Exclusive Dragonfly - Satin 20CV & zome red/black
Replies: 67
Views: 8739

Re: New DLT Exclusive Dragonfly - Satin 20CV & zome red/black

That Zome color combo is really nice. I hope to see it on more models.
by Kels73
Wed May 19, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Favorite H1?
Replies: 32
Views: 2480

Re: Your Favorite H1?

I've posted this several times already, but here it is again:

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I love this knife! It's so light and versatile. And the best part is that mine locks up like a bank vault. It has no play in any direction, and the pivot never loosens.
by Kels73
Wed May 19, 2021 11:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Space Corps knife??
Replies: 127
Views: 22093

Re: Space Corps knife??

Are we talking about designing a knife for astronauts or for the US Space Force? The reason I ask is because the average US Space Force guardian is never going to launch into space. The majority of them work on terra firma operating satellites, analyzing data, or performing support functions. If we ...
by Kels73
Tue May 18, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7653
Views: 1019911

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Manix 2 LW Knife Joker exclusive
by Kels73
Sat May 15, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why did you join?
Replies: 201
Views: 16406

Re: Why did you join?

Sal, Thanks for taking the time to ask this question. I enjoy the depth and breadth of the discussions that take place on this forum. They are intelligent, and they cover a wide range of topics and models. In contrast, some forums consist primarily of anticipation and picture threads, and the member...
by Kels73
Sun May 02, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which FRN knife would you choose
Replies: 34
Views: 3371

Re: Which FRN knife would you choose

Of the ones you listed, I selected the Chaparral. It fits my hand nicely, and the thin blade makes it a slicing machine.
by Kels73
Sat May 01, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal, may I ask: Any (even just remote) chance of an FRN Chief?
Replies: 69
Views: 7272

Re: Sal, may I ask: Any (even just remote) chance of an FRN Chief?

I've come to really like Spyderco's FRN over the past few years, so I'd be down for this.
by Kels73
Sat May 01, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Salt Knives Only!
Replies: 463
Views: 97605

Re: Salt Knives Only!

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by Kels73
Sat May 01, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprint Run Poll
Replies: 57
Views: 4287

Re: Sprint Run Poll

Police 4 Salt - LC200N blade, Orange FRN
by Kels73
Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cru-/Mi-carta Military: Am I wrong or would it gain a lot of weight?
Replies: 25
Views: 1914

Re: Cru-/Mi-carta Military: Am I wrong or would it gain a lot of weight?

... I question whether they really need to strengthen the steel liners. Micarta is not as strong as G10, but it's still very strong. I wonder if controlled testing led them to change the liners in the PM2, or if they were just excessively cautious. Aftermarket Micarta scales have been popular for s...