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by Cujobob
Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: AEB-L Urban Performance Reviews
Replies: 194
Views: 22574

Re: AEB-L Urban Performance Reviews

I love AEB-L and would love to see it catch on, but it can be wasted if one were to leave the edge at an angle over...12 or so degrees, maybe? It can take extremely fine edges. It also requires being hardened to near maximum hardness or it ends up with terrible edge retention. I didn't read through...
by Cujobob
Fri Jul 05, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: AEB-L Urban Performance Reviews
Replies: 194
Views: 22574

Re: AEB-L Urban Performance Reviews

I love AEB-L and would love to see it catch on, but it can be wasted if one were to leave the edge at an angle over...12 or so degrees, maybe? It can take extremely fine edges. It also requires being hardened to near maximum hardness or it ends up with terrible edge retention. I didn't read through ...
by Cujobob
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 20CV/CF Yojimbo at BHQ
Replies: 8
Views: 1731

Re: 20CV/CF Yojimbo at BHQ

I have two in S90V and really want a 20CV model, but that would be kind of pointless to purchase. The Yojimbo 2 is an underappreciated model.
by Cujobob
Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First real spyderco for sons 18th B-day ???
Replies: 26
Views: 2429

Re: First real spyderco for sons 18th B-day ???

The Manix 2 is a great choice, but if you want something special...go for an exclusive or sprint PM2. Collectible, unique, and a fantastic knife even for the standard model. I also think the Shaman would be a great choice - you might have to find a coupon for it to get it into your price range. If y...
by Cujobob
Thu Feb 14, 2019 6:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal, what are the chances for another DS93X Thor blade spydie?
Replies: 55
Views: 9483

Re: Sal, what are the chances for another DS93X Thor blade spydie?

I’d like this steel to be used on a Kaparra or Chaparral.
by Cujobob
Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S30V Only Cool if it's a Benchmade?
Replies: 63
Views: 10701

Re: S30V Only Cool if it's a Benchmade?

People who actually use their knives know S30V is a great steel. People who collect knives want to see diffferent designations engraved on them. There are uses where other steels matter. But for the large mass of general EDC focused knives S30V is great. That’s sort of ridiculous to say. I use my k...
by Cujobob
Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM 4V | Edge Performance
Replies: 50
Views: 26945

Re: CPM 4V | Edge Performance

Just wanted to chime in to state that knifemakers typically prefer steels that take a heat treat with as little fuss as possible. Most folks don’t do their own tests to study performance of steels when they’re using many different types. That’s more common with less expensive/less wear resistant ste...
by Cujobob
Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Knives in Aus Japanese Steel?
Replies: 16
Views: 1650

Re: Spyderco Knives in Aus Japanese Steel?

Are there or have there ever been any Spyderco knives with blades made of AUS 8 series steel or other AUS series steel? And would you want them in this exquisitely strong, sharp, and satiny steel? How about a Spyderco knife with a 3 mm thick blade made of this stainless steel and FRN handles? A ste...
by Cujobob
Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: St. Nick's Knives Exclusive Para 3
Replies: 488
Views: 62815

Re: St. Nick's Knives Exclusive Para 3

are the secondary market prices on this knife in line with what you guys think? I need one of these or the red m390, but what these st nick ones are going for right now is crazy compared to the price they sold at. I didnt know it was coming out, so I missed it. A guy I know offered to sell me his f...
by Cujobob
Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 exclusive at River's Edge Cutlery
Replies: 239
Views: 60822

Re: Para 3 exclusive at River's Edge Cutlery

silvershade255 wrote:
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:41 pm
I'm kind of hoping they switch to m390 or 20cv (supposedly there's an issue getting 204p in small sprint/exclusive quantities) and make another batch just to end this aftermarket craziness.
M390 is harder to get inside the US, I believe, particularly in large quantity.
by Cujobob
Sat Sep 22, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Jerry Brouwer review
Replies: 34
Views: 9110

Re: Jerry Brouwer review

I will agree with the hourglass pocket clip issues. It’s one thing to have the knife stick out a bit to grab it more easily, but there’s a point of ridiculousness... particularly on smaller knives. Heck, Spyderco could just use an hourglass clip with a hole by the screws over the lanyard hole. Combi...
by Cujobob
Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I don't suppose they will ever make....
Replies: 23
Views: 3071

Re: I don't suppose they will ever make....

I would like to see a version that is just...better designed. The knife doesn't feel great in the hand because of the way the scales are set up. Disengaging the lock sucks. The blade shape is nice, but they can do a lot better in other areas.
by Cujobob
Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why we love the steels we love?
Replies: 29
Views: 3785

Re: Why we love the steels we love?

I find it's more important to understand the basics of knife steels and then you can sort of understand the pros and cons of each steel. Grain size, volume, corrosion resistance, type of carbides, etc. I choose which steel I use based on what I'm doing with it. With proper heat treats, all steels ar...
by Cujobob
Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix2 4v marbled carbon fiber exclusive
Replies: 196
Views: 29354

Re: Manix2 4v marbled carbon fiber exclusive

Maybe it's made for prying doors? Working man knife. ~$80 premium (vs S110V price...assuming 4V upgrade is similar to S110V upgrade based on Para 3 sale) for fancy marbled carbon fiber scales that are smooth nonetheless... working mans knife.... does not compute... It's exclusive, never before used...
by Cujobob
Tue Sep 11, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cruwear vs. S35VN
Replies: 24
Views: 18296

Re: Cruwear vs. S35VN

Carbon tool steel folders are weird! :) The main advantage is for prying. Yeah I pry but I mainly use my folders as a do it all cutting tool so I find that a high quality stainless is best. S35VN is an excellent cutlery steel. As far as Spyderco sprint runs, you dont think, you just buy, thought go...
by Cujobob
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cruwear vs. S35VN
Replies: 24
Views: 18296

Re: Cruwear vs. S35VN

CPM Cruwear has held an edge better than S35Vn for me. In a CATRA test, it's possible S35Vn is better, but real world use is a bit different sometimes. Also, I haven't used S35Vn from Spyderco because I have so much of it from other companies (obviously heat treat quality varies). CPM Cruwear is on...
by Cujobob
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cruwear vs. S35VN
Replies: 24
Views: 18296

Re: Cruwear vs. S35VN

CPM Cruwear has held an edge better than S35Vn for me. In a CATRA test, it's possible S35Vn is better, but real world use is a bit different sometimes. Also, I haven't used S35Vn from Spyderco because I have so much of it from other companies (obviously heat treat quality varies). CPM Cruwear is one...
by Cujobob
Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Updated shaman sprint steel poll
Replies: 282
Views: 51386

Re: Updated shaman sprint steel poll

Micarta and Cruwear aren't necessarily overly expensive materials, hopefully the increase in price won't be too substantial. I won't say what price I'd pay for this knife, but I'd pay a bit over what the current model goes for. I do feel like this model is a bit higher priced than it should be (base...
by Cujobob
Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Updated shaman sprint steel poll
Replies: 282
Views: 51386

Re: Updated shaman sprint steel poll

sal wrote:
Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:13 am
Probably more like a 1,000 pc run.

sal
Please make more. This is a model so many of us are waiting for a sprint version of...and who doesn't love micarta?
by Cujobob
Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Jade/M4 Yojimbo
Replies: 177
Views: 24502

Re: Jade/M4 Yojimbo

Love the Yo2 but haaaaate that Jade G-10...I don't know what to do!