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by morgaj1
Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Just landed: Spyderco C160 Foundry!
Replies: 37
Views: 5922

That is really cool. I love the blade shape. BTW, what is the knife farthest to the right in your group of knives?
by morgaj1
Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's Going on in the Japan Plant?
Replies: 45
Views: 10060

I'm not attempting to squelch anyone's voice nor am defending poor quality. Just saying the difference between having a few knives with less than expected levels of f&f is more an anecdotal example rather than a trend. For the same reason the last half dozen or so of my Japanese Spydies surely ...
by morgaj1
Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's Going on in the Japan Plant?
Replies: 45
Views: 10060

Getting one or two knives not meeting your ideal specs doesn't mean a slip of F&F but rather a bad statistical dice toss from makers that finish knives on power belts. In order to see a global decrease in F&F quality you would have compare a large number over time, or even of the same model...
by morgaj1
Sat Aug 16, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Better lock-back for Delica/Endura models
Replies: 29
Views: 7911

I am very happy with the lock on my Delica. If it ain't broke...
by morgaj1
Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's Going on in the Japan Plant?
Replies: 45
Views: 10060

I will tell you that I really appreciate the candor with which one is able to speak on this forum. My intent of this post is not to be spiteful against Spyderco. Quite the opposite. I meant this as constructive criticism.
by morgaj1
Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's Going on in the Japan Plant?
Replies: 45
Views: 10060

Could be an isolated incident with the particular knife you got, could be a sign of some concerns. I think it's good to give feedback, so long as it's constructive. As for your Kiwi, I always suggest that when people get knives that they feel aren't up to par, they send them back to Spyderco so the...
by morgaj1
Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's Going on in the Japan Plant?
Replies: 45
Views: 10060

What's Going on in the Japan Plant?

I now have over 30 Spydercos and all of the plants are represented in my collection. Lately, the quality of the Spyderco's from the Japanese plants has been poor. For example, the Kiwi 4 I just got was terrible. Rather than a wharncliffe blade shape, it was recurved. The knife was dull and the edge ...
by morgaj1
Sat Jul 26, 2014 4:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My First Pimped Knife - A Southard
Replies: 11
Views: 2383

Evil D wrote:Did this come with shorter screws?
No, it didn't need them.
by morgaj1
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My First Pimped Knife - A Southard
Replies: 11
Views: 2383

You will notice that I did not install the lanyard tube. Since the scale is thinner, the stock lanyard tube is too long. Since I do not use lanyards, I chose to leave the tube out. If you want a shortened tube, Gatorscales sells them.
by morgaj1
Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My First Pimped Knife - A Southard
Replies: 11
Views: 2383

My First Pimped Knife - A Southard

My wife gave me a Southard for my birthday and it has quickly become one of my favorite knives. The only things that I wanted to improve were the G-10 scale and the clip. The factory scale is a bit thick IMO and I prefer a deep carry clip. So, with a little research, I ran across Gatorscales. He mak...
by morgaj1
Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Des Horn Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1621

Very sorry about the screw, what a bummer. I dealt with the same disappointment (the issue with how it performs with clip gone) and want to offer a slight variation in the solution. Instead of cutting the clip, I cut a very small piece of black rubber-coated wire (I think it was black chicken wire,...
by morgaj1
Thu Jul 10, 2014 5:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Des Horn Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1621

MacLaren wrote:Ah man.....bummer loosing the screw.
I'm sure it'll work out though.
Nice avatar btw .....War Eagle!
RanCoWeAla wrote:War Eagle !!!!!!! I live in Alabama also and I'm a huge Auburn fan. Love Des Horn knives especially the Imvubu.
Thanks guys and War Eagle!
by morgaj1
Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Des Horn Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1621

Des Horn Issue

I bought a Spyderco Des Horn a week ago. I really like the knife and think it makes a great gentleman's knife. However, I do not like a clip on a gentleman's knife. The clip is attached via the pivot screw. The problem is, when you remove the clip, the pivot screw will then not tighten enough to cen...
by morgaj1
Sun Jul 06, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy deals @ Sierra and other places
Replies: 4076
Views: 862973

That is very kind of you.
by morgaj1
Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Next mule team (19)?
Replies: 52
Views: 8209

Looking forward to this one.
by morgaj1
Fri Jun 20, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: My K-Bar Mod...
Replies: 4
Views: 1305

Looks great!
by morgaj1
Fri Jun 20, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I Was Wrong
Replies: 20
Views: 2649

Weight definitely registers more if you carry loose in your pocket, at least that's how it works for me. Second to that is how loose your clothes fit and how active you're gonna be while in those clothes....so if you wear jeans and are going about casually, you can probably carry a 10oz knife clipp...
by morgaj1
Fri Jun 20, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is the deal with poor availability of Para Military 2's poor availability?
Replies: 50
Views: 7163

I am usually pretty savvy with internet shopping, but can't seem to locate a new PM2 from a reliable source.
by morgaj1
Fri Jun 20, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I Was Wrong
Replies: 20
Views: 2649

I Was Wrong

A few weeks ago, I started a post asking why people seemed to enjoy the larger Spyderco's, such as the PM2, Military and Manix 2. I usually look for gentleman's folders with blade lengths 3" and smaller. Well, I decided to do a little horse-trading and ended up with a used Gayle Bradley. I have...
by morgaj1
Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Great Warranty Experience
Replies: 5
Views: 930

Great Warranty Experience

I have purchased many, many Spyderco knives and have never needed to use the warranty service until now. Well, I had a Cat and a Sage 1 that had really weak detents. So, I sent them in a couple of weeks ago, along with a $5 check. Today, I get a package in the mail with a brand new Cat and Sage 1, a...