Search found 594 matches

by Molle Ninja
Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2023 Official Discontinued List
Replies: 84
Views: 13419

Re: 2023 Official Discontinued List

Grabbed a Siren at KnifeJoy. Wasn’t aware that it was discontinued until I received an email from KnifeCenter this afternoon.
by Molle Ninja
Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: BladeHQ Exclusive Lum Tanto
Replies: 149
Views: 12296

Re: BladeHQ Exclusive Lum Tanto

Even if the price weren’t so high, I’d be skeptical based on the fact that I bought two of the last ones that BHQ rolled out and both were pretty undeserving of the Spyderco or Lum brands. Rough locks, sharp unchamfered liners, and warped blades. This is too much money for an experiment or a second ...
by Molle Ninja
Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 P.I.T.S Sprint!
Replies: 246
Views: 20151

Re: 2022 P.I.T.S Sprint!

In addition to the weak close on mine, it also looks like they used two washers on one side, presumably to make the blade centered when closed. This causes some rubbing on the opposite side especially when closing, which I believe is causing the “weak close.” $280? Time to get in touch with the deal...
by Molle Ninja
Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 P.I.T.S Sprint!
Replies: 246
Views: 20151

Re: 2022 P.I.T.S Sprint!

Received mine today. Curious if annoying else’s has a weak close, such that the blade doesn’t always fully seat when closing? It’s theoretically possible that it could jab me if it were pocketed tip-up.
by Molle Ninja
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 P.I.T.S Sprint!
Replies: 246
Views: 20151

Re: 2022 P.I.T.S Sprint!

Excited to receive mine today.
by Molle Ninja
Tue Jul 05, 2022 11:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My first Spyderco - Spydiechef - QC questions
Replies: 28
Views: 2321

Re: My first Spyderco - Spydiechef - QC questions

I’ve bought an original run and a CQI Spydiechef. Both had issues and neither is still in the collection. I really wish they’d do an involved CQI with the same treatment as the Swayback, then I’d try a 3rd. I have a Shaman with the same detent issue you’re describing, too. Keeping it because otherwi...
by Molle Ninja
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any news on more Kapara goodness?
Replies: 30
Views: 2380

Re: Any news on more Kapara goodness?

Hopefully any new versions of the Kapara (and I’ve owned 2) will have the amazing action of the BHQ Sage m4. There has never been a better compression lock.
by Molle Ninja
Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native 5 salt is Magnacut?
Replies: 675
Views: 85083

Re: Native 5 salt is Magnacut?

I hope the Magnacut gets a yellow handle, maybe a different shade. Personally I’d really like a pine green. A blue shade to represent the ocean would be cool too. I like that suggestion. A bright BLUE handle color for MagnaCut would be nice to differentiate it with YELLOW for H-1/H-2 and GREEN for ...
by Molle Ninja
Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Initial impressions of new pm2 micarta/cruwear
Replies: 25
Views: 8257

Re: Initial impressions of new pm2 micarta/cruwear

My lock is “poppy.” I keep buying these PM2s and 3s … about 1/2 are smooth unlocking.
by Molle Ninja
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Help with the Spydie Chef
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Help with the Spydie Chef

I bought two and both had too many flaws for the price. I was one of the people here begging for the prototype to be made a model back in the day.

Would love it to get a v2 treatment. Great design, just needs to be modernized with some better attention to detail.
by Molle Ninja
Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Magna Cut Caribbean?
Replies: 14
Views: 1287

Re: Magna Cut Caribbean?

Looks like the Caribbean has finally been restocked at (some) dealers. Can’t seem to locate any CQI info. Anyone have better luck ascertaining what might be improved? Certainly not the steel, but hoping the pivot at the least.
by Molle Ninja
Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Lock?
Replies: 95
Views: 8426

Re: Favorite Lock?

The compression lock on my BHQ Sage Lightweight in M4. Not to be confused with my Crucarta PM2, which pops and needs to find another home. I still have probably 10-12 comp lock Spydies left. At my peak had way more, and about 1/2 had poppy locks. When they’re good, they’re good. Wish there was more ...
by Molle Ninja
Tue Feb 08, 2022 10:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP
Replies: 238
Views: 31183

Re: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP

Sounds like there’s a Stovepipe in my future, then! Appreciate it
by Molle Ninja
Mon Feb 07, 2022 8:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP
Replies: 238
Views: 31183

Re: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP

Thanks so much. How’s the lock release? My danger pickle had a clunky, poppy lock. Bothered me so much I sold it. Hoping the Stovepipe is smooth.
by Molle Ninja
Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why are so many people concerned with perfect blade centering?
Replies: 259
Views: 23788

Re: Why are so many people concerned with perfect blade centering?

For the same reason if I buy a car I want the steering wheel straight. Or fence posts. Aesthetics.

Or if I hired someone to deliver professional services they should have their hair combed and not smell. Attention to detail in appearance leads people to believe other corners aren’t cut.
by Molle Ninja
Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP
Replies: 238
Views: 31183

Re: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP

Anyone get one of these yet?
by Molle Ninja
Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP
Replies: 238
Views: 31183

Re: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP

My initial impression is that I agree that it seems like a miss on something this pricey. It’s not that the carbidized ti can’t be smooth-releasing, it’s just that my recent Taichung framelocks with that treatment have been pretty unpleasant to unlock. The Swayback was so nice to unlock (I’ve since ...
by Molle Ninja
Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP
Replies: 238
Views: 31183

Re: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP

David got back to me on Instagram. He said the lockface is carbidized as in his customs. No steel interface on the Stovepipe.
by Molle Ninja
Wed Jan 12, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP
Replies: 238
Views: 31183

Re: 2022 Reveal — Stovepipe Thread C260TIP

Hopefully one of the Spyderco crew can let us know whether it has a steel lockbar insert. David hasn’t responded either way on his Instagram. A properly carbidized titanium lockface doesn't really need an insert, no? The two Spydiechefs that I’ve bought both had that treatment, and both had bad loc...