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by navin johnson
Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Hap40 vs zdp189 vs k390
Replies: 20
Views: 10071

Re: Hap40 vs zdp189 vs k390

In my experience ZDP is only a bit more time consuming to sharpen than S30V as long as the edge is not overly blunted. It machines slowly but has almost no burring. It holds its sharp edge better than S110V (S110V will hold a working edge longer). For personal carry I value a fine sharp edge. The FF...
by navin johnson
Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CBBL, Compression lock, and other lock preferences
Replies: 25
Views: 1750

Re: CBBL, Compression lock, and other lock preferences

I have had CBBL (Manix) and a para 3 open when not wanted (drawing). Back lock is only safe lock if not against a seam to hold closed. For me.
by navin johnson
Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 now in BD1N?
Replies: 52
Views: 5213

Re: Manix 2 now in BD1N?

Saw one last week.
by navin johnson
Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Spyderco Earth- a knife made from 100% recycled materials
Replies: 36
Views: 3949

Re: The Spyderco Earth- a knife made from 100% recycled materials

What would the footprint be to achieve this? What would the cost be? Raise prices on other products to make the new product sellable? To what end? This seems like the "drive my Prius to the airport to get in my private jet" syndrome. From a manufacturing standpoint one would need the down ...
by navin johnson
Sat May 18, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Delica 5
Replies: 96
Views: 15073

Re: Your Delica 5

If the delica could have the new salt handle that is thicker without liners that would be cool. FYI the new P3LW is the flat spined pointy tipped liner less deep carry wire clipped and choiled delica. (Thank goodness that way the delicata itself won't get ruined). The P3LW makes me want a pointy tip...
by navin johnson
Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is the hardest (but still possible) spyderco to spydieflick?
Replies: 32
Views: 3949

Re: What is the hardest (but still possible) spyderco to spydieflick?

As a side note please don't flick in public.

Also is flicking detrimental to longevity?
by navin johnson
Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Casual Sage 5 Lightweight reveal
Replies: 74
Views: 10634

Re: Casual Sage 5 Lightweight reveal

Would love to see a lightweight back lock for stay closed bias.
by navin johnson
Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your responses to someone who claims "The hump on Spyderco knives gets in the way of proper use"?
Replies: 54
Views: 6900

Re: Your responses to someone who claims "The hump on Spyderco knives gets in the way of proper use"?

First off don't panic if someone disagrees with your beliefs. We all use tools differently.

I find for heavy cutting the manix and native to work better.
by navin johnson
Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blending EDC with Self Defense
Replies: 103
Views: 21179

Re: Blending EDC with Self Defense

One knife dedicated to self defense. One knife for utility that could be used for self-defense. Each hand with access to one of them. The longer the blade the harder to open in CQ and the less leverage for slashing. No serrations and no belly. Both will negate of the ability to slash. Due to compres...
by navin johnson
Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Endela - what are your hopes for it?
Replies: 73
Views: 12829

Re: The Endela - what are your hopes for it?

Hopes for the Endela.....Black handles, FFG option, 4 way clip, ZDP option, proper ricasso to protect hand when one hand closing or from unwanted closing... and to prevent snagging on material. I have 8 Delicas, 6 Enduras, and 4 salt/pac salts. I have wanted a Peter Brady version for years. My radic...
by navin johnson
Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stretch3
Replies: 158
Views: 17674

Re: Stretch3

Endela.....Endelica.....a handle that is as tall and thick as an Endura with steel thickness of the same with a 3 1/4 to 3 3/8 inch blade....and an appropriately long handle..... would be lovely.....(also would like a delica with same dimensions)....FFG obviously.....could throw most other folders ...
by navin johnson
Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stretch3
Replies: 158
Views: 17674

Re: Stretch3

Endela.....Endelica.....a handle that is as tall and thick as an Endura with steel thickness of the same with a 3 1/4 to 3 3/8 inch blade....and an appropriately long handle..... would be lovely.....(also would like a delica with same dimensions)....FFG obviously.....could throw most other folders a...
by navin johnson
Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Maintaining pm 2 s110v edge with sharp maker
Replies: 41
Views: 5103

Re: Maintaining pm 2 s110v edge with sharp maker

Genogt, s110v is easy to maintain with a sharpmaker. However, as DBCOOPER mentioned, when the edge exceeds 40 degrees inclusive or more precisely is not exactly 30 or 40 degrees inclusive, you will not hit the edge directly. In that case you are likely to think that the sharpmaker is not able to ma...
by navin johnson
Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Maintaining pm 2 s110v edge with sharp maker
Replies: 41
Views: 5103

Re: Maintaining pm 2 s110v edge with sharp maker

Genogt, s110v is easy to maintain with a sharpmaker. However, as DBCOOPER mentioned, when the edge exceeds 40 degrees inclusive or more precisely is not exactly 30 or 40 degrees inclusive, you will not hit the edge directly. In that case you are likely to think that the sharpmaker is not able to ma...
by navin johnson
Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: manix 2 lw construction
Replies: 25
Views: 3762

Re: manix 2 lw construction

Prefers barrel bolt clips (they stay tight and the heads don't strip).

No choils (a large flat ricasso does not snag on material and can support a finger for superfine work {not to mention protect your hand in the event of a lock failure}).

Pinned construction (never had a rivet come loose).
by navin johnson
Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Spyder For Mr. Elon Musk?
Replies: 39
Views: 6125

Re: Which Spyder For Mr. Elon Musk?

Most of the "brilliant" wealthy techie people in my neck of the woods (whom all have bodyguards no doubt) aren't exactly fond of individual rights. Many of these nobles have given to anti-gun and other anti-freedom organizations. And supported initiatives with huge money contributions that...
by navin johnson
Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Compression Lock Millie?
Replies: 109
Views: 12391

Re: Compression Lock Millie?

Would buy another....won't buy another with liner lock. Liner lock is a favorite. My Millie won't stay opened well. Not sure if the lock geometry is off....lock is worn....or stop pin is worn/flattened. Been back twice and do to CQI was told twice that it couldn't be fixed. ( I guess CQI has pluses ...
by navin johnson
Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal, have you ever tried making a lock back with an internal stop pin?
Replies: 24
Views: 4018

Re: Sal, have you ever tried making a lock back with an internal stop pin?

Pelagic wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 4:40 pm
I dream of a Glesser/Demko collab featuring largely Demko ergonomics (with a Glesser touch), Glesser blade shape/geometry, spyderco quality fit/finish/tolerances/action, Demko durability/pivot construction, and the Tr-Ad lock.
Why?
by navin johnson
Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New fixed blade - need help
Replies: 116
Views: 24767

Re: New fixed blade - need help

Different grinds (steel dependent) for different applications?