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I bought more Spyderco knives when there was a local retailer with a large stock

I am not aware of any retailers in the three most populated counties in Washington that stock more than a few models

A store I did much business with years ago said It was difficult to be a direct distributor for ...

Liner less FRN no choil lock back shaman or manix probably K390

I only buy lock backs (until OTFs are legal in my state)

yablanowitz wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 08, 2025 5:32 pm

Has it been six months already?

No shiz

Understanding in general that a longer blade stays sharp longer because there is more edge……

I can’t come up with an example of when two or 3 mm kept me from doing what I needed to do with a knife.

I found the P2 lock bar would not close when debris wedged between the lock bar and the scale while doing mud/dirt work. And would sometimes require tools to close the knife.

Finger choils are a no go for me due to snagging also

Back lock

Had a Manix light weight open (or was already opened) several times when drawing from from IWB……

Back locks only unless carried in the front pocket tip up against the rear seam fo me

LC 200 is already offered in Seki models

Other than handle color options MC really brings nothing to the table

Almost forgot SPY27 is also available that is basically a slightly less corrosion resistant MC

Plus, MC seems to be quite expensive and shipping it to Japan and paying tariffs would make ...

If one holds the blade closer to parallel than perpendicular while cutting cardboard, it negates the thickness of the spine quite a bit

I'm trying to figure out why I would bother with S90V steel when MagnaMax provides similar (if not superior) edge retention, and improved toughness & corrosion resistance. Can anyone offer a well founded argument for why S90V won't be fully obsolesced? Testing data and/or empirical data are most ...

Most don’t get the warn. c due to traditional blade shapes

Delica warny is likely my favorite in that knife size

I don’t think any manufacturers share their testing results

The problem is someone will put a sub optimal edge on a blade, and it will perform poorly compared to another “lesser” steel, and then they will complain about it.

One could also buy their own machinery and do their own testing.

Most ...

What defines a“super steel”?

A thin course edge will be the best for cardboard
K390 can handle a thin edge
In general, the more you refine the edge (polish) the shorter it’s life will be
15 V is a good step up in edge retention
Geometry out cuts steel

K390 in my experience is easier to sharpen than VG-10. It may take a little bit longer, but the result is notably better

I never go finer than a 300 grit edge on any of my knives

While a course edge may not trim your fingernail as well. It will last much longer. I would avoid stropping unless you ...

It brakes my hart when I here words used imprecisely, butt eye byte my tung… usually.

Are we talking about pinned knives, or riveted knives? Just curious, so I’ll know exactly what we’re talking about.


Sorry, I was referring to riveted knives when I used the term” pinned”. It is fairly common ...

With minimal exceptions, I only purchase lock backs.

I would like to see linerless pocketed FRN that is thicker overall in width with pinned construction

That being said the knives with liners do have a better feel to them, but I would prefer the lighter weight and a bit thicker handles ...

With minimal exceptions, I only purchase lock backs.

I would like to see linerless pocketed FRN that is thicker overall in width with pinned construction

That being said the knives with liners do have a better feel to them, but I would prefer the lighter weight and a bit thicker handles of ...