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by Will Rogers
Sat May 13, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Future for Centofante?
Replies: 34
Views: 2977

Re: Future for Centofante?

I have a Centofante 3 - it is the best slicer I own and the most comfortable handle. I would definitely buy a sprint model with a different steel.
by Will Rogers
Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpmaker white stones
Replies: 6
Views: 581

Sharpmaker white stones

I'm no expert at knife sharpening, but I've found that the Sharpmaker brown stones put a pretty sharp edge on a knife blade. What exactly do the white stones add to this? The ability to slice a hair? I don't spend a lot of time slicing (or splitting) hairs.
by Will Rogers
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: When was the last time you washed your smelly sharpmaker stones
Replies: 42
Views: 3265

Re: When was the last time you washed your smelly sharpmaker stones

Wow - Bartender's Friend and a scrubbing pad worked like a charm. Good as new. I assume the stones don't work as well with the gunk on them.
by Will Rogers
Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Main Blade Scratch Removal ZDP 189? Sandpaper .
Replies: 11
Views: 1908

Re: Main Blade Scratch Removal ZDP 189? Sandpaper .

The same thing happened to me while sharpening my Caly 3 in ZDP-189 with diamond rods. One or two scratches from real use adds character to a knife. A bunch of scratches from sharpening the blade doesn't.
by Will Rogers
Mon Apr 08, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What did you use your Spyderco for last?
Replies: 3657
Views: 397247

Re: What did you use your Spyderco for last?

Caly 3 to cut an orange.
by Will Rogers
Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who's for replacing ZDP-189 with HAP40 laminate in regular production?
Replies: 87
Views: 7105

Re: Who's for replacing ZDP-189 with HAP40 laminate in regular production?

OK, I must have missed that - that's useful information. My sharpening skills are limited. I have a Sharpmaker, with the standard brown and white rods. If I can't sharpen a knife with this, I should get out the knife hobby and take up fishing - which I might not be any more successful at, but which ...
by Will Rogers
Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who's for replacing ZDP-189 with HAP40 laminate in regular production?
Replies: 87
Views: 7105

Re: Who's for replacing ZDP-189 with HAP40 laminate in regular production?

Yes, I watched that video. But it doesn't even mention ease of sharpening - the video is entirely about edge retention. I understand that if you're a steel expert comparing two high-end steels like ZDP-189 and HAP40, ease of sharpening isn't an issue: you already have the tools to sharpen either equ...
by Will Rogers
Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who's for replacing ZDP-189 with HAP40 laminate in regular production?
Replies: 87
Views: 7105

Re: Who's for replacing ZDP-189 with HAP40 laminate in regular production?

After reading this thread, I searched online for articles comparing knife steels, to see what they had to say. But I can't find any that include Hap40 in the comparison. Is there a steel similar to Hap40 with a different name that might be included in any of these articles?
by Will Rogers
Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Am i just lucky with my super steels?
Replies: 45
Views: 4716

Re: Am i just lucky with my super steels?

I have two versions of the Caly 3, one in zdp-189 with a carbon fiber handle, and the other the sprint in hap40 with a g10 handle. I'm probably only going to keep one, so I was thinking I should keep the hap40 because I have read it's easier to sharpen and I'm not very good at knife sharpening (I'd ...
by Will Rogers
Fri Dec 21, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 vs Sage 5
Replies: 22
Views: 11821

Re: Para 3 vs Sage 5

I have a Sage 5 which now seems to be broken in - after four years of owning it. Until recently, the action seemed quite stiff, and I was continually fiddling with the pivot screw. I was perplexed by this because I had heard that the Paramilitary 2 and 3 had very smooth actions, and I assumed that t...
by Will Rogers
Wed Sep 06, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Models Dropped: Caly 3 HAP40 Sprint, Para 3 CRUWEAR Sprint
Replies: 42
Views: 10610

Re: New Models Dropped: Caly 3 HAP40 Sprint, Para 3 CRUWEAR Sprint

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4341/37067554735_d548d6be35_k.jpg Untitled by Todd Crawford , on Flickr Thanks Todd. When I first saw the 4 ounce spec on the Caly 3, I couldn't understand how the G10 scales could possibly add an ounce to the weight of the knife. Obviously they didn't. So now my ques...
by Will Rogers
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Models Dropped: Caly 3 HAP40 Sprint, Para 3 CRUWEAR Sprint
Replies: 42
Views: 10610

Re: New Models Dropped: Caly 3 HAP40 Sprint, Para 3 CRUWEAR Sprint

twinboysdad wrote:Also, is that Caly REALLY 4 ounces??
I just got mine yesterday, and it doesn't feel any heavier than my Caly 3 with carbon fiber handle, which I believe is just around 3 ounces. If I have a chance, I'll weigh the new one at the Post Office and post the result.
by Will Rogers
Sun May 07, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 is the new Para 3
Replies: 23
Views: 7751

Re: Sage 5 is the new Para 3

I got a Sage 5 over the Para 3 based on the blade shape - I prefer the slimmer blade of the Sage 5, and I'm not a fan of the straight line on the spine of the Para 3. Also, since I rarely do any "heavy use" tasks with a knife, I prefer the thinner blade of the Sage 5. I can't really compar...
by Will Rogers
Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: buff backspacer on Caly
Replies: 11
Views: 3124

Re: buff backspacer on Caly

Thanks to all for taking the time to respond to my post. I don't have a belt grinder, so I'm not going to do anything about the chip. If it could have been removed by some hand sanding, I would have given it a shot, but based on all your feedback, it's clearly not worth the trouble.
by Will Rogers
Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: buff backspacer on Caly
Replies: 11
Views: 3124

Re: buff backspacer on Caly

Sorry, this pic isn't focused very well. The chip is on the top, next to the CF. What grit should I use? Thanks.

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by Will Rogers
Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: buff backspacer on Caly
Replies: 11
Views: 3124

Re: buff backspacer on Caly

Pics? I'd start with Flitz. If that doesn't do it sandpaper will be necessary. I'd at least tape the scales off before operating. Can't take the scales off - it's pinned. Actually, there's a small chip on the edge of the backspacer, right next to the scales, so I can't do anything do anything witho...
by Will Rogers
Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: buff backspacer on Caly
Replies: 11
Views: 3124

buff backspacer on Caly

There are some minor scratches on the backspacer of my Caly 3. Is it possible to buff these by hand, or will that damage the carbon fiber? What materials should I use?
by Will Rogers
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I Would Like to See A Caly 3 in VG10 Steel
Replies: 55
Views: 7219

Re: I Would Like to See A Caly 3 in VG10 Steel

sal wrote:Any interest in a lite weight?

sal
Yes.
by Will Rogers
Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 or Caly 3.5 CF zdp189
Replies: 18
Views: 3665

Re: Sage 5 or Caly 3.5 CF zdp189

How much wider is the Sage 5 handle than the Caly 3? Anyone have a side-by-side picture?
by Will Rogers
Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 or Caly 3.5 CF zdp189
Replies: 18
Views: 3665

Re: Sage 5 or Caly 3.5 CF zdp189

Good choice! I love my Cal3. I love everything about it. The Caly 3.5 is apparently only a tad bit longer for a longer blade. To me, it is a better knife than the Sage. Sadly, the new Caly 3 HAP 40 weighs nearly as much as the new, and much larger, Police 3. I know G10 is heavier than carbon fiber,...