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Eulit "Panama" nylon weave is a great material that's rugged and breathable. But I like leather even better... Rios 1931's Russian leather" or "Juchten" is an affordable alternative to the even better Cordovan (vintage self type cordovan straps are amazing!), shark skin is also a nice durable, but i...

Honestly, I started this thread with concern over wear on blade edge. Its interesting to me that this has morphed into sanitation. I probably wasnt specific enough. I have always considered "plastic" cutting boards more sanitary given same wash routine. There seems to be two schools of thought. 1) ...

Schrade+ is alleged to have been 440A and I liked that in USA made Old Timer and Schrade traditionals, actually a better steel than their HC was IMO. I've also had a few Chinese blades that were 9Cr... another 440A analog that had decent sharpening response and edge holding, the knives had issues, b...

I am curious about the idea of peening the lockbar ...? That is essentially correct. You are pushing metal near the edge to make the lockbar insert a bit longer. Strength might be compromised to a degree, but as to how much you'd likely need to test to destruction to find out. If it were mine I wou...

There have been numerous posts about how W&R stocks no parts for the knives and cannot get them. The warranty is an "almost warranty" and does not conform to the warranties from other companies. If you have a knife with great sentimental value, do not send it in, IMO. Also, the lock bar insert seem...

Ideally, the replaceable nature of the lockbar insert would mean that when worn to this point, it could be replaced without needing to replace the whole knife... Bingo! This would have been a perfect response from Spyderco... you'd think that part would be something that W&R should have on hand rig...

That twinned RG-6 is mostly used for sattelite TV receivers, it's usually stainless or sometimes aluminum braid ... Interesting David, I know next to nothing of electrickery or cables. Anyhow, can’t help thinking stainless braid would likely leave most edges, at least a little worse for wear. :) Th...

That twinned RG-6 is mostly used for sattelite TV receivers, it's usually stainless or sometimes aluminum braid, over mylar/aluminum sheathing (sometimes just aluminum), then a fairly hard PE insulator and a copper coated steel center conductor. Suffice it to say that cable shears are the best tool ...

I can't say I'm all that impressed with the DPS 15 blades I have seen... The entire reason for having a pattern welded cladding is the aesthetics and these are just plain ugly to me :( I have one of the foliage green FRN Delicas with this blade material, it looks better than most of the pics I've se...

Any Centofante 4 reissue would make me happy, and a screw-together CQI of either 3 or 4 would be great as well, more premium steel* would be icing on the cake!

*though I'd ask for CruWear or M390

I'm not trying to stir the pot here, just thinking aloud and intrigued by the choices that our favorite knife maker made with the Mantra. First off, I just got a Mantra 2. I had avoided it for a long time, especially since flippers are my least favorite opening system and in light of the contentious...

Interesting>> but how is bamboo advantageous over other types of wood? I find it really interesting because I've noticed that they are making top quality coffee filters out of Bamboo as well. I don't and will not use any cutting slab or board that is made of a material that will ding up or dull a k...

Wood and nylon can both harbor bacteria: wood in the fibers of its structure, nylon in the cut marks left behind by use. Both should be cleaned after each use, the best way is with a dilute bleach solution, but I'm still alive and use just hot water and dish soap. My favorite cutting boards are bamb...

Ehhh... Mantra 2 on the way, I'm not really psyched for the flipper aspect, but handle and blade shape are both features I liked from day 1, as well as M4 being a steel I don't hate

Ugh! an Elmax PM3 would force my hand and then I'd have to order *another* knife from BBS... I might even have to start liking them

I'll second that... if it's going to be a safe queen after the cosmetic refresh, then find an independent blade specialist like BBB who can do the work, then lock it away so all that cost and hard work aren't spoiled the first time you cut dirty cardboard with it. Otherwise, keep working on your sha...

JD, you might be surprised! I bet that most of the fountain pen collectors on the three pen forums I frequent would be baffled by people collecting modern pocket knives ;). Seriously though, there are probably ten times as many fountain pens on Ebay as there are Spydercos. If you want to actually us...

They're gonna have to ban keys and ballpoint pens too if they really want to keep me out of my Amazon boxes!

in my use it was nearly impossible to sharpen past "barely sharp enough" with water stones, but using diamond abrasives it isn't bad at all. I agree that it holds a fine/polished edge longer than other "Super" steels, though, not all that much better than the M390-ish steels. my experience with edge...

Vintage watches Omega and Longines DEEA63DB-94D9-4622-8435-1E0B661DB998.jpeg Nice! Wittnauer and Wyler are my focus, with a good number of mid-century and earlier Elgins, though many of my nicest are from other makers... As far as collections, I only collect things that have utility, but I tend to ...