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by nathanours
Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LC200N Caribbean
Replies: 237
Views: 61168

Re: LC200N Caribbean

If I understand the concept correctly, galvanic corrosion occurs when one metal is electrically in contact with another in the presence of an electrolyte (salt for example). The problem is amplified when the metals have a dissimilar anodic index numbers. This means you wouldn't want titanium or copp...
by nathanours
Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Time for a new EDC Spyderco
Replies: 68
Views: 7946

Re: Time for a new EDC Spyderco

Yep, it's an older Military. The PM2 is kind of the smaller version with a compression rather than liner lock.
by nathanours
Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Time for a new EDC Spyderco
Replies: 68
Views: 7946

Re: Time for a new EDC Spyderco

Liking the Wilson! I'm an HK guy for EDC.

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And definitely check out the Yojimbo 2.
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by nathanours
Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Time for a new EDC Spyderco
Replies: 68
Views: 7946

Re: Time for a new EDC Spyderco

Also, the military and PM2 are not designed as fighting knives. Check out the Yojimbo 2, which is specifically for slashing in self defence scenarios, and which was created by one of the foremost masters of edged weapon combat.
by nathanours
Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Time for a new EDC Spyderco
Replies: 68
Views: 7946

Re: Time for a new EDC Spyderco

If you're that concerned about being in a situation in which you'll have to defend yourself, might I recommend an infinitely more effective tool for the job?
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by nathanours
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spydercos at 50%+ off MSRP
Replies: 156
Views: 33451

Re: Spydercos at 50%+ off MSRP

Massdrop has:

Ti Military 54% off
Techno 52% off
Air 60% off
Blue Nishijin Cricket 59% off
PM2 49% off (pretty close to 50%)
by nathanours
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: OFFICIAL 2015 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Thread
Replies: 72
Views: 11816

Re: OFFICIAL 2015 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Thread

Massdrop has the Techno for $154
by nathanours
Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Puukko
Replies: 11
Views: 3359

Re: Spyderco Puukko

Well, I ended up buying some leather, and am going to attempt to make the sheath myself. We'll see how it goes.
by nathanours
Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Puukko
Replies: 11
Views: 3359

Spyderco Puukko

Do any of you have and use a Puukko? I picked one up at the seconds sale on Saturday for $50 and am really impressed, but never see any discussion about these. The fit and finish on it are fantastic, and it's one of the prettiest knives I've ever seen. I cannot find any flaw on mine, other than not ...
by nathanours
Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2015 Second Sale Report
Replies: 57
Views: 9229

Re: 2015 Second Sale Report

I just wanted to say thanks to the kind soul that let me have the Cruwear Military he was debating keeping. Maybe you visit these forums and will see this! :)
by nathanours
Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2015 Second Sale Report
Replies: 57
Views: 9229

Re: 2015 Second Sale Report

Here's what I left with:

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by nathanours
Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Finally got the hang of my Sharpmaker!
Replies: 12
Views: 1318

Re: Finally got the hang of my Sharpmaker!

I'm in the same boat. Finally got my sharpmaker to enable a knife to whittle hair.

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by nathanours
Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Show off your latest purchase
Replies: 5355
Views: 1850254

Re: Show off your latest purchase

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