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by PaleMoon
Tue Aug 25, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Please Pardon the shameful sales pitch - Rock Jumper
Replies: 206
Views: 17987

Re: Please Pardon the shameful sales pitch - Rock Jumper

To me, this is the best new design to come out since the P4LW. I've been looking for an FRN alternative to my Yojimbo, yet something about the Delica just doesn't feel right. I really love the idea of the blade extending all the way to the handle on the Caribbean, but I find the knife too bulky, I'v...
by PaleMoon
Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone else Aeropress coffee?
Replies: 52
Views: 7368

Re: Anyone else Aeropress coffee?

As someone who is fully involved in the coffee industry, owns shops, travel to plantations, etc. IMO the Aeropress is a gimmicky, over marketed piece of garbage. The only advantage I can see from it is less paper waste. The world of coffee gear is, for the most part, a massive scam. The whole indust...
by PaleMoon
Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Affordable fixed blade (AFK)
Replies: 81
Views: 8663

Re: Affordable fixed blade (AFK)

I'd like to see something like that, too. I was recently in the market for a versatile outdoors fixed blade, but nothing in the Spyderco catalog could really compete with ESEE, Fallkniven, Mora, etc. That being said, if the only way to offer such a model in a more affordable package is to have it ma...
by PaleMoon
Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Police 4 Lightweight Observations
Replies: 51
Views: 13539

Re: Police 4 Lightweight Observations

It really is a great knife. For a long time I've wanted to buy the G10 version, but non-stainless folders are just too troublesome for me. I'm still hoping for a re-release in stainless at some point in the future. The Police 4 virtually fixes everything that bothered me with the Military; the huge ...
by PaleMoon
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Reveal, lack of anticipation, general thoughts.
Replies: 38
Views: 3940

Re: Reveal, lack of anticipation, general thoughts.

Maybe you need a break from knives?

What stands out most from your post is that the best part of this journey really came from the people, not the consumerism.
by PaleMoon
Thu Jul 04, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: AEB-L Urban Performance Reviews
Replies: 194
Views: 22571

Re: AEB-L Urban Performance Reviews

Enjoying the debate, but really wish the "steel X was originally designed for purpose Y" argument would go away. You can't possible make a weaker case against the use of a specific steel in knife blades. The vast majority of steels were designed for other purposes, yet we still find pleasu...
by PaleMoon
Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shot Show 2019
Replies: 58
Views: 11061

Re: Shot Show 2019

Spyderco is really killing it with the fixed blades this year. I'm glad they're giving so much attention to a segment of the market that often feels neglected, especially seeing how all models are so different from each other with very specific uses in mind. I'm also very excited for the SE wharncli...
by PaleMoon
Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why Don't You Like Framelocks?
Replies: 82
Views: 8422

Re: Why Don't You Like Framelocks?

I love them just the same as any other lock, as long as they are well made and suit the design of the knife in question. I think a lot more people would like framelocks if they handled a Sebenza, just as a lot more people would like backlocks if they handled a Native 5. Regarding their strength unde...
by PaleMoon
Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's the best Spyderco that doesn't exist?
Replies: 113
Views: 21109

Re: What's the best Spyderco that doesn't exist?

There are more EDC choices from Spyderco than I could ever ask for, so I'll go with something more specialized. A DIR-compliant dive knife. Something small, SE H1, sheepfoot, that can comfortably be worn in front of the body on the waist strap. I guess I'm pretty much describing a slimmer and thinne...
by PaleMoon
Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Interview with Knifemaker Phil Wilson about Performance Blades
Replies: 20
Views: 4291

Re: Interview with Knifemaker Phil Wilson about Performance Blades

ThePeacent wrote:
Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:56 pm
THANKS!

Now I'm ever more excited for the Bow River :D
Same here! Thanks Larrin for the great articles you put out.
by PaleMoon
Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2019 Forum Calendar Contest!
Replies: 215
Views: 74531

Re: 2019 Forum Calendar Contest!

I skipped the contest last year, so I'm giving it another try this year. Two years ago I said something along the lines of the PM2 being the ultimate EDC, but I've since changed my mind and went back to the Delica. I feel it's easily Spyderco's most enduring design; no matter how many other, often t...
by PaleMoon
Thu May 31, 2018 11:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: This is what I've been waiting for: Ankerson Bowie
Replies: 16
Views: 3709

Re: This is what I've been waiting for: Ankerson Bowie

I really, really love this design, except for the removable handles. I had issues with significant surface rust under the halpern scales of my 4V Mule following only light indoor use. This being an outdoors knife, I would expect the problem to be far worse, unless the scales offer a much better sea...
by PaleMoon
Thu May 31, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Am I the only one?
Replies: 50
Views: 10499

Re: Am I the only one?

I can't flick most Seki lock backs without completely shredding my nails. Besides, it requires so much concentration and weird hand contortions that it just isn't worth the time or effort in the end. On the other hand, I can flick most liner locks without issue, both in regular and reverse grip. I u...
by PaleMoon
Thu May 31, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: This is what I've been waiting for: Ankerson Bowie
Replies: 16
Views: 3709

Re: This is what I've been waiting for: Ankerson Bowie

I really, really love this design, except for the removable handles. I had issues with significant surface rust under the halpern scales of my 4V Mule following only light indoor use. This being an outdoors knife, I would expect the problem to be far worse, unless the scales offer a much better seal...
by PaleMoon
Wed May 30, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2018 Spyderco Mid-Year Product Guide - LIVE!
Replies: 85
Views: 26684

Re: 2018 Spyderco Mid-Year Product Guide - LIVE!

The number of surprises in this catalog is just ridiculous! Never thought we'd get to see a Spyderco-Sinkevich collab... Glad to see the bow river is coming along as well. Super excited with just about everything in there! As usual, thanks to all involved!
by PaleMoon
Wed May 16, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Forum Name Tag - Available for Pre-Order
Replies: 156
Views: 44244

Re: Spyderco Forum Name Tag - Available for Pre-Order

I think it's sweet. It's bigger than I expected, but not as big as the impression some of the pictures here gave me. Still not sure what I'm gonna do with mine, but it's a fun thing to have around, if only to remind me why Spyderco is a company like few others.
by PaleMoon
Wed May 16, 2018 12:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Favorite serrated sheepsfoot
Replies: 20
Views: 3163

Re: Favorite serrated sheepsfoot

The blade on the Rescue tool is pretty great. Good length, thin, FFG; it eats through cardboard.
by PaleMoon
Wed May 16, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Teal Delica
Replies: 54
Views: 11834

Re: New Teal Delica

One of the most beautiful Delica yet. I don't get all the remarks about it being feminine.

I would love this color on the Salts.
by PaleMoon
Wed May 16, 2018 12:10 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Canadian UKPK
Replies: 102
Views: 23231

Re: Canadian UKPK

Liquid Cobra wrote:
Tue May 15, 2018 9:25 pm
Spyderco has a lot of slipit options but they’re all too darn affordable and I want something more substantial than FRN. I want to spend a decent amount of money on a nice Spyderco slipit.

I doubt a whole lot of people share those sentiments.
by PaleMoon
Sat May 05, 2018 11:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Game over Canada? WW’s stops importing Spyderco.
Replies: 38
Views: 9773

Re: Game over Canada? WW’s stops importing Spyderco.

funny they still stock lots of Chinese knives that meet the same criteria as the Spyderco. I think that there are political games being played on multiple levels here. Time to change the government. I wouldn't be surprised if this had more to do with the Chinese being willing to skirt the laws, tha...