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by Ippon
Sun Aug 21, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!
Replies: 244
Views: 21874

Re: 2023 Forum Calendar Contest!

This year I would like to submit this picture of the G-10 Dragonfly in VG-10. Despite the small size, this knife is very capable! On a rainy day hike this summer, we saw some wildflowers it looked like someone picked. Decided it would make a good picture, and had the dragonfly in the pack. https://i...
by Ippon
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caly 3.5 Light Weight: Any News?
Replies: 192
Views: 27599

Re: Caly 3.5 Light Weight: Any News?

The ZDP CF Caly 3.5 is a great knife! I would be very interested in any variants. The idea of having an FRN variant is interesting even though I favor other handle materials a lot of times. FRN may be fitting, especially if it allows for a lighter weight construction. The CF version is svelte alread...
by Ippon
Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 P.I.T.S Sprint!
Replies: 246
Views: 21255

Re: 2022 P.I.T.S Sprint!

I got one of these, and I can say it is a very nice knife. It has very good fit and finish, and it has a special uniqueness to it which gives it a nice place in the collection. It has an initial feeling of robustness which is satisfying. The PITS is very ergonomic, and easy to operate. Quite light a...
by Ippon
Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "Scope the Edge" project
Replies: 85
Views: 9570

Re: "Scope the Edge" project

This sounds like a very fun project. I am limited on time I am able to commit or else I think this would be an absolute pleasure to participate in. I hope this goes forward, it has potential to be a very positive for the community I think. I would enjoy reading about not only what is discovered, but...
by Ippon
Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade HQ Metal Handle PM2s
Replies: 19
Views: 2052

Re: Blade HQ Metal Handle PM2s

I think a Ti PM2 would be really cool. Hopefully it would be regular production and not an exclusive. Undoubtedly it would be very popular. I wonder if it would be more likely we see a Ti PM2 look more like the other blade hq metal ones, which have a steel leaf for a locking tab? An integral Ti comp...
by Ippon
Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Handle foreward Native 5
Replies: 126
Views: 12579

Re: Handle foreward Native 5

This thread is really making me think more about design aspects in knives, very fun! :bug-red-white . I like the direction the sketches are headed. looks to be not only a good looking theoretical knife but also very useful, with more blade available. Thank you to those who have given ideas. I don't ...
by Ippon
Thu Feb 03, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7685
Views: 1052440

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

I have a Gayle Bradley 2 Folder on the way. I am excited to try it out!
by Ippon
Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who has a Spyopera?
Replies: 30
Views: 3835

Re: Who has a Spyopera?

I have one of the right hand only spyoperas. The only thing I do not like about it is the way the ergonomics interact with my hand. When I place my thumb on the ramp, my pinky finger tries to wrap around the back corner of the knife. This doesn't bother me for most short tasks but after cutting for ...
by Ippon
Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Next Reveal Anticipation
Replies: 262
Views: 38041

Re: Next Reveal Anticipation

High hollow grind on the shaman might lighten up the blade, leaving room to lighten the handle more without sacrificing balance? That knife would be quite the performer, while being easy to carry as well. Not sure if I would be into a choil-less shaman. I did not always like the shaman, but the ergo...
by Ippon
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bladeops Upcoming Elmax Exclusive
Replies: 168
Views: 18982

Re: Bladeops Upcoming Elmax Exclusive

This one was really tempting for me, since I love my old BBS Elmax PM2. The performance is good but I also enjoy the uniqueness. Hopefully the majority of people who wanted one got in. The big turn off for me on this one is I do not personally want to support the model of giving such short notice to...
by Ippon
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7685
Views: 1052440

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Had to be strong to resist the new Elmax PM2, (already have the old BBS one), but ended up buying a PM2 in S45VN instead :zany
by Ippon
Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Spyderco Forum Calendar Winners!
Replies: 74
Views: 11587

Re: 2022 Spyderco Forum Calendar Winners!

Thank you! Congrats to everybody, excited to get one of the callendars.
by Ippon
Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Spyderco Forum Calendar Contest
Replies: 134
Views: 18311

Re: 2022 Spyderco Forum Calendar Contest

https://i.imgur.com/PyQbXrp.jpg?1 Here is my submission this year, the PM2 in Maxamet. The Maxamet steel is an amazing feat of engineering, coupled with the versatile and practical PM2 platform. I wanted to capture the Spyderco knife as a hard-working tool, which will last a lifetime if taken care ...
by Ippon
Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spy Opera Alert Thread
Replies: 49
Views: 6661

Re: Spy Opera Alert Thread

Thanks for the heads up. Managed to get an order through online from SFO, I'm really excited about this one!
by Ippon
Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spy Opera Alert Thread
Replies: 49
Views: 6661

Re: Spy Opera Alert Thread

Does anyone happen to know when these will be available for purchase from the Spyderco website?
by Ippon
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2021 Spyderco Forum Calendar Contest!
Replies: 166
Views: 27166

Re: 2021 Spyderco Forum Calendar Contest!

Don't post a lot on these forums, but I read a lot. Glad for the opportunity to participate in this event, thank you Spyderco! https://i.imgur.com/v95lglo.jpg Featured is the C81GCMOBK2 Camo/DLC Paramilitary 2. Like many here on the forum I have relied on Spyderco knives for years, and they have nev...
by Ippon
Wed May 30, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: So Is Maxamet Dead Now?
Replies: 98
Views: 33262

Re: So Is Maxamet Dead Now?

Well, I don't claim to be an expert. But I have found that 15dps, no micro bevel does the best.
by Ippon
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How do you rate BHQ's new M4 PM2 over others
Replies: 8
Views: 3486

Re: How do you rate BHQ's new M4 PM2 over others

I'm enjoying mine, but had to die those ugly scales. The jade looks good with a satin blade, but with black it's just wrong.
by Ippon
Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: PM2 to PM3, happy?
Replies: 36
Views: 10125

Re: PM2 to PM3, happy?

The para 3 doesn't do it for me, I prefer the ergos of the native. I love the PM2
by Ippon
Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Get a bug name tag with your screen name for Blade show
Replies: 111
Views: 24283

Re: Get a bug name tag with your screen name for Blade show

Can't make blade, but sounds like it'll be something cool to have, count me in!