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by KingRat
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chinook Confusion
Replies: 66
Views: 3844

Re: Chinook Confusion

Always interested in a new Chinook.

I have one Chinook 3 and two Chinook 4's. I'll buy a Chinook 5. If I really like it I'll buy two.
by KingRat
Sat Aug 27, 2022 6:46 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chinook 5?
Replies: 43
Views: 1992

Re: Chinook 5?

Compression lock sounds good to me. My only complaint about the Chinook 4 is that it is tip up only. Compression lock allows for four-way clip. (My vote would be to use the four-way Shaman clip, if Chinook 5 is made in USA.) Should be pretty light too, compared to the older models. Light enough that...
by KingRat
Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Canada's knife laws just cost me almost $400.
Replies: 80
Views: 11050

Re: Canada's knife laws just cost me almost $400.

Welcome to the club. This is why I only buy from Canadian dealers now.

I'm convinced the CBSA officer who plucked mine took it home. He fondles it when he isn't posing with his Px4 in front of the mirror.
by KingRat
Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Military 2 Discussion (Merged)
Replies: 956
Views: 88505

Re: Congratulations Spyderco! American Made Knife of the Year!

There it is. Congrats on the award. Looks like a winner.

I'm still hoping we'll see a stop lock Military someday (Patent Military?). Probably one of the few, now. Compression lock has really taken off in the last 20 years.
by KingRat
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Military Observations
Replies: 120
Views: 19136

Re: Spyderco Military Observations

The Military is my favorite folder out of all makes and models. In 2020 I offloaded half my collection and bought a brand new basic black G10 satin S30V (CQI updated) Military. That knife is my backup in case anything happens to older Military I've been carrying daily for many years. I haven't bough...
by KingRat
Sat Sep 25, 2021 6:49 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thick vs Thin handles
Replies: 68
Views: 8580

Re: Thick vs Thin handles

I like thicker myself. I always thought the Golden made knives had just the right thickness. I find the ones made in Japan, particularly the G10 models, to be a bit thin. This isn't so bad for a knife you take out and use for 13 seconds every third day, but for any lengthy job they can almost be pai...
by KingRat
Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Models you'd like to see return.
Replies: 99
Views: 13154

Re: Models you'd like to see return.

Chinook.
by KingRat
Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on the Chinook 4?
Replies: 9
Views: 888

Re: Thoughts on the Chinook 4?

I have two Chinook 4's. They are not for every day cutting tasks. They are for social work. They can be used for every day tasks in a pinch, but are not ideal. I usually carry another knife for regular tasks when carrying a Chinook. It's a nice enough knife. Solid construction. Power Lock is interes...
by KingRat
Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Military Tanto poll
Replies: 52
Views: 3629

Re: Military Tanto poll

I'd rather see a regular fully serrated Military back in production than a tanto.
by KingRat
Sun Nov 01, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How about a new Military?
Replies: 52
Views: 4408

Re: How about a new Military?

SPY27
by KingRat
Sun May 03, 2020 2:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Chief fan club!
Replies: 17
Views: 2950

Re: Native Chief fan club!

I like it. I hope we get to see more variations in the future. I can't get dealer exclusives anymore (unless a Canadian dealer is willing to do one, maybe), so any sprint runs are welcome.
by KingRat
Sat Mar 21, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native 5 lw with SPY27?
Replies: 34
Views: 5558

Re: Native 5 lw with SPY27?

Looking forward to this steel, specifically in the Native lightweight platform. Hopefully someday I'll get a Military in SPY27 for my back pocket to match.
by KingRat
Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Help identifying a Millie
Replies: 23
Views: 2637

Re: Help identifying a Millie

That is a Chinese Millie (counterfeit).
by KingRat
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Straight Razor from Spyderco
Replies: 464
Views: 46035

Re: Straight Razor from Spyderco

Straight razor traditionalists seem to prefer a pinned assembly. I'm on the fence for the reasons you have mentioned. The majority of old, turn of the century razors that were available had very common shared steels. Mostly Sheffield crucible steel. In this day and age, the razor users want to try ...
by KingRat
Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Straight Razor from Spyderco
Replies: 464
Views: 46035

Re: Straight Razor from Spyderco

I'm in for one. I sometimes shave with a straight, depending on my mood. (Shaving with a straight is not for the tired, or the inebriated for that matter. The more you know... ) I have one of those newer Hart Steel razors, and an older Case Red Imp. Both are wedges, which is my preference. The Hart...
by KingRat
Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Straight Razor from Spyderco
Replies: 464
Views: 46035

Re: Straight Razor from Spyderco

I'm in for one. I sometimes shave with a straight, depending on my mood. (Shaving with a straight is not for the tired, or the inebriated for that matter. The more you know... ) I have one of those newer Hart Steel razors, and an older Case Red Imp. Both are wedges, which is my preference. The Hart ...
by KingRat
Wed Feb 12, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S110v Shaman?
Replies: 21
Views: 3616

Re: S110v Shaman?

I'd buy one. I'd welcome any production Shaman in any variation. The sprints are hard to come by for us Canucks, and US dealer exclusives are now impossible to get.
by KingRat
Thu Feb 06, 2020 1:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Where is the Military K390!
Replies: 26
Views: 1899

Re: Where is the Military K390!

CPM 10V !
by KingRat
Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Paramilitary XL (Para 4) vs Military 2
Replies: 76
Views: 6899

Re: Paramilitary XL (Para 4) vs Military 2

KingRat wrote:
Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:20 am
Military 2. Stop Lock. Just like drawing in the Stop Lock patent of yesteryear.
Please do not change the clip. Military clip >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> All other clips.