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by Germinalphrase
Thu Feb 28, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chap or caly: small gift to self for first born
Replies: 20
Views: 1950

Re: Chap or caly: small gift to self for first born

Thanks, everyone.The first stretch has been challenging to say the least, but we’re all coming through it healthy so I feel blessed. He’s a beautiful young man, I can surely say that. As for the knives, I’ll keep my eyes open on the secondary market and see what opportunities float up. Doesn’t seem ...
by Germinalphrase
Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chap or caly: small gift to self for first born
Replies: 20
Views: 1950

Re: Chap or caly: small gift to self for first born

That Hap40 Caly seems great. Is going rate about $170? I’m hoping to be closer to the $100 rather than $200 mark.

Thanks for the well wishes! Mom and baby are healthy and well which is all I could hope for.
by Germinalphrase
Fri Feb 22, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chap or caly: small gift to self for first born
Replies: 20
Views: 1950

Chap or caly: small gift to self for first born

Hey all, My Delica took a permenant vacation while out for a hike in the fall. I’ve been making do with my dragonfly which is a capable little design, but with the recent birth of our first child I want to treat myself to a nice delica replacement. I’m thinking I would like to go Chap or Caly 3. Bot...
by Germinalphrase
Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rookie G-10 Serrated
Replies: 31
Views: 4520

Re: Rookie G-10 Serrated

I loved my Rookie though a slightly thicker handle would make it more comfortable in use.
by Germinalphrase
Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal asks you to design a Spyderco.
Replies: 102
Views: 16386

Re: Sal asks you to design a Spyderco.

2.5-3 inch fixed. General purpose utility blade. Sabre ground primary with flat/sharpened spine like a wharnnie for pull cuts. Short three finger grip reminiscent of Street Beat. Steel chosen for toughness and ease of retouching on sharpmaker. Possible notch/protruding facet on butt of handle for li...
by Germinalphrase
Mon Oct 01, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Clipitool Rescue: replacement blades?
Replies: 1
Views: 337

Clipitool Rescue: replacement blades?

Greetings, I bought a friend of mine a Clipitool Rescue as a gift on the occasion of his first child. He was really taken by the knife, but he’s a first responder and promptly went out and snapped both the blade and the belt cutter on calls. He’s not active on the forums, so I just thought I’d ask f...
by Germinalphrase
Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Waterway Will Be Mine...
Replies: 244
Views: 49691

Re: The Waterway Will Be Mine...

There were runors of a folding Waterway.

Any news/previews on that?
by Germinalphrase
Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bobbing a handle to 50/50 ratio?
Replies: 7
Views: 1510

Re: Bobbing a handle to 50/50 ratio?

My intent here had less to do with blade/handle ratio but more with eliminating a lot of extra or unnecessary handle length. The material removed doesn’t change the ergos, and allows for front flipping action. 6DFC60D7-6D80-4B7D-9330-59E71153C82D.jpeg Thank you all for the responses. Spyderg: that’...
by Germinalphrase
Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bobbing a handle to 50/50 ratio?
Replies: 7
Views: 1510

Bobbing a handle to 50/50 ratio?

I understand the arguments made around blade length being defined by the task and and handle length being defined by what’s comfortable. In many Spyderco knives this means the blade is somewhat shorter than the handle. I have no problem with that outright. However, I have small hands and so at least...
by Germinalphrase
Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Meet the Expert | Phil Wilson
Replies: 23
Views: 4382

Re: Meet the Expert | Phil Wilson

Someday, I would love to see Mr. Wilson write a knife making book (a la David Boye). His designs are so classic, and he has a clear mastery of the craft.
by Germinalphrase
Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco/Phil Wilson Bow River
Replies: 202
Views: 56605

Re: Spyderco/Phil Wilson Bow River

Handled this today. It’s a great knife and should sell well. Wanted to add to my in-depth initial impression above...if you didn't know the steel type/country of origin, and someone handed you this knife, you could easily assume it's price would be triple digits. That's how the quality and feel str...
by Germinalphrase
Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Reinhold Rhino Giveaway!!!
Replies: 129
Views: 26934

Re: Spyderco Reinhold Rhino Giveaway!!!

I’m in! Thanks for such a generous offer to the community.
by Germinalphrase
Wed May 23, 2018 9:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Clipitool
Replies: 5
Views: 1306

Re: Clipitool

We're Clipitools made with anything other than stainless scales?
by Germinalphrase
Tue May 22, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco/Phil Wilson Bow River
Replies: 202
Views: 56605

Re: Spyderco/Phil Wilson Bow River

It would be great to have a timeline on this one. I love the idea of a budget friendly Spyderco x Phil Wilson.
by Germinalphrase
Sun May 13, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco/Phil Wilson Bow River
Replies: 202
Views: 56605

Re: Spyderco/Phil Wilson Bow River

I'm also curious. Drop point? Trailing point?
by Germinalphrase
Fri May 04, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Saw?
Replies: 14
Views: 5768

Re: Spyderco Saw?

Being able to sharpen with a sharpmaker stone would be a huge benefit - if it were possible.
by Germinalphrase
Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Tactical Bottle Opener: Spyderco ClipiTool Standard
Replies: 595
Views: 110606

Re: At Last, A Tactical Bottle Opener

I'm not a pocket auto guy - but that Seecamp seems like a nice little package. Give me a steel pistol anyday; I don't care what these polymer guys say.

/digression
by Germinalphrase
Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Toughest stainless steel ?
Replies: 138
Views: 35167

Re: Toughest stainless steel ?

It would be great to have a sticky thread that defines toughness, strength, wear resistance, etc. and associated blade materials/uses.

It would be a helpful cheat sheet for members.
by Germinalphrase
Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Saw?
Replies: 14
Views: 5768

Re: Spyderco Saw?

Honestly, I see a lot of people urging Spyderco to produce a lot of non-knife stuff--tactical pens, saws, axes, etc. I like Spyderco knives. When Spyderco focuses on it's core competency, it's world-class. I'm a lot less enthusiastic about asking them to move away from that competency because I wan...
by Germinalphrase
Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Saw?
Replies: 14
Views: 5768

Spyderco Saw?

I've been thinking about a ideal version of the Clipitool for use in the Boundary Waters that would match a thin Sprig-like blade with a short saw (maybe adding a second more robust blade for wood work) and came to wonder if Spyderco had ever made a saw blade before? Obviously, the serrated edge bla...