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by capt.carl
Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: stretch 2 compression lock
Replies: 26
Views: 4044

Re: stretch 2 compression lock



Kunwu just came out with a compression-style lock on one of their larger knives. It has a bar that runs between the scales, and thru the the lock bar tab, to stabilize the lock bar and prevent it from twisting (and releasing) if the knife is torqued during use. This might be the answer to ...
by capt.carl
Sun Jul 06, 2025 9:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Satin PM2 Salt - Scale surface is different on each side
Replies: 20
Views: 3433

Re: New Satin PM2 Salt - Scale surface is different on each side

grimlock wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:08 pm
ImageI went and checked my PM2 magnacut. It seems to have a checkered? surface. It makes for a firm grip. I wonder which finish is supposed to be on the scales?
Hmm this is confusing. So some are smooth and others are peel ply?
by capt.carl
Sun Jul 06, 2025 9:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: stretch 2 compression lock
Replies: 26
Views: 4044

Re: stretch 2 compression lock




Been a while since we had a PM2 run with cool blade shape.



How about a hollow grind?


Saber grind! There's something about the saber ground version of the stretch that just looks SO good. A saber ground pm2 would be incredible.


They made one. It was an exclusive can’t remember the ...
by capt.carl
Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else have a sage 5 where the tip is barely in the scales?
Replies: 6
Views: 530

Re: Anyone else have a sage 5 where the tip is barely in the scales?

That’s called a proud tip and it’s not normal. Unfortunately your warranty is voided. Was it always like this or did it appear after the mods
by capt.carl
Tue Jun 10, 2025 12:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Replies: 108
Views: 16680

Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive

Customer service confirmed it was an error
by capt.carl
Wed May 28, 2025 6:42 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Manix XL Salt
Replies: 27
Views: 3872

Re: Spyderco Manix XL Salt

ladybug93 wrote:
Tue May 27, 2025 10:31 pm
capt.carl wrote:
Tue May 27, 2025 9:45 pm
Looks awesome. Still don’t understand the dlc on magnacut as a standard
looks like you answered your own question. :winking-tongue
Touché!
by capt.carl
Tue May 27, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Manix XL Salt
Replies: 27
Views: 3872

Re: Spyderco Manix XL Salt

Looks awesome. Still don’t understand the dlc on magnacut as a standard
by capt.carl
Tue May 27, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive
Replies: 108
Views: 16680

Re: Kapara s90v burlap micarta KnifeCenter exclusive


My guess is this run was 1200 yet it is still surprising that it has not sold out yet. Just another sign of economic troubles when an S90v micarta compression lock model s great as the Kapara doesn't sell out immediately!


I love s90v and the burlap. Also the kapara is one of my favorite models ...
by capt.carl
Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LeafJumper
Replies: 325
Views: 65595

Re: LeafJumper

Just used mine to slice up a bunch of cardboard. Reminded me why it’s one of my favorites. Super slicey blade, very comfortable handle with no choil in the way, and blade right up the the edge for massive power and control. K390 is great too. Sad this one didn’t catch on, it’s slept on.
by capt.carl
Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bodacious Discussion
Replies: 310
Views: 115967

Re: Bodacious Discussion

We are ready for the steel variants! Looking forward to the spy27
by capt.carl
Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: An 'Astute' assessment
Replies: 50
Views: 6929

Re: An 'Astute' assessment

It’s an amazing design and the most under appreciated Spyderco of all time. I want it to stay the same, just give it some m4 like the tenacious, it deserves better steel and more recognition
by capt.carl
Fri Mar 21, 2025 6:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: K390 discontinuations?
Replies: 26
Views: 2815

Re: K390 discontinuations?

Landshark99 wrote:
Fri Mar 21, 2025 12:47 pm
3 K390s for me, Leaf Jumper, Endela and PM 2
RIP leafjumper. My favorite k390
by capt.carl
Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bodacious Discussion
Replies: 310
Views: 115967

Re: Bodacious Discussion

My bodacious freely drops and has a very small amount of bladeplay side to side if you try to notice it. This is when both pivot screws are cranked down. Am i doing something wrong or is the bushing out of spec? It’s also a bit off center, can’t fix it. Im more concerned about the pivot though.
by capt.carl
Fri Feb 21, 2025 7:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 15V Regular Production Plea
Replies: 51
Views: 6323

Re: 15V Regular Production Plea

Evil D wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:36 pm
Can I just get a 15V Bodacious out of all this? I don't care if it's standard production or a sprint or dealer exclusive.

And I don't mean to hate on Maxamet but I'd trade it for 15V as a standard production option.
I agree, it would be one of the best
by capt.carl
Sat Feb 15, 2025 11:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bodacious first Sprint and exclusive?
Replies: 52
Views: 7635

Re: Bodacious first Sprint and exclusive?

Im with you guys here. Not a fan of the shaman for all the reasons listed. I love the bodacious. It’s one of the best spyderco designs out there imo, especially for phre performance
by capt.carl
Mon Feb 03, 2025 6:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 2421
Views: 693506

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

I have most seki k390 and the leafjumper may be my favorite
by capt.carl
Sat Dec 28, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 55525
Views: 8191611

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 9:34 am
capt.carl wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 9:16 am
SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 8:31 am
Image
Wow! Howd you do that grip pattern?!
I drew out the pattern with a pencil then used a tapered diamond rod and dremel…I think there’s a thread somewhere on it called “b Caribbean at Last” 👊
Nice work!
by capt.carl
Sat Dec 28, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 55525
Views: 8191611

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 8:31 am
Image
Wow! Howd you do that grip pattern?!
by capt.carl
Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Recent Manix 2 Salt CQI / internal changes
Replies: 24
Views: 2722

Re: Recent Manix 2 Salt CQI / internal changes

Thanks kristi, I assumed so but it’s nice to hear from the source!
by capt.carl
Wed Dec 18, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knife received from Heinnie Haynes. Advice sought.
Replies: 70
Views: 5558

Re: Dodgy knife received from Heinnie Haynes. Advice sought.


Thanks for the replies. I'll send it back since it's 20 years old and I'll get it replaced with a newer version. I'm a bit concerned about the backspring being two decades old and I'll probably will be better off with a newer one.


Since it’s been just been presumably sitting there, the ...