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by Ric
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knife that screams liner lock got the compression lock - why?
Replies: 40
Views: 1752

Knife that screams liner lock got the compression lock - why?

I have the Wolfspyder and thanks to a good buddy now also the Rhino. The compression lock closing does not work well because of double detent (Wolf) and missing blade mass (Rhino). The ergos scream liner lock. My thumb always wants to engage the non existing liner because its naturally falls in this...
by Ric
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ
Replies: 135
Views: 8508

Re: Forum Update/Maintenance & Move - PLEASE READ

The font size seems to be smaller as before.
I am using iOS on the phone.
On top I also have a black 1,5 inch empty space.
by Ric
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 50th Anniversary Knife?
Replies: 143
Views: 5018

Re: Spyderco 50th Anniversary Knife?

40th Anniversary
Spyderco Native 5 40th Anniversary Damascus C41CF40TH Limited Edition

I think it did not sell well.

It should be a true user. Maybe coming in a package of 2. One for using and one for the safe. Not too expensive might help.
by Ric
Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: thoughts on a Spyderco Machete
Replies: 31
Views: 899

thoughts on a Spyderco Machete

Inspired by "Another run of Whale Rescue blade is needed." https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=96242 Would be cool to see a Spyderco Machete. I have a CRKT one but only used once in the garden. My requirements: #) Good sheath (incl storage for a gauntlet diamond rod or a sma...
by Ric
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Smaller Mule
Replies: 5
Views: 415

Re: Smaller Mule

Thanks for the insights, Sal.
It's much appreciated.

Personally, I like the Mule.
Making it smaller yourself is a good option and done quite easy.
by Ric
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: High-Impact Ceramic (HIC) first folder to be released
Replies: 10
Views: 694

High-Impact Ceramic (HIC) first folder to be released

Which folder will be the first one in HIC?

(list below might be wrong as it is to my best knowledge / memory)
Spy27: Para 3 lightweight
LC200N: UKPK (edit: Native 5 lightweight is wrong)
HIC: ???
by Ric
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening Para 3s, I can't reach the very bottom of the edge! Any advice?
Replies: 24
Views: 3023

Re: Sharpening Para 3s, I can't reach the very bottom of the edge! Any advice?

I used diamond plates to form an edge all the way back to the choil.
Originally there is an unsharpened part of a few mm.

I do it mainly at my users and quite quick and dirty. With the sharpmaker you do not reach completely to the end anyways.
by Ric
Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: IDENTIFY this knife
Replies: 7
Views: 1081

Re: IDENTIFY this knife

Hi and welcome.
Hope it was cheap.

I recommend a Dragonfly.
If you want something bigger a Tenacious.
And a sharpmaker to keep them sharp (including kitchen knives as well)
by Ric
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpmaker and scissors
Replies: 6
Views: 538

Sharpmaker and scissors

I noticed my kitchen scissors does not cut cling film anymore. Remembering the side slot of the Sharpmaker is made for scissors so I gave it a try. With the brown and fine rods. But a little improvement but not much. Then a few strokes on the diamonds and it cut through like a laser. The Sharpmaker ...
by Ric
Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco x Lamnia exclusive - poll
Replies: 103
Views: 11063

Re: Spyderco x Lamnia exclusive - poll

Pingo would be nice.
Chaparral as well.

NOT in all EU countries it's NOT allowed to carry a one-hand open PLUS locking folder.
by Ric
Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dragonfly Salt 2; Sharp Holes ?
Replies: 7
Views: 635

Re: Dragonfly Salt 2; Sharp Holes ?

The sharp edges helps at deploying it.
I have a Spyderco with smooth edges which is more of a struggle to deploy.

I would keep the edges sharp or smoothen it only a TINY bit. Better less than more.
by Ric
Sat Sep 09, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: language barriers
Replies: 16
Views: 1183

Re: language barriers

If you have special interests hobbies or need to solve a computer issue you will learn quickly that you find much more information in English than in e. g. German language. English is quite easy to learn, and in business very important and nowadays necessary. I am glad we lil native ;-) speakers are...
by Ric
Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: FOMO or No?
Replies: 61
Views: 7909

Re: FOMO or No?

My FOMO stopped as I was not allowed to purchase a new exclusive from the dealer because they do not ship internationally.
And I do not support flippers other than knives and dolphins.

This stopped the drive to get new knives.
I still buy new ones but seldom and I do not move mountains to get it.
by Ric
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If the cops ask you, my wife did it
Replies: 39
Views: 3287

Re: If the cops ask you, my wife did it

Doesn't it have 2 detents which makes it not as fidgety?
by Ric
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Advice on my first Spyderco
Replies: 26
Views: 1316

Re: Advice on my first Spyderco

Para 3 lightweight spy27 plus a Sharpmaker.

Perfect entry knife.
S110V is not that easy to sharpen.
by Ric
Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:49 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Sliverax
Replies: 24
Views: 5161

Re: The Sliverax

Sharp Guy wrote:
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:20 pm
Oh...BTW, people buy new Porsches and upgrade them all the time
Sure, upgrading, customizing, but not repairing.
And there are plenty of shops to do so.
I have no Spydie Performance Center nearby ;-)
by Ric
Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Sliverax
Replies: 24
Views: 5161

Re: The Sliverax

It's not a cheap knife.
I had very bad experience to disassemble my Manix 2 and Para 3 (soft screws,..).

It must be OK out of the box.
If I buy a Porsche it must be perfect.
If I buy a Dacia it can have some minor flaws.
by Ric
Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Sliverax
Replies: 24
Views: 5161

Re: The Sliverax

I had big detent issues. It was too weak. I could shake it open quite easily.

Design is great. I also liked the negative angle of the blade.
by Ric
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Replies: 397
Views: 30948

Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores

I could also get something - better said the rest nobody wanted. But at least something.
So it was much better than last time.

I think the changes for European are quite small because of the connection latency...