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by Gibsoniam
Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Yojimbo 2 Video
Replies: 101
Views: 31035

Michael Janich wrote:Check out this video of the Yo 2 from Downrange TV:

http://outdoorchannel.com/Events/SHOT20 ... MWTgDRnm3R

Enjoy!

Stay safe,

Mike
Very good look at the Yojimbo 2! Thanks, Michael!
by Gibsoniam
Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Jester Sprint
Replies: 213
Views: 51879

Thanks for considering a Jester sprint. I'll buy 10! :D

I vote for smooth, and a light grey (like the FRN UKPK).
by Gibsoniam
Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Help me find an EDC light?
Replies: 27
Views: 10642

Many great suggestions above.

I personally alternate between two flashlights, depending on where I'll be and what time of day.

If its daytime/early evening (work hours) I carry a titanium 4Sevens Preon 1 with clickie switch. They're around $50 for the light and the clickie. By default, Preon 1 is ...
by Gibsoniam
Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Help: Which Martial Art?
Replies: 16
Views: 5957

Help: Which Martial Art?

Hello Forum!

I've never been involved in sports, and never really took any Martial Arts. I say "never really" because I had a friend who as a Jeet Kune Do instructor, but after a couple of months (once a week) meetings, he had to give it up for some personal family reasons and I never pursued ...
by Gibsoniam
Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Forum Knife 2011; GITD Dragonfly 2?
Replies: 19
Views: 6048

I've been toying with buying a Dragonfly 2. The original was both my first "premium" knife and my first Spyderco.

If we can arrange a GITD FRN handle, I'm in. Whatever steel is in there!
by Gibsoniam
Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is there any interest in a Spyderco Bowie Knife
Replies: 27
Views: 7149

Living in the wonderful state of Texas, home of the Alamo where Bowie died, and they * prohibit * Bowie knives, (yet don't define exactly what they consider a Bowie knife!) I'd probably not get one. Texas specifically prohibits double-edged knives also, and that is *probably* what the politicians ...
by Gibsoniam
Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Spyderco Urban in the not so urban...
Replies: 10
Views: 6777

I love my Urbans!
by Gibsoniam
Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal (or anyone): FRN Urban and Dialex Junior
Replies: 6
Views: 2302

Hi Gibsoniam,

The FRN Urban is temporarily on hold while we watch the strength of the Yen, which is, at this time, much stronger than the dollar, which make the Urban very expesnive, even in FRN..

The Junior we just received prototypes for so it will most likely come out this year.

sal

This is ...
by Gibsoniam
Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: can opener....
Replies: 28
Views: 11666

I just did about 20 minutes of reading about can openers, people seem to have good luck with an OXO brand can opener.

Yes! My wife and I had an OXO until she insisted on an electric. We cook pretty much every night, often with ingredients from cans. The OXO lasted us more than four years with no ...
by Gibsoniam
Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal (or anyone): FRN Urban and Dialex Junior
Replies: 6
Views: 2302

Sal (or anyone): FRN Urban and Dialex Junior

To Sal, or anyone else with a thought on the matter:

Curious if these two are still in the works for production sooner than later? I'm excited about both the FRN Urban and the Dialex Junior.

Patience isn't my strong suit... Hah!
by Gibsoniam
Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: has spyderco considerd ergonomic shears?
Replies: 13
Views: 4421

Spyderco kitchen scissors, separable and useable as knives... Packaged with a Sharpamper... This could be the ultimate gateway drug to Spyderholicism!

I'd definitely be in for some H1 shears with FRN handles...
by Gibsoniam
Thu Jan 06, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: SpydieGuys
Replies: 18
Views: 9745

David Lowry wrote:Not defending them, nor condoning them, but I think we need to let this SpydieGuys stuff rest.

I think it's Peanut Butter time folks!
THIS.

I am craving a peanut butter and grape jelly sandwhich. I'm off to the kitchen!
by Gibsoniam
Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Oh Boy...The 2010 Darwin Awards are out
Replies: 24
Views: 7137

Oh my, some people are too stupid. Survival of the fittest, and these sure weren't fit!

Haha!
by Gibsoniam
Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Invitation to the 7th Amsterdam Spyderco Meet
Replies: 53
Views: 21093

And so the wait for Wouter's fine pictures begins anew...
by Gibsoniam
Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Balance Owners: Point "Exposed" When Closed?
Replies: 16
Views: 5000

There are even some strange folks out there who would consider packing the most blade possible into a given handle as a desirable trait, rather than a flaw. ;) :D

Don't get me wrong, I love the knife! But it sounds like mine is a but different than all of yours. I can run my finger along it with ...
by Gibsoniam
Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Balance Owners: Point "Exposed" When Closed?
Replies: 16
Views: 5000

I measured this morning with a caliper. The point on my balance is about 1/16" behind the liner at the closest. Could you post a picture??

Definitely much less than 1/16th. Sorry the pics aren't macro, the only working camera I have right now is my iPhone. :)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340 ...
by Gibsoniam
Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Balance Owners: Point "Exposed" When Closed?
Replies: 16
Views: 5000

Balance Owners: Point "Exposed" When Closed?

Hello Forumites!

I just received my Balance, and I've got a question/concern about which I hope other Balance owners can advise me.

When fully closed, the pointy tip of the blade is almost flush with the butt of the handle; close enough than running your finger along the CF over the groove allows ...
by Gibsoniam
Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Ed Schempp Balance
Replies: 22
Views: 10112

Paul,

Its all your fault. When my wife asks why I spent $120 on an itty bitty little knife... I'm blaming you. :)

I ordered one of these on Monday, should be here this week. I was on the fence until I saw your great photos. It looks like a little tank of a knife, and it will be my very first ever ...
by Gibsoniam
Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "Knife of the Day" (KOTD) threads...
Replies: 79
Views: 16752

Orange Urban Wharncliffe (most days).

Soon: Balance. Woo-hoo!
by Gibsoniam
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Flashlight
Replies: 54
Views: 14114

What I'm now asking is why would I want something else? I'm speaking from a user flashlight point of view, not a collector at all. What are the differences as far as using a flashlight. Normally I am looking under the couch or walking my dog with a flashlight. I used to use them for work in tight ...