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by Ngati Pom
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Catcherman LC200N Sprint Run
Replies: 172
Views: 42527

Re: Catcherman LC200N Sprint Run

One less at KSF.
I just received a bonus from my last employer, opened up my emails to find a flyer from KSF.
And took that as a sign ;)
This is the first time I have even thought about getting a sprint run.
by Ngati Pom
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report
Replies: 175
Views: 9515

Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report

I’ll be watching for the post release YouTube video of a Charisma that snapped while doing some light batoning! :winking-tongue
by Ngati Pom
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report
Replies: 175
Views: 9515

Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2024 Report

1mm blade thickness!!!
And those scales…
Sign me up. :smlling-eyes
by Ngati Pom
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:05 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Family friendly jokes
Replies: 1489
Views: 456174

Re: Family friendly jokes

A woman goes to the doctors.
“ Dr I forgot to take my contradictive pill.”
The Dr replies “you’re ignorant.”
To which she replied, “ Yes, three months.”
by Ngati Pom
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The ultimate grail… work knife.
Replies: 35
Views: 1817

Re: The ultimate grail… work knife.

Sounds reet grand, which should be the name of the XLversion.
Full SE and I’m in.
by Ngati Pom
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Autism awareness knife?
Replies: 29
Views: 1354

Re: Autism awareness knife?

I would support this and would buy whatever model Spyderco make.
It’s a worthwhile cause.
by Ngati Pom
Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
Replies: 77
Views: 2030

Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?

I voted Forward, as the majority of my recent purchases are handle forward models.They are an elegant solution to the Choil vs Kick decision.
That said, on smaller models Choil all the way, with a reduced handle area they provide a more secure grip for harder use.
Aren’t we lucky to be able to choose?
by Ngati Pom
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?
Replies: 35
Views: 1758

Re: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?

Could it be that the stop pin is harder to retrofit on existing models?
It appears on ‘newer’ models, Chappy and Sage 4, but may be beyond the scope of CQI.
If and when the Delica/Endura range gets an update maybe it will include the stop pin.
And a choil! :winking-tongue
by Ngati Pom
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Full handle knife
Replies: 23
Views: 7334

Re: Full handle knife

Polestar, choil-less, linerlock. Handle is superb, a shallower lil’ Temp/Caribbean.
Profile is similar to the Rockjumper but carries slimmer in pocket.
by Ngati Pom
Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A full size Native slipjoint?
Replies: 79
Views: 17418

Re: A full size Native slipjoint?

I bought my first Native on the weekend, I’ve waited until now because I wanted to get one in hand before buying. I was concerned that its scales would be too blocky but for me they are very comfortable. After comparing it to my ‘lil Native slippy I can see there may be a market for a sturdier, full...
by Ngati Pom
Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2023 Seconds sale! ..are you going?
Replies: 209
Views: 40782

Re: 2023 Seconds sale! ..are you going?

Such a generous gesture. Those smiles say it all. :cheap-sunglasses
by Ngati Pom
Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How does on reach Sal?
Replies: 73
Views: 11126

Re: How does on reach Sal?

sal wrote:
Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:55 pm
Hi Dullededge,

Welcome to our forum, You called?

sal
:grin-squint
by Ngati Pom
Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Official Discontinued List
Replies: 200
Views: 66273

Re: 2024 Official Discontinued List

"it reminds me of a D4 Wharncliffe blade with the handle profile of a Stretch 2."
It is very much like that, it has the hand filling depth of the Stretch with a slightly longer blade.
by Ngati Pom
Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Official Discontinued List
Replies: 200
Views: 66273

Re: 2024 Official Discontinued List

The RJ is a very compelling argument for the handle forward design. What is the definition of "handle forward"? The ricasso/choil area is reduced/covered so that the blade edge starts at the scales rather than further out. If you compare a Delica with a RockJumper you will see there is a ...
by Ngati Pom
Mon Sep 04, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Official Discontinued List
Replies: 200
Views: 66273

Re: 2024 Official Discontinued List

Received a Rockjumper SE this weekend. Like many here I had held off because it was so close to the Delica Wharncliffe in specs. I was wrong :eye-roll. The RJ is a very compelling argument for the handle forward design. Is this the backlock Polestar? The handles are very close in dimensions The acti...
by Ngati Pom
Fri Aug 25, 2023 3:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Bow River
Replies: 23
Views: 2734

Re: Spyderco Bow River

I got one for my son. He uses it for processing rabbits.
I liked it so much I got one for myself….
The Bow river is a full sized Phil Wilson design. The steel is perfectly adequate for my day to day use.
Get one, you will not be disappointed.
by Ngati Pom
Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Looking for an improvised Yojimbo 'light.' Any suggestions?
Replies: 54
Views: 4752

Re: Looking for an improvised Yojimbo 'light.' Any suggestions?

ImageHave you considered the Jandelica or Jandura?
They are Mr Janich’s custom made reprofiled versions of the Delica and Endura.
The Kahr Arms Delica (above)was a model produced by Spyderco using the same profile.
by Ngati Pom
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Just a pocket knife
Replies: 73
Views: 8243

Re: Just a pocket knife

Most days I carry a :bug-red Slip-it as my main knife. As they cover most of my needs.
I appreciate their simplicity.
On weekends etc. I’ll add a Salt or other lockable folder depending on the ‘mission’. :smlling-eyes
by Ngati Pom
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd Tern: First Impressions
Replies: 19
Views: 23853

Re: Byrd Tern: First Impressions

The Tern is a goldilocks knife, just right. When I got it the action was gritty so I gave it a warm bath which helped. The locking and unlocking are both easing as I use it more. I also bought the Up-Tern on the strength of this model https://i.postimg.cc/MKJY3kG6/IMG-0315.jpg Both of these are seco...