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Just seen elsewhere that Ed Fowler has passed away...

1/18/2026

Thank you for the art, Ed!

Remember...there are only two types of knife manufacturing companies..

Spyderco... And those that wish they were Spyderco...

Life goes on...
Somehow we cope...

A company that makes landing gear for P40 warbirds asked me this question.

My answer?

The knife shaped object will look nice, but edge holding will be mediocre, and corrosion will be more than what you desire.

A Spyderco Divers Probe...

https://www.americanedgeknives.com/spyderco-divers-probe-stainless-steel-w-sheath-2001-pre/

I have been trying to find one for over twenty years...

I want to make a line for line replica in 6Al4V Titanium and the blade will be cast 440C, actually pieces from the Serrata ...

Just curious...

Were there any Second Serratas?

Thanks Rusty. New grandchild meant my wife and I were only babysitting not travelling to Yosemite and Grand Canyon last year. I was hoping to get to the SFO to meet a Glesser or three. Or Spydie Nuts. But alas not this time.

I leave LA for NZ on the 1st November. Bad timing Mr Ackerman!!!

Always carry a Civilian and make a random stranger open your cans.

I have a tablespoon of olive oil every morning and a tablespoon of spoon of hemp seed oil at night. Helps with digestion they say.

440A steel rules!!!

Apparently when they buried Robert, he SLiD right out of the coffin and into the grave.

In South Africa years ago when Ballistol was released, the label was marked that is could be used for mild burns and cuts to help to heal. And of course my reference to gargling for sore throats. Folk were buying oils for firearm cleaning and suchlike and one fella went into a Gun shop and explained ...

Happy birthday TZ. Obviously Sal has given you the day off and a few rare Spydercos as a birthday present?

Well said Rusty Iron. I use Ballistol every now and then and the fact that it is water soluble is a good thing, for when water wet knives dry off, the Ballistol is back to its usual consistency. There not many oils like Ballistol that you can gargle with to relieve a sore throat.

I have a few carbon steel blades in the kitchen. They have developed a light grey patina from use. They are washed each time after use and then dried. I tried this with O1 blades I made and the same result. No oil or grease ever. In the last few days I have seen three friends edc folders. All dirty ...

Regardless of how you feel about the Spook, Sal, I will send you a bare steel and Pakkawood scaled Spook. Non knife folk love how it swishes as an extension to your hand.

Finalise the razor design. Make the scales the actual colour of the famous Van. Call the razor the “ Breadvan”. Fifty years of Integrity and Innovation with the finest Edge.

Hi Sal. Please check your aol email now? Hopefully you can see the Spook at last?

Jovial. Sounds like you are making obstacles your stepping stones. Blessings to your son.