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Just snagged one from Knife Center. It's one of those knives that you just have to have if you like full sized knives. 4V, sweet design, Spyderco quality.

I know two people that live in Alaska. I am not that close to them. I do not know much, and all that I can say is, there is apparently a big gun culture there according to them. In summary: Bears. Moose. Guns.



That is all....

I am working on three Boomerangs at the moment. ( fixed blade ) Not folders, I know, but bendy edges just the same... :) I suppose the sheath would be tricky for a fixed blade....but I'd take a fixed hawkbill in a second. YES! Make it 4 to 5 inches long, full tang like the Jumpmaster 2, and like ev...

Ooooof! I probably just added two more knives to buy. Fantastic collection. Thank you for posting!

I don't think I'm good at collecting things, but have 85 knives. If pushed, I could probably get rid of 5 to 10 of them, but I like all of them. I have not purchased any in 2019...was "laid off," so no purchases. When I get back to work there are at least 50 to 100 more I'd like to take a look at fo...

Having recently gotten back into Spyderco knives I really enjoy the quality of build and the variety of designs, steels and blade shapes. I also enjoy seeing that Sal and Eric are so active in the knife community. I notice there are no Spyderco multi-tools. Are there any plans to bring out a line o...

Native 5 in Maxamet.

Review of Martial Blade Concepts Volume 1 - Enhanced Ver. - Crash Course in Defensive Knife Tactics 1999 - 2004 Mike Janich's Martial Blade Concepts system was embraced at Spyderco, and taught at various locations around the United States. I've watched the Martial Blade Concepts Vol 1 and 2 several ...

I do not have all of the knives being discussed yet, only the Native 5 in Maxamet(backlock), but I plan to buy a Shaman and Chief. I'm glad the Chief comes with a backlock. I prefer the backlock, as it looks much stronger. My two CF Yojimbo 2's have compression locks, which seems like a weaker solut...

I have the following in my notes and will probably get the Wiha. Drivers for knives Wiha (L T6-T20 set) or Snap-On 6 - 10, 12 and 15 WIHA: System 4 Slotted/Phillips/Hex Metric/Torx® Micro Bit 27 Piece Set with ESD Safe Precision Handle https://www.wihatools.com/system-4-slotted-phillips-hex-metric-t...

BLUETYPEII wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:19 pm

If you’re looking for a Spyderco fixed blade for self defense I think the Waterway would serve you well.

I'll take a look at it. Right now the two Spyderco fixed blades that I want are the Street Beat and Ankerson/Sanders Bowie.

What percentage of your Spyderco collection consists of fixed blades?
40%

What percentage of your collection consists of fixed blades?
80% PLUS

Looking for more fixed blades. 3 inch folders are not good self defense tools.

I have 85 knives, at around $20k invested. I don't have many Spydercos but there are at least 10 on my must have list. I know right where the money is going before I even make it.

+1 I purchased 4 Cold Steels total in CTS-XHP I liked the models and had been hovering on buying them when I saw the Switch to S35VN happening I was like aw crap it’s now or never before the only thing available I S35VN. Like you I voted with my wallet which trumps speculation every time. Yea, I ag...

On a more meta level, I just find it humorous as fans of other brands don't do this. Certain brands still primarily use 154cm and their fans don't mind. Other brands use mainly s35vn and nobody says a thing. M390/20cv and no complaints. CPM154, 1095, A2, D2, 01. These are all primary steels for com...

My family has had: Datsun B210(Yr ?), mechanically garbage. Burst in to flames as my father drove it down the hwy to work. Mazda RX-7(Yr 1980), Mechanically bulletproof, until it wasn't. Garaged since new. The car did burn oil faster than anything I've ever owned, and that may have been what finally...

I'll be reviewing Spyderco's Michael Janich (Yojimbo 2) videos next. I've seen them but I did not take notes and they are very good.

REVIEW OF: Combatives for Street Survival V.2: Weapon Counterattacks and Situational Combatives by Kelly McCann DVD $22.80 I still prefer the Dog Brothers, "Dog Catcher" move for defeating a knife attack, but there are some capable combatives moves in here. Be careful training with someone that you ...

REVIEW OF: Combatives for Street Survival V.1: Index Positions, The Guard and Combative Strikes by Kelly McCann DVD $29.99 Kelly McCann does cover the expected movements very well. What you have to remember is that the people in the video are NOT in combat, so they have to tone down the combatives o...