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by rossco599
Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Spydie for kayaking and canoeing...
Replies: 57
Views: 6696

Re: Best Spydie for kayaking and canoeing...

My suggestion would be to try out some knives you all really have. For sailing on my dinghy (looks like a large kayak), I used my delica vg10 for a few years but due to limited use I've been carrying a v-toku2 dragonfly. Something with a short closed length would be good if it's on your waist band. ...
by rossco599
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Work gloves
Replies: 16
Views: 1835

Re: Work gloves

I have never worked in a warehouse but I was a mechanic. Mechanix gloves lasted a couple weeks, snapon way longer. Hyflex a couple weeks but by far the best dexterity. No padding, $40 for 12.
by rossco599
Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anybody Else into 3D Printing?
Replies: 57
Views: 11410

Re: Anybody Else into 3D Printing?

I used the college's 3d printer quite a bit. The quality is greatly affected by the settings of the printer/file. For example we assembled and used Prusa 3d printers. They came with files and settings for trinkets you could print. The trinkets came out better than parts printed on the professor only...
by rossco599
Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Hello, why do you guys like Spyderco?
Replies: 47
Views: 4072

Re: Hello, why do you guys like Spyderco?

They are different. Ergonomics seems to be #1 design criteria. They have wire clip, compression lock, laminated g10/cf, hole, frn pattern, steel choice.
My gripe is you cannot buy a new blade for $25 like bm and zt.
by rossco599
Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Customer Service Response Time
Replies: 20
Views: 3306

Re: Customer Service Response Time

I called once for a clip....went smoothly. Everyone has a bad day.
by rossco599
Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Benchmade bugout or mini freek
Replies: 19
Views: 7856

Re: Benchmade bugout or mini freek

Bugout. It's incredibly light.
by rossco599
Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anti-medicine people really make me sick.
Replies: 12
Views: 2182

Re: Anti-medicine people really make me sick.

Not every vaccine/medication is worth taking imo. Not not saying you should not get a polio vaccine or stop your schizophrenia meds. After I stopped getting a flu shot (7ish) years ago I had not had the flu since. Once I had a doctor offer me insomnia med that would increase my risk of cancer by som...
by rossco599
Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do Spyderco Knives Have No Flaws?
Replies: 46
Views: 6201

Re: Do Spyderco Knives Have No Flaws?

I thought this too when I came here (less than a year) but haven't seen any threads mia. The pinned post of shipping of internal parts probably has some complaints.
by rossco599
Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Grease or nano oil on bearings?
Replies: 21
Views: 5827

Re: Grease or nano oil on bearings?

I put 50 weight silicone (rc shock) oil in my mantra 3. It's extremely smooth now and the slight bearing noise or brass cage noise is gone.
by rossco599
Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Spyder For Mr. Elon Musk?
Replies: 39
Views: 5806

Re: Which Spyder For Mr. Elon Musk?

He seems like an otf or a custom protech guy. Whatever it would be it would be made the USA.
by rossco599
Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I wish spyderco offered deep carry clips
Replies: 79
Views: 10466

Re: I wish spyderco offered deep carry clips

Daveho wrote:
Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:30 am
But I get by..
Agreed. I've ruled out alot of knifes because of it but, sometimes win.
by rossco599
Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:59 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Cause and Effect: Direct and Indirect?
Replies: 13
Views: 1896

Re: Cause and Effect: Direct and Indirect?

Direct because it's a chain of events and when you're spinning round things come undone.
Videos proof:
https://youtu.be/vlAa0IGCXCw
by rossco599
Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral and Lil Native Comp lock
Replies: 4
Views: 717

Re: Chaparral and Lil Native Comp lock

abbazaba wrote:
Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:56 pm
...and the DLC Lil'Native has the first black shorty wire clip :)
Thanks. I've been waiting for one of them.
by rossco599
Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on VToku
Replies: 12
Views: 4453

Re: Opinions on VToku

I too am curious about edge retention on the v-toku2 compared to common steels such as 440c, vg10 or s30v. I've read the other threads but ppl only (kind of) compare it to other sprint runs. I hope the Australian YouTube guy does a cut test soon.
by rossco599
Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What are your thoughts on Spyderco's Peel-ply Carbon Fiber?
Replies: 44
Views: 6235

Re: What are your thoughts on Spyderco's Peel-ply Carbon Fiber?

Does carbon fiber/g10 laminate and peel ply cf both have the same look and feel besides the edges?
by rossco599
Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's Next for the Chaparral?
Replies: 65
Views: 9616

Re: What's Next for the Chaparral?

Micarta or wood would be my top picks
by rossco599
Sat Oct 20, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which delica?
Replies: 15
Views: 1899

Re: Which delica?

I'd go for an upgraded steel. V-toku2 currently ebay is $89. Same price as the Chaparral (.08 less blade)
by rossco599
Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening Serrated Endura - do I purchase new Sharpener ?
Replies: 4
Views: 428

Re: Sharpening Serrated Endura - do I purchase new Sharpener ?

If you have that lansky system they make a stone for that. I've never used one.
by rossco599
Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tell Me about The Mantra 3!!
Replies: 25
Views: 5147

Re: Tell Me about The Mantra 3!!

Got my mantra 3 in the mail a few days ago and I figured I'd share my thoughts. Fit and finish is perfect, very smooth and drops shut out of the box. Almost the same footprint as the delica (minus the flipper tab) and just a hair wider. The detent as far as push button, you have to try to hardly pre...