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by tjsblade
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shop / garage / beater knife.
Replies: 31
Views: 2051

Re: Shop / garage / beater knife.

Not beater because I don't consider Spyderco on the cheap end of knives but my "harder" use Spydie folders that sit on my work bench and get all the pocket time when I'm choring are either the Manix 2 G10 version or the original Gayle Bradley. They are still only used as cutting tools. The...
by tjsblade
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best "work knives"?
Replies: 57
Views: 5859

Re: Best "work knives"?

I don't need a knife at my paying job but for work around the home, garage, shop, barn, etc. In a folder I carry and use either the Manix 2 G10 version or the original Gayle Bradley.
by tjsblade
Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Delica K390
Replies: 75
Views: 11149

Re: Delica K390

Picked up one at a brick and mortar that is nearby me here in Ontario Canada. Good example. Not sure how I feel about the scales colour yet ... hoping it will grow on me a lot. I'm planning on this to be my new light/short pants carry.
by tjsblade
Wed May 27, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 1839
Views: 379094

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

Ugghh. Everytime I get an email notice this thread has been updated I get excited to see the new deal that has been posted in this dedicated "Crazy good deals" thread only to find out it is another update on someone's shipping or impression of a recent purchase ... such a let down. Serious...
by tjsblade
Thu May 14, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Reveal 5 K390 Seki City FRN
Replies: 42
Views: 7039

Re: Reveal 5 K390 Seki City FRN

Delica Warnie. OMG. Can't wait.
by tjsblade
Fri May 08, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Reveal 5 K390 Seki City FRN
Replies: 42
Views: 7039

Re: Reveal 5 K390 Seki City FRN

Is the warncliffe blade Delica getting the K390 treatment too?
by tjsblade
Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 1839
Views: 379094

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

Our favorite torx bit manufacturer Wiha is doing 50% off on their site, couple code 50KCELEBRATE. If I wasn’t furloughed right now I’d be buying a screwdriver and bit set. Thanks for posting. I had my eye on a larger set of screwdrivers for quite a while. This allowed me to pull the trigger and thr...
by tjsblade
Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Edge Performance Steel between these choices?
Replies: 68
Views: 9151

Re: Best Edge Performance Steel between these choices?

I voted Maxamet I have all but the Rex45. I hated Maxamet sharpening at first. I have a Manix LW and Para 3 in it. I typically use a wicked edge and it's proprietary stones. I got edge chipping a lot. After 3rd sharpening I learned a lighter pressure was king. I probably was getting past the factory...
by tjsblade
Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone have ANY info about where the GB2 is?
Replies: 5
Views: 1570

Re: Does anyone have ANY info about where the GB2 is?

They are still in stock at a Blades Canada. I picked one up in Dec as a Christmas present to myself and checked a couple of days ago they still showed stock. I live in Canada but If you are in the US and don't mind shipping from Canada the dollar exchange rate right now gets you a competitive price ...
by tjsblade
Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crunch-Time Hardware? Spyders For Trying Times?
Replies: 54
Views: 6511

Re: Crunch-Time Hardware? Spyders For Trying Times?

Not carrying anything different but certainly having lots of new found time to sharpen. Between folders and kitchen knives I've managed to bring about 12 blades so far back to hair whittling sharp. Probably about 1/3 of the knives in my house but all my favourites.
by tjsblade
Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7652
Views: 1019680

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Gayle Bradley 2 in stock at Blades Canada too. Hard to find anywhere. I got one a couple of weeks ago.
by tjsblade
Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 1839
Views: 379094

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

I've bought from them a couple of times. I live in Canada but still internet sale and shipped. Both good experiences and yes all legit.
Just got a GB2 a couple of weeks ago.
by tjsblade
Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gayle Bradley
Replies: 92
Views: 12999

Re: Gayle Bradley

I just picked up a LNIB Gayle Bradley 1 off the secondary market and a new Gayle Bradley 2 from a retailer here in Canada who still has stock. I plan on only keeping the one I prefer most. Have had the #2 for a couple of weeks just to fondle it. The #1 I won't get till next weekend. I hope I don't l...
by tjsblade
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: So what's your top 3 favorite steels? and why?
Replies: 220
Views: 34553

Re: So what's your top 3 favorite steels? and why?

From ones I have tried.

CPM M4 (love the sticky edge it takes, lasts, easy to sharpen)
CPM Cruwear (takes a good edge, easy to sharpen, fairly resistant to staining / rust)
K390 (I think this is going to be my 3rd but haven't used it as much as the others to know for sure)
by tjsblade
Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 1839
Views: 379094

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

I really appreciate the pics and info. The "issues" seem really nothing for a pocket knife. Unless maybe it is just to put behind glass and be admired.
This to me is really a great deal !!
by tjsblade
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: K390 fans rejoice!
Replies: 128
Views: 15319

Re: K390 fans rejoice!

Delica in k390 please.
by tjsblade
Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 K390 Ranger green from BBS!
Replies: 101
Views: 19006

Re: Para 3 K390 Ranger green from BBS!

Awesome.
by tjsblade
Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bento Box Something Something....
Replies: 247
Views: 28423

Re: Bento Box Something Something....

I'm trying my best not to buy this hoping to hear something firm about a Para 3 with the same configuration.
by tjsblade
Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cru-wear Delica
Replies: 254
Views: 27909

Re: Cru-wear Delica

I noticed that my Cruwear Delica is developing a patina quite a bit faster than any of my Golden Cruwear models are. Under basically the same conditions and care. I wonder if the heat treat protocol is is slightly different between Seki and Golden? Anyone else notice this? https://i.imgur.com/0rrJV...