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by kodai78
Sat Jan 22, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Model request : Pry-Byrd - specialised knife w/ blade for light prying
Replies: 27
Views: 14145

Re: Model request : Pry-Byrd - specialised knife w/ blade for light prying

The Civivi Crit is $75. Has a blade and a tool which is primarily for prying/screwdriver. Nitro V steel. Blade and implement lock I think. I would hate to break a Spydie prying. The Civivi, not so much. I have plenty of tools to pry with so I don’t think I need a Spyderco/Byrd prybar. However diminu...
by kodai78
Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which GOLDEN ERA Model Should Be Next?
Replies: 113
Views: 14159

Re: Which GOLDEN ERA Model Should Be Next?

C 22 Michael Walker
C 46 Lum Tanto (hamagiri grind is a must)
C 55 Terzuola Starmate
All 3 with at least S35 or M390. I would buy all 3!
by kodai78
Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Grail/Dream Spyderco EDC
Replies: 55
Views: 7095

Re: Grail/Dream Spyderco EDC

MagnaCut FFG, modified wharncliffe/sheepsfoot, Carbon Fiber scales, button comp lock, black wire clip, basically a Smock with slicier grind. I bet you couldn’t keep those in stock.
by kodai78
Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are YOU paying attention right now?
Replies: 35
Views: 3133

Re: Are YOU paying attention right now?

I guess every cloud has a silver lining? I can see the validity of David’s view and appreciate JD’s nostalgia. I don’t share the love of the classics or serrations but I can understand both viewpoints. I don’t think Spyderco’s “Golden Age” has come yet. I have the feeling it is around the corner. I ...
by kodai78
Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gonna go out on a limb here…
Replies: 25
Views: 2408

Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…

Hard to argue with the fluted Ti Military. Still there are a lot of great Spyderco knives.
by kodai78
Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 with CTS-XHP
Replies: 10
Views: 1166

Re: Manix 2 with CTS-XHP

Is one a LW? I think all the LW models are FFG. The G 10 knives are sabre grind sometimes. There’s at least one exclusive from Fraden lock that is sabre grind I believe. I bet a Manix 2 collector on the forum knows for sure.
by kodai78
Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Seconds sale
Replies: 205
Views: 18360

Re: Seconds sale

If you’re thinking about it and haven’t been, you should go. I have a S90 V Manix 2 that the defect was just the scales. There are also deals on new knives and I bought a Schempp Bowie that Mr. Schempp signed on the blade. It’s also good fun standing outside talking to the other knife people in atte...
by kodai78
Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bringing back the Co Pilot
Replies: 56
Views: 8673

Re: Bringing back the Co Pilot

I’d love to see a pic! Anyone have one?
by kodai78
Sun Nov 14, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: sage 5 compression or little native compression
Replies: 13
Views: 2208

Re: sage 5 compression or little native compression

Sage 5 has the most comfortable feel in hand, I prefer it over the Watu, the Native family has much thicker blade stock that I just don’t need, so I prefer the grind on the Sage 5. The Sage 5 comp lock and taller scales make it easier to open and close one handed for me. I haven’t bought a Sage LW y...
by kodai78
Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knife that's like a comfortable pair of shoes?
Replies: 45
Views: 3575

Re: Knife that's like a comfortable pair of shoes?

Shaman/Superleaf, very similar and the Manix 2 LW or not. I think it’s the locks. The Comp lock in the humorless configuration and the CBBL just feel right to me.
by kodai78
Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Speculative 2022 Discontinued List Discussion Thread
Replies: 148
Views: 20763

Re: Speculative 2022 Discontinued List Discussion Thread

Z-Cuts? I don’t understand that at all. I have several and I love mine. I need to order some ASAP. I also have a desire for the Mantra. Have to think about that but I probably will start looking for one.
by kodai78
Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022-2023 Forum Knife
Replies: 82
Views: 8087

Re: 2022 Forum Knife

Locking, not a slipit but sub 3“ would be great. Any model that meets those criteria. If I could persuade Spyderco to make a knife it would be a Millie in SPY 27 or Magnacut.
by kodai78
Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening the unsharpen
Replies: 15
Views: 1624

Re: Sharpening the unsharpen

Airlsee wrote:
Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:02 pm
Good job.

When I first got an Edge Pro many years ago I used to reprofile everything and would always take edges back to the ricasso.

Now if it bothers me enough, I add a sharpening choil with a small round diamond file.
If it bothered me more, I would do this.
by kodai78
Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Only carrying one? Better count!
Replies: 24
Views: 2341

Re: Only carrying one? Better count!

Keychain, Right front pocket, center console in the car (Rescue Assist just in case). The work bag has a Byrd Cara Cara, mostly they are on standby like the multi tools on the keychain and in the work bag. Ready when I need them.
by kodai78
Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Wire clip to replace the spoon clip?
Replies: 4
Views: 754

Re: Wire clip to replace the spoon clip?

I have looked for one. I could not find one. I think the problem is that the slots the wires fit into are not on most scales. I would swap scales for the ability to get a wire clip instead of the flat spoon style. Wire clips are better IMO. Scale makers should offer replacement scales with the slots...
by kodai78
Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How about a Forum Mug?
Replies: 39
Views: 2924

Re: How about a Forum Mug?

Preferably large and heavy. Retains heat better and your coffee stays warm longer. Or an insulated one of good quality with the Spyder on the side. Black mug red Spyder?
by kodai78
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Let's talk about cutting edge vs blade length
Replies: 58
Views: 4950

Re: Let's talk about cutting edge vs blade length

Interesting that scalpels came up. Surgeons mostly use a #10, #11, or a #15 blade. Those #’s are the most common shapes. In my experience the surgeon chooses one and uses that shape for everything that they use a blade for. So you put out a #15 for surgeon X for all their surgeries. The blade is ste...
by kodai78
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Random: General Spydie Chat
Replies: 964
Views: 83683

Re: Random: General Spydie Chat

I like to test sharpness on paper, specifically the yellow pages/phone book. Sometimes I shave some forearm hair. The paper though I can feel and hear a difference as I cut when it’s sharp enough. I usually shoot for a good working edge, not hair popping.
by kodai78
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cut myself.... again
Replies: 37
Views: 3596

Re: Cut myself.... again

Gee, I was gonna weigh in but you guys are next level. I only needed a bandaid.
by kodai78
Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I think I’m going to do it!
Replies: 22
Views: 2129

Re: I think I’m going to do it!

Do it 👍🏻 The lead enabler chimes in haha It's not like we're going to say...Nooooo don't do that! Yeah, really. It's like we're all in a multi-step program to help you with your addiction, but no one's made it past the first step. :squinting-tongue I think those programs begin when you break down a...