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by u.w.
Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Endura handle "hump" and why it does not bother me (pics included)
Replies: 34
Views: 1282

Re: The Endura handle "hump" and why it does not bother me (pics included)

I too, am one who files/sands the handle hump(s) smooth on my Enduras & PacSalts. Better ergonomics, for me in all my uses.

u.w.
by u.w.
Thu Jan 29, 2026 2:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How do YOU define "beater knife"?
Replies: 67
Views: 2019

Re: How do YOU define "beater knife"?


I see this a lot, and I (mostly) can't relate.

Are you doing things with these knives that you know you shouldn't be doing with a knife , like scraping stickers off brick walls or using them as screwdrivers ?

Yes , Yes , and Yes , plus digging, hammering, etc??? Today before coming to work I ...
by u.w.
Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Steeltoez83 testing log
Replies: 294
Views: 72352

Re: Steeltoez83 testing log

I love this thread so much! So much fantastic & valuable data here.
Thank you again Steeltoez

u.w.
by u.w.
Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Self Sharpening Yes or No?
Replies: 12
Views: 640

Re: Self Sharpening Yes or No?

For/From me: Self Sharpening? No Thank You.

u.w.
by u.w.
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Community Sharpening Journal, Part 2
Replies: 517
Views: 120822

Re: Community Sharpening Journal, Part 2



I have never seen a 140 grit diamond hone. That would be like asphalt lol, one more coarse rascal...


www.chefknivestogo.com diamond flattening plates. they make an 80 grit one too! fastest way to reprofile knives outside of belt sanders.

https://www.chefknivestogo.com/ck80grdipl.html


I ...
by u.w.
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: names changing?
Replies: 51
Views: 1809

Re: names changing?

vivi wrote:
Sat Dec 20, 2025 5:49 pm
Gay.
The other side of that coin could easily be: Queer.

u.w.
by u.w.
Wed Dec 17, 2025 2:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 2631
Views: 794465

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!




Lowest I've seen the GB2 in a while..

https://www.chicagoknifeworks.com/spyderco-bradley-linerlock-2-3-5/

https://i.ibb.co/7Js8TJFn/Screenshot-2025-11-28-at-9-39-17-AM.png


Keep in mind, CKW's shipping has not been speedy lately (they have a notice about shipping times right on their ...
by u.w.
Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:04 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 482
Views: 205097

Re: Fishing

Pacu - I've seen some videos of the flooding, land/mud slides etc... out your way. Stay safe from all that please, and I hope it passes, and clears up sooner than later.

We're (I'm) looking forward to seeing some more great fishing photos from you, when you get the chance.

The Koi was Definitely a ...
by u.w.
Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 482
Views: 205097

Re: Fishing

Went fishing this morning and caught these =-]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54980554398_cd34c5d69b_b.jpg

A freakin' Koi! (carp with a fancy paint job). Decent size one at that too :-)
Caught on ultra-light gear and MAN! What a fantastic time it was from hook-set to eventually landing it ...
by u.w.
Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 57680
Views: 9107266

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

ha ha
I finally double posted, lol
Wooopsie =-]
by u.w.
Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 57680
Views: 9107266

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

=-]

Went fishing this morning. Thought I was gonna get skunked - still a magnificently beautiful day though for sure!

But then...
The line got tight, and the drag sang, as the as of yet seen/identified large fish peeled line off my reel;
And
My arm high, and my smile very big, I played what turned ...
by u.w.
Wed Dec 10, 2025 10:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 2631
Views: 794465

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

Hey vivi,
Thanks for the heads-up on CKW processing & shipping.
As a result, I was totally stress/worry free; and ten days after I placed my GB2 order, I got an e-mail showing it was shipping.

u.w.
by u.w.
Mon Dec 01, 2025 1:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Community Sharpening Journal, Part 2
Replies: 517
Views: 120822

Re: Community Sharpening Journal, Part 2

posted over in the Crazy Good Deals thread also.

HF has the four sided Diamond Sharpening Stone for $7.99 right now.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-sided-d ... 92867.html

u.w.
by u.w.
Mon Dec 01, 2025 1:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 2631
Views: 794465

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!



Lowest I've seen the GB2 in a while..

https://www.chicagoknifeworks.com/spyderco-bradley-linerlock-2-3-5/

https://i.ibb.co/7Js8TJFn/Screenshot-2025-11-28-at-9-39-17-AM.png

Keep in mind, CKW's shipping has not been speedy lately (they have a notice about shipping times right on their ...
by u.w.
Wed Nov 26, 2025 12:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 57680
Views: 9107266

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Thank you brother. I caught those two RIGHT at sunup. Wasn't expecting it and was just beyond pleased about it =-]
Freakin' TWO of them! Ha!

u.w.
by u.w.
Wed Nov 26, 2025 12:44 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 482
Views: 205097

Re: Fishing

Pacu, you & Nick have been puttin' it down! I've been lovin' it & jonesing;
and so This Morning, I went fishing =-]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54947522997_7307eb3171_b.jpg

^^^^^^ AND ^^^^^^

Caught some trout :-) Two Brown and Three Rainbow. That little brown Trout Magnet jig is ...
by u.w.
Wed Nov 26, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 57680
Views: 9107266

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Still the Police 4 LW in SPY27. Used it to clear out some trail and overhead for the fishing. Luck was with me today for sure, and we are back into the trout! Woo-Hooo!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54947522997_7307eb3171_b.jpg

Two German Brown(s), and Three Rainbow(s). Used the Police 4 ...
by u.w.
Tue Nov 25, 2025 5:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 57680
Views: 9107266

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??


I don't know how you can run with it clipped to your pocket like that. I'd switch to IWB before I hit half a mile.

Either way congrats on the UM! That's awesome!



First off, Thank You vivi!

It was a blast for sure! - or - Grate! (I realize that spelling looks incorrect - I do it that way as ...
by u.w.
Mon Nov 24, 2025 2:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 57680
Views: 9107266

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Police4 LW in Spy27 today (and yesterday)

Did a run Saturday with a friend, up the way a bit. West Virginia/Maryland state-line area around Harpers Ferry.
Normal runday-funday knife for me of course =-] PE LC200N PacSalt front right pocket.

Start photo

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535 ...
by u.w.
Thu Nov 06, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: If you could only take 3 items
Replies: 70
Views: 4063

Re: If you could only take 3 items

#1 = True. Very, Very True

&

#2 = Also true, BUT: finding something, and finding enough to sustain you are two very, very different things.

u.w.