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by BornIn1500
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New(ish) Delica is covered in surface rust
Replies: 23
Views: 1428

Re: New(ish) Delica is covered in surface rust

Because of the clearly defined rust line, it seems to have been something acidic or salty that you cut without cleaning it off afterwards. Maybe you cut a certain kind of acidic fruit?
by BornIn1500
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal, anything you´d like to share on the Golden made BACKLOCK Polestar? (Another "handle forward" knife?)
Replies: 105
Views: 6881

Re: Sal, anything you´d like to share on the Golden made BACKLOCK Polestar? (Another "handle forward" knife?)

- With comp.locks and especially linerlocks (and they have their similarities when it comes to what designs are possible) "handle forward" is a lot more common, not so unique and people expect that models can and do feature this (examples being Caribbean or Bodacious) But would a back loc...
by BornIn1500
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New(ish) Delica is covered in surface rust
Replies: 23
Views: 1428

Re: New(ish) Delica is covered in surface rust

It could be something simple. Maybe you live near the shore now or have been around saltwater at some point.
by BornIn1500
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 346
Views: 15645

Re: Upping the price.

Hi Born, I carried an Alcyone 2 prototype with a Compression lock yesterday. Today I'll be carrying a Polestar 2 prototype. Tomorrow I'll be carrying a prototype 4.0" version I call "Deep Space" (TM). They all have Compression Locks and Carbon Fiber scales. sal That is great news. Ab...
by BornIn1500
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 346
Views: 15645

Re: Upping the price.

the Polestar and Alcyone are very functional patterns, in a good size, but sales were soft. So we changed the handle color and steel to CTS-BD1N, and sales are still soft. 'Tis a puzzlement? It might just be the higher price due to the BD1N? Might be the Linerock? Don't know. Still searching. I've ...
by BornIn1500
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: gray G-10 CPM-Cruwear... delica?
Replies: 23
Views: 1244

Re: gray G-10 CPM-Cruwear... delica?

If that happens, I predict a $180+ Delica.
by BornIn1500
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Catcherman as a filet knife?
Replies: 19
Views: 9296

Re: The Catcherman as a filet knife?

Skydog wrote:
Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:33 pm
Had to google Phil Wilson since I was not familiar with his name. Found his website...those are some really nice looking knives. I've been looking for some better filet knives. Thank you!
You can currently get a Spyderco designed by Phil. The Bow River.
by BornIn1500
Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gotta rethink my hunting/gutting knife…S110V FAIL!
Replies: 72
Views: 25539

Re: Gotta rethink my hunting/gutting knife…S110V FAIL!

Erich wrote:
Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:37 pm
When that was proven false you began seeing attempts to correct it, which continue to this day with s45vn and SPY27.
Sal has said that SPY27 is an American variation/upgrade of VG10. I've never heard it touted as a correction of S30V.
by BornIn1500
Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Self inflicted accidental neck knife death - how is a spyderco safer than others?
Replies: 18
Views: 4279

Re: Self inflicted accidental neck knife death - how is a spyderco safer than others?

Just playing devil’s advocate I googled news articles of people terminally hurting themselves with normal knives. There’s quite a lot. Neck knives seem on the face of it far safer than any other sort. Compared to all the people who own regular knives, very few people own and wear a neck knife. So c...
by BornIn1500
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What knife steel and handle are best for cold weather high altitude hiking?
Replies: 48
Views: 8119

Re: What knife steel and handle are best for cold weather high altitude hiking?

Not trying to get into a contest of who’s at a higher altitude or whose area is colder. They're only making a comparison. If the knives are created just fine at an even higher altitude with a razor sharp edge, then why would your knives spontaneously dull when you take them up to that altitude agai...
by BornIn1500
Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stripped screws or hole
Replies: 4
Views: 411

Re: Stripped screws or hole

There's a Youtuber that jokingly said in a video that he thought the SAL symbol on the knives stood for Soft screws And Loctite :rofl
by BornIn1500
Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: River's Edge PM2
Replies: 232
Views: 35207

Re: River's Edge PM2

Can't believe it lasted so long in stock. Was it because of the surprise drop? A large amount ordered? Or a sign of the economy? Hmmm..... something must be different because this was one of the most sought-after knife exclusives in recent times.
by BornIn1500
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How does on reach Sal?
Replies: 73
Views: 10973

Re: How does on reach Sal?

Maybe the real treasure was the entertainment we made along the way... cue the credits.
by BornIn1500
Thu Sep 28, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Reveal 14 teaser from September's byte
Replies: 151
Views: 30834

Re: Reveal 14 teaser from September's byte

Nobody thinks it could be the BBB model?
by BornIn1500
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caribbean problem
Replies: 17
Views: 1309

Re: Caribbean problem

aupiter wrote:
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:06 pm
I'm not sure if the ball is actually rotating or if the lube is just helping the tang move over a stuck ball.
I don't think a detent ball ever rotates. It's supposed to be "stuck".
by BornIn1500
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade Length vs Edge Length - Why does it matter?
Replies: 49
Views: 2384

Re: Blade Length vs Edge Length - Why does it matter?

But japan is a very peaceful society in general and probably has more to do with societal norms than knife ownership or restrictions. Also it probably helps to have a geriatric society. Harder to stab when you have arthritis, a bad hip, and sore knees. When it comes to Japan and being a peaceful so...
by BornIn1500
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Canada's knife laws just cost me almost $400.
Replies: 80
Views: 11056

Re: Canada's knife laws just cost me almost $400.

What BHQ could do is issue a warning about shipping to Canadian addresses because of spot-checks the CBSA uses to prevent delivery. Without such a warning, BHQ looks very much like it cares only to take your money. From their shipping page: "If items get lost, stolen, or seized by customs, we ...
by BornIn1500
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is this a rare version of the Stretch?
Replies: 7
Views: 735

Re: Is this a rare version of the Stretch?

I had a Boker Top Lock with Kraton inserts that was made in the 90's. After about 10 years, the inserts fell out. I tried a few different adhesives but never could get them to stay in again.
by BornIn1500
Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:48 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best place to sell some Spyderco’s online
Replies: 30
Views: 2227

Re: Best place to sell some Spyderco’s online

steelcity16 wrote:
Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:44 pm
I sell a ton on there (some knives, but mostly vintage, antiques, and collectibles)
Got any vintage cast iron skillets? If you have a store on ebay with some buy it now pieces, I'll check it out.
by BornIn1500
Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bow River Upgrade!
Replies: 24
Views: 2466

Re: Bow River Upgrade!

Another good comparison would be my old cellphone. It works and is made of functional material. Still I wouldn't buy the same phone today and I'd be willing to pay more for something up to date. But your old cellphone is obsolete because it probably isn't compatible with apps made today. It can't b...