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by fixall
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 606
Views: 53784

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

I can’t imagine that they have pivots from the 1st gen, but who knows… I requested that the pivot be removed, and replaced with a new one sans loctite, and was told that wouldn’t be a problem. I imagine it will be the same 2nd gen pivot. The contact the t8 makes with the 2nd gen pivot should be plen...
by fixall
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 606
Views: 53784

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

In my experience Spyderco rarely answers their emails unfortunately. You should have better luck if you call. I don’t know that they would be able to give you the information though. The gentleman that I talked to was under the impression that both pivots are the same.
by fixall
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 606
Views: 53784

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

Sorry for not being clear. By pivot depth, I meant how far you can insert a torx bit into the drive of the screw head. The 2nd gen is much more shallow so a Torx can’t be inserted deep enough for really good contact with the torx bit. Both pivots are T8. The WIHA and PB Swiss bits both fit in the pi...
by fixall
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 606
Views: 53784

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

Spyderco returned my call today. The gentleman was very brusque... And almost seemed annoyed with me? I was a little bewildered as I thought the message I had left was very respectful. First he informed me that he didn't think there had been any changes to the pivot of KnifeJoy exclusive Slysz Bowie...
by fixall
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?
Replies: 34
Views: 1177

Re: Is this the knife everyone clamors for?

I love the blade, and dislike the handle (much like the Shaman). They just don’t work for my small hands, and the handle is too long for the blades imo.
by fixall
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Catcherman LC200N Sprint Run
Replies: 172
Views: 42509

Re: Catcherman LC200N Sprint Run

Skar wrote:
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:43 pm
the asking if I wanted to leave a tip was a little odd.
:rofl
by fixall
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Catcherman LC200N Sprint Run
Replies: 172
Views: 42509

Re: Catcherman LC200N Sprint Run

You should see how they started pricing their GEC releases. :(

I tried my best to wait for DLT Trading, but got impatient. Northwest Knives is a go (great company too)!
by fixall
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 606
Views: 53784

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

Seems to be a T8. My Wiha bits have a tiny amount of slop, but my PB Swiss T8 fits it as tightly as it fits any of my other T8 pivots. It’s the permanent loctite that seems to be the issue. It took a shockingly low amount of torque to partially strip the pivot too. I can’t imagine this was intended...
by fixall
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral
Replies: 244
Views: 16296

Re: Chaparral

I think focusing on steel with the Chaparral LW is a fantastic idea. Especially now that there are multiple CNC scale makers that are making high quality scales for the Chaparral LW from all kinds of materials. I’m not usually a fan of serrated knives, but that chaparral looks like a winner! With th...
by fixall
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 606
Views: 53784

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

Seems to be a T8. My Wiha bits have a tiny amount of slop, but my PB Swiss T8 fits it as tightly as it fits any of my other T8 pivots. It’s the permanent loctite that seems to be the issue. It took a shockingly low amount of torque to partially strip the pivot too. I can’t imagine this was intended....
by fixall
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on the spymyto???
Replies: 6
Views: 421

Re: Thoughts on the spymyto???

I held it at the Amsterdam meet. It looks good. But personally not a fan of it. Its has a typical lionsteel blade. (Thick behind the edge) So cutting performance will not be like the typical spydie. Not that it will be bad offcourse. But it will feel strange compared to a normal spydie. How was the...
by fixall
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 606
Views: 53784

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

There's speculation over on the Millie, PM2, Para3 group on FB that the pivot screw is made to accept Torx Plus bits rather than the standard Torx. I checked mine using a T8 Wiha bit and the fit is a bit loose. T9 is too large. Just wanted to mention it here before somebody stripped their pivot scr...
by fixall
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How about... a saber grind PM2
Replies: 5
Views: 427

Re: How about... a saber grind PM2

I can sometimes get on board for a very high hollow grind, but a saber grind with a hollow just doesn’t do anything for me whatsoever. I just don’t like the performance. 🤷
by fixall
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 1839
Views: 379123

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

You guys keep me honest, but Chicago Knife Works has the Zoomer for $225 w/ new customer signup. https://www.chicagoknifeworks.com/spyderco-zoomer-5-25/ I snagged one just because I’ve always irrationally wanted one and they’ve been at $400 forever Bah. Paid $175 for mine from DLT a little while ba...
by fixall
Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!
Replies: 606
Views: 53784

Re: Knifejoy Exclusive...Slysz Bowie??!!

I'm stoked that this is coming back for the people who missed out on the first Knifejoy release (or the original Bowie for that matter). I personally really enjoy mine. I have knives ranging in value from $50 - $1,600 and think it faces off very well against other ~$400 - $500 knives in my collectio...
by fixall
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 1839
Views: 379123

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

For what it's worth, my Techno 2 from Dack is scheduled to be delivered on Tuesday. Shipping was much faster than anticipated.
by fixall
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!
Replies: 1839
Views: 379123

Re: Crazy Good Deals Part 2!!

DACK Outdoors has Spyderco on sale. Add to cart for price. https://dackoutdoors.com/product-manufacturer/spyderco SpydieChef: https://dackoutdoors.com/product/spyderco-spydie-chef-ti-sat-pl#product_detail Techno 2: https://dackoutdoors.com/product/techno-2-sl-pl-titanium#product_detail As always......
by fixall
Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Maxamet Sage 5 LW Discussions
Replies: 35
Views: 9313

Re: Maxamet Sage 5 LW Discussions

$40 more for the LW than the Maxamet/G10 Sage seems like weird pricing. Pretty sure the G10 model is just on discount everywhere since it's been discontinued. I remember them going for over $260 at retailers earlier this year before they were discontinued. But prices definitely increasing across th...
by fixall
Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Maxamet Sage 5 LW Discussions
Replies: 35
Views: 9313

Re: Maxamet Sage 5 LW Discussions

$40 more for the LW than the Maxamet/G10 Sage seems like weird pricing.