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Thanks for the feed back. The blade is amazing. Feels like it could be a custom piece.

Got a Titanium Millie when they were on close out sale from a reputable knife distributor. My question is: seems like the coating on the titanium is quite fragile. It scratches easily, and comes off when rubbed. I wiped it down with ballistol to see if that would rejuvenate it, and it seems just as ...

Today it's a Walther PPK with a Spyderco C01 Worker.

Two old school, all-steel companions that have a lot of history behind them. I like traditional things.

The new worker sprint was not far from $250!! I know, I've looked at that model and the price just turned me away. We're talking G10 scales on a lock back, not hand fitted titanium frame locks. Further, I like historical items, and only the SS Worker would fit that bill. More and more I find myself...

What a great score! It looks like your patience has paid off. My concern with waiting for decent prices on discontinued knives is that the price will just continue to rise or that you will never find it again. I guess they level out eventually but its hard not to scoop up a BNIB when you find it, n...

I don't post here as much as I used to, but I figure I should come back to show off my pristine C01 Worker with stainless scales. The box dates to '97, and it is serrated (my preference). For YEARS, i've looked for a New SS Worker, and for years, the prices were just plain ridiculous (ie: 250 dollar...

Right now: 1. Breeden Rescue model. I am a very big fan of the sheepsfoot blade. A TON of cutting power in this type of blade. And, it is about as PC as a blade can get (it's called a Rescue tool). 2. Lil Matriarch. Great classic design scaled down to the perfect size for EDC. A handsome blade. 3. T...

Thanks to everyone for all the feedback. I'm thinking that my model is perfectly within spec insofar as the percentage of liner engagement. I love this knife. The only problem I have is my own fixation I get when I get a liner or frame lock; I constantly think about whether the lock up is not early ...

Hello. I just purchased a NIB Jason Breeden Rescue. I love the blade, and I figured I'd kick myself if I didn't pick one of these up while they are still available. My question is about the liner lock. How far over is the liner supposed to engage on the tang when the knife is brand new? I attached a...

Thanks for the replies. I really don't think the one I have is defective. I am in fact referring to the FRN shackle body where it meets the FRN handle. It seems that wiggling the shackle body back and forth (away and toward) the handle scale gets some slight wiggle--I can even see the whole shackle ...

Hello all. I've been a member here for a while. I have a quick question to ask all those Snap-It model owners. I just received a NIB red Snap-it with the G-2 blade. I can tell it's new. I wanted to know if the shackle on the Snap-it is normally built to have some degree of 'play' back and forth (rea...

where in PA are you from? I'm originally from central NJ, I'm finishing up graduate school at a Maryland University, and i currently spend most of my time in a suburb north of Philly with my gf. And yes, I think the liners in FRN spyderco's should not have been introduced. the Gen 4 enduras and del...

Mr. Janich brings up a very important point in regards to knife selection for SD; the legal issue. Before I start, I should say I'm not a lawyer---what I say here is merely my opinion that has been gleaned from what I've read. As Mr. Janich rightly states, we're all good guys, so it's imperative tha...

I haven't posted here quite as often as I used to, but today I thought I'd make a post just to express my thoughts today after purchasing a Delica. I've been collecting Spyderco knives for 10 years now, and I've owned uncountably many models. Today I went into a local camping/hiking store here in PA...

Hi all. I have a quick inquiry. I own two Caly Jr.'s (a burgundy ZDP, and a grey VG-10) and also a few Standards (C05, I believe). My question is, 'Are the hole diameters of these two models the exact same? I can see that the Caly Jr. and Standard models have holes that are slightly smaller than the...

I think you might be overestimating the amount of time the blade is rubbing the liner. It takes some effort to depress the blade fully into the handle and besides intentionally doing it I don't see it happening much. It's not like as you walk the tip will be dancing back and forth within the handle...

Thanks for all the replies. I'm not quite sure what I think about the tip of the Cento IV hitting the back of the FRN handle when squeezed. None of my other spydercos do that, and since it's a wharncliffe blade, wherein the tip is the most important part of the blade, I find this disconcerting. Havi...

Thanks for the replies. I take it then that the blade-squeeze issue isn't going to do anything to the edge, so that's a relief. The main reason I purchased this one is because of how good the deal was---NIB for under $36.00, which includes shipping costs! Plus, I know how well the Spyderco Wharnclif...

I just ordered a Centofante IV. I've been a fan of the Spyderco Wharncliffe ever since the Yojimbo got the reputation of cutting like no other blade before its time (and perhaps since, as well). A few questions: 1) I've done some searching on this forum for general remarks on the Cento IV, and would...

Many thanks for the suggestions.
I'll experiment.

Mike