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I thought SPY27 was supposed to be 'reworked' VG-10?

I wonder if there will be Memorial Day deals.

This just seems like sintering?

The S.P.O.T. ( S elf P rotection O ption T ool) was the first iteration of what eventually became the finished "Swick". As I remember, there were about 22 versions before I was satisfied to make the "Swick" production model. the basis of the tool was the "Finger Ring",...

If it was the drop point blade, I'd have to change my pants, lol.

RugerNurse wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:24 pm

sal wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:08 pm

3 tests; Average = 59.7

This is typical. Old and new VG-10 the same.

sal

I appreciate you checking. I guess VG10 isn’t the slouch YouTube says it is

VG-10 is fine steel. Sure, it doesn't hold an edge forever. It's very easy to sharpen and maintain an edge though.

I have a dozen or so Seki blades, and I don't have any with 'lock rock'

I ended up selling my speedgoat. The edge was super thin and sharp but the handle was very uncomfortable. Maybe for skinning it would be ok but not for hiking. I had mine out of the box for all of 5 minutes before I repacked it. I have an RMA already, now to find someplace to print 'just one page' ...

I just got a 'Speedgoat 2.0', and this thing is going back. It feels cheap and flimsy. The parkerized finish is just NOT the move for a blade finish, IMO. PVD coatings are much smoother to the touch. Yes American company, yes lifetime warranty, I get it. This thing is just flat overpriced. Wow. Did...

I just got a 'Speedgoat 2.0', and this thing is going back. It feels cheap and flimsy. The parkerized finish is just NOT the move for a blade finish, IMO. PVD coatings are much smoother to the touch.

Yes American company, yes lifetime warranty, I get it. This thing is just flat overpriced.

Don't overthink number of passes. Just do some, check it, and repeat as necessary. Some get a jeweler's loupe to look at their edges, I got a magnifying glass to look at mine.

The Sharpmaker is easy to use, you'll get a feel for it after sharpening a few knives. Get a strop too!

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I live in Texas, so I can carry a sword if I'm so inclined.

The largest thing I carry is a Goddard or Endura. The largest fixed blades I'd wear are also in the 3-4in range. Anything larger just seems more than I'd ever need walking around

It doesn't look great, but can you photograph the edge parallel to a metal straight edge and not backlit? Best I can get for now. https://i.imgur.com/NwiAB9o.jpg The same person must have ground my K390 Delica Wharnie. It's janky in all the same ways. :zany It slices quite nicely though.

I like a nice patina on some carbon steel. I also like stainless steels too. They each have their places. Fortunately for me, it's not too humid where I live, so I can enjoy all kinds of steels. I don't have any kind of 'hard use' requirements in life, I'm mostly a city boy who goes outside when he ...

We already have one of the Seki makers that is producing a K390 fixed blade (the Enuff 2, and it’s awesome!!). I think a Street Beat LW in K390 is the logical choice for the next enhancement of the model. It’s also probably the only one that has any chance of being produced. I recently picked up a ...

The LW Goddard with its one piece, linerless handle feels stiffer to me than any Endura or Delica.

Got one of Knivesplus' last two k390 wharnie delicas on the way.

I wonder if St. Nick's (and others) often keep some back and dribble them out occasionally. I got a backup the last time they had some for sale, I think about 10 knives then.

For me, it's the St. Nick's Goddard.