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by docboy
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lum Tanto...Yes or No
Replies: 247
Views: 46829

Re: Lum Tanto...Yes or No

Thanks for bumping this thread-- answers the thread I started. I personally think the CF on my Szabo folder looks pretty good and would be good for the Lum Tanto, but looks like people don't like CF as much. Easiest way currently to get some hamon is on the composite blades. Any official word from S...
by docboy
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Was there mention of another Lum Tanto sprint somewhere?
Replies: 7
Views: 1691

Re: Was there mention of another Lum Tanto sprint somewhere?

Awesome, glad to see the mutual interest, but I could've sworn I saw official word from the Spyderco gang about another Lum Tanto sprint.

Cough, CF and Maxamet or Composite blade (get that hamon on!). Cough.
by docboy
Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Was there mention of another Lum Tanto sprint somewhere?
Replies: 7
Views: 1691

Was there mention of another Lum Tanto sprint somewhere?

Sorry if it is in another thread, I couldn't find it in search.

Aside from the previously-issued grey sprint run of the C46, is there another sprint planned?
by docboy
Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone make Rocklobster scales like Anso did?
Replies: 0
Views: 2187

Does anyone make Rocklobster scales like Anso did?

Saw a similar post about another knife, so opted to start a new thread instead of hijacking that one. Back in the day, Jens Anso would do (metal) bolstered, sculpted G10 scales for his custom Rocklobsters. Always a shame that the Spyderco Rocklobster didn't get released with the same (though, oddly,...
by docboy
Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Favorite Obscure Spyder
Replies: 70
Views: 14264

Re: Your Favorite Obscure Spyder

To me the TOAD model was one Spyder that I personally just didn't have much use for except for just being a collector piece. I was told by a friend of mine who is really into cigars that it would make a perfect "cigar knife". Maybe that is what it was designed for. Now the SPYKER on the o...
by docboy
Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Name the spyderco you can't pull trigger on
Replies: 90
Views: 17224

Re: Name the spyderco you can't pull trigger on

Either one of the Gayle Bradley M4's. I've been on the fence, and haven't been pushed over yet. I'm sure it's comfortable and performs well, but the design seems kind of standard...

And Lil' Sub-Hilt. Have the big one, but not sure about the smaller version.
by docboy
Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Favorite Obscure Spyder
Replies: 70
Views: 14264

Re: Your Favorite Obscure Spyder

The Toad is such a solid, obscure little design. Too rare these days to actually put mine to use, so that would be a fun one to get a sprint of. The SpyKer is perhaps not overly obscure, and was almost perfect, if not for the godawful billboard on the blade. Sold mine because of it, but it's the one...
by docboy
Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Nooooo, my beloved Centofante...
Replies: 37
Views: 6897

Re: Nooooo, my beloved Centofante...

Just an idea, but maybe you can embrace the break where it happened. Perhaps just do a chisel-type tip, like you see in a razel or give it slight belly to make it a mini-Captain? That way, you get another cutting surface and reduce the total amount of grinding/reshaping needed (given the cost of the...
by docboy
Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Can someone help me understand the AT Barr One-Eyed Jack?
Replies: 28
Views: 8452

Re: Can someone help me understand the AT Barr One-Eyed Jack?

AH! Okay, those liner/backspacer comments and pics really helped clear things up for me. Wow! I get it now. Thanks for the input, David, SF Native, and Nick!
by docboy
Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Can someone help me understand the AT Barr One-Eyed Jack?
Replies: 28
Views: 8452

Can someone help me understand the AT Barr One-Eyed Jack?

Not a troll post, I promise you, and apologies if this is redundant with anything. I've been away from the Spyderco scene for a few years and just got back in with the Maxamet Manix 2, M4 Military, EuroEdge, Slysz Bowie, Slysz Techno, Lionspy (large and small), Roc, and most recently the Black/Coyot...
by docboy
Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which current Spydies will become the next Classics
Replies: 15
Views: 3497

yeah, definitely the full-size persian. fit and finish were superb, and the design is unbelievable for a production knife.
by docboy
Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpmaker first attempt=DULL
Replies: 23
Views: 7091

Yeah, sometimes you just need to give it more passes. Try 40 on the coarse stones and see if that doesn't work.
by docboy
Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal - what's with Spyderco customer service department?
Replies: 41
Views: 8423

Hannibal Lecter wrote:Don't sweat it. Terry (a HE, by the way :p )
Is it sad that I first didn't register the word "he" and instead thought of "H-something Edge?" Is it even sadder that my second guess was "Herrated Edge?" :p :D :D
by docboy
Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Hi all, just wanted to share my display cases
Replies: 40
Views: 6501

Hey fyunchclick-- I love your collection! Is your Shabaria PS or PE?
by docboy
Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Should I buy a Captain ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2460

I know some will disagree, but IMO the Captain is one of the best Spyderco's in recent memory. Definitely look into it!
by docboy
Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What was your most anticipated Spyderco
Replies: 37
Views: 5007

It would have to be the one that started it all: the Persian. I'd never had a "good" folder before, and the pictures made it look so enticing that I couldn't stand the wait. And once it got here, well, it got me hooked! :D
by docboy
Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Flat Grind versus hollow grind: A CLOSER LOOK
Replies: 27
Views: 9738

Personally, while I appreciate the laser-like cutting ability of a knife like the Centofante 3 (thin hollow grind), I do think the looks of a flat grind are more "clean." As an illustration, why do I think the Lum Chinese, Caly III, Manix, and Kopa are so great? First, it's Spyderco, so th...
by docboy
Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question on the captain
Replies: 9
Views: 2108

Would someone describe how you put this blade to use? The front of the blade is for controlled cuts-- I find that it's really terrific for opening packages, since you can cut the tape without worrying about poking through to the other side. The recurved part of the blade is great for stuff like rop...
by docboy
Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Without compromising the Paramilitary...
Replies: 4
Views: 1499

(Here's the thread I was talking about in the Para refinements thread.)
by docboy
Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Paramilitary refinement - Need input.
Replies: 338
Views: 75797

Hey guys, so I started another thread called "Without compromising the Paramilitary..." that addresses some of the concerns of size and performance of the Paramilitary. What I gathered here is that by and large, people love the Para, but just want to see some more improvements. On the othe...