Call it sacrilege, but I usually inspect new knives.. try a few test cuts and then proceed to re-edge or reprofile.
1) Mule 52100
2) Yang
3) ZDP Caly Jr
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- Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:36 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What's your sharpest spydie?
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- Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:17 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What's in the glovebox?
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- Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:26 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: MT01 first impressions
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- Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:38 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: MT01 first impressions
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MT01 first impressions
Now that the mules are out there, what do you think of the steel ?
I haven't done much with the blade yet except for hacking some paper and egg cartons, but so far I really like the steel.
Out of the box it came sharper than expected and I had a tough time deciding if I should resharpen or not ...
I haven't done much with the blade yet except for hacking some paper and egg cartons, but so far I really like the steel.
Out of the box it came sharper than expected and I had a tough time deciding if I should resharpen or not ...
- Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:52 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: New Caly III ZDP, Chipped already
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Just because a factory edge is sharp, doesn't mean its 100%.
For example, the edge on my Caly Jr. came with a slightly rolled edge from the factory. I knew something wasn't right with the edge it just by looking at it under a bright light, so I took a closer look under a microscope and sure enough ...
For example, the edge on my Caly Jr. came with a slightly rolled edge from the factory. I knew something wasn't right with the edge it just by looking at it under a bright light, so I took a closer look under a microscope and sure enough ...