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- Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:42 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Pork Schnitzel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3186
Interesting, the original Schnitzel should be beef (calf) as I just viewed in an Austrian restaurant. I believe schnitzel is generally pork. Wiener Schnitzel uses veal. mushroom sauce seems strange to go with pork Schnitzel. Jaeger Schnitzel is actually quite common, although traditionally venison ...
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:29 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Can a strop replace using a Sharpmaker or another sharpener?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9316
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:16 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Can a strop replace using a Sharpmaker or another sharpener?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9316
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:14 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Can a strop replace using a Sharpmaker or another sharpener?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9316
Depends on what you call a 'strop'. an unsupported leather strap is best for touching up an already sharp edge. But something like this strop CAN be (and is) used as a stand-alone sharpening system. Even a really dull edge can be sharpened on a strop like this using sandpaper as the abrasive. Only c...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:10 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: "Cop saw my pocket clip and..." Please continue, if true.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18969
While I agree it is best to cooperate with LEO's and disclose any concealed firearms, etc (required by law for CCW holders in many states) I never refer to a knife as a 'weapon'. I consider a knife to be a tool which can if necessary be used for personal defense; my .45 is a weapon. Depending on cir...
- Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:04 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Tactical folder by Spyderco
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5298
I wish I knew more about that. My brother is almost at 20 years, and doesn't seem to know anything about knives. =\ I was always surprised how many soldiers didn't seem to know anything about rifles. But they could wipe them down with CLP just the same. Non-stainless steels like 1095 sharpen easily...
- Sun Mar 09, 2014 3:15 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Tactical folder by Spyderco
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5298
Non-stainless is a non-issue... GI's have carried 1095 et al for decades without issue. Military life is about constant maintenance--rifles, gear, barracks, everything. If maintaining a pocket knife is too much it's unlikely they will thrive in a service environment. I carried a variety of knives du...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:15 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Moran 'Fighting Knife'
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1278
Moran 'Fighting Knife'
I recently rediscovered my FB01 and for the life of me cannot figure out why I didn't appreciate it more when I first got it. So I started thinking about picking up another "just in case" and came across this treasure: Japan Fighting Knife Not a great price but what a surprise when you go ...
- Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:42 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: LEFTIES -- Most Lefty-specific EDC choice in current catalog?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 13484
- Thu Feb 27, 2014 1:20 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Tanto Point?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6211
I never had any love for the tanto until I actually tried one. Surprise, surprise, surprise! For my usage at least a tanto makes a very good utility EDC. And I rarely stab car hoods. But a small kimasu-style tanto - with very straight edges – has proven excellent for general / office use. I also hav...
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:31 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: K390 Model Poll Part 2
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8311
- Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:43 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Two Brands On Same Page
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5053
- Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:52 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone regret the sharpmaker?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 20937
In theory you could brush your teeth with a Dremel too. I just think the wear and tear your teeth would go through wouldn't be worth it. Except last I checked my teeth do not have the wear-resistance of even 420... although I do use an electric toothbrush. Recommended by my dentist. I hear you rega...
- Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:38 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone regret the sharpmaker?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 20937
I have a few Sharpmakers - keep one at home, one in the shop, and one in the vehicle - as everyone has said they are a great all-around sharpener. I learned on benchstones, and still pull them out on occasion, but the sharpmaker has replaced them for most uses. Lately I have been playing with convex...
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:10 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Two Brands On Same Page
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5053
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:44 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Two Brands On Same Page
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5053
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:43 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Running with a knife
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9290
A Swick works great for running. It weighs almost nothing, a g-clip fits almost anywhere, and it deploys effortlessly. I clip it at about 2 o'clock and forget about it. But since I usually run after dark--and 'economic development' in my state has brought in a lot more transient types with less conc...
- Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:35 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Favorite OPMT?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3482
It is a bottle opener. I have several from different makers - and the Atwood is a very nice example - but it is pretty much a bottle opener. You could use it to pull a staple or light nail, or maybe turn a screw, or even open a box... it would probably work great if you do a lot of those scratch-n-w...
- Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:40 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Swick Hawkbill
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9711
- Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:09 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Small Stainless Steel Folders. Spyderco and others....whats your favorite
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5368