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by GradeMaker
Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Accidental Opening with Keychain Ladybug
Replies: 20
Views: 6560

I've had Ladybugs on keys open accidentally an bite - mostly fingers but once a pretty good stick in the thigh while keys were in the ignition. :eek:
by GradeMaker
Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Project KOPA
Replies: 129
Views: 25194

Tony - that is going to look so much better than it did.
by GradeMaker
Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Spyderco Christmas EDC
Replies: 55
Views: 9519

For me it was a CF Stretch (RFP) and a CF Kiwi (RWP) and a Vic red alox Farmer is LFP.
by GradeMaker
Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Kopa - CF or squash bone?
Replies: 28
Views: 7540

Thanks for the comments guys. Went with CF - really dig the idea of natural materials (and in photos many of the other kopa variations look a lot nicer than the squash does) - in the absence of really compelling testimonials on its behalf, at the current price point at KC - CF seems like the bet bet...
by GradeMaker
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Kopa - CF or squash bone?
Replies: 28
Views: 7540

I was afraid Paul would chime in and make me second guess. Pics are beautiful as always but - if you have to choose between these two Paul - which would it be?
by GradeMaker
Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: So what did you cut with spyderco today?
Replies: 315
Views: 59114

Opened the mail and cut pages out of a coloring book with a Kiwi and sliced a lemon wedge (no more limes?:eek :) for my cocktail
by GradeMaker
Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Kopa - CF or squash bone?
Replies: 28
Views: 7540

Enough said. Thanks.
by GradeMaker
Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Kopa - CF or squash bone?
Replies: 28
Views: 7540

New Kopa - CF or squash bone?

Guys - going one way or the other and wanted to see if anybody had definite strong thoughts one way or the other. Much obliged for any comments.
by GradeMaker
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: need help with laptop bag.
Replies: 10
Views: 2690

by GradeMaker
Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Who here is from Chicago or Northwest Indiana
Replies: 7
Views: 2270

I'm in Jefferson Park on the NW side also
by GradeMaker
Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How much extra to hand select a knife?
Replies: 6
Views: 1832

I've had good luck when ordering from some of our favorite online dealers and asking them to check for centered blade, lock up/no play, etc. Even had folks e-mail and tell me the last piece in stock doesn't meet criteria and ask if I still want it. This may take a day longer and the knife WILL come ...
by GradeMaker
Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Flashlight advice is needed.
Replies: 59
Views: 11795

Try the SF 6PLED - a little over the price point but I'm guessing not by "too much".

http://www.surefire.com/6P-Led

http://www.batteryjunction.com/surefire-6p-led-.html
by GradeMaker
Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:52 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Leatherman Charge worth it over Wave
Replies: 13
Views: 5590

Have you considered and ruled out the Vic Swisstool and/or Spirit?
by GradeMaker
Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ocelot = G10/VG10 Stretch?
Replies: 5
Views: 2669

Thanks for the replies guys - I'm a new owner of a Stretch II and so was perhaps too focused on the similarities and ignored the differences. "Don't think of a purple monkey" - right? In any event - Stretch II seems close to perfect... Thanks again.
by GradeMaker
Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ocelot = G10/VG10 Stretch?
Replies: 5
Views: 2669

Ocelot = G10/VG10 Stretch?

So is the Ocelot more like a Stretch brother than a cousin?
by GradeMaker
Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Maxpedition Gearslingers vs. Versipacks and Packs
Replies: 15
Views: 4665

C - I'll let you know - your post pushed me over the edge. Also grabbed a tactical attache.
by GradeMaker
Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Maxpedition Gearslingers vs. Versipacks and Packs
Replies: 15
Views: 4665

I've been eying that Monsoon gearslinger...I use a jumbo in summer and a regular Fatboy in winter. Happy with them too. But that Monsoon keeps calling to me.
by GradeMaker
Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Pacific Salt - Anyone's favorite folder?
Replies: 12
Views: 4451

My black SE Pacific Salt get the most pocket and IWB time all summer long. I must say that its my summer time favorite. Can't imagine slicing limes for beers or cocktails with my SE Tasman.
by GradeMaker
Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: A big katana.. in the hands of an idiot.. on TV.. The Shopping channel...
Replies: 11
Views: 2549

But where else can you get 300 'knives' for the price of a a BG42 Military! :eek:
by GradeMaker
Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Have you served ??
Replies: 77
Views: 18052

Usmc 85-89