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by Zatx
Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco’s For Law Enforcement?
Replies: 30
Views: 7130

Re: Spyderco’s For Law Enforcement?

Hi Zatx, Thanx for your service. A cop with a conscience is always best. We make a coin I give to cops and soldiers. It says on one side: "I it is the responsibility of good to stop evil from hurting the innocent". Some times that takes more horsepower. (not you David). sal Love it, Sal! ...
by Zatx
Fri Feb 07, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco’s For Law Enforcement?
Replies: 30
Views: 7130

Re: Spyderco’s For Law Enforcement?

jdw wrote:
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:36 am
I hope that everyone lays down their arms.
Amen! I’d much rather not have a need to ever carry anything for the protection of others because there was no longer any violence in the world!

(Plus, I really didn’t take your post as argumentative in the slightest. No harm, no foul.)
by Zatx
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco’s For Law Enforcement?
Replies: 30
Views: 7130

Re: Spyderco’s For Law Enforcement?

Just want to say thank you for your service! For the cop stuff too ;) I'd suggest the Byrd Rescue 2 as a tag along to any knife... You're welcome ;) That Byrd Rescue 2 looks like a great suggestion! How do you carry when you're in uniform? I've carried several different ways because I've found that...
by Zatx
Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco’s For Law Enforcement?
Replies: 30
Views: 7130

Spyderco’s For Law Enforcement?

I’m not just a pastor, I recently expanded my role as a police chaplain and become a sworn police officer as well. Being an older guy, I’ve learned to lean on those with experience to inform my tactics and decisions. That being said, if you’ve worked in the Law Enforcement or a similar field, what S...
by Zatx
Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vote: SMOCK v.s. IKUCHI
Replies: 65
Views: 8575

Re: Vote: SMOCK v.s. IKUCHI

Love them both. Smock gets more pocket time because of the fidget factor; its action is much smoother and more fun to flip.
by Zatx
Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tips for UF bench stone?
Replies: 10
Views: 1323

Re: Tips for UF bench stone?

The large white nylon pencil erasers work the best on UF, F, and Medium stones. I've used the Spyderco stones for years and tried everything under the sun until I bought a three pack of these erasers at Target. It really only takes 3-5 SECONDS to clean off the stone by rubbing the eraser across its ...
by Zatx
Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is this on the new Spydiechef lock bar?
Replies: 157
Views: 28248

Re: What is this on the new Spydiechef lock bar?

Sure would like to get an answer from Tazkristi on this.
by Zatx
Mon Apr 15, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Replies: 260
Views: 30360

Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?

Ikuchi strikes again! Though, just like Lance, this one was totally my fault!

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by Zatx
Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Removing Patina from K390 (Urban)
Replies: 12
Views: 1745

Re: Removing Patina from K390 (Urban)

I'll just throw something out there... how about do the vinegar treatment a few more times and lightly sand it with a green scouring pad between applications? It's sometimes easier to take the patina to a really dark grey than to remove a light coat. If you don't like it after that, it can still be ...
by Zatx
Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Photo of the Week Contest!
Replies: 9984
Views: 1217012

Re: Spyderco Photo of the Week Contest!

Ripp's Garage Tech (RGT) Wire Replacement Clip. https://rippsgaragetech.com/collections/spyderco/products/spyderco-techno-3d-machined-pocket-clip?variant=19089754456126 There are lots of great options, but they can be pricey! Which finish is pictured on your Ikuchi ...and flat or contoured? Hard to...
by Zatx
Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: DLT Trading- stock of Smocks ??
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: DLT Trading- stock of Smocks ??

I'm glad to see my guess was wrong and that the next round of these is already hitting retailers. I picked one up from SMKW, thanks for the tip!
by Zatx
Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ikuchi Notes and Suggestion Thread
Replies: 12
Views: 2049

Re: Ikuchi Notes and Suggestion Thread

Here's my suggestion... remove the lock bar cut out altogether. In its place, move the hole up to the lock bar area and fill that hole with a button release. ;)
by Zatx
Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: DLT Trading- stock of Smocks ??
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: DLT Trading- stock of Smocks ??

HoustonB77 wrote:
Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:31 am
Well hopefully if DLT got some other retailers will to.


Pretty sure they are all gone until the next production run hits the shelves which should be (guesstimating) in the May/June timeframe.
by Zatx
Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ikuchi - The New Kiwi?
Replies: 27
Views: 3525

Re: Ikuchi - The New Kiwi?

I think you guys might be taking my image of the Ikuchi as the modern Kiwi a little too literal. I didn't mean to paint a picture of it as replacing the actual Kiwi, mirroring it in blade shape, handle, bolsters, etc.; I understand in some ways they are vastly different. I was thinking more of it as...
by Zatx
Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ikuchi - The New Kiwi?
Replies: 27
Views: 3525

Re: Ikuchi - The New Kiwi?

I don’t feel a flipper can ever be classed as a true gentlemans carry. A gents knife is largely defined by how it’s perceived by others. It fits the bill aesthetically but then you explosively deploy all that steel :/ Except the deployment of the Ikuchi is so fast (and quiet) that no one sees it; i...
by Zatx
Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ikuchi - The New Kiwi?
Replies: 27
Views: 3525

Ikuchi - The New Kiwi?

The venerable Kiwi - compact, classy, gentleman's (gentlepersons) folder, available in a variety of configurations, a classic.

The Ikuchi - compact, elegant, modern flipper gentleperon's folder, an instant classic that needs many configurations!

Your thoughts?

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by Zatx
Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Replies: 260
Views: 30360

Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?

Anyone else notice these sharpening marks in certain lights? 2019-04-11 (1).jpg My example did not have these and, was in fact, the sharpest blade I've ever received from Taichung. The marks you see are unfortunate and are the result of using a new grinding wheel/belt. When they're new there are la...
by Zatx
Fri Apr 12, 2019 5:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: DLT Trading- stock of Smocks ??
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: DLT Trading- stock of Smocks

You might want to add a "?" to your title... liable to create panic as people rush to click on the post in hopes of finding a smock in stock at DLT! :)

Smock sold out in minutes/seconds at every retailer.
by Zatx
Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ikuchi lanyard hole problem
Replies: 36
Views: 5601

Re: Ikuchi lanyard hole problem

The lanyard hole (or lack thereof) is its greatest feature!
by Zatx
Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?
Replies: 260
Views: 30360

Re: Who else is getting an Ikuchi as soon as they are released?

You guys are welcome. As I think more about the problem, here is what I'm guessing. When they stamped the first run of those liners they probably had a few crack or outright break at the point highlighted above. Maybe it wasn't as extreme as this, it might have just been that someone saw how little ...