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by spoonrobot
Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Newb - Gen 1 Pacific Salt Question
Replies: 8
Views: 4182

Re: Newb - Gen 1 Pacific Salt Question

An absolutely ancient recommendation was/is - pack the pivot with toothpaste (or other mild mild polishing compound) work the action several dozen times and then clean it out. I did this back in 2005/6 with both my Pacific Salt and the couple S30V Natives I got from Walmart. Used toothpaste on one a...
by spoonrobot
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The on-going Stretch 2 review thread: Rust Review!
Replies: 96
Views: 34689

Re: The on-going Stretch 2 review thread: Rust Review!

I lost the photos in this thread to Photobucket several years ago and have occasionally received requests asking for them. I recently found the zip file containing all the images and have fixed the links in the thread. Reading my posts, this is a strange knife diary of questionable utility today. Re...
by spoonrobot
Fri Dec 29, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "My dream spyderco would be"...
Replies: 68
Views: 36553

Re: "My dream spyderco would be"...

FRN Scorpious
by spoonrobot
Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know if there is a Yojimbo 1 re release on the horizon?
Replies: 31
Views: 4154

Re: Anybody know if there is a Yojimbo 1 re release on the horizon?

I saw that and thought the same thing. I would love a Yojimbo 1 sprint. The handle and overall ergonomics fit my hands a lot better, I could never get along with the Yo2. The Yo1 is among the rarest Spydercos as well. I watched like a hawk for a few years and they come up for sale less often than an...
by spoonrobot
Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Reveal 14 is on FIRE
Replies: 25
Views: 4105

Re: Reveal 14 is on FIRE

My interest in Spyderco has been subdued the past few years, just not feeling many new models and content with what I already have. Saw a random repost on X about the reveal and went to look and was blown away. It's like they made one just for me. I cannot believe the Para 3 Salt, Manix 2 Salt, Stre...
by spoonrobot
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knife trends you just don't understand?
Replies: 259
Views: 29143

Re: Knife trends you just don't understand?

Blade to handle ratio.

I've never considered a knife based on how large the blade was relative to the handle. Seems completely nonsensical to me that it's a driving force for people's opinions on how good a certain knife is or is not.
by spoonrobot
Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What knives do you miss?
Replies: 40
Views: 2653

Re: What knives do you miss?

USN Endura
Yojimbo 1

Both had a very specific tactile feel and were very pleasing to own, hold, and use. Since I had to sell my examples I've only seen each for sale a small handful of times over the past decade plus. Never had the opportunity to buy.
by spoonrobot
Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Left or right-handed knife user?
Replies: 29
Views: 1908

Re: Left or right-handed knife user?

Left handedness is significantly higher than 10% - in the US. 15% would probably be a good lower bound but I've seen some data that 20% is a reasonable estimate. I was a more ambidextrous knife user during my early years 20+ years ago when pocket clip options were less Left-Hand friendly. Usually I'...
by spoonrobot
Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First Sharpening - What's it Do to Resale Value?
Replies: 35
Views: 2457

Re: First Sharpening - What's it Do to Resale Value?

10-20% for a "good" edge. Something like an Edge Pro mirror edge with great photos can be closer to 0-10%. Sharpmaker sometimes the same, depends on the model. I think serrated edges take a bigger hit. I've seen people attempt to sell knives with really good mirror edges for a premium but ...
by spoonrobot
Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: K390 in the Spyderco Byte; a compliment and two requests
Replies: 26
Views: 1901

Re: K390 in the Spyderco Byte; a compliment and two requests

ZrowsN1s wrote:
Mon Feb 27, 2023 1:01 pm
First that picture is awesome and can you make a poster of it and sell it on Spyderco.com?
I would buy immediately. As well as other steels, S30V lineup would be :smiling-heart-eyes
by spoonrobot
Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spydercard LW Salt
Replies: 19
Views: 995

Re: Spydercard LW Salt

I don't think the design would translate that well to FRN. It would probably be too thick. Would love to see another run as well.

Spydercard / Pacific Salt
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by spoonrobot
Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Review: Spyderco Resilience after 8yrs
Replies: 14
Views: 1751

Re: Review: Spyderco Resilience after 8yrs

Great thread, thanks for sharing.
by spoonrobot
Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Price increases 2023?
Replies: 144
Views: 14316

Re: Price increases 2023?

The other day I made a post about the price of things since I joined the forum in 2007. The price of Spydercos has roughly doubled in those 15 years. It got me thinking about other things I buy, and whether or not they've doubled in price. Skateboards are the same price as in 2007. Disc golf discs ...
by spoonrobot
Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cliff Stamp has passed away
Replies: 114
Views: 19071

Re: Cliff Stamp has passed away

I've heard it said that "Once something is posted on the internet, it's there forever." If that statement is actually true, then there is, or someday will be, some way to recover it all. Jim As much as that was true in the past, it's not anymore. Millions of photobucket/flickr images were...
by spoonrobot
Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Let’s face it Liner Locks and Back Locks suck!
Replies: 174
Views: 12444

Re: Let’s face it Liner Locks and Back Locks suck!

I think back locks and liner locks are pretty great. Ambidextrous, strong and reliable. Funnily enough, the right-hand Military is probably the most lefty friendly liner lock ever. They work fine with gloves and can be closed well with poor fine motor skills. Compression locks are another story. I p...
by spoonrobot
Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rebuilding your collection from scratch
Replies: 61
Views: 4699

Re: Rebuilding your collection from scratch

I'd buy 2 Pacific Salts, a Dodo, and keep an eye out for the rarest Spyderco - the original Yojimbo. Breakdown in order above: -EDC+Backup - can't beat the Pacific. -Exceptional design to show off on the mantle - Dodo just has a design language that speaks to me. -For nostalgia purposes - The origin...
by spoonrobot
Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade HQ Jade/M4 Dodo SE coming
Replies: 125
Views: 11230

Re: Blade HQ Jade/M4 Dodo SE coming

I've been checking the BHQ site every few weeks since this was released and for the first time today it's listed out of stock. Interesting, took about 5-6 months to sell out this run. Wonder what the future holds for this variant, I think Dodo-demand is always in flux but we seemed to be in a low pe...
by spoonrobot
Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco knives that you have gifted - any extra info welcome. To whom, why, and how did it hold up?
Replies: 35
Views: 1953

Re: Spyderco knives that you have gifted - any extra info welcome. To whom, why, and how did it hold up?

Sent a bunch of H1 knives to Afghanistan in 2010-2011. Some got lost, some stolen, some made it back home and I heard how great they were. Guys loved the Atlantic Salt for some reason, got specific requests to send more. Later I spent some time tracking them down after they were discontinued to send...
by spoonrobot
Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LC200n? What am I doing wrong
Replies: 41
Views: 3839

Re: LC200n? What am I doing wrong

I've only used LC200N in 1 model (Spydiechef) but I've owned 3 of them and my experience with all of them was underwhelming and basically in line with yours. For the inevitable "knives aren't meant to cut open bags of cement" comments, I opened 38 bags with an s45vn Inkosi before any sign...