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by Turbo923
Wed Nov 14, 2001 3:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Answer Simple ? -Win prototype Tanto!
Replies: 148
Views: 24866

What magazines do I usually read? Popular Mechanics Popular Science Power and Motoryacht Sportfishing Marlin Magazine Motor Trend Can Driver Guns and Ammo Weapons Yachting Spyderco catalogues <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> An honest man's pillow is his peace of mind
by Turbo923
Wed Oct 31, 2001 5:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: *clenches teeth so hard that his braces fall off*
Replies: 9
Views: 2162

You should have gotten a Harpy....just kidding <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Good choice...I always liked both, and got the Harpy just because I don't like FRN. But other than that, either is a great knife. Now all you need is a civilian. <img src="smile.gif&q...
by Turbo923
Sun Sep 16, 2001 8:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Happy day during a sad week....
Replies: 8
Views: 1662

Thanks, Chinook!

Good words of advice. I'm sure in a world like this, new rules will be made, things will change, and life will always flow with the surrounding world.
This generation and the next will be one of the most rewarding.
by Turbo923
Sun Sep 16, 2001 8:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tiwain Made
Replies: 6
Views: 2094

Not really, I never had a problem. Just easier if you have a 204. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Gerber will, like spyderco, sharpen the blade for free, so if you want it super sharp...you could always send it back (portland is their main headquarters). Actually, I t...
by Turbo923
Sun Sep 16, 2001 7:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tiwain Made
Replies: 6
Views: 2094

I have no reason not to buy one. I own a Gerber AR 3.00, and had beencarrying it daily till I got a Spyderco Delica. They are great knives, and my AR 3.00 had Tiwain stamped on it. It's not where it's made, its how well, and most of my knives that are made there are high quality. Spyderco makes some...
by Turbo923
Sun Sep 16, 2001 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Happy day during a sad week....
Replies: 8
Views: 1662

Happy day during a sad week....

I just got word yesterday...my dad is a grandfather, and I am an uncle. My sister gave birth to a healthy, 7 pound, 15 ounce baby boy! Uforunately, she had to have a C-section, but all is good. I usually don't make comments ike this, but he has to be the cutest little guy I saw. <img src="smile...
by Turbo923
Tue Sep 11, 2001 2:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: U.S. friends - in my prayers
Replies: 18
Views: 3585

An attack like this rocks a nation. Those who are responsible must be punished. I will pray for the families of those people who died from a senseless act of violence, and for the families of the heroic fireighters that gave their life for others. It's amazing what this world is turning to. Why must...
by Turbo923
Thu Sep 06, 2001 2:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: YOUR FIRST SPYDIE
Replies: 18
Views: 3556

My first spyderco? I was already fond of spyderco, and figured if I ws going to collect knives, at least one would have to be a spyderco. Went to my local knife shop, and the guy i knew sold me a SS police. He was a really good friend, and I paid only 60 dollars, for a serrated Stainless police! <im...
by Turbo923
Wed Sep 05, 2001 3:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I felt naked today... back to school...
Replies: 20
Views: 3877

VampyreWolf, I know your pain. I just started High School today, and let me tell you what a drag it was. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Our school tolerates nothing, not even a multi-tool. I feel if your resposible with a knife, you should be able to carry it. Oh wel...
by Turbo923
Tue Sep 04, 2001 3:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: List all of your knives, not just Spyderco's.
Replies: 20
Views: 6464

Gatekeeper:
Pockets? That's one thing I usually run out of. <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Oh well, there might be more people with more knives than me. Doubt it <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Take care
by Turbo923
Tue Sep 04, 2001 2:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: List all of your knives, not just Spyderco's.
Replies: 20
Views: 6464

Geez, well...let's list the knives I own: Spyderco Delica II serated Spyderco Police SS serrated Spyderco Dragonfly II plain edge Spyderco Catcherman Spyderco Cricket Plain edge Spyderco Civilian CF serrated Spyderco spydercard Spyderco ladybug Spyderco Navigator Benchmade auto stryder Benchmade Mel...
by Turbo923
Tue Sep 04, 2001 9:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rookie or Worker
Replies: 6
Views: 1647

Dont own eithr, but handled both at one point. I forget price difference, but who cares about price? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> IMHO, the Rookie is the better. I feel it has a better handle feel, and sports a larger blade. You couldn't go wrong wth either one tho...
by Turbo923
Tue Sep 04, 2001 8:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: random thought pattern
Replies: 4
Views: 1547

I think that's a good idea. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I don't mind the idea of trying to buy or sell knife on this forum, as long as that's second on the list...talking about knives being first. What I mean is, that if out of 400 posts, you try to sell a knife o...
by Turbo923
Mon Sep 03, 2001 6:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thank you
Replies: 25
Views: 3726

Sal...with the products you come out with, we have no reason to complain! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> AS for being nice to all new people, we were all there once...so we know how it feels. We really should be thanking you, not you thanking us. An honest man's pill...
by Turbo923
Mon Sep 03, 2001 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: another 'spyderco in movies' question
Replies: 3
Views: 1975

another 'spyderco in movies' question

Hey guys, Just picked up my Civilian....let me say it's nice. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I was just wondering if you know about any movies or books that have the Civilian or Mlitary in them? Just wondering. Feel free to complain if I'm a nuisance. <img src="...
by Turbo923
Sun Sep 02, 2001 2:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The NEXT Spyderco Forum Model!!!
Replies: 178
Views: 24122

I'd go with, let's see, a better knife that would cost more. How 'bout a SS Civilian, with blue G-10 inlay, CMP-440V blade, with the SS parts of the knife black Ti coated? Put a black clip with gold bug on, or maybe even a cool blue clip. I'd buy a couple, and would perfer that over a military (sorr...
by Turbo923
Fri Aug 31, 2001 8:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Photon, the spyderco of flashlights!!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 3563

I also have a Photon light,and adore its small size, weight, an colors. But.... I like another tiny LED light. I actually perfer it. It's made my ASP, and is actually brigher than the photon light. It comes in white, blue, and an evil looking red. It's made from aluminum that is red, blue, silver, a...
by Turbo923
Thu Aug 30, 2001 8:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: good reliable sites
Replies: 6
Views: 2344

Good knife sites? The best knife ite that I found was www.knifecenter.com. They have great prices and picturs of everything they sell. Got a SS dragonfly and delica for a total of 75 dollars....shipping included. It also came 2 days after I bought it!

An honest man's pillow is his peace of mind
by Turbo923
Wed Aug 29, 2001 9:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: double liner's?
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Like VampyreWolf said, the Chinook is a very strong knife...I've handeled one. The military I do not own, but will be in my pocket in the near future. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Only downside: I believe the military has only one liner, which is on the locking sid...
by Turbo923
Wed Aug 29, 2001 8:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: STAINLESS Civilian
Replies: 13
Views: 2620

Stainless Steel civilian? **** yeah! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> While the civilian is designed for self-defense use, you must admit it would look really cool. Now, how many have a civilian for collectors purposes (Carbon Fiber, Aluminum?)along with one for self-d...