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Redhawk thank you! That was a wonderful read with tremendous information. I am now going to tell everyone its my Cougar killing knife.

Congratulations Lone Star and greetings from muggy Houston. I had ordered a knife just like yours only to find out the retailers site was out of date.

Greetings ...

I was extremely lucky today. I got my hands on three black blade VG-10 Temperances. Up to this point I had only seen the knife with a polished blade?? Does anyone know the info on these awesome knives?.... how many were made, in what year, etc? Thanks,
-Jeff

I have been practicing free hand sharpening lately and have found these two links helpful.

http://www.dmtsharp.com/video/kit.htm
The gentleman is pushing the DMT product, but he shows the proper technique.

http://www.woodcraftmagazine.com/Articles/Article.aspx?id=356&page=3&friend=1

Also, I ...

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=VN54000 :rolleyes:

Joking aside,
I think it is a good idea to teach your son knife safety, but do not give him a blade for everyday carry. He could do some damage to himself when you are not paying attention. Little boys look at knives like ...

899! This is like The Price is Right :D

Congrats Willie, that is a fine set of Spydies you have there. Great job on the lanyards as well :)

<~~~~ Restless Native!!

I am still laughing at the shorts and sandals. I am sure the knife is more than capable for that kind of job, but the guy is just asking to get hurt :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

-Jeffrey

Thanks guys :)

Sorry Tap it was a typo the blade is serrated (SE)

-Jeffrey-

Jeffrey:

Would an embellished knife like that be sold by a silversmith or would a customer bring their SS knife to a silversmith to have it embellished? Perhaps both scenarios occur. Any ballpark idea of how much a silversmith would charge for that kind of embellishment (above and beyond the cost ...

Here in the Southwest, that is a common modification for all SS Spyderco knives. Most of the silversmiths, around where I live, make a lot of money selling them to Ranchers, Farmers, and Cowhands, so placing the maker will be quite difficult. Be mindful of wiping it with some kind of delicate metal ...

I just got bit while trying to multi task cleaning my knife and reading. I fought the law.... and the law won :rolleyes:

-Jeffrey-

Today, I managed to get my hands on a Standard ATS-55 ((SE)) beauty. I try to make a weekly visit to my local store and talk knives with the owner. We started rambling on about "old school" Spyderco blades and he said "wait a minute let me check something." I didn't know what was going on, but he ...

Congrats on your new knife bud. :D
Ultimately, blade style boils down to personal preference. I generally get PE due to the fact that it is the easiest to maintain. The combo is a mix of both worlds, but, I have found them to be the most difficult to sharpen out of all three blade types. I do carry ...

Congrats David, that knife will bring a smile to your face for many years to come.

Thanks for the great review Mr. Blonde. Hopefully, I will have my hands on one within the next few weeks.

Welcome Wickedwest :)

Deacon, it is always a treat to see the photos you share. I must say that the last photo of the Cally on the fence post is stunning. You are a true master with a camera.

Beautiful Work!!!!

I recently purchased a Silicone Cloth at the local gun store to polish and protect my collection. It has been, so far, the easiest method I have found to clean and lubricate my knives. However, I am concerned about the effect the Silicone may have on any of the handle materials (Carbon Fiber, FRN, G ...