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Thank you for sharing this, Kissaki.

Special operations units have the discretion to choose and purchase kit that fits their needs. That doesn't necessarily mean those items are "issue" items in the sense of having a National Stock Number (NSN), but within that unit's policies and practices, they ...

Dear elena86:

The Civilian is a unique design. The Reverse "S" profile does indeed cut extremely well with a serrated edge. The compromise is that you give up a point that works with conventional thrusting tactics. Its pronounced hook also snags on bone. I prefer the Matriarch's less radical tip ...

The opinions of most "reviewers" and Youtubers are irrelevant. I recently wrote an article for TacticalKnives.com (the digital resurrection of the old Tactical Knives magazine). The editor asked me to interview the knife's "designer." In response to my questions, the "designer," a prolific social ...

When I designed the original Yojimbo about 25 years ago, I purposely put a 3-inch blade in a handle that would accommodate something longer. The idea was that the handle would still fit larger hands and provide a striking point at the butt, yet the blade would be legal to carry on a plane even with ...

Michael, what exactly is a ceramic coating ? Just wonder if is more abrasive resistant . MG2


My understanding is that it is similar to Cerakote, but I do not have any more specific information. In simple terms, it is applied as a spray and often heat cured, as opposed to an electrolytic process ...

Currently, abbazaba and 8th_note are collectively correct, with one addition:

USA-made - DLC
Most Japan and all Taiwan - TiCN
Japan-made Perrin fixed blades - Ceramic
China - Black Oxide

It's also interesting to note that the TiCN coatings from Japan will look markedly different from the Taiwan ...

The engraving on the bug definitely does not look right, nor do the grind lines.

Stay safe,

Mike

Michael and Vivi and others, if you don't mind while we are on this topic, how do Opinel, Antonini Old Bear, French Nontron, and other Ring Lock Hawkbill type folders fare for this use?
An online person said under intense stress the Ring Lock may pop off and fail?


Dear SpyderEdgeForever:

Any ...

Hey, All:

Thank you again for the lively discussion.

Stuart, yes, it is the K62. Its spring is stout enough to make it a non-one-hand opener. Since it doesn't have a clip, I typically carried it by itself in my right back pocket.

Grimlock, I also carried the Victorinox baker's knife, which I ...

Hey, All:

Thank you for a very interesting discussion.

For the record, the knife I carried was a Fiskars Hawkbill with a swayback-style FRN handle. It was given to me as a gift by Dane Bender, hands down one of the best custom Kydex craftsmen in the world. Unfortunately, I did a search online and ...

Hey, All:

Since this thread was launched, I've done a lot of research into the terminology Spyderco has historically used both officially and in-house. I've also researched the terms and trends used by the rest of of the industry--especially those used to describe design features that are not ...

Thanks a lot Michael. It's the kind of thing that I need to know while being an obscure topic for me. So no matter if the part of the tang of the blade used is on the spine corner or "edge" corner, it's a front flipper.


Actually, no. The contact point that constitutes the "flipper" is always ...

Spine side - front Flipper
Choil side - regular flipper


FTW.

Pretty sure the COBOL, which I’m eyeing, is a spine-side “front flipper” in the new parlance.


First, the problem with "Spine Side" as a definition of a front flipper is that the contact point of the finger is not actually on the ...

Hey, All:

I wrote the copy, so here's my perspective...

The original flipper design was created by the late custom knifemaker Kit Carson and is epitomized by the CRKT M-16 design. It is characterized by an integral tab or lever that extends from the edge side of the blade. In the closed position ...

i agree. i'm sure mj is already lobbying for one. at least i would hope he is.


Dear ladybug93:

My realm of influence is very small.

I have several private students who carry YoJumbos and have custom droned some live-blade knives to create trainers for them. I anticipate that trend will ...

I have used the Spyderco Santoku regularly in my kitchen for almost 20 years. It splits the difference between a Chinese-style cleaver and a chef's knife very well. The blade is broad enough to provide a solid knuckle index when slicing and the curve of the edge allows it to "rock" nicely for ...

Dear Danke:

Thank you very much for posting that video. I forgot Shawn had taken that.

The key to the inertial opening is that the knife must rotate around the pivot pin. Gripping the handle with your fingers perpendicular to it helps ensure you do that. Most people start the motion with their ...

Yes, it can be done with proper technique. I regularly inertia open a full-flat-ground Delica 4 Wharncliffe, which is significantly harder because of the self-close function of the back lock.

Stay safe,

Mike

The Pocket Hobbit is a very unique design that distills the features of the Warrior down to folder size. As such, it is designed to fit the tactics that Bob Taylor and Randy Wanner preferred. It is not optimized for utilitarian use and its handle does not fit all hand sizes well.

Stay safe,

Mike

Dear Naperville:

So there's no misunderstanding, I was not referring to Ray Dionaldo with my comments about drawing and demonstrating with fixed-blade trainers. I agree that Ray is extremely talented and has always been incredibly friendly and gracious to me. In my experience, many traditional FMA ...