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by PaloArt
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral
Replies: 244
Views: 16262

Re: Chaparral

So, for the sake of conversation, on the frn version, whaddayouwant? Colors, Steels or specific combinations? sal - Bright handle, rustproof "outdoor" version (and also marketed as that: A super slim and small, very slicey, but "bombproof - ly" built highly efficient cutting too...
by PaloArt
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral
Replies: 244
Views: 16262

Re: Chaparral

Just felt like posting a pic of this great model - an old one, actually taken when I had my Chap for only a short time. Love this knife and would encourage everyone to try one. It´s something special imo. https://i.postimg.cc/W40cMK8v/Chap-wood.jpg Wow, love to see photo of Chap being used :clappin...
by PaloArt
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral
Replies: 244
Views: 16262

Re: Chaparral

I hope Chap will get better in terms of sales - one of the best small designs from Spyderco, kinda blend of Kopa and Walker C22 - extremely good slicer in small elegant body.

Just to be sure, I need to purchase few pieces in case it would get discontinued, I love my FRN model.
by PaloArt
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Discoveries found in 8Cr13MoV testing
Replies: 45
Views: 15213

Re: New Discoveries found in 8Cr13MoV testing

I think 8Cr13Mov is, as mentioned, quite underrated. My first Spyderco was Tenacious, bought two months after it`s release. I remember i was not happy with edge holding but after years, out of nostalgia I purchased LW Tan version and I have to say something either had to change in the HT protocol or...
by PaloArt
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any word on the Salsa?
Replies: 18
Views: 827

Re: Any word on the Salsa?

Uuuuh Salsa return would be awesome, loved colours, size, ergos… I am in 😍
by PaloArt
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Recommendations for a European traditionalist
Replies: 41
Views: 1413

Re: Recommendations for a European traditionalist

Hi Bernhard, Welcome to the forum, I am from your neighboring country but I, quite regularly, travel to Vienna. I can recommend Lorenzi shop Siebensterngasse 41, 1070 Wien - I was able to purchase Manbug in K390 there on sale of 75 eur last year. If you would have possibility to travel to Brno City ...
by PaloArt
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Guy Here
Replies: 15
Views: 401

Re: New Guy Here

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your time here :) it is quite a special place
by PaloArt
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If laws and public perception were no issue, would you carry a different knife?
Replies: 125
Views: 160469

Re: If laws and public perception were no issue, would you carry a different knife?

I am living in a country, where there is no limit on carry and I still do enjoy small knives as well as bigger knives. Older I get (not that I am that old) more I appreciate smaller pocket knives (Urban, Squeak, Manbug). Ideally I carry some kind of duo though - Endura or Delica and Manbug; Manix 2 ...
by PaloArt
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: ATS-55 Police Model Dropped
Replies: 14
Views: 1062

Re: ATS-55 Police Model Dropped

Hi PMan, not sure if you are much familiar with Sal - he is the founder and owner of the company. He is quite active in Spyderco Forums and he personally reacted with suggestion to contact customer service. I would recommend to do so, you will be treated well and they will do what they can to repair...
by PaloArt
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 346
Views: 16308

Re: Upping the price.

Hi Zhyla, I think that you can see that Eric is working with the Chinese makers to learn to work with other steels. But using US steels does raise the price. The downside is sometimes sales? We have to see how it does in the Real World Market. That takes time. eg; the Polestar and Alcyone are very ...
by PaloArt
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:31 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 346
Views: 16308

Re: Upping the price.

Soooo I was thinking, what kind of jam are you guys putting in PBJ sandwich? Is there some kind of a rule what type has to go in? Grape, Orange Marmalade, Blueberry, or Raspberry for me. Call me weird, it is what it is. As long as it's not Petroleum, I think any jelly or jam people favor is accepta...
by PaloArt
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 346
Views: 16308

Re: Upping the price.

Soooo I was thinking, what kind of jam are you guys putting in PBJ sandwich? Is there some kind of a rule what type has to go in?
by PaloArt
Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gauntlet vs Sharpmaker
Replies: 31
Views: 4469

Re: Gauntlet vs Sharpmaker

Hi Bruce, Fair question. I designed the Gauntlet in about 2000. We made some prototypes. But it still took another decade and a half to bring it to market. We can only do some much? Limited funds, labor limitations, testing time, tooling time, prototyping, etc. We have many ideas and designs that a...
by PaloArt
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gauntlet vs Sharpmaker
Replies: 31
Views: 4469

Re: Gauntlet vs Sharpmaker

Just reading through all points here I think it would be quite a dream to have crossover between Gauntlet and Sharpmaker, just imagine same stones as on Gauntlet just in various grits as on SM, three to four different angles to match modern steels (most people use 30 inclusive as base degree). All t...
by PaloArt
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco SLIPITs SE question
Replies: 12
Views: 563

Re: Spyderco SLIPITs SE question

Hey, All: The biggest market for our SLIPITs is Europe. Europeans also have a clear preference for PlainEdge blades and rarely buy knives with serrated edges. It's basically a matter of market preferences. Stay safe, Mike Hi Mike, thank you very much for your reply. This makes sense, even though I ...
by PaloArt
Fri Feb 09, 2024 3:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lansky - What am I doing wrong?
Replies: 13
Views: 772

Re: Lansky - What am I doing wrong?

Exactly what others have stated already: Find some good video on this topic. Cedric and Ada - https://youtu.be/3M5ubJ8h2cQ 1. Mark your edge with sharpie or any other permanent marker and have some kind of loupe at hand (I use Victorinox with Loupe sufficiently) 2. protect rest of the blade with som...
by PaloArt
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco SLIPITs SE question
Replies: 12
Views: 563

Spyderco SLIPITs SE question

Hi Spydie folks, quick question I can`t find answer to. Do we know why we don`t have standard (non Salt) Slipits with serrated edges anymore? For example, I can imagine SE on Squeak, Urban and regular line of UKPK. I have a feeling that some will point out that I should stay in imaginary phase for t...
by PaloArt
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How many Spyderco Knives did you buy in 2023?
Replies: 53
Views: 1741

Re: How many Spyderco Knives did you buy in 2023?

RamZar wrote:
Wed Feb 07, 2024 2:27 am
PaloArt wrote:
Wed Feb 07, 2024 2:25 am
Voted 5-6 but I included as well other Spyderco Products, sharpening stones:

You purchased 4 Spyderco knives. You can change your vote from 5-6 to 3-4. Thanks.
Thank you Ramzar, vote changed ;)
by PaloArt
Wed Feb 07, 2024 2:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How many Spyderco Knives did you buy in 2023?
Replies: 53
Views: 1741

Re: How many Spyderco Knives did you buy in 2023?

Voted 5-6 but I included as well other Spyderco Products, sharpening stones: Tenacious lightweight in Tan - Tenacious was my first real Spyderco in 2008 from my first proper salary as a student and it quickly replaced my Cara Cara. It was cherished and adored until it has been damaged beyond repair ...
by PaloArt
Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?
Replies: 35
Views: 1758

Re: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?

Could it be that the stop pin is harder to retrofit on existing models? It appears on ‘newer’ models, Chappy and Sage 4, but may be beyond the scope of CQI. If and when the Delica/Endura range gets an update maybe it will include the stop pin. And a choil! :winking-tongue I wholeheartedly agree wit...