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by erix
Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: any news about g-10 dragonfly?
Replies: 71
Views: 16149

I got mine yesterday (thanks Tom) and I hate to say it but, I'm not lovin' it. The grind on the top edge of the blade (swedge?) is SO severe it looks like a mistake. It *almost* touches the hole. My trusty SS Dragonfly that I EDC'd for 4 years has almost the same exact grind but it goes with the loo...
by erix
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: FFG Foliage Green G-10 Native.
Replies: 14
Views: 2330

Well, I LOVE Field Green G-10. I wish they made a version of everything they make in it.
by erix
Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Survey, What is you favorite carry knife and why
Replies: 66
Views: 14670

Why The Urban is the Best EDC I Ever Carried

1. It is very lightweight - the lightest spydie I own 2. It rides deep in the pocket - barely visible 3. The wire clip is unobtrusive to the eye - further hides the knife 4. The blade is a big leaf-shaped full flat grind - very useful, easy to maintain 5. The foliage green G10 is a lovely color - ma...
by erix
Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: On request of Peter and on behalf of Spydiewikie: G10 Navigator.
Replies: 10
Views: 3151

Ahh - so YOU were bidding against me!

I should have stuck around to snipe that knife.

I have it's plain-edged CX02 sister in my safe....

Congrats!
by erix
Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix2 Pilot Run - Contest!
Replies: 365
Views: 71889

Beautiful knife - I'll take number 347!
by erix
Wed May 20, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Got Knives En Route?
Replies: 426
Views: 72923

Carbon Fiber Native due Friday!
by erix
Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Skinning a Mule
Replies: 18
Views: 6309

Thanks!

Thanks everyone for your comments. I enjoyed taking pictures and typing throughout the process. Only wished I would have gotten the meat-n-potatoes on film... guess I'll have to make another one!
I've uploaded the glammy photos to this thread in the gallery, hope you like them!
by erix
Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: A Mule, Skinned
Replies: 4
Views: 3524

A Mule, Skinned

Here are the glammy photos of the MT01 I built for my uncle as described in the thread Skinning a Mule . Enjoy! http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/glammy01.JPG http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/glammy02.JPG http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/glammy03.JPG http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/glammy04.JPG http://w...
by erix
Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Skinning a Mule
Replies: 18
Views: 6309

Time to Talk Tools Up till now I've used some pretty basic tools; drill press, vise, coping saw & hacksaw. Now it's time to break out the expensive specialized equipment that can and should only be used to make a knife. Not! http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/knife25.JPG From left to right: Half-ro...
by erix
Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Skinning a Mule
Replies: 18
Views: 6309

http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/knife19.JPG The next day you have a fully-functional shiv but not too comfortable to hold. http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/knife20.JPG Use the coping saw again to cut away the wood that doesn't look like a knife handle. http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/knife21.JPG I t...
by erix
Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Skinning a Mule
Replies: 18
Views: 6309

A note about my uncle. He's a Vietnam vet (Navy) who came back and used his GI Bill to become a teacher. He taught math for over 20 years in one of the toughest high schools in his city. After he retired he became a member of the local search and rescue and as such is on call 24/7 rescuing folks who...
by erix
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Skinning a Mule
Replies: 18
Views: 6309

Skinning a Mule

In the sprit of "Tech Week" on my other favorite website, I'm building a MT01 for my uncle and I thought I'd bring you along for the ride. http://www.hbci.com/~erix/knife/knife01.JPG Here is the "shop". It's a rolling stand I welded up one afternoon. Mounted to the top is a bench...
by erix
Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ladybug3 Salt Available Now
Replies: 30
Views: 4800

Yay!

Spyderco made my dream 2009 Forum Knife!

I'll be ordering one today - after we hear what the Forum Knife is....
by erix
Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Forum Knife 2009
Replies: 860
Views: 151151

cobrajoe wrote:Yellow H1 Ladybug?
I'd really like that!

-erix
by erix
Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It's Birthday Knife Time Again
Replies: 22
Views: 3878

In case anybody is losing sleep.. I followed dialex's advice and picked up a Lava on the 'bay for a great price. It's feels larger than I thought it would, very sturdy, balanced, the jimping really digs in! When you're holding it you know you've got something in your hands special. This is my second...
by erix
Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It's Birthday Knife Time Again
Replies: 22
Views: 3878

Thanks for all the suggestions folks!

I'm giving the Caly3 a more serious look now. It and the Lava might be the buy this year although my wallet is wishing I hadn't seen the C113CF carbon fiber Caly....

ok,
erix
by erix
Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It's Birthday Knife Time Again
Replies: 22
Views: 3878

Yeah,

See, I'm also thinkin' a Golden of some kind but which one?

Keep it up!

thx,
erix
by erix
Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It's Birthday Knife Time Again
Replies: 22
Views: 3878

It's Birthday Knife Time Again

Every year I buy a new knife for my birthday. Over the years I've acquired a SE 'Q', SS Dragonfly, Co-Pilot Sprint, and Mule Team 1 but this year I'm at a loss - so many to choose from! The knife becomes my EDC for the year - 'cept for the mule, natch.... I really like the "odd ducks" so I...
by erix
Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Time for a contest!
Replies: 149
Views: 24039

I would like to choose 2164 miles!

ok,
erix
by erix
Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Time for some goodies (Contest)
Replies: 240
Views: 44857

Heh, first post is is a shot at a prize - didn't plan it that way!

1965

Thanx Taz!