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by olywa
Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: VG-10 criticism: why?
Replies: 78
Views: 3159

Re: VG-10 criticism: why?

I'm a big fan of SE VG-10 Spydies, and I have some beautiful high-performance Japanese kitchen knives in this steel. No complaints from me.
by olywa
Sat Jan 31, 2026 10:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Notification of Manix 2XL Salt
Replies: 14
Views: 679

Re: Notification of Manix 2XL Salt

Actually found a Lynch clip in my parts bin and was even a black one. I think I'll keep the stock scales for now. The knife looks better and feels a lot better in hand now. I'll eventually put a Flytanium ball cage and lighter spring in, but it's good for now.
by olywa
Sat Jan 31, 2026 2:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How do YOU define "beater knife"?
Replies: 67
Views: 2010

Re: How do YOU define "beater knife"?

My Byrds are my beaters, a perfect intersection of high value and high performance.
by olywa
Sat Jan 31, 2026 2:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Notification of Manix 2XL Salt
Replies: 14
Views: 679

Re: Notification of Manix 2XL Salt

Just received mine from Northwest Knives. Superb fit and finish with an extremely sharp and even grind. I like the feel in-hand but I'm pretty sure that I'll be looking for some after market scales because my one knock against the Manix 2 XL remains. I just can't live with the clip position so I'll ...
by olywa
Thu Jan 29, 2026 11:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bodacious
Replies: 43
Views: 1380

Re: Bodacious

Yes to any size Bodacious with the Sage 6 button lock. Can't happen soon enough.
by olywa
Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Replies: 70
Views: 9659

Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming

Yup, I had my tracking number within an hour or two of ordering. Should be here Saturday.
by olywa
Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 8681
Views: 1667958

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Manix 2 XL Salt on the way.
by olywa
Wed Jan 28, 2026 1:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Replies: 70
Views: 9659

Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming

olywa wrote:
Wed Jan 28, 2026 1:42 pm
Just missed the blacked out Manix 2 XL Salt at Nat Knives. Took me 5 minutes to get there after receiving the email notification, and that was too long. Still good to know that they are trickling in.
... and scored it at Northwest Knives. Glad I checked out a couple more shops.
by olywa
Wed Jan 28, 2026 1:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Replies: 70
Views: 9659

Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming

Just missed the blacked out Manix 2 XL Salt at Nat Knives. Took me 5 minutes to get there after receiving the email notification, and that was too long. Still good to know that they are trickling in.
by olywa
Sat Jan 24, 2026 11:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming
Replies: 70
Views: 9659

Re: Spyderco 2026 Delivered and Upcoming

Can't wait to see it start trickling in to online shops. My Millie in that config has been looking for a stablemate.
by olywa
Sat Jan 24, 2026 11:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.
Replies: 1141
Views: 413602

Re: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.

The H2 Tasman is a pretty handy carry. A little grabby at first but it falls in line with a little time on the Sharpmaker.
by olywa
Fri Jan 23, 2026 6:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LeafJumper
Replies: 360
Views: 73379

Re: LeafJumper

LJ (or RJ) green Salt LC200N SE would open my wallet.
by olywa
Thu Jan 15, 2026 7:06 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Affordable Housing Crisis?
Replies: 37
Views: 1390

Re: Affordable Housing Crisis?

Time for us all to quit carrying water for billionaires and corporations. Greed is at the heart of every problem society faces. An equitable tax structure and a strong middle class are basic tenets for a healthy and sustainable America. Hard to make any moves in the right direction when the ...
by olywa
Tue Dec 16, 2025 6:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Jester
Replies: 22
Views: 1416

Re: Christmas Jester

I've been pinin' for a Jester forever, it seems. Not so much since I picked up the new Dyad though.
by olywa
Tue Dec 16, 2025 6:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Plain Edge VS Serrated Edge
Replies: 135
Views: 7244

Re: Plain Edge VS Serrated Edge

I carry this debate in my pocket every day since I picked up a Spy 27 Dyad.
by olywa
Tue Dec 09, 2025 6:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What’s on your current short list?
Replies: 169
Views: 25611

Re: What’s on your current short list?

I was waiting for the Manix XL Salt but got impatient and opted for the Crucarta. No regrets.
by olywa
Wed Dec 03, 2025 9:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Whatever happened to the Centofante 4?
Replies: 45
Views: 2531

Re: Whatever happened to the Centofante 4?

I'd be in for a C4 without a doubt. I've had three C3s over the years and I just picked up one of the new screw construction C3s. It's a peach of a knife for general carry, and always has been.
by olywa
Tue Dec 02, 2025 7:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 8681
Views: 1667958

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Just received the new Dyad. Crucarta Manix 2 XL on the way. I've got some TI pants waiting for it.
by olywa
Tue Nov 25, 2025 1:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Mule Team XL?
Replies: 218
Views: 20525

Re: Mule Team XL?

Please do something about the finger guard Spyderco. That sharp leading edge just doesn't look right stylistically. It's my only knock on the Mule. It just looks out of place with the knife's overall lines. It needs to angle back and fit under the scales instead of jutting forward uncovered.
by olywa
Tue Nov 25, 2025 1:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: NEW Spyderco App! Now LIVE!
Replies: 32
Views: 11741

Re: NEW Spyderco App! Now LIVE!

No trouble loading or logging in. The Navigation bar at the bottom of the screen is a bit of a nuisance though, especially in landscape mode. I can barely see any other screen content. I need to see if there are any settings that might make it more palatable.