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Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

Edited by - Knife Knut on 11/19/2001 9:19:37 PM

Looks like I have created a monster.
BWAHAHAHA

Edited by - Knife Knut on 11/19/2001 9:20:41 PM

Sal, did you see my post about carbide strikers on the main forum?

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

How are the Syderholes cut in our blades?



I am guessing they are drilled/machined, but not drilled all the way through in a single pass as this would make a mess of the breakout side; instead, two holes meeting, one from each side.



Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

Hey Sal, are there any plans for carbide strikers, Ala MoD, in the pipeline? I am not sure of other models, as I do not own examples to examine, but the G-10 Police could be easily modified in this capacity by replacing the stainless spacer (the thick one) w/ a slightly longer, pointed carbide one. ...

Learn the right and the wrong way to use a knife to pry out staples.

I am addicted also; Specifically to the SpyderHole.
To my slight annoyance, I find it somewhat dificult to place my thumb properly when I try out knives with thumb studs!

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

What is the Best place to buy Spyderco products?

Don't forget that WD-40 was designed to leave behind a residue.

Don't forget that lint collection in the pivot is a function of whether the knife is tip up or tip down.

I have become so addicted to the Hole that I find it awkward to find and use stud-knives!

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

Although I am still learning about leather, Mr. Schempp, I think you are forgeting about oil tanned leather. Every chamois (pronounced shammy; you know, the best thing for drying cars with)I have ever seen was oil tanned; I have read that application of cod liver oil keeps it supple. A quick search ...

DO NOT USE A DREMEL OR OTHER ROTARY TOOL

It makes a mess, is too short, and difficult to make precision cuts w/

I agree that a long thin blade would work well.
(hmm maybe I should get a Catcherman in time for halloween)

The Original Endura.


Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

I realize Gunting is designed specifically for the task, however, I am rather small of stature. At 5'6"/155# and as yet without any training, I subscribe to the longish blade school of thought; not only for the reach, but for the intimidation factor which may preclude actually having to use it....