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I generally agree but perhaps calling the sheath a fail was a bit strong. Or at least by my definition of fail which usually means totally worthless. I'd give the sheath a "C".

I keep my boxes b/c most of the time I decide to sell them and I think the buyers prefer them to have a box.

That hole pattern isn't the same as on the E4/D4, etc. They would have to redesign the clips. But I'm with you, I generally prefer the wire clip and if it was simple to change a spoon to wire clip I would be for it.

The D-fly is a great knife and I think fulfills what most non-knife aficionado urban users need wonderfully. Though I like the G10 model and have had one in the past, I don't feel that it adds enough functionality for the ~90% price increase.

The Endura/Delica couple are classics. I have both but prefer other models. The Endura is simply too big for anything that I need to cut. The Delica is the perfect size, but the handle is too skinny. Oh well. Maybe the FRCP Native will get here someday.

You can try loosening/tightening one pivot screw or the other until you get it like you want. Send it in if you're not happy. I had to send mine in as it was either impossible to open with my thumb, or the worst vertical play I've had in a lockback. I will happily accept some play as I have with eve...

I'm more inclined to think that a street price of a Delica in G10 and/or micarta would be less then $95.00, if that. The last G10 Delica had a street price of ~$110, if I remember correctly? The G10 Dragonfly is around $85 right now. I'd consider buying one if it was ~$100 but it probably couldn't ...

To add to the above post, get a sharpie marker and mark the edge. Then as you sharpen you can see if you are hitting the edge properly. If you have poor close-in eyesight, use a magnifying glass. If you have the Smith's pocket pal, you can use that rod to sharpen the inside of the serrations.

My last FRN Dragonfly was fine as well as the larger Seki knives I've bought recently. But not quite perfect centering is OK to me at this price point. Damaged edges, scratches, etc sound like it didn't come out of the factory that way and was done by someone else along the way. Regarding the other ...

I bet if you tried sharpening the pe H1 with just a coarse stone it would have bit into slick skin.

You're supposed to say "Tah-Dah!" at the end.

I prefer the deaper choil and wire clip of the Manix Lightweight but the size, steel and lock of the Stretch.

Has anyone tried that epoxy resin made for dunking your tool handles into? http://www.plastidip.com/ I tried plasti-dip on my Sage 2 clip but it wasn't particularly durable. The friction between pocket and clip was enough to wear through after a short while but that could be due to the round wire s...

2. Back Lock. I have never had a problem as it were, but can feel movement in mine, particularly over time. Is the one on the Native5 stronger? Better? I thought I had read of a newer design on this somewhere but can't find it now. I asked about this the other day but no one replied. According to M...

Hi Folks, I know with the PM2 you can tighten the pivot screws all the way and not affect the action. Is it the same with the new bushing pivot on the Native 5? I've just got one with up and down play and a loose pivot. When I tighten the pivot all the way, the knife won't open at all. thanks, Adam

Great pics Mr Blonde! Kinda sad that he can't show the Native variants.

I hope the new lightweight Native will be there and I always look forward to Mr. Blonde's review of the meet!

I've had both and prefer the Sage 1 for my knife uses.

For my edc urban uses, the Sage 1. Which says something b/c I don't even really love it like other designs.