I bought some spalted tamarind wood this week from my local hardwood dealer. Check out this interesting spalting when I re-sawed one of the boards! :cool:
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- Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:58 pm
- Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
- Topic: Interesting spalting in tamarind board
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2355
- Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Eagle Scouts
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8695
Re: Eagle Scouts
I'm glad xceptnl revived this thread! I originally posted back in the 2011/2012 time frame about my youngest son bridging over from Webelos. Well, I wanted to report that he is completing his Eagle project this month and will go in front of his Board of Review next month. We'll have another Eagle in...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:46 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: CPM D2 Paramilitary
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7918
Re: CPM D2 Paramilitary
Ryan - The D2 Para1 has always been one of my favorites. I agree with TDog and Bear - it is one of the smoothest of all my Spydies. TedP http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd445/phillipsted61/Paras-2013/P9037013Medium_zps68fe6953.jpg http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd445/phillipsted61/Paras-201...
- Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:46 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Scale Materials-Your thoughts Sal?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10138
Re: Scale Materials-Your thoughts Sal?
The composite materials industry has really exploded over the past 20 years. There are literally thousands of different types of compsites and laminates that could be potentially used by the cutlery industry. We tend to speak a lot about G10, but there are also G5, G7, G9, G11 and dozens of differen...
- Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:26 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: UKPK thoughts. PIC HEAVY
- Replies: 95
- Views: 22967
Re: UKPK thoughts. PIC HEAVY
The FRN UKPK and Urbans are a little more difficult to mod than their G10 predecessors. I've done it, but honestly, the Maniago FRN knives (e.g., Pingo and Squeak) lend themselves to modding much more readily. The G10 versions of the UKPK and Urbans are outstanding knives for modding. I've done doze...
- Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:31 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Durability of FRN handles over time?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7445
Re: Durability of FRN handles over time?
I've got a much-loved Delica from early 1990s and it has seen loads of hard use. Nary a ding or scratch on the FRN. The stuff wears better than the steel, it seems...
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- Mon Mar 13, 2017 1:18 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Combining a Tusk and an Atlantic
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2113
Re: Combining a Tusk and an Atlantic
Would that make it the "Atlantusk"?
(sorry... couldn't resist...)
(sorry... couldn't resist...)
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:13 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: D2 steel question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5936
Re: D2 steel question
My main issue with applying a wax-based protectant to the blade would be buildup. Wax has a nasty habit of collecting bits of dust and dirt and creating a waxy residue that can gum up the innards of your knife. It sounds like you use just a very light swipe - and that's probably OK - but you'll want...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:30 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sage1 fans
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4210
Re: Sage1 fans
I got a soft spot in my heart for the #1. For me, it is the culmination of the whole "Caly" family tree. It has the same DNA as the rest of the Caly clan, but the ergos are absolutely perfect. Pocket knives just don't get much better than this one... TedP P.S. - they are also great knives ...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:02 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite Stainless Steel Spydie?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6676
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:50 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Where's the Caly Jr. sprint? Would you still buy one?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5876
Re: Where's the Caly Jr. sprint? Would you still buy one?
The Caly Jr. *has* to be linerless. That's the soul of this knife - the light weight and maneuverability. Tarting it up with G10 and steel liners would make it... a regular Caly. That's not a bad thing, per se, but it wouldn't be a Caly Jr...
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- Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:42 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Question about linerless pivots
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4489
Re: Question about linerless pivots
The "D" shaped liners are very difficult to reproduce when making aftermarket scales for these FRN knives. (The internal spacers and standoffs also present their own challenges to replicate) I was able to do it with some very delicate chisel work on one set of wood scales - but gave up aft...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:05 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Out of the Spyderco knives you own, which one is your favorite?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 15158
Re: Out of the Spyderco knives you own, which one is your favorite?
Day-in, day-out, my most loved Spydie model has to be the DragonFly2. It is something to do with the balance of weight and functionality - I can carry them in my suit pocket without looking like I'm "packing" at work - and I can carry them in my jeans and not feel like I'm under-equipped. ...
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:54 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Happy Birthday PHILLIPSTED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1559
Re: Happy Birthday PHILLIPSTED
Hey, Guys! Thanks for the birthday wishes.
I don't get here as often these days, but I'm still a Life Long Spydie Fanatic. And this is still be best darned forum on the interwebs!
Cheers!
TedP
I don't get here as often these days, but I'm still a Life Long Spydie Fanatic. And this is still be best darned forum on the interwebs!
Cheers!
TedP
- Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:27 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Pawn Shop Spydercos, good or bad idea to buy?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7470
Re: Pawn Shop Spydercos, good or bad idea to buy?
I've never found a genuine Spydie in good shape in a pawn shop that was anywhere near a reasonable price. I think the Owners of these shops see Spyderco as a premium brand and charge extra for them. Consequently, they even overprice the beat up Spydies...
I've given up the hunt.
TedP
I've given up the hunt.
TedP
- Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:13 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: 1 Week Dragonfly Challenge
- Replies: 86
- Views: 11206
Re: 1 Week Dragonfly Challenge
I carry a DFly almost every day I'm at work and in a suit - and have for almost a decade. Nothing balances the weight, thinness, and cutting power of a DFly2. Pound-for-pound, my favorite Spydie model of all time. I've added three new ones since this pic... TedP http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/d...
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:02 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: If I love the Urban, will I love the Squeak?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3585
Re: If I love the Urban, will I love the Squeak?
I agree with Wrdwrght - the DF2 punches way above its weight. The Manbug and Squeak and Urban are all fine knives - but I find myself carrying a DragonFly almost every day.
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- Tue Sep 13, 2016 1:24 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Urban
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7115
Re: Spyderco Urban
The original G10 Urban was my favorite Spydie to mod with wooden scales. The new FRN version is a bit trickier to outfit with "woodies" because of the molded scales - you have to fabricate a standoff and use a washer on the pivot. Here are a couple of pics: TedP http://i1220.photobucket.co...
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 1:59 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: PM2 with titanium scales?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6745
Re: PM2 with titanium scales?
I got a pair of titan PM2 scales a couple of years ago from John Grimsmo. He does first-class work - the knife works smoothly as silk. TedP http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd445/phillipsted61/Spydies/2012-12-1210-20-53740-sm.jpg http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd445/phillipsted61/Spydies/201...
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:27 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite version of the Spyderco ParaMilitary?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8180
Re: What is your favorite version of the Spyderco ParaMilitary?
The grey 20CP gets my vote. That steel is flat-out amazing. I've replaced the scales with some burgundy micarta from CuScaDi, though. TedP http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd445/phillipsted61/Paras-2013/2014-08-0112-05-59630_zpsb69cf3cf.jpg http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd445/phillipsted61/...