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Jeeze, was that a "hazing" ritual for new members that I just went through 😂 ???? Well, it must have had an effect, as the next time they are available, I intend to purchase the Chaparral Sun & Moon and/or Canis (yes, both made in Taiwan) under my OpsFocus plan ... any chance of getti...

My thoughts exactly when I first heard about them. The single jet is a little easier on the gas but that double jet will toast any cigar in no time. They also come in a soft flame for pipes and zippo even makes a tesla insert using arc technology, which I can't wait to try. All in a field tested an...

Closer than I expected so far:
47 yay
32 nay

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I don't know what happens with these people either, I think they try to humiliate me and end up doing it. I don't know why I got stains in XHP. I was so worried since it's my first Spyderco! Also raised money for several months to buy one. I care about every aspect. I did...

I once dropped a Manix LW (FRCP) from 300' onto gravel, at work. The handle was noticeably dinged up, but not broken, and it continued to function perfectly. This is impressive considering the lightweights don't have any liners. Between my Spyderco G10 and FRN knives, FRN seems to hide the drop sca...

My go-to are usually Q-Tips with a little of the cotton pulled off so they fit just right between the knife liners, and if that doesn't do it (and assuming I can't just take the knife apart) I'll sometimes use a butter knife with a micro fiber towel folded around it. Toothpicks are also handy for c...

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:42 am

Yes, I feel my life getting shorter every time I sharpen.

Hi Oloung, The original plan for the Military model was to install a tritium vial in the back spacer (circa 1994). We found a good source in South Africa, but USA "rules" on installation killed the plan. sal Thank you for sharing with us a little known historic fact of the Military model,...

Does anyone make an lanyard hole insert with a tritium tube. Or a cage lock with a tritium insert. Want some glow for my manix and para 3. How about tritium on the para 3 scales themselves? Glowrhino still shows them in stock on their site. Short of scales, maybe you can fab something together with...

.. I've been doing these Spyderco Delivered & Upcoming Lists since 2015 (7 years) and 2021 will be the last year. Buddafucco will be taking over and only on the Spyderco Forum (not on BladeForums or USN). Thanks Buddafucco. Thank you, RamZar, for your amazing contribution to the community. Lege...

Unless your bringing a knife that is illegal at your destination (which you shouldn't), why would you go through such lengths to hide it? ... I don't know how much experience you have with the TSA stateside but they make it a point that they can physically touch everything in your luggage and every...

Superflex wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:17 pm

Maxamet
No need for off the chart edge retention and off the chart sharpening effort.
I prefer well rounded steels.

I could see myself redmisting at the sharpening table on a steel like this.

I've got a newer "what's in your other pocket" knife that developed pronounced lock rock recently, even more than my older delica CE with a hint of lockrock. Now I am learning not only is the lock face and lock bar wear areas but the pivot and pivot pin as well, in relation to blade play? ...

No problem. If you try it, let me know how it works out for you. Here's two examples. Both started out as the same color of grey titanium. The one on the left is a wire clip version and is complete. The one on the right is not complete and needs to be degreased, have the oxides removed, and probabl...

My mind loves this and my wallet hates this. It's insane just walking into this world 1.5 years ago.

I have found on Seki-City lock backs, some adjusting of the lock bar screw also affects the action especially the tightness of blade to free drop vs lateral play. Regards, FK I would echo this as well to see if it helps dial out some of the lateral play. Also, I like to use Vibra-Tite VC-3 instead ...

PStone wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:27 am

This hit me in the feels. Triggered

All of them. I'm still learning. This is me too :thinking On my Delica sabre CE vg10, I learned that I didn't know the amount of patience to re-bevel from factory to 15 dps. On my Cara Cara 2 8cr, I learned the beauty of a micro-bevel for touch ups. And as BBB mentioned in another thread, I'm still...

Between BKF and an eraser, I prefer a lansky eraser. It's brisk and it feels like I pick up more swarf with the eraser.

How is it "straight", if all of the distal taper is on one side? Also, saying that the Japanese value asymetry is irrelevent if the design specs are for a symetrical blade. Stop trying to make excuses for unacceptable craftmanship. It costed me over $180 each for my Police 4's, and for th...