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Brown Endura and Orange Dragonfly. To be honest though, I don't think I actually cut anything today. Kinda makes me sad, fellas!

Evil D wrote:Am I the only one who was hoping for a revival of the 1 piece FRN handle?

No sir, you're not! I really like the one-piece FRN and pinned construction. Tough as all ****, no tools needed, robust yet slicey grind...

I really enjoy mine. Plus the swedge looks cool haha

Hey everyone, I was wondering if those of you who have a Police 3 have a preference for the Spyderedge or the plain edge on this particular model. I can't get both and haven't seen any comparisons between the two edges on the Police 3. I'm leaning towards SE because it seems to fit the design better...

I have a plain edge Native in S30V that I'm liking a lot. It's a great compact workhorse, and the only FRN knife I like (so far) for clipless carry. Don't know if I should get the KC Brown in XHP for the awesome brown color and new to me steel, or get a serrated version and use it like I hate it jus...

I just use a Lansky Delux system to reprofile/set the bevels right now, and a sharpmaker, UF rods, and a KP Strop Block are what I use to set microbevels and maintain the edge. I have lately been carrying my orange D'fly with a microbevel on the factory edge that at least starts out with the ability...

A stonewashed SS would look really nice, but is it even possible to have? Pretty sure the SS knives, being pinned construction, are finished after being pinned to blend the steel into the uniform satin finish that hides all the pins. Would they have to tumble the whole knife?

I am all for getting to see more diversity in Japanese steels fro Spyderco. If the makers there will only work with their steels, let's play by there rules. I love FRN models and assuming Sal is fine with the mold costs (maybe it would not require any retooling) I would love to see any platform in ...

To clarify what I meant by "A VG-1 sprint would be the be-all, end-all equal comparison between these two steels." I meant VG-1 vs VG-10.

This is all through reading information on these potential options, but I think that SG2 would be really nice as well, or even VG1! A VG-1 sprint would be the be-all, end-all equal comparison between these two steels.

I think Cowry X would be a long shot in all honesty as it seems pretty rare/expensive but that hasn't really stopped Spyderco so far. X compares to ZDP but with slightly different composition. Shirogami 1 may not offer any advantages over SuperBlue (probably why Spyderco selected Superblue to begin ...

Well just from looking into this, and no personal experience, but here are a couple links to each - Cowry-X - http://www.zknives.com/knives/steels/cowry-x.shtml Shirogami 1 - http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/InformationAboutSteels.html See what you guys make of these. I'm sure we could find interes...

Howbout Cowry X, or Shirogami 1?

I'm interested in anything FRN. Seems like the PERFECT series of knives to test steels. Much more affordable than g10 and fancy locks, while being more than strong enough for extended heavy cutting, so I'm really hoping Sal keeps this going. Any new or harder to find steel would be totally awesome, ...

It is just unnatural to me. I'm too used to knives I can open/close with one hand. I love my liner locks and frame locks. I would buy anything with a compression lock though! I would HIGHLY suggest looking into a Native. Any well-designed backlock, especially one with a choil, can be closed and ope...

Surfingringo - " I keep my se pacific salt extremely sharp and I cut a LOT of meat with it on a daily basis. I find it slices through soft raw fish as cleanly as a plain edge. There's definitely no tearing." I'm glad I saw someone say this! I'm getting a Pacific Salt SE Yellow after taxes ...

Thanks for the picture Deacon. I think I need a Military next.

Also, I should add that the only reason I can even feel cramped on the stretch is BECAUSE of the IMHO better and more refined handle ergo's. It just settles your hand into one position, so if your paws are too big for it (mine are slightly) then you may prefer the Endura. Didn't want to sound like I...

I'm not an Endura fan so I would immediately say Stretch, but thinking unbiased I would say if you ever find that you use your knife with gloves on, the Endura would be a better choice because of the bigger handle. The Stretch fits my hand near perfectly but doesn't leave any room for the added bul...

I only have one example, but I like it. Ity has good retention, doesn't attract attention, and its easy on the pants. I do agree with Holland though, I think its great for certain knives, but not others.

Pics to illustrate my point