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by KingRat
Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Paramilitary XL (Para 4) vs Military 2
Replies: 76
Views: 7181

Re: Paramilitary XL (Para 4) vs Military 2

Military 2. Stop Lock. Just like drawing in the Stop Lock patent of yesteryear.
by KingRat
Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Models From 2010 & Earlier That You Wish To Return
Replies: 76
Views: 8101

Re: Spyderco Models From 2010 & Earlier That You Wish To Return

Native. I like the older style more than the Native 5.

Chinook 1. I'd take a Chinook 2 or 3 too.

Renegade.
by KingRat
Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Pocket Knives Of This Year
Replies: 9
Views: 1665

Re: Services in Canada?

I'd advise just learning how to use the Sharpmaker. I don't recommend the Edge Pro, it seemed like a poor design to me while I was using it. If it were my money I would get the KME, but I just use the SM and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Good luck! This is the best advise. You'd be surpri...
by KingRat
Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Pocket Knives Of This Year
Replies: 9
Views: 1665

Re: Services in Canada?

https://houseofknives.ca/sharpening/ Not sure how professional the sharpening service is, but there it is. These guys used to have a store out here in Ontario back in the day, but now they are just out your way. I just use a sharpmaker myself. Definitely don’t take any knife you care about to house...
by KingRat
Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Pocket Knives Of This Year
Replies: 9
Views: 1665

Re: Services in Canada?

https://houseofknives.ca/sharpening/

Not sure how professional the sharpening service is, but there it is. These guys used to have a store out here in Ontario back in the day, but now they are just out your way. I just use a sharpmaker myself.
by KingRat
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Retro?
Replies: 92
Views: 9593

Re: Spyderco Retro?

Here is an easy retro sprint. Only the grind needs changing. I want a Native Chief with original sabre grind and Swedge. Fraden lock had an excellent hollow ground Manix 2. This is my number 1 wish for the Chief. Those retro style grinds are awesome. If possible, add the square jimping and a barrel...
by KingRat
Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native 5 with Compression Lock please!
Replies: 78
Views: 10750

Re: Native 5 with Compression Lock please!

Got the lil' native comp lock for Christmas. It's awesome. Eric did a great job with it, and the fit/finish is perfect to boot. I'd buy a comp lock native in a heartbeat now. Same hardwear (fasteners and wire clip).
by KingRat
Sun Dec 15, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Retro?
Replies: 92
Views: 9593

Re: Spyderco Retro?

SSSssssooooooo. Whaddayawant? sal Hi Sal! I have to say, I greatly appreciate your personal involvement in these matters. The people I work for seem to have absolutely no idea who the customer is, or even who their employees are, for that matter, so it is refreshing to be able to talk to the man hi...
by KingRat
Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Retro?
Replies: 92
Views: 9593

Spyderco Retro?

Does anyone else regret not picking up old school Spyderco's when they were available? I deeply regret not picking up Chinook's 1-3 while they were available. I'm Canadian, and (not getting too political) those knives are basically impossible to get now, unless some other Canuck is willing to sell. ...
by KingRat
Wed Oct 30, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shaman Cru-Wear Sprint Run release ?
Replies: 1020
Views: 133287

Re: Shaman Cru-Wear Sprint Run release ?

Well, the Canadian dealer had 30, and they were gone in a blink of an eye. I failed. I'm really bad at this game. Another sprint lost.

I wouldn't mind having a Cru-Wear Military. Just throwing that out there. I wouldn't mind a Military in CPM 10V either.
by KingRat
Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Suggestion on how to greatly improve the Manix 2
Replies: 34
Views: 3788

Re: Suggestion on how to greatly improve the Manix 2

I like the jimping. I could probably live without it though. Would it lower the price point any if it were left out?
by KingRat
Fri Aug 30, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Heavy Weights!
Replies: 21
Views: 2213

Re: Spyderco Heavy Weights!

A slab-sided (non-fluted) titanium Military is pretty heavy.
by KingRat
Fri Aug 30, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tip down Chinook
Replies: 23
Views: 3211

Re: Tip down Chinook

I wish the Chinook 4 had tip down. It's my only complaint. I still bought two of them.

I'd love to see one with a Military-style curved clip in tip down. That's my favorite clip.

If there is a Chinook 5 in ten years, I vote for tip down, and made in Golden....
by KingRat
Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: s90v SHAMAN IS OUT
Replies: 130
Views: 18480

Re: s90v SHAMAN IS OUT

Bring on the Blurple. I want to see that G10 polished and curved.
by KingRat
Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cruwear Micarta Native follow up to the Shaman??
Replies: 59
Views: 8127

Re: Cruwear Micarta Native follow up to the Shaman??

Looks great. I hope Spyderco makes tons of them, and the Canadian dealers can get their hands on them, enough so us enthusiasts don't have to cut each others throats grabbing them up. Customs won't let me bring one into the country on my own.
by KingRat
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2019 Report
Replies: 309
Views: 41156

Re: Spyderco Amsterdam Meet 2019 Report

Native Chief is looking good. Finally! If you want sprints, we'll have to support the initial CPM S30V black G10 model. Remember the Manix 2 backlock. That being said, if we're taking orders, I'd like one with the old style "swedge-grind" look, with the old square jimping, to match my old ...
by KingRat
Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any Spyderco Military sprint runs or exclusives coming out besides REX45?
Replies: 50
Views: 7924

Re: Any Spyderco Military sprint runs or exclusives coming out besides REX45?

Just gonna say, if anyone of importance happens to be listening, I would take two of the CPM 20CV coyote tan/brown versions if offered in the Military platform. I missed your PM2 version (which sold like lightning; anyone not online within the hour did not get one). Let me know. I'm good to go.
by KingRat
Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49024
Views: 5418020

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Contoured handles! These two knives compliment each other very well. https://i.imgur.com/WPrB7rI.jpg How do you like the Shaman? I've had mine for more than half a year and I still can't decide if I prefer the contoured scales. I think that all the years of handling flat Spydercos has me biassed, e...
by KingRat
Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Hi! I'm Canadian. Is it OK to send my Spyderco in for service now?
Replies: 4
Views: 830

Hi! I'm Canadian. Is it OK to send my Spyderco in for service now?

Hi. I was wondering. I bought a TI military (regular), non=-fluted) from KC when they were disco'd (not sure now if they are or not, they sell them regular now) and it does not have a good lockup. The blade and lock both can move when in the lock position. I was wondering; Is it OK now to send the t...
by KingRat
Sat Aug 25, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knives going out of stock in Canada?
Replies: 88
Views: 25786

Re: Knives going out of stock in Canada?

Is the border services donkey embargo over then? I see that Warriors and Wonders has the "Burl Ives" version of the Manix 2 available.