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- Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:00 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Golden Liner Lock
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4166
Re: The Golden Liner Lock
I've never dropped a liner lock while closing it. It's not my favorite lock type, but I prefer it to the comp lock and the frame lock, both of which are similar to liner locks but worse in my opinion. Golden makes a great liner lock and I hope they don't become extinct. Fewer choices is a loss for e...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:58 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Crazy Deals that are Non Spyderco
- Replies: 222
- Views: 102666
Re: Crazy Deals that are Non Spyderco
Blade HQ currently selling the Benchmade brown auto immunity for $200 (normally 300). Also comes with a free flytanium mini pry bar and an inexpensive Chinese Kershaw (another pry bar?).
If it wasn't the auto, I'd pick one up.
If it wasn't the auto, I'd pick one up.
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:28 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: A Gayle Bradley 2 in Cruwear!
- Replies: 83
- Views: 24205
Re: A Gayle Bradley 2 in Cruwear!
Very odd choices for an exclusive. Usually retailers upgrade the materials. Let's see how it works out for them...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 7:15 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is there any difference between FRCP and Makrolon?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 457
Re: Is there any difference between FRCP and Makrolon?
From what I googled: It's a trademarked trade name for a polycarbonate thermoplastic. It's similar to lexan. It can be completely clear unlike frn. It's used in automotive headlights. Evidently it can be reinforced with glass fibers but isn't by default. To me it sounds closer to frcp than frn, at l...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:31 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Chief with compression lock?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1830
Re: Chief with compression lock?
You know, this makes me think, I could maybe go for a liner lock in the Chief, even more than a comp lock, but I suppose either not many people like liner locks, or they got a bad rep because of cheap Chinese knives. Sigh... too bad. I would love to see a Golden liner lock of some sort be released....
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:53 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Chief with compression lock?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1830
Re: Chief with compression lock?
I'm generally for more variety, but I wouldn't buy one. I prefer back locks.
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:15 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Odd tang stamp on Manix
- Replies: 5
- Views: 990
Re: Odd tang stamp on Manix
Just looked at my manix 2 LW. Mine is dlc, but the text centering (or lack thereof) is similar to yours. It's noticeably closer to the finger choil than the spine on both sides.
I bought mine from the SFO, so I'm relatively certain it's legit.
I bought mine from the SFO, so I'm relatively certain it's legit.
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:51 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Maryland knife laws?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 829
Re: Maryland knife laws?
I haven't been to Maryland in a while, but there are (or were) some localities with strict knife laws. I seem to remember Ocean city being particularly weird. It was illegal to own, sell or even DISPOSE OF an assisted opening knife. Leaving you no way to obey the law if you owned one when it went in...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:40 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bodacious Discussion
- Replies: 138
- Views: 49370
Re: Bodacious Discussion
I may be misremembering, but I thought it took a while before the shaman became popular. If I recall, it was a surprise when the early sprints sold out really quickly because the regular model wasn't selling very briskly. I think the shaman's high price kept some folks away but eventually the design...
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:10 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bodacious Discussion
- Replies: 138
- Views: 49370
Re: Bodacious Discussion
I’m assuming the MSRP will be equal to the Shaman, if not higher? I think MSRP is about $350 for the satin version. I love the looks of the knife, but that is crazy high. I stopped chasing the new steels, so S30V is fine, but not at that price. Wow. The satin model is $350 MSRP but the MAP is $245....
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:26 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief LW
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4272
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:04 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief LW
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4272
Re: Native Chief LW
I am still on the fence about the idea of dying handles, some people seem to have no problems, but others have had it start to rub off over time which is what I'm afraid of. I really don't want it to rub off and stain anything or look worn out as a result of it coming off. I would prefer not to Rit...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief LW
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4272
Re: Native Chief LW
In yellow the long thin lines of the chief really make it look like a banana. John Cleese would be proud.
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:52 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief LW
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4272
Re: Native Chief LW
With this reveal, it's like someone at Spyderco said, you know who has too much money? Vivi.
/Insert Jordan "and I took that personally" meme
/Insert Jordan "and I took that personally" meme
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:38 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bodacious Discussion
- Replies: 138
- Views: 49370
Re: Bodacious Discussion
Hmmm. I want to like it, but without the contoured scales, I keep thinking it's the Caribbean's better looking but less talented younger brother.
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:27 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Reveal 14 Live!
- Replies: 186
- Views: 58336
Re: Reveal 14 Live!
Good God they're trying to bankrupt me. Cru carta manix 2 and XL, salt manix 2, lil native lightweight (yay thinner blade stock), native chief salts, a freaking catcherman sprint!! and a serrated chaparral. Jeez.
Oh well, I eat too much anyway.
Oh well, I eat too much anyway.
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:47 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Custom Chaparral LW Micarta Scales!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5026
Re: Custom Chaparral LW Micarta Scales!
I like that color combo. Reminds me of a maple telecaster.
I don't usually mod, but I've been wishing for a burgundy linen micarta chaparral for a while... Tempting
I don't usually mod, but I've been wishing for a burgundy linen micarta chaparral for a while... Tempting
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:40 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Knife trends you just don't understand?
- Replies: 259
- Views: 34662
Re: Knife trends you just don't understand?
I don't understand why so many people love the so called multi-tools like victorinox. Who needs such nonsense like can-opener, mini wood-saw, trashy mini-scissors, and so on..? All you need today is a good little knife like a manbug or even a small opinel. We don't live in 1920 anymore. Different s...
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Steel similar to Super Blue but tougher?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8312
Re: Steel similar to Super Blue but tougher?
My theory is that the lower carbide stainless steels are often used in lower quality knives, and thus people associate them with poor design, geometry, or heat treating, none of which is the fault of the actual steel composition. pretty much this. Kershaw for example has horrible steel in even the ...
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:19 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
- Replies: 230
- Views: 59143
Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
I couldn't make it through the video. Was the discount good?TimButterfield wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:17 pmOr using that code from the deals thread if it hasn’t expired yet.