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I need a little advice fellas I found my grandfathers old machete the other day, and the blade is half decent. I can polish it up and get it ready to rock, but the old plastic handle is toast. Sheath is toast too. Does anyone know a shop that will make custom handles and a new sheath for it? I am gu...
- Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:25 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Who else wants a SE Lil'Matriarch Salt in H1 ?!
- Replies: 104
- Views: 11266
Re: Who else wants a SE Lil'Matriarch Salt in H1 ?!
Where is Larrin with toughness data on H1 vs LC?? Like everyone else, I am really curious. I don’t recall seeing H1 on his previous toughness charts
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:26 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Skinning knives, gift
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2002
Re: Skinning knives, gift
Went with a stretch in ZDP. Thank you for all the input and real life experience! Much appreciated
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:21 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Skinning knives, gift
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2002
Re: Skinning knives, gift
I know steels pretty well, but for processing would you prefer zdp for edge retention of the toku for ease of sharpening? I assume zdp as chipping is over rated and edge retention is king in the field
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:18 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Skinning knives, gift
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2002
Re: Skinning knives, gift
Is the proficient blade shape great, good, or bad for processing game?
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 5:36 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Skinning knives, gift
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2002
Skinning knives, gift
With the Phil Wilson knives gone, what is the best skinning knife I can get for a friends 50th Birthday? He is a big hunter. Fixed preferred, but a great folding options works too. Looking for a great steel, not necessarily maxamet but something that will process some serious deer. Budget $150-$300 ...
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:30 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Have you tried to open an Ikuchi with wet hands?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2628
Re: Have you tried to open an Ikuchi with wet hands?
Lol, really? Mine is glued shut with wet hands... I can not get enough traction with my pointer finger to open
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:30 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Have you tried to open an Ikuchi with wet hands?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2628
Have you tried to open an Ikuchi with wet hands?
Seriously, try it. After washing your hands, with your fingers partially dry, I can not do it. It seems like 100% dry hands are required to operate this knife.
I love the knife, and it’s a gentleman folder not a yard knife. So it’s all good to me.
Just an odd observation...
I love the knife, and it’s a gentleman folder not a yard knife. So it’s all good to me.
Just an odd observation...
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:14 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What to do if someone tries to rob you with a knife?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 7925
Re: What to do if someone tries to rob you with a knife?
Look into a class of not being a victim at your local Community Center / YMCA / Sheriffs Office. I don't know the resources available to you. Anything you read is out the door when your adrenaline rises after initial contact with this bad guy. Proper training, properly practiced, is what gets you t...
- Tue Jun 04, 2019 12:14 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Toughness data
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1357
Re: Toughness data
It seems odd cpm would list 10v’s toughness based on a 59 rc. Lower rc would mean a little higher toughness right? that seems misleading since its usually 63 rc +/-
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:22 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Toughness data
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1357
Re: Toughness data
Larrin - do you believe the data the manufactures post? They say Cruwear has a 60ft-lb toughness and the chart that you have from your tests shows closer to 20-25ft-lb.
That seems like a big variance. Or, are large variances normal due to HT and RC changes in the steel tested?
That seems like a big variance. Or, are large variances normal due to HT and RC changes in the steel tested?
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 1:49 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Toughness data
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1357
Re: Toughness data
The rabbit hole gets deeper and deeper. I know about 0.0001% of the info that some of the guys/gals know on these forums, yet I know more then 99.99% of the general public. Between my normal job, most of my brain matter is dedicated to that data/info. So I only have minimal time to learn more about ...
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Toughness data
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1357
Toughness data
There are 1 million edge retention tests and information out there, but is there any database on Steel toughness? All I can find is some info, but not a lot from Knife nerds. See below. Is this accurate? I was always told 1095 is a tough steel, but it ranks pretty low on this scale. And AEB-L is tou...
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:32 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Hap40 Delica Wharnie - WOW
- Replies: 8
- Views: 850
Hap40 Delica Wharnie - WOW
I just grabbed a Hap40 Wharnie delica from national Knives, and I am super impressed. I ran through a stock pile of costco boxes and put it through some work. Initial impressions - I love the burnt orange. I thought I would really Dislike the orange, but it is well done and looks great. The laminate...
- Tue May 28, 2019 12:04 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Help convince me that FRN handles are better than they look..
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4906
Re: Help convince me that FRN handles are better than they look..
FRN is great stuff, especially the Japan products. Cost effective and great users. Do not hesitate to grab one, and use it. Keep your Carbon Fiber for nicer uses then yard work with a Pac Salt.
- Fri May 24, 2019 11:54 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Street Beat Sprint
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4089
Re: Street Beat Sprint
SB, Hap, or vtoku would interest me
- Fri May 24, 2019 3:13 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Has to be discussed: Military or Chief?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4473
Re: Has to be discussed: Military or Chief?
i hope the lock on the police is rock solid. My best backlock, is a Pac Salt - 100% solid. Delica, Stretch, Dfly all have decent movement. But the Pac salt - legit! Maybe I got lucky. I have not used a native so I can not comment. I think the price point of the police will be a win vs the chief. But...
- Thu May 23, 2019 4:37 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: seat belt cutting
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3704
Re: seat belt cutting
It would be wise to avoid anything with a fine tip. Millie and PM2 might stick the person by accident. If you are ever in this situation, adrenaline is likely very high and fine motor goes to ****. So, you would want a rounded tip. The assist is the go to, all day long. Seat belts are pretty tough t...
- Fri May 17, 2019 4:13 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: I have lost...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1460
Re: I have lost...
I have a local dealer I like, it sounds like a need to hold a Chap LW, Lil native, and the tried and true Dfly2 and see who wins. I forgot about those 2 options. Thanks Fellas
- Fri May 17, 2019 3:19 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: I have lost...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1460
I have lost...
2 lil spydies. K390 Urban and H1 SE DFLY. NOOOO!!! I need to get a small spydie to replace them. I have an ikuchi but need a small EDC. I am thinking another Dfly2, PE H1. Any other good suggestions for a mid range LW user? Maybe a Native LW, but that might be bigger then I am thinking for the lil s...