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by cbrstar
Sun Feb 24, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: African made knives: What are some known makers?
Replies: 7
Views: 1079

Re: African made knives: What are some known makers?

People may not know this but Chris Reeve is from South Africa.

But if you want a inexpensive slip joint Okapi comes to mind
by cbrstar
Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: About that big thing that happened...
Replies: 79
Views: 10088

Re: About that big thing that happened...

On a personal level I've been feeling a little salty. I held out for years buying a BM, instead I've been buying tons of Spyderco's. I finally bought a BM only last week and this happens! Now I don't feel good about the purchase at all. I was actually going to buy a new 698 at the end of the month o...
by cbrstar
Sat Feb 23, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd with Marlin Spike and Shackle Key?
Replies: 13
Views: 5303

Re: Byrd with Marlin Spike and Shackle Key?

I was also wondering would you actually need a super stainless steel like H1 for the Spike? The spike should be thick enough with regular steel not to ever completely rust out. And if you actually used it every day wouldn't the abrasion from the rope polish any corrosion off? I think Sal meant the ...
by cbrstar
Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: About that big thing that happened...
Replies: 79
Views: 10088

Re: About that big thing that happened...

The issue isn't for a lot of people BM cutting up some junk guns, but the fact they have been financially supporting some highly anti 2A politicians. People seem to have forgot how BM ripped off Spyderco, and just recently tried to screw Doug Ritter. Maybe all this is just karma. Firstly I thought ...
by cbrstar
Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My take on the Spyderco Police...
Replies: 39
Views: 4685

Re: My take on the Spyderco Police...

sal wrote:
Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:17 pm
Hi James,

My plan for the FRN P4 is: VG-10 ( black ), ZDP ( British Racing Green ), K390 ( midnight blue ).

sal
Hi Sal,

I think a possible improvement you could make on the P4 is replacing the stainless steel back spacer with a lighter G10 version.

Cheers!
by cbrstar
Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:08 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: About that big thing that happened...
Replies: 79
Views: 10088

Re: About that big thing that happened...

The issue isn't for a lot of people BM cutting up some junk guns, but the fact they have been financially supporting some highly anti 2A politicians.

People seem to have forgot how BM ripped off Spyderco, and just recently tried to screw Doug Ritter. Maybe all this is just karma.
by cbrstar
Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Blood Groove: What is the truth behind it?
Replies: 22
Views: 7076

Re: Blood Groove: What is the truth behind it?

You can lighten the blade 25-35% without compromising strength. But I think the blood groove myth is because it's usually found on a weapon that's designed for stabbing and not cutting. You're not going to usually see one on a kitchen knife that's designed for slicing. A lot of people say the suctio...
by cbrstar
Sat Feb 23, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My take on the Spyderco Police...
Replies: 39
Views: 4685

Re: My take on the Spyderco Police...

https://i.imgur.com/BoNlog6.jpg I just recently got my P3 on the secondary market. I was planning on a P4 but the P3 was priced too well to pass up. I also have a blurple Military, and the Car/Ti S90V steel Military. This might sound a little weird but I've come to realize I prefer VG10 over steels...
by cbrstar
Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:50 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd with Marlin Spike and Shackle Key?
Replies: 13
Views: 5303

Re: Byrd with Marlin Spike and Shackle Key?

I was wondering is there still a demand for marlin spike knives? When I was a kid in the 80's, people still had the old WW2 style army tents that used ropes.And I remember seeing people use those knives to set up and take down those tents. I also remember being in the Scouts and seeing our Leader us...
by cbrstar
Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What video games are you guys and gals playing?
Replies: 34
Views: 5608

Re: What video games are you guys and gals playing?

WarThunder...Have a love / hate relationship with this game. But im still addicted after all these years Fall Out 76. Yes its the worst Fall Out ever. But its been keeping me entertained. Red Dead Redemtion 2. This game is a masterpiece. There's other games but these 3 have been using up the most o...
by cbrstar
Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What video games are you guys and gals playing?
Replies: 34
Views: 5608

Re: What video games are you guys and gals playing?

WarThunder...Have a love / hate relationship with this game. But im still addicted after all these years Fall Out 76. Yes its the worst Fall Out ever. But its been keeping me entertained. Red Dead Redemtion 2. This game is a masterpiece. There's other games but these 3 have been using up the most of...
by cbrstar
Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Done with Zero Tolerance
Replies: 56
Views: 31639

Re: Done with Zero Tolerance

I bought a used 0350 from a pawn shop and I love it! The lock up is solid like a safe. But it is a liner lock.

ZT's after sale service is amazing. I like how even though I bought it used they will switch the blade out for a differnt style for only $30.

I have no problem buying another ZT
by cbrstar
Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Payson= PAY:SON
Replies: 23
Views: 3312

Re: Payson= PAY:SON

Ironically Payson means "Peasant" in places like France
by cbrstar
Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: No Words! Only Pictures Thread!
Replies: 3234
Views: 703219

Re: No Words! Only Pictures Thread!

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by cbrstar
Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Throwback Thursday for Spyderco's
Replies: 243
Views: 32856

Re: Throwback Thursday for Spyderco's

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Got this cool 2nd gen C02 last weekend at a garage sale! I want to send it to Spyderco to have the serrations re-cut but feeling a little leery about sending it over the boarder.
by cbrstar
Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Advice? Para 3 - Arrested in NYC
Replies: 44
Views: 11858

Re: Advice? Para 3 - Arrested in NYC

https://axischemicals.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/nyc-history-the-007-knife/ Interesting read about the "007" flick knife that's probably responsible for NYC's BS knife laws. But one of the most important things Law Makers always miss is it has to be CHEAP. If you are desperate enough to use...
by cbrstar
Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The CRKT Provoke
Replies: 21
Views: 7974

Re: The CRKT Provoke

The blade is kinda tiny IMHO.
by cbrstar
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:59 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Advice? Para 3 - Arrested in NYC
Replies: 44
Views: 11858

Re: Advice? Para 3 - Arrested in NYC

https://axischemicals.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/nyc-history-the-007-knife/ Interesting read about the "007" flick knife that's probably responsible for NYC's BS knife laws. But one of the most important things Law Makers always miss is it has to be CHEAP. If you are desperate enough to use ...
by cbrstar
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else here still love the Starmate?
Replies: 23
Views: 3135

Re: Anyone else here still love the Starmate?

it's kinda weird how time changes perception. I've honestly never owned anything in 440V, so I did some researching 440V vs VG10. Most posts I found were around 2002. I'm not sure if maybe VG10 was the latest wonder steel at the time but most seemed to prefer it over 440V. Comments at the time talke...