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by JRinFL
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Swick 5 Sheaths
Replies: 5
Views: 1091

Re: Swick 5 Sheaths

All the different version of the Swick need their own dedicated sheath. At least in my experience with 4 different versions I own.
by JRinFL
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It's wild how many different versions of the compression lock exist
Replies: 40
Views: 5261

Re: It's wild how many different versions of the compression lock exist

I really wish they would make a smaller version of the Szabo, or at least a similar model using the self-close spring.
by JRinFL
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Apologies - 2023 Spyderco Online Factory Seconds Sale
Replies: 83
Views: 14310

Re: Apologies - 2023 Spyderco Online Factory Seconds Sale

Sigh. Hosted servers don't live in the company basement. They live somewhere else in a datacenter that has more than sufficient bandwidth and server capacity to handle way more than this sale needs to run smoothly. Technology has moved far beyond where it was in the '90s. If a company lacks the reso...
by JRinFL
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Apologies - 2023 Spyderco Online Factory Seconds Sale
Replies: 83
Views: 14310

Re: Apologies - 2023 Spyderco Online Factory Seconds Sale

Thank you Spyderco listening, learning, and trying to do better. It's all one can ask.

For others, stop "tugging the forelock". It is not a privilege to buy second rate goods. However, Spyderco is blessed to have such loyal customers.
by JRinFL
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Show your Vegetable Gardens and Harvests
Replies: 441
Views: 43588

Re: Show your Vegetable Gardens and Harvests

Manixguy@1994 wrote:
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:41 pm
Image Sunflower keeps growing it is at least 9 foot tall . I’m going to a measurement tomorrow . It still has not started to flower . MG2
Did you happen to trade a cow for those seeds? :rofl
by JRinFL
Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Desiccant and corrosion question...
Replies: 6
Views: 835

Re: Desiccant and corrosion question...

I found out that DampRid is highly corrosive the hard way. Now I just use one of the alternatives.
by JRinFL
Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If the cops ask you, my wife did it
Replies: 39
Views: 3293

Re: If the cops ask you, my wife did it

What, if any, folding models do you think qualify as "hard use"? Shaman comes to mind. Maybe the Manix 2 XL. Maybe the Native cheif... Thanks for the advice. Sounds like it could be a great knife for me, but still debating if its worth putting myself in mortal peril :squinting-tongue For ...
by JRinFL
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Just got a NIB Titanium ATR
Replies: 12
Views: 671

Re: Just got a NIB Titanium ATR

You are on a roll finding these old gems! Thanks for posting them.
by JRinFL
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48655
Views: 5052462

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

vivi wrote:
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:03 pm
Image
I miss manual transmissions.
by JRinFL
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48655
Views: 5052462

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

I probably need to change it up more often because at this rate I never carry everything I have. Today is the SNK Goddard, again.
by JRinFL
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Desiccant and corrosion question...
Replies: 6
Views: 835

Re: Desiccant and corrosion question...

Desiccant packets are short term solutions. They do get saturated and lose their ability to absorb moisture. If you have a safe you can get larger rechargeable desiccant devices. There are also heating rods for safes. Another option is ignore the moisture and use another means to stop the corrosion....
by JRinFL
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If the cops ask you, my wife did it
Replies: 39
Views: 3293

Re: If the cops ask you, my wife did it

The Smock shines with aftermarket scales, IMO. The cut out in the blade is essentially a finger choil. If you don't like finger choils, you will not like the cut out. Overall, the blade shape is a winner, although a model with a smaller or no cutout would be an improvement. The handle is comfortable...
by JRinFL
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Grinding on the Hardened Steel of Mules
Replies: 31
Views: 4527

Re: Grinding on the Hardened Steel of Mules

You might want to ask on this site, if you haven't already. https://practicalmachinist.com/forum/ca ... hining.44/
by JRinFL
Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Replies: 397
Views: 31020

Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores

Keeping it in-person only may be the wisest course. For you maybe. I don't share your opinion at all. I appreciate that they have these online sales despite all moaning and groaning. Was it a little rough? Yes! Did it take some time and persistence. Yes! Would I have been mad if I put in all that e...
by JRinFL
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1489
Views: 293236

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

Was out this past weekend looking for some Hogue slip on grip accessories when I just 'HAD' to rescue this 6 1/2" .357/9mm convertible for six Benjamin's at a local Cabela's from not being shot anytime soon; a former cowboy action shooter had given it up... I just couldn't pass on it :cheap-su...
by JRinFL
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Sliverax
Replies: 24
Views: 5183

Re: The Sliverax

I bought someones de-flippered version. I'm not really a fan, but I might have liked it better if mine still had the flipper tab. Two things are for sure, it looks good and you will not slide up on to the blade. Very safe design in that respect.
by JRinFL
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Replies: 397
Views: 31020

Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores

Keeping it in-person only may be the wisest course.
by JRinFL
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Spyderco Restricted Models Discussion
Topic: Autonomy at ACK
Replies: 5
Views: 32503

Re: Autonomy at ACK

Prices had gone up a bit on the seconds, then back down. Currently at a good level for Autonomys and there are several in stock. No warranty, of course, but my two have been excellent to the point I'm not sure where the flaw is. Parts kits are also currently available at Spyderco.com. Seems like an ...
by JRinFL
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Yojimbo 2 Lightweight
Replies: 28
Views: 1488

Re: Yojimbo 2 Lightweight

Let's hope your ideas make it into production.
by JRinFL
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: did somebody say magnacut manix...?!
Replies: 514
Views: 104027

Re: did somebody say magnacut manix...?!

Production capacity is probably the last hurdle for Spyderco to get this in production. They are working to solving it, but like many things these days, the timetable is fairly open-ended.