Search found 93 matches

by gandalfe
Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: harpie, delica, or native?
Replies: 14
Views: 2645

I also prefer VG-10 to S30V....just easier for ME to get a good edge. My sharpening skills aren't the best :rolleyes: Dave S30V steel is capable of a wicked edge.I was sharpening my Native ,with that steel, on a .12000X Diamond file, and the tip of the knife, lightly touched, my middle finger, and ...
by gandalfe
Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are you Canadian? Do you love the Jester? Want one?
Replies: 57
Views: 7033

I'm a Canadian and a registered Spyderholic.You can hear my rant, and see me drooling, all over a recent thread titled "My Spyderco's are multiplying." I would love, any and all, Spyderco's that come my way.I'm also impoverished ,and deserving, of any good fortune, that could come my way.I...
by gandalfe
Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My Spyderco's are multiplying.Any cure?
Replies: 16
Views: 2591

C'mon guys, there is a very easy and simple cure: run out of money. Worked for me. If I had any money, I would have a lot more.I'm recently retired, and still have 2 daughters, going to school.I sell guns,guitars,computer parts; etc. etc. to fuel this latest addiction.If they were'nt so nice to loo...
by gandalfe
Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: WhyNot's corner
Replies: 536
Views: 275112

Peter1960 wrote:Excellent mirror photos as always! It's like a weather-radar for me :cool:

Do I see a Persian with #117 ;)
Escuse my ignorence, but what is the significance of #117? I have the same number on my pink Endura, and puzzle over it.
by gandalfe
Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My Spyderco's are multiplying.Any cure?
Replies: 16
Views: 2591

My Spyderco's are multiplying.Any cure?

I am a long time pocketknife man with, 45 plus years, of always having something sharp in my pocket.A few months ago, I sold an airgun ,with the buyer, offering a Spyderco Chinook, in trade.I couldn't get over the feeling of quality; firm lockup;incredible tough steel etc.Now I own 2 natives[one I g...
by gandalfe
Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Lets see where your from
Replies: 166
Views: 29094

This is our Hobbit house in the woods.Image Our lake in the summer.Beautiful British Columbia.Image
by gandalfe
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Post your dog!
Replies: 98
Views: 19598

My Coyote with Siamese friend.Image
by gandalfe
Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:43 am
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Combining Knives& other gear for survival on the streets..
Replies: 34
Views: 23852

I thought I could add some pointy things with things that go bang.The Spydie is a Chinook. Image
by gandalfe
Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chinook III - my new fave knife??
Replies: 13
Views: 2606

It was the Chinook series that got me started into Spyderco's.I took a Chinook [original], as part trade, on a rifle, I was selling, and quickly found, I got the better end of the deal.It is massive, solid, and built like a tiger tank.If you only own one Spyderco, the Chinook, would be the way to go...
by gandalfe
Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Engraving in knife, model Thor.
Replies: 13
Views: 2558

You are a fine artist, :spyder: and that knife is beautiful.
by gandalfe
Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Native should I keep
Replies: 16
Views: 2479

Anyone know something nice to engrave.Nothing that the clowns at the mall can't do.It's for an old friend.Known the guy for 45 years.
by gandalfe
Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Native should I keep
Replies: 16
Views: 2479

Which Native should I keep

I just recieved 2 Spyderco Natives in the mail.One is a Stainless CE from Seki city, and the other is an original Native from Golden Colorado.I was planning to keep one and give the other to a friend for Xmas.The only other Spyderco I own is a Chinook.It is the original heavy version.Which one of th...
by gandalfe
Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Lerman's gallery
Replies: 94
Views: 43677

Very nice photo's.Everyone ,including me, has to have an "ATR," now we have seen it, in all it's glory.Spyderco should hire you for ads.