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by Cycletroll
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My on going salt steel comparison journal
Replies: 59
Views: 27178

Re: My on going salt steel comparison journal

Awesome thread windward!
I really appreciate you sharing your experience.
I have most experience with H1 and am trying to build contrasting data points with LC and Magnacut.
by Cycletroll
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stretch XL Salt Observations
Replies: 54
Views: 23249

Re: Stretch XL Salt Observations

Excellent Vivi! Thanks for sharing.
by Cycletroll
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stretch 2 XL in grey G10 and CruWear steel!
Replies: 548
Views: 67060

Re: Stretch 2 XL in grey G10 and CruWear steel!

I just ordered a second backup for my primary carry on Black Friday. It has no lanyard tube issues. the first one I got which was early on in the production run very slightly kissed it but after the first sharpening was free and clear I am going to order one. I didnt like lock backs at the beginnin...
by Cycletroll
Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stretch 2 XL in grey G10 and CruWear steel!
Replies: 548
Views: 67060

Re: Stretch 2 XL in grey G10 and CruWear steel!

I just ordered a second backup for my primary carry on Black Friday. It has no lanyard tube issues. the first one I got which was early on in the production run very slightly kissed it but after the first sharpening was free and clear
by Cycletroll
Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Replies: 401
Views: 176174

Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QXwcRQ8/0/X5/i-QXwcRQ8-X5.jpg Top to bottom: Cruwear Stretch XL SG2 Endura S90v Manix LW VG10 Straight Spine Stretch VG10 Stretch 1 Cruwear Endela Maxamet Sage1 (Don't have a 5 but dimensions are similar) ZDP Delica Sorry don't own a Para 3 https://photos.smugmug...
by Cycletroll
Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Favorite non spyderco knives?
Replies: 69
Views: 18950

Re: Favorite non spyderco knives?

https://i.postimg.cc/htdb6Rgy/20231212-145834.jpg The laplander is my favorite folding saw I've tried. I pack a larger one if I know I'll need it, but otherwise this is long enough for most my uses. Very light. The squirt is the best pocket multitool I've tried. Wish I could find something I like a...
by Cycletroll
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gayle Bradley 2 Cru-Wear vs Gayle Bradley 2 M4
Replies: 36
Views: 11551

Re: Gayle Bradley 2 Cru-Wear vs Gayle Bradley 2 M4

TkoK83Spy wrote:
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:54 pm
Looks good, bet that feels nice in hand!
It's rapidly becoming my favorite new EDC!
by Cycletroll
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gayle Bradley 2 Cru-Wear vs Gayle Bradley 2 M4
Replies: 36
Views: 11551

Re: Gayle Bradley 2 Cru-Wear vs Gayle Bradley 2 M4

I suspect the original pocket clip on the gb1 and gb2 is DLC ; they are quite durable. The new one is a standard Satin silver clip.
by Cycletroll
Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy 70th Birthday JD Spydo!!
Replies: 25
Views: 14764

Re: Happy 70th Birthday JD Spydo!!

Natal Salutations Joe!
by Cycletroll
Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Show your enduras.
Replies: 327
Views: 201613

Re: Show your enduras.

Nice regrind; with micarta scales?
by Cycletroll
Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: New here
Replies: 5
Views: 1787

Re: New here

Welcome!
by Cycletroll
Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chasing Ghosts: The effect of edge aggression between steels.
Replies: 44
Views: 10044

Re: Chasing Ghosts: The effect of edge aggression between steels.

Awesome study Shawn! Tomatoes are a great test medium methinks ;) I have a another test proposal: Two Enduras: a k390 @~66HRC and a ZDP-189 at similar hardness. Chromium carbides vs vanadium carbides. Both coarse and fine edge finishes. I can provide said knives at your request. Edit to add: I've g...
by Cycletroll
Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: S35VN stability
Replies: 22
Views: 1823

Re: S35VN stability

Flattened burr?
by Cycletroll
Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chasing Ghosts: The effect of edge aggression between steels.
Replies: 44
Views: 10044

Re: Chasing Ghosts: The effect of edge aggression between steels.

Awesome study Shawn! Tomatoes are a great test medium methinks ;) I have a another test proposal: Two Enduras: a k390 @~66HRC and a ZDP-189 at similar hardness. Chromium carbides vs vanadium carbides. Both coarse and fine edge finishes. I can provide said knives at your request. Edit to add: I've go...
by Cycletroll
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Community Sharpening Journal
Replies: 2328
Views: 338489

Re: Community Sharpening Journal

Yesterday I managed to split my first hair, using modest 12C27 steel (think Opinel) sharpened on the fine grit side of a Spyderco Double Stuff pocket stone. I even think I developed good muscle memory for maintaining micro-convex edges. I feel happy about my progress with freehand sharpening! Excel...
by Cycletroll
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is the Endura still well loved in 2023?
Replies: 71
Views: 16041

Re: Is the Endura still well loved in 2023?

prndltech wrote:
Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:38 pm
Haunted House wrote:
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:38 pm
Has there ever been a Cruwear Endura? I did a quick search but couldn’t find one.
We’re patiently waiting for DLT TO HURRY UP!!!!!!!!
EXACTLY!
by Cycletroll
Fri Nov 17, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is the Endura still well loved in 2023?
Replies: 71
Views: 16041

Re: Is the Endura still well loved in 2023?

I have over 60 Spyderco's. I carry an Endura more often than any other. I have many exotic steels and elusive models yet I think I would choose my foliage green VG10 Endura or maybe the FRN SG2 Endura if I had to choose only one knife
by Cycletroll
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: C95 Manix Sprint
Replies: 84
Views: 12282

Re: C95 Manix Sprint

OD Green Micarta and 3V would be fabulous!