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When coloring titanium is the same process used when coloring aluminum? (I assume not.) Please explain the differences. Also are there any benefits to the titanium, besides color?



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Welcome. Depending on your experience with knives you may or may not be able to judge how good the steel is. I noticed a huge difference for G-10(my stainless steel Native) to VG-10(Bob Lum Chinese). I don't think you will be disappointed. Plus the spyderedge will stay sharp for a long time. Unless ...

When I went to Colorado on our family trip, I made plans to go and pick a Calypso up at the SFO. It is one of my many favorites!

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Will this new steel rust more easily?

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I honestly like both carry styles. Both have there place. Just like serrated and plain edges.

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Lots of camping with the Scouts also.

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The edge I prefer is the one I have with me. Seriously though, I like combo edges. Super sharp and great for starting tough cuts. I don't really carry a protection knife though.

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Keep up the good work, most scouts don’t make it past 1st class.

I'm an Eagle Scout with three Eagle Scout Palms: Bronze, Gold, & Silver. There is a description of the palms in your Scout book.


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m Chinese is my favorite. I just can't quit carrying it!

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I have used my Lum Chinese at work and have dropped it on the hard tile floor at work twice, one time it skidded <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> , and haven't seen a ding yet. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I have been using it for about...

Thanks for the info. It makes me want to train even harder.

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No, your Toad is not unique. I have handled two, one of witch I own, and both do as you have described. The Toad is my favorite dress up knife.
And I have read that Spyderco did go to some trouble to design a clip for the Chinese folder.


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For self defense 50/50 is the way to go. Those serrations help you start a tough cut. But I do agree the plainedge looks better.

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For self defense 50/50 is the way to go. Those serrations help you start a tough cut. But I do agree the plainedge looks better.

Sorry about the double post...

Edited by - Thorin Hammer on 11/30/2001 3:02:37 PM

I love the clip on the Meerkat it is the lowest profile knife I own. You can't realy tell what it is untill it is out of the pocket.

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I must say that the Chinese Folder is my favorite Spyederco. There is something about the old designs because I want the Shabaria and Zowada also.

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The Boye dent is on the Native now and as far as I know there isn't a differance between the two clip moldels. The Boye dent is nice.
If you get the knife mail order you might want to ask about the dent.

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After having been there. I wish I could drop by about once a week. Too bad I'm all the way over here in Kansas. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

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Yes please get a trainer first. I had to be bitten by the Gunting before I finally understood that you don't play with it at all. And the cut was from kinetically opening the knife with my hand. Plus the drone is a lot more fun to use because you aren’t afraid of being cut. Some laws permit, what ho...

yes the booklet and video are exellent. You wont be dissapointed. Plus if you don't know what Sal looks like you get to see him on the video.

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