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by kodai78
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New to Spyderco
Replies: 9
Views: 328

Re: New to Spyderco

If possible try to handle a knife before purchasing because you never know how it will feel to you without the trial. Polestar, Native5, and Endela are models worth a look. I would go with the one that “felt” best before the steel, lock or clip. A Para 3 would have the hump similar to your current k...
by kodai78
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Mystery DLT Exclusive
Replies: 374
Views: 37029

Re: Mystery DLT Exclusive

Does the Tuff have a negative blade angle like the other Schempp designs? I would be interested in that case.
by kodai78
Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Change my mind: the Shaman costs too much
Replies: 168
Views: 13172

Re: Change my mind: the Shaman costs too much

You are very welcome! It’s not a very original thought at it’s core but it is worth remembering that an object can be more than sum of its parts. There are lots of forum members that are passionate about a model, or a type of lock or Spyder edge, I try to keep an open mind about all these things. I ...
by kodai78
Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Trying to understand the attributes of negative blade rake.
Replies: 37
Views: 3051

Re: Trying to understand the attributes of negative blade rake.

I think if Sal Glesser and Ed Schempp agree on an nba being desirable that should end the argument. I know that I bought one of Mr. Schempps Bowie’s at SFO a couple of years ago and that is a fantastic knife in hand. I had never given any thought to the blade angle until I bought and used that knife...
by kodai78
Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KnifeJoy Exclusive PM2 - Green G10/DLC 20CV Steel
Replies: 79
Views: 7884

Re: KnifeJoy Exclusive PM2 - Green G10/DLC 20CV Steel

Good point! Now that you said that I’m wondering too. There are a few knives that account for most of the sprints it seems but dealers surely have a feel for what sells. I don’t have a Para 3 or any interest in one or for that matter a PM 2. I would like to see a little more variety in the regular p...
by kodai78
Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New boxes?
Replies: 4
Views: 629

Re: New boxes?

In the future I hope all the Golden manufactured knives come in this box. Not that I hoard all my boxes or anything. 😉
by kodai78
Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Change my mind: the Shaman costs too much
Replies: 168
Views: 13172

Re: Change my mind: the Shaman costs too much

I just bought a Shaman (finally!) after wanting one since the release but not wanting another black G10/S30V knife. I own a couple of PM2’s and it’s a great knife. In my hand and pocket the PM2 is good but not great. I have tried aftermarket scales, deep carry clips and swapping from tip down to tip...
by kodai78
Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Return of Schempp collabs (Khukuri, Barong, etc.)
Replies: 54
Views: 3789

Re: Khukuri sprint or exclusive?

A Schempp Persian would be my first choice. A khukri might get me to buy if it weren’t too expensive.
by kodai78
Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Contest test - Laguiole
Replies: 189
Views: 14519

Re: Contest test - Laguiole

I’m in. I had no idea this knife existed. Very cool.
by kodai78
Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SPY27 PM2 Colorado Edition
Replies: 147
Views: 15355

Re: SPY27 PM2 Colorado Edition

I love the scales. I don’t love the blade art so much. Most uses of the flag don’t appeal to me. You see them everywhere but when you’re in public and they play the anthem people don’t remove hats, stand etc. as I was taught and passed on to my children. I won’t be buying one but I am glad to see Sp...
by kodai78
Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening super steel with the sharpmaker?
Replies: 13
Views: 1395

Re: Sharpening super steel with the sharpmaker?

I use my Sharpmaker on S110 and S90, it seems to work well. I’m not trying to reprofile or polish or achieve a mirror edge though. I do strop afterwards as well and I can tell that the blade is sharper afterwards. Whether it’s as good as some more skilled and patient gurus could achieve I don’t know.
by kodai78
Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do you disassemble your knife to lubricate it?
Replies: 38
Views: 3032

Re: Do you disassemble your knife to lubricate it?

I don’t hesitate to take a knife apart if I have a reason, scale swaps usually, but not to lube specifically. I clean and lube while it’s apart but adjusting the pivot screw is a more efficient way to change the action of a knife. Having said that the only Spyderco I ever took apart that needed any ...
by kodai78
Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 LW needs an update badly.
Replies: 89
Views: 6959

Re: Manix 2 LW needs an update badly.

I have 2 Manix LW’s an old BD 1 model and a SPY 27. The translucent blue FRCP is one of my favorite handle materials ever and I would love to see more colors available. I like these knives as they are and would be against screw construction if it involves a price increase. I get the feeling I’m in t...
by kodai78
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caly 3 & 3.5 LW
Replies: 26
Views: 1891

Re: Caly 3 & 3.5 LW

I’m hoping that as a LW model we’re going to get colored handles and a steel besides VG 10 or S30V. I will have to see the configuration and price before I jump on board but I am interested.
by kodai78
Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Increase in Exclusives?
Replies: 72
Views: 10244

Re: Increase in Exclusives?

I have very mixed feelings on this subject. Of course Spyderco has every right to sell knives any way they want to. I sometimes see sprints or limited releases (whatever they are called) that are desirable but have missed out on purchasing one. I would like regular production to exhibit greater vari...
by kodai78
Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caly 3 & 3.5 LW
Replies: 26
Views: 1891

Re: Caly 3 LW

Isn’t there a thread that mentions screw together construction for the forthcoming Manix LW and both sizes of Caly? My usually (ha!) razor sharp memory is drug addled following a bike accident but I think I saw that somewhere.
by kodai78
Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal - What's next for the Military?
Replies: 119
Views: 7737

Re: Sal - What's next for the Military?

Maxamet and the Smock button Comp lock for me. I wouldn’t mind S 45V or Spy 27 either. The button eliminates the hot spot issue with the Comp lock and any steel besides S 30 V would be interesting. I have two Militaries now and they’re both Ti with S30 V. I would like a 3rd and S110 V would work or ...
by kodai78
Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Chief REX45 vs Police 4 K390 LW
Replies: 24
Views: 3338

Re: Native Chief REX45 vs Police 4 K390 LW

Chief now! Police LW later.
by kodai78
Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: M390 vs 20CV Ti-CN Delica
Replies: 8
Views: 784

Re: M390 vs 20CV Ti-CN Delica

Go with your favorite steel and color and don’t look back!
by kodai78
Sun May 23, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's your favorite large Spyderco folder?
Replies: 68
Views: 6200

Re: What's your favorite large Spyderco folder?

I voted Millie but I almost chose Other for the Super Leaf. I have a serious need for a Shaman. Waiting on a steel that’s not S30V and color that’s not black.