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by soc_monki
Tue Jan 10, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Tactical Pens Revisited
Replies: 58
Views: 10062

Re: Tactical Pens Revisited

A pencil can be used for self defense. Tactical pencil! One can get titanium Chopsticks! Tactical Chopsticks!! My wife has metal chopsticks... Probably some kind of stainless steel. I bet they'd do some damage! Kinda like women's hat pins. ;) Ever seen a hat pin? :flushed I haven't, but I can imagi...
by soc_monki
Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rubicon XL
Replies: 9
Views: 548

Re: Rubicon XL

I'd dig it. I really dig my Magnitude, I think a Rubicon XL would be cool to have alongside it.
by soc_monki
Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Should I Strop?
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Should I Strop?

I tried stropping at one point. It didn't do anything for me personally. Then again, I generally use a 220 grit diamond stone to quickly set my edge, then a spyderco medium stone to refine. Rinse and repeat. Works for me! Sometimes I bring out the spyderco fine stone, but that's usually for my carbo...
by soc_monki
Sun Dec 04, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco clip locations are actually very well thought out
Replies: 15
Views: 793

Re: Spyderco clip locations are actually very well thought out

Deep carry is overrated imo. I prefer having a bit of the knife hanging outside the pocket, makes it easier to get it out. With deep carry you grab the clip and add more pressure and make it more difficult to get the knife out. Not all knives mind you, but enough. Again, imo. Spyderco thinks it out ...
by soc_monki
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rebuilding your collection from scratch
Replies: 61
Views: 5065

Re: Rebuilding your collection from scratch

Stretch 2 K390, Shaman, Amalgam, Native Chief cf/s90v. I guess I could live with those... Lol
by soc_monki
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which other Spydercos give you tip access like the Manix?
Replies: 26
Views: 1378

Re: Which other Spydercos give you tip access like the Manix?

The Shaman is pretty good too. And speaking about the manix being used like a pencil, I've held it like that when stripping cable before. Works well honestly! I was actually wondering if anyone else really did this...hold it literally like a writing instrument. I've done quite a lot of art in the p...
by soc_monki
Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which other Spydercos give you tip access like the Manix?
Replies: 26
Views: 1378

Re: Which other Spydercos give you tip access like the Manix?

The Shaman is pretty good too. And speaking about the manix being used like a pencil, I've held it like that when stripping cable before. Works well honestly!
by soc_monki
Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Condolences for your missed deals
Replies: 24
Views: 1576

Re: Condolences for your missed deals

I was hyped at the sales, and figured I'd pick up an endela K390 since they were 112 vs 140. Decided to wait, had other things to buy and bills to pay. Got an email from smoky mountain knife works about sales and decided to look at their site. Endela K390 for $100. Yea, I got one. And a free Kershaw...
by soc_monki
Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Black Friday Deals
Replies: 390
Views: 32505

Re: Black Friday Deals

20% off all Spyderco at St. Nicks knives on Friday! Thinking about scoring an endela K390...i have a police 4, endura, stretch, all in K390. I NEED an endela in it too! :winking-tongue My K390 Endela is the knife that rides in my pocket everyday. My endura or Stretch find a place more times than no...
by soc_monki
Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Mystery Spyderco sighting
Replies: 19
Views: 1474

Re: Mystery Spyderco sighting

Sal seemed to have great respect and a friendship with Les. I enjoy both company's knives, and will continue to.

I also enjoy firearms, and cars, and many, many things. Flowers are nice too.
by soc_monki
Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Black Friday Deals
Replies: 390
Views: 32505

Re: Black Friday Deals

Candyman wrote:
Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:53 am
20% off all Spyderco at St. Nicks knives on Friday!

Thinking about scoring an endela K390...i have a police 4, endura, stretch, all in K390. I NEED an endela in it too! :winking-tongue
by soc_monki
Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Chief or Shaman for self defense?
Replies: 21
Views: 1831

Re: Chief or Shaman for self defense?

I saw that video before, and it didn't have any context (just had the guy trying to get away). Saw the full version later and it shows he came up on the cougar with her cubs. She wasn't going after him for food, she was just protecting her young. Still... I love cats. Big cats. Small cats (we have 5...
by soc_monki
Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best to sharpen with a Sharpmaker (and out of box angle) - Database?
Replies: 11
Views: 753

Re: Best to sharpen with a Sharpmaker (and out of box angle) - Database?

Also don’t be afraid to use your brown stone on your S110V. It will cut it a bit better and leave a rougher finish that may pull cut better. I’ve already read that S110V likes a rougher edge better than a polished one (I reckon it was in a table about different steels from a rope cut test - but can...
by soc_monki
Mon Oct 24, 2022 6:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: St. Nicks 4V Military 1
Replies: 113
Views: 9860

Re: St. Nicks 4V Military 1

Would like one, but if there is no tip up carry I will pass. I've played with a millie before, and enjoyed it, save for that clip position. No, I don't need it to be tip up, but the clip annoys me when using the knife when it is in tip down position. Now if they do a police 4 I'd be down! Or a PM XL...
by soc_monki
Sun Oct 23, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 XL St.Nicks Knives Exclusive
Replies: 190
Views: 14667

Re: Manix 2 XL St.Nicks Knives Exclusive

Mine says Wednesday, but I'm hoping Tuesday since it is in Memphis right now. Or, being Memphis, it gets delayed. Happens about 50% of the time...lol
by soc_monki
Fri Oct 21, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Seki K390
Replies: 53
Views: 4275

Re: Best Seki K390

Endura, Endela, or Stretch if you want a smaller carry. Police 4 if you want a big blade. Simple as that!
by soc_monki
Fri Oct 21, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 XL St.Nicks Knives Exclusive
Replies: 190
Views: 14667

Re: Manix 2 XL St.Nicks Knives Exclusive

Got one, no issues! STOKED!
by soc_monki
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:49 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1502
Views: 298496

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

The module looks great ! I was hoping you would try an aftermarket set and glad to see that straight trigger ! Dan I wanted to give the stock module a fair shake, but couldn't stop the itch to try the WC module. Haha! Definitely a big improvement in ergos, and shooting it should be an even better e...
by soc_monki
Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do you use your Spyderco or just collect them?
Replies: 73
Views: 5213

Re: Do you use your Spyderco or just collect them?

I use. Even sprints and exclusives. Yes, some get more use than others, but I do use them all.

Most of the time I'm too busy using them to take pictures of them being used... Lol
by soc_monki
Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: M390 vs S90V
Replies: 51
Views: 4970

Re: M390 vs S90V

I'd side with s90v, but m390 is great as well. But my s90v chief is one of my favorite knives to carry. Now if I had an s90v/cf shaman to go with it... Mmmm