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by TBob
Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Southard Black Blade Review
Replies: 21
Views: 8488

MacLaren wrote:Plus, I've only got one flipper. A man needs at least 2 flippers right?
Absolutely! Otherwise you'd swim in circles. :D
by TBob
Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Southard Black Blade Review
Replies: 21
Views: 8488

nccole wrote:Pretty sure that was an incorrect rumor about Carpenter discontinuing 204P.
I read that on the forums this weekend, but I cannot remember where. I'll see if I can find it again. It's possible that I misunderstood.
by TBob
Sat Jul 05, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Southard Black Blade Review
Replies: 21
Views: 8488

Thank you! Happy to have inspired you today! My frame lock has become a bit easier to disengage over the last few days. Perhaps my lock interface just needs to mutually polish a bit. The Ti lock piece is very beefy compared to my other frame locks like the Military. That's a good thing for reliabili...
by TBob
Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Southard Black Blade Review
Replies: 21
Views: 8488

Thank you for your kind words. No idea on which Crucible might be comparable to CTS 204P. I know that Carpenter is discontinuing 204P for some reason, so future versions of the Southard will need a different steel. I haven't had enough time with the Black Blade to evaluate the 204P vs. XHP. I though...
by TBob
Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Brown G-10 Stretch "Test Model" observations
Replies: 132
Views: 32860

Hi TBob, We'll probably make the first run in the Brown G-10. Whether it becomes part of the line or not will be the question. If it becomes part of the regular line, then odd sprints with different handle materials are a possibility depending on ELU demand. sal Thanks, Sal. Have a great Independen...
by TBob
Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Southard Black Blade Review
Replies: 21
Views: 8488

Southard Black Blade Review

I have been intrigued with the idea of a flipper. I never owned one before, but had a chance to play with some custom flippers about a week ago. The Southard had an overall shape and design that appealed to me, but I'm not crazy about brown scales. Then I learned that the black blade version of the ...
by TBob
Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Brown G-10 Stretch "Test Model" observations
Replies: 132
Views: 32860

sal wrote:Thanx for all of your help in the evaluation Paul. It's good for all of us.

We're just beginning the tooling now, so the project will still be a while before we have production.

sal
Thanks, Sal. Will the scales be brown like the prototype or something more attractive (no hint of bias there, eh)?
by TBob
Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48656
Views: 5053169

My newest arrival, the Southard Black Blade :cool: :

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by TBob
Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stretch Brown G-10 ZDP test model
Replies: 148
Views: 30215

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of brown, but It's ok and we do need variety. I use brown canvas micarta on my Temperance design. More for grip than appearance. I am a fan of ZDP. If the Stretch in the G-10 format is well received, I have no problem making variations. We won't be using black Nishij...
by TBob
Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade Show Report
Replies: 58
Views: 19403

Many thanks to Ted and Michael! I'm feelin' a strong pull towards the Magnitude.
by TBob
Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Spyderco got you hooked?
Replies: 86
Views: 18831

Cool. Keep us posted on the new Southard. The black blade Southard is VERY nice. The fit and finish are perfect, including the uniformity of the DLC coating on the blade and Ti scales. The ball bearing detent holding the blade closed is easily overcome with the flipper, but requires the right hand ...
by TBob
Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Spyderco got you hooked?
Replies: 86
Views: 18831

Endura 4 Black Blade in FRN with a combination edge. I found it incredibly well made, tough, useful, and attractive. I bought an FRN PE Delica 4 after that which my wife still uses. The rest is history. My latest should arrive today - a Southard Black Blade.
by TBob
Fri May 23, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
Replies: 2832
Views: 811483

Although I love my Stretches, I'm not a fan of the proposed brown. I will hold out for CF or something in black or blue. CF would be my first choice.
by TBob
Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Spyderco Knock-offs, "Replicas"and Fakes
Replies: 466
Views: 377747

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-REPLICA-Spyderco-ParaMilitary-2-Camo-G10-Handle-S30V-Satin-Black-Blades-/251505439223?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8ee471f7 They call it a "replica". Even the box is knocked off. Has to be illegal since it's in the U.S. (at least copyright infringement,...
by TBob
Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cruwear Military Diagnosis
Replies: 18
Views: 4505

Looks like surface oxidation. The discoloration follows the scale contours, hence only occurs on the area of the blade most exposed to air, moisture, etc. Flitz is an awesome, very fine polish that simply removed that very thin surface layer of oxidized metal. Don't be surprised if the same oxidatio...
by TBob
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tell me about the Leafstorm.
Replies: 30
Views: 4190

I carry a Leafstorm every day at work, and have for about 5 years. It cuts like crazy and S30V stays sharp a long time. It's design and blade length fits in nicely in a business environment, especially those with blade-length limits. The lock easily closes with one hand, providing all-around ease of...
by TBob
Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Can't Get ZDP Caly 3 Sharp
Replies: 22
Views: 2626

Your SM will get ZDP sharp again, but it will take time. The trick with ZDP-189 is not to let it get dull. That said, Spyderco will sharpen it for $5. I usually takes just over a week. That's a lot cheaper than an EP. After you get it back, just keep it sharp on your SM.
by TBob
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Delica ZDP vs Superblue
Replies: 19
Views: 3423

Thanks all...think I will go Superblue....partly because of limited availablity...I am pretty good at taking care of gear.... I use a Sharpmaker and manage to keep my knives sharp but its mostly just maintaining what the factory supplied....am considering a Stretch...maybe will do that in ZDP-189 T...
by TBob
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Delica ZDP vs Superblue
Replies: 19
Views: 3423

ZDP stays sharp much longer than VG10, which itself is a good steel. ZDP is not as corrosion resistant as VG10, though, and is not technically considered stainless. SB corrodes more easily than either ZDP or VG10. I recommend the ZDP if you can clean it well after dressing the deer, but if corrosion...
by TBob
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Fake Military?
Replies: 13
Views: 6767

Looks legit from the pics. Maybe it's not new?