Search found 1954 matches

by v8r
Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Removing the Digi camo from paramilitary 2
Replies: 43
Views: 7319

Re: Removing the Digi camo from paramilitary 2

I wish they would offer some models in natural g10. I have natural g10 scales on one of my Mules and love it. Put a thin layer of liner material under natural g10 and it gets better;)
by v8r
Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: getting manix 2 smooth
Replies: 22
Views: 6702

Re: getting manix 2 smooth

I have owned almost a dozen variations of the Manix 2. Some were smooth, and others are not. I don't think it's a spring tension issue. I believe it is more of how the backspacer is laser cut, and ball ramp design on newer models. Some are very rough where the lock ball slides when opening and closi...
by v8r
Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Info on the Caribbean?
Replies: 61
Views: 14473

Re: Info on the Caribbean?

Natural G10, and Taichung manufacture.....where do I sign up?
by v8r
Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on modified Wharncliffe?
Replies: 43
Views: 7262

Re: Thoughts on modified Wharncliffe?

I prefer a Wharnie wether modified or not over pretty much any blade shape. I also like a Sheepfoot blade as well. They handle all my day to day cutting chores perfectly well. I also find them aesthetically pleasing. I would be more than ok with Spyderco offering more Wharnecliffe knives, especially...
by v8r
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It was bound to happen eventually
Replies: 20
Views: 3301

Re: It was bound to happen eventually

welcome to the club Evil! Broke the tip off mine a few years ago, and my buddy called me the other day saying he broke the tip off his. It's actually a pretty easy fix. I used my 1X30 belt sander and took a little off the spine. A little hand sanding with a sanding block, and it looks like new.
by v8r
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First knife for new Marine
Replies: 32
Views: 7151

Re: First knife for new Marine

I'm not going to pretend to know what a Marine would need as far as cutlery goes, but a fixed blade seems like a better choice. Something that is built with full tang construction for strength. I'm not saying anything huge and heavy, just of robust build so it won't fail him in the field. The upcomi...
by v8r
Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix CBBL or Mid Back Lock?
Replies: 27
Views: 3845

Re: Manix CBBL or Mid Back Lock?

I like both, but prefer the back lock version. If they did a update on the back lock like on the N5 we would have a winner that would probably be as strong or stronger than the lock on a Tatanka. I like the Manix 2, and have many of them, but the plastic ball cage is kind of hokey, not that I have e...
by v8r
Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Fairly comprehensive list of Spyderos in movies, tv shows, etc
Replies: 251
Views: 107769

Re: Fairly comprehensive list of Spyderos in movies, tv shows, etc

In the movie Heat with Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock there is a Spyderco Rock Salt hanging in Melissa McCarthy's characters gun safe.
by v8r
Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco C204GP Pattada, Any interest?
Replies: 33
Views: 4494

Re: Spyderco C204GP Pattada, Any interest?

I thought the same thing Jazz. Not a fan of liner locks. A comp lock or back lock would have been better.
by v8r
Wed Feb 03, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: ULIZE FIXED PROTO
Replies: 31
Views: 6137

Re: ULIZE FIXED PROTO

Sooooo when does it go in to production?;)
by v8r
Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: ULIZE FIXED PROTO
Replies: 31
Views: 6137

Re: ULIZE FIXED PROTO

I like it. It would make a nice fixed blade.
by v8r
Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SHOT Show 2016 Videos
Replies: 124
Views: 22052

Re: SHOT Show 2016 Videos

I'm down for the sprint run Rock Salt. I have kicked myself for not getting the original. Not to mention a handle with color this time!
by v8r
Thu Jan 14, 2016 4:46 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Serrata lanyard hole.
Replies: 12
Views: 1359

Serrata lanyard hole.

Just wondering if anyone knows if the tang on a Serrata is completely solid, or skeletonized under the scales. The reason I ask is that I would like to add a lanyard hole to mine. If it's solid,probably would be quite difficult to drill a hole in the tang.
by v8r
Thu Jan 14, 2016 4:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My (unprofessionally) reground broken Endura
Replies: 29
Views: 4457

Re: My (unprofessionally) reground broken Endura

Looks like a slightly larger Calypso Jr.
Good job. It is useful again, and nothing wrong with a Wharnecliffe.
by v8r
Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ulize Doubts
Replies: 26
Views: 3352

Re: Ulize Doubts

This is the reason why I quit purchasing the Japanese made models unless I can inspect them in person. Just my personal experience, yours may vary.
I would send it back. It looks like the grind is probably off center at the tip, could be the angle of the picture as well.
by v8r
Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Civilian - Opinions please.
Replies: 8
Views: 1944

Re: The Civilian - Opinions please.

I had a Tuffram model for several years that I recently traded. The Civilian is a very nice, though highly specialized knife. You would think that if you had to pull it out and use it for what it was intended that the assailant would stop and think......don't know if I want to mess with getting cut ...
by v8r
Sat Dec 26, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Fixed Blades versus Folders?
Replies: 41
Views: 7395

Re: Fixed Blades versus Folders?

Over this past year I have started gravitating towards fixed blades more. I carry one most days as well as a folder. The only Fixed blade Spydies I have that are legal to carry are a Swick 2, 3 , Serrata,and a Ronin 2. I really don't have a reason to carry a fixed blade most of the time, but I have...
by v8r
Fri Dec 25, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Fixed Blades versus Folders?
Replies: 41
Views: 7395

Re: Fixed Blades versus Folders?

Over this past year I have started gravitating towards fixed blades more. I carry one most days as well as a folder. The only Fixed blade Spydies I have that are legal to carry are a Swick 2, 3 , Serrata,and a Ronin 2. I really don't have a reason to carry a fixed blade most of the time, but I have ...
by v8r
Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Nilakka user feedback
Replies: 30
Views: 7865

Re: Nilakka user feedback

I like mine, but don't carry it much due to the clip design. It grips my pockets too tightly, and it's deep carry also. A lanyard hole would do wonders for the design. Leather is about the only test medium I have tried it on, and I can say it works well for that. I could see why it might have a prob...
by v8r
Tue Sep 29, 2015 5:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do you or have you ever edc'd a fixed blade
Replies: 29
Views: 5934

Re: Do you or have you ever edc'd a fixed blade

I carry a fixed blade pretty much every day. I usually have my Ronin2, 511 Tactical wharnecliff, or my Kabar Wharnstalker. All three are legal to carry according to state and local Law. I get a few gasps every now and then when I pull one out to use it, but am within my rights. Honestly my EDC carry...