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by Cycletroll
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Family friendly jokes
Replies: 1515
Views: 468434

Re: Family friendly jokes

Why does a chicken coupe only have two doors?







Because if it has 4 doors it would be a chicken sedan!
by Cycletroll
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49011
Views: 5404236

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

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Today's Spydie

I find that I carry my Super Gold 2 Endura quite frequently. Reasonably tough and sharpens scalpel sharp in a jiff!
by Cycletroll
Sat Feb 12, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1510
Views: 302926

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

Totally agree! A 7 or 8 shot .327 scandium frame revolver would be awesome!
by Cycletroll
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What watch you're wearing?
Replies: 625
Views: 154163

Re: What watch you're wearing?

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Sinn EZM3 (paired with a well patina'd GB1) Been wearing this one for the last week. One of my favorites.
by Cycletroll
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1510
Views: 302926

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

Soanso McMasters wrote:
Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:44 am
S&W 242 7 shot L frame 38 special - titanium cylinder/aluminum frame with enclosed hammer. Only 1600 made.
Nice! I have a similar 386 Mtn Lite. 3" L-frame 7-shot .357 mag. Scandium frame/Ti cylinder.
Is my go to hiking/hunting/backpacking sidearm ; )
by Cycletroll
Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "Scope the Edge" project
Replies: 85
Views: 9581

Re: "Scope the Edge" project

"Fine edge" seems generally to indicate a level of sharpness corresponding to "shaving sharp". "working edge" is ability to cleanly cut printer paper. This according to several YouTube tester/personalities.
(Outpost 76, Tom Housang, Super Steel Steve,etc)
by Cycletroll
Tue Feb 08, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Slysz Bowie ergonomic ?
Replies: 14
Views: 1808

Re: Slysz Bowie ergonomic ?

Count me among those who is NOT in love with the Slysz Bowie. I use all of my knives so if a given model has an ergonomic wart it goes on the chopping block. The SB has such a wart and is this: The scales where your pinkie finger wraps around are too thin and sharp and cut into your hand during hard...
by Cycletroll
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: PM2 steel, only one knife
Replies: 49
Views: 5808

Re: PM2 steel, only one knife

I’d like to buy only one more knife, a PM2. I have a WATU for EDC at the office that I love, a Siren for fishing (en route), an the best, a Native 5 for everything. I’d like to get a large carry. While the Shaman is great from reviews, the Pm2 has more options and availability. Thoughts on REX45 cu...
by Cycletroll
Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Military in S110V question?
Replies: 31
Views: 3828

Re: Spyderco Military in S110V question?

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For me the ultimate military is the Knifeworks exclusive frame lock/CF in s90v :)
by Cycletroll
Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: It's Deadboxhero's Fault! K390
Replies: 34
Views: 2662

Re: It's Deadboxhero's Fault! K390

Nice, I remember when I got my first piece of folding K390 back in Fall 2017. K390 is great My Police 4 has gotten lots of use, still gets carried and enjoyed. This knife was a great investment. https://i.imgur.com/RbRyoDi.jpeg Shawn, I bought my G10 P4 shortly after your initial YT vid on it came ...
by Cycletroll
Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What watch you're wearing?
Replies: 625
Views: 154163

Re: What watch you're wearing?

toxophilus wrote:
Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:50 pm
First purchase of 2022 arrived today, placed it on an Uncle Seiko velcro strap...

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Love that version of the King Samurai! Nice!
by Cycletroll
Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM MagnaCut | Edge Performance
Replies: 241
Views: 50193

Re: CPM MagnaCut | Edge Performance

Thank you Shawn! I particularly appreciate your emphasized commentary on controlling variables such as precise adge angle, acquiring a crisp & deburred edge with undamaged steel. As consumers I feel we get hung up on the purchasing of scientific stats and qualities and lose sight of the profound...
by Cycletroll
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM MagnaCut | Edge Performance
Replies: 241
Views: 50193

Re: CPM MagnaCut | Edge Performance

"Would an S35VN PM2 be of any use for you in this test?"


I was just going to ask the same thing! :)
Thanks Shawn! This should prove to be illuminating!
by Cycletroll
Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stretch XL discussion
Replies: 600
Views: 51959

Re: Stretch XL discussion

Airlsee wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:02 pm
I honestly consider it an ineluctability.
Hope you're right!
by Cycletroll
Sat Jan 15, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stretch XL discussion
Replies: 600
Views: 51959

Re: Stretch XL discussion

Anybody else feel this is the perfect platform for a Magnacut Salt?
by Cycletroll
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: StNicksKnives Native Chief in Black CPM 4V and Red G10
Replies: 261
Views: 26354

Re: StNicksKnives Native Chief in Black CPM 4V and Red G10

Buddafucco wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:01 pm
Success!!
Me too (aparently).
1st 4v I will have in a folder. (Have a Province)
by Cycletroll
Tue Jan 04, 2022 11:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fitness 2022
Replies: 47
Views: 14255

Re: Fitness 2022

I'm now 52 as of Dec 7th. Pretty well recovered from a torn rotator cuff in late '20.
Looking to add some weight training and get back 10 lbs of muscle. Cardio has statyed decent but could stand some more cycling.
by Cycletroll
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Military Observations
Replies: 120
Views: 19632

Re: Spyderco Military Observations

I for one have no problem with using the Mille as a foundation upon which to launch a new design with some similar attributes. That being said, the current design is unique and has many unique merits which should not be abandoned. Many of the elements people advocate to be changed are the elements t...
by Cycletroll
Fri Dec 24, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 13
Views: 1289

Re: Merry Chritmas

Merry Christmas all. May Peace be upon you!