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by rgrad80
Tue Jan 01, 2019 2:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What do you carry on new years eve? And a happy 2019 to everyone!
Replies: 38
Views: 3326

Re: What do you carry on new years eve? And a happy 2019 to everyone!

Hinderer XM-18 3.5” Skinner. Beautiful knife and just fancy enough for a night out. Manbug on keychain.
by rgrad80
Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: price increase?!
Replies: 170
Views: 20110

Re: price increase?!

Nope not feeding this one anymore. "muh trolls" Let's just get this one last thing clear...you're not a troll because of your opinion, you're a troll because of this nonsense. Grow up and speak your opinion like an adult and maybe people will take you seriously. There's nothing wrong with...
by rgrad80
Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: price increase?!
Replies: 170
Views: 20110

Re: price increase?!

Prices will keep going up as long as the market can support it. A PM2 is a little piece of metal, a few spacers, screws and some G10, but we clamor to pay $150 every time a new color/steel is put on the market. So, as long as the market says it’s with $150...$160 is not that big of a stretch. Equat...
by rgrad80
Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: price increase?!
Replies: 170
Views: 20110

Re: price increase?!

Prices will keep going up as long as the market can support it. A PM2 is a little piece of metal, a few spacers, screws and some G10, but we clamor to pay $150 every time a new color/steel is put on the market. So, as long as the market says it’s with $150...$160 is not that big of a stretch. Equat...
by rgrad80
Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: price increase?!
Replies: 170
Views: 20110

Re: price increase?!

Prices will keep going up as long as the market can support it. A PM2 is a little piece of metal, a few spacers, screws and some G10, but we clamor to pay $150 every time a new color/steel is put on the market. So, as long as the market says it’s with $150...$160 is not that big of a stretch.
by rgrad80
Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Forest Green CTS 204p Para 2
Replies: 136
Views: 22373

Re: Forest Green CTS 204p Para 2

Their CTS-204p Military cemented my love for Spyderco and the Mili, so I couldn’t resist having the little brother. In for 1.
by rgrad80
Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: $300 Taiwan Spyderco?
Replies: 52
Views: 6801

Re: $300 Taiwan Spyderco?

Once you get into the $300 range, knife options really start to open up for VERY nice options. In my opinion, I can get a much better knife with superior steel. Pass.
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: REX 45 Military In Stock!
Replies: 242
Views: 36878

Re: REX 45 Military In Stock!

I used my “Rex45” money on a really great knife I got for a major discount with all the weekend sales. The Sprints Game was cute and fun the first few months, now it’s just old and played out. The economy is doing great right now and most people have a job if they want one. When things slow down, th...
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: China and tariffs
Replies: 168
Views: 21671

Re: China and tariffs

95% of my Spyderco knives are Colorado knives, and I could not justify buying a Chinese one if i had to pay 25% more. The reason I buy the Chinese Spydercos is because they are the “budget” hard use ones...Like the Tenacious.
by rgrad80
Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What percent of your knife collection consists of users?
Replies: 53
Views: 6299

Re: What percent of your knife collection consists of users?

I clicked11-20% I have about 10 knives I use in random rotation....Mili, PM2,Tenacious and 7 other non Spydercos. I have a lot of the sprints and I don’t plan on using them just yet. Honestly, I can’t bring myself to use them because I like having them in mint condition. I personally don’t see the p...
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Spyderco Thanksgiving EDC
Replies: 46
Views: 5390

Re: Your Spyderco Thanksgiving EDC

Green 204 Mili.
It’s my favorite Spyderco and it’s hard to kick out of the pocket.

Also, the Mili is a fan favorite. Every time anyone sees me using it, they ask about it.
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cutlery Shoppe Para 3 exclusives
Replies: 288
Views: 39757

Re: Cutlery Shoppe Para 3 exclusives

Mine was hand delivered to my house today by Mrs. Idaho 2017!

Just kidding, still no shipping confirm. But I’m an adult and I realize that I can’t always get everything I want, when I want it...and that’s okay.

In all seriousness: Happy Thanksgiving you knife nuts!!!
by rgrad80
Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cutlery Shoppe Para 3 exclusives
Replies: 288
Views: 39757

Re: Cutlery Shoppe Para 3 exclusives

No shipping notice, but not a big deal. I have done business several times with Cutlery Shoppe so not worried about it. I'm just happy to have gotten one of the DLC flavors before the sold out.
by rgrad80
Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cutlery Shoppe Para 3 exclusives
Replies: 288
Views: 39757

Re: Cutlery Shoppe Para 3 exclusives

Couldn’t resist this one...even if the Para 3 is not my all time favorite...still a great knife with a steel I don’t own.
That’s what I told myself as I was ordering the knife.
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: REX 45 Military In Stock!
Replies: 242
Views: 36878

Re: REX 45 Military In Stock!

I ended up getting the PM2 Rex45 from Canada...only place I could find one in stock. I hope to not have to go through that madness again.
by rgrad80
Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do most of us need larger knives?
Replies: 120
Views: 13246

Re: Do most of us need larger knives?

shunsui wrote:
Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:17 pm
Well, not everyone's a midget. People with larger hands like a comfortable knife.

A Delica has zero ergonomics for me.
Yes, this!

I’m 6’2” 200lb big hands, the Mili is normal sized for me...the Para 3 just feels awful in hand. Also agree, never said “sure wish I had a smaller knife”.
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 versus Police 4
Replies: 27
Views: 3061

Re: Para 3 versus Police 4

The FRN Police is on my top 5 list for 2019.
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is the Military too big or big enough?
Replies: 45
Views: 5132

Re: Is the Military too big or big enough?

The Mili is my favorite Spyderco made. The knife fits my hands perfectly, I love the lock, and the blade size and shape is a dream. I don’t like the Para 3 at all. I have 6 of them because I got hooked on the sprints, but I don’t carry them...ever. For me, they are just too small and uncomfortable t...
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What would make you buy more Spyderco fixed blades?
Replies: 84
Views: 8675

Re: What would make you buy more Spyderco fixed blades?

Be competitive. There are so many good fixed blades in the $60 to $140 range. And Spyderco does offer some good ones in that range. The Moran is a classic imho. However, the price and quality makers like LT Wright and others are offering makes buying a Spyderco fixed blade difficult. You mentioned ...
by rgrad80
Wed Nov 07, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are you cheating on the bug?
Replies: 78
Views: 8119

Re: Are you cheating on the bug?

I got my first Spyderco this year, but I’ve had a knife of some sort in my pocket for 30+ years...so yea I’m a Spyderco cheat for sure. I love Spyderco, and they are definitely in my top 3. I live 10 minutes from Benchmade, so I own a bunch of their knives. The Microtech Socom and Delta are two of t...