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by aicolainen
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
Replies: 77
Views: 2501

Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?

I miss being young, stupid and sure of everything. Nowadays I can hardly answer simple questions like these.. The stats tell me that I prefer choils, I'm not totally convinced by the numbers because I know that I like a good forward design as well. And I don't mind a kick. Or other, even.. yeah, it'...
by aicolainen
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: MT40P – HIC Mule Team Dropping Soon!
Replies: 242
Views: 28019

Re: MT40P – HIC Mule Team Dropping Soon!

Would love to give it a try, but with int. shipping, import fees etc. the entry fee to play feels a bit too high.
by aicolainen
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I don't care about stainless *Edited
Replies: 73
Views: 114746

Re: I don't care about stainless *Edited

With the craze magnacut has generated, it's only reasonable to assume the demand for that level of corrosion resistance is somewhat exaggerated. I like tool steels and wish I could use them more, but my experience is that non stainless steels rust very easily in my use. I live close to the sea, but ...
by aicolainen
Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Smooth Precision Pens, Out of Business - Alternatives???
Replies: 10
Views: 814

Re: Smooth Precision Pens, Out of Business - Alternatives???

I heard about him shutting down, but didn't know anything about the reason. Sad to hear, seems he worked hard to get were he was, but no business endeavor is more important than health. I'm not big into pens, but I ordered one from him; TiScribe-Mini Titanium V2 LTW (I had to look that up :smlling-e...
by aicolainen
Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Models We Need In FULL SE
Replies: 75
Views: 4539

Re: Spyderco Models We Need In FULL SE

A Chap SE might be the only full SE that could sway me to get another full SE right now, and that's coming.

Slight departure from topic, but what I'd really like to see is a couple of salts in CE. S2XL salt in FFG CE would be a great starting point.
by aicolainen
Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:31 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shot Show recap, thoughts, things I learned
Replies: 24
Views: 1422

Re: Shot Show recap, thoughts, things I learned

Nice write up, spyderwebs! It's interesting how experience can change our perceptions, and coming from a slightly similar position it's interesting to follow along and get some insight into how and why your perceptions changed. When I write a "similar position" that's a bit misleading, I h...
by aicolainen
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sneaky Sneaky Shot Show Reveals
Replies: 46
Views: 3844

Re: Sneaky Sneaky Shot Show Reveals

Differently to you I never had burnt orange G10, but "only" two FRN and one FRCP Spydie(s) in that color. On all three I like burnt orange a lot: To me just the "classy", warm and unobtrusive "kind of orange" (compared to bright orange). Just as british racing green co...
by aicolainen
Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sneaky Sneaky Shot Show Reveals
Replies: 46
Views: 3844

Re: Sneaky Sneaky Shot Show Reveals

8< --- ...And it is a bit different between Golden and Seki (at least in FRN/FRCP)... wonder how Taichung will do it. I like burnt orange as a color, but it's not always executed to my taste. Only 3 Spyderco's in burnt orange has spent any amount of time in my sock drawer, all Golden. 2 were G-10's...
by aicolainen
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?
Replies: 35
Views: 2161

Re: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?

Completely of topic, but knowing how much you like your K390 wharnie DFly (not only, but also and especially for work in confined spaces as far as I recall) I always wonder how a wharnie Chap would compete with it for you: Even thinner blade stock, just slightly longer, but more cutting edge and gr...
by aicolainen
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Helle Nord
Replies: 18
Views: 760

Re: Helle Nord

As a Norwegian I feel a bit guilty for not doing more to support and promote my home team, but there has to be a need - I can't go shopping just to be supportive. Anyhow - the Helle Nord is a beautiful knife and a capable one that has got lots of good feedback from fellow Norwegian knife enthusiasts...
by aicolainen
Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: UKPK in Spy27 & G10 at Shot Show
Replies: 34
Views: 2155

Re: UKPK in Spy27 & G10 at Shot Show

As has been pointed out in another thread (link: https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=84345), some aftermarket scale options are only available for the FRN split spring, and not for the full back spring a la the G-10 models. Might be a consideration if you ever planned to scale swap a...
by aicolainen
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: UKPK in Spy27 & G10 at Shot Show
Replies: 34
Views: 2155

Re: UKPK in Spy27 & G10 at Shot Show

I was planning on using a MagnaCut blade, but finally lost patience. I like SPY-27, though, so it's all good. I like Spy27 too but there seems to be Complete radio silence surrounding the FRN Magnacut model’s release. Has it been postponed further? Are we waiting for the new factory to be built fir...
by aicolainen
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?
Replies: 35
Views: 2161

Re: Spyderco backlocks : why is the stop pin an exception, instead of being the norm ?

8< ---- Personal preference, I love blades that don't move, wiggle, or wobble when open (such as Manix) so put me down as a customer willing to pay more for that advantage. I'm with you. Some weeks/moths back I misplaced my wharnie DF2 so thoroughly that I thought it was lost for good. Found it aga...
by aicolainen
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: did somebody say magnacut manix...?!
Replies: 515
Views: 127205

Re: did somebody say magnacut manix...?!

All my salts are still in their OG bright color. It's functional for the stuff I use them for, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility that I might dye the butt end sticking out of the pocket when I'll eventually get a Manix salt. It's one that certainly has the potential to cross over into slightly...
by aicolainen
Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Janky grind on K390 Delica Wharncliffe
Replies: 55
Views: 51990

Re: Janky grind on K390 Delica Wharncliffe

Let’s face it, the Delica is outdated and flawed. The only reason someone would be paying a premium for the K390 versions would be the performance the blade provides. Performance that would be cut short the moment you run the edge at 90 degrees to that diamond stone in an effort to undo the shoddy ...
by aicolainen
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Would a D'Allara 4 with CBBL interest anyone?
Replies: 44
Views: 16044

Re: Would a D'Allara 4 with CBBL interest anyone?

I like the D'Allara design as well as what it represents, so I would certainly be interested in one. A few months back I'd probably even say "take my money", but one reason (though not the only one) I took some time off the forum is partly because I'm re-evaluating my approach to knives. A...
by aicolainen
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Getting Full Value from Your Blade Length
Replies: 45
Views: 29292

Re: Getting Full Value from Your Blade Length

Took some time off, but I'm back again - I think... I'm firmly in the camp who prefers as much edge as possible, without compromising on other important features of course. I'm no sharpening wizard, but with my own reasoning aligning very well with Wartstein, my conclusion is the same as vivi's - I'...
by aicolainen
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is the Urban back at 2.61 inch blade ?!
Replies: 31
Views: 28931

Re: Is the Urban back at 2.61 inch blade ?!

Thanx Mushroom, That is correct. I'm checking now. Once the Urban production is back to 2.5" blade length, then we can move forward on the "Metropolitan". sal So, the specs are incorrect on both the official website and the catalog ? The spec has been wrong all along, and I've pointe...
by aicolainen
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What knife do you actually carry and use the most?
Replies: 104
Views: 71833

Re: What knife do you actually carry and use the most?

Like I mentioned I used to carry a Lil’ Native and now I have switched to a Dragonfly since it takes up some much less room. I have to agree. It’s not that it’s so much larger, but it carries awkwardly compared to a DF2. It’s a little chubby for its size and with the harder edges it feels a bit bul...
by aicolainen
Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What knife do you actually carry and use the most?
Replies: 104
Views: 71833

Re: What knife do you actually carry and use the most?

At this point, and to nobody’s surprise, I think it’s a clean sweep for the DF2 k390 wharncliffe. It wins in both categories. It lives in the back pocket of my jeans so it’s with me almost all day every day. At work it’s a perfect companion for unsheathing cable, removing insulation, cutting cable t...