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by tjsblade
Fri Sep 27, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: To M4 or not to M4...
Replies: 52
Views: 5398

Re: To M4 or not to M4...

No. While I don't have anything in Rex45, I really love the way m4 sharpens and performs. One of my favorites.
by tjsblade
Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bento Box Something Something....
Replies: 247
Views: 29588

Re: Bento Box Something Something....

Is the Bento Box announcement not a Para 2 in Elmax with Foliage Green G10 ? That is what I see on their website showing as not in stock but a link to the FB and IG pictures shown in the first post of this thread?? I'm confused ... Maybe an old listing? I've never purchased there nor really visited ...
by tjsblade
Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: So what's your top 3 favorite steels? and why?
Replies: 220
Views: 36767

Re: So what's your top 3 favorite steels? and why?

CPM M4
PD#1 / Cruwear
K390

I tend to like the tool steels. I just find I can get them sticky sharp and I like the look of a natural patina to me is just an aesthetic bonus. The Cru-wear seems pretty stain resistant though even with very little care.
by tjsblade
Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a Mule in PD#1
Replies: 34
Views: 4314

Re: Thinking about a Mule in PD#1

I've been using a PD#1 mule in the kitchen for about 4 months. I certainly have other knives that are made specifically for kitchen duties but having it in the same location as my kitchen knives reminds me to use it regularly. Overall I'm really liking it. It is surprisingly stain / corrosion resist...
by tjsblade
Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bento Box Something Something....
Replies: 247
Views: 29588

Re: Bento Box Something Something....

I definitely like the steel and handle color. For me a Para 3 gets a lot more pocket time. Wonder if that model will get this combination also.
by tjsblade
Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Edge retention, real use, edge damage
Replies: 22
Views: 2059

Re: Edge retention, real use, edge damage

I like a balance between ease of touch up and holding a working edge. Ive found either M4 or Cru-wear are my preferred steels for this right now. My edc folders in either of those steels get far more pocket time then anything else in have.
by tjsblade
Wed Aug 28, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 CF M4
Replies: 8
Views: 1441

Re: Para 3 CF M4

I'd personally love this model and have been patiently waiting to see if one would come. M4 is my favorite all around steel and a Para 3 is almost always in my pocket. I have the Blade hq version in Jade G10 but would prefer a peelply CF version.
by tjsblade
Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cutest knife that I ever bought
Replies: 15
Views: 1524

Re: Cutest knife that I ever bought

In 2012 I bought my first Spyderco. It was an original version Chaparral in G10/CF and with S30v blade. Never used it a lot as it turned in to my "dress up" knife but it led me to eventually sell off all the other manufacturers that I owned and keep an ever rotating collection of Spyderco ...
by tjsblade
Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What angle do you sharpen at?
Replies: 19
Views: 3780

Re: What angle do you sharpen at?

Usually 15 dps on most Spyderco folders which run the gamut of steels (M4, Cru-wear, S110v, Maxamet, etc.) except VG10 I do 17 dps. I add a 20 dps microbevel on some that are harder use. My kitchen knives are various quality steel Japanese pieces. Angle depends on style. Petty, Santoku, Gyoto, betwe...
by tjsblade
Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Android App Release!
Replies: 57
Views: 8957

Re: Spyderco Android App Release!

Ha. Yes. Didnt notice till I posted it and then I thought others could relate.
by tjsblade
Tue Aug 13, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Android App Release!
Replies: 57
Views: 8957

Re: Spyderco Android App Release!

Got it

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by tjsblade
Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cru-wear Delica
Replies: 254
Views: 29277

Re: Cru-wear Delica

JuPaul wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:44 pm
Blade HQ has it listed as well.
I can't seem to find it on their website
by tjsblade
Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Mourning for the brick and mortar stores
Replies: 56
Views: 5432

Re: Mourning for the brick and mortar stores

I'm in Canada and am fortunate to have a great knife shop within an hour drive from me. Tremendous variety and stock levels and customer service has always been great. I only order online if it is an exclusive I really want that this store of course won't get.
by tjsblade
Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endela-thread
Replies: 360
Views: 50007

Re: Endela-thread

I went to my local knife store today as I saw they got stock on the Endela a week or so back. Went in with the full intentions of coming home with one but I left empty handed. I just couldn't fall in love with it. Can't say exactly why. Didnt feel right in my hands. I will say it was typical Seki o...
by tjsblade
Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endela-thread
Replies: 360
Views: 50007

Re: Endela-thread

I went to my local knife store today as I saw they got stock on the Endela a week or so back. Went in with the full intentions of coming home with one but I left empty handed. I just couldn't fall in love with it. Can't say exactly why. Didnt feel right in my hands. I will say it was typical Seki ou...
by tjsblade
Tue May 21, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Everyday Spyders You Use For Culinary/Food Uses?
Replies: 31
Views: 1699

Re: Everyday Spyders You Use For Culinary/Food Uses?

I have a Spyderco model folder in my pocket any time I'm wearing pants! However, if in my kitchen I always grab a kitchen knife. I have various types and sizes of quality steel Japanese kitchen knives. Most of which are very thin "lasers". I just don't see the 3" or so folder (what I ...
by tjsblade
Thu May 02, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2019 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 789
Views: 157980

Re: Spyderco 2019 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

Marulaghost wrote:
Thu May 02, 2019 5:04 pm
I'm looking really forward to the Z cut line!
Daddy needs a new bread knife
It looks like an interesting knife but I wish it was longer. With a edge length of only around 4.3" it is going to have to be a small loaf.
by tjsblade
Thu May 02, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 lightweight
Replies: 154
Views: 30261

Re: Para 3 lightweight

I picked up one of these in plain edge at a brick and mortar store close to me here in Canada this morning. They got stock in on Tuesday. I handled one for quite a while before I decided to purchase it. I have 4 G10 versions in different steels so I didn't really need it and It certainly wasn't inst...
by tjsblade
Wed May 01, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CTS-BD1N Where does it fit in?
Replies: 66
Views: 54858

Re: CTS-BD1N Where does it fit in?

Waiting for my Dremel router table to come in so I can shave the excessive plastic off my Wicked Edge pro 3 paddles as it gets in the way of sharpening many of my spyderco's where the blade becomes the Ricasso and finger choil, then I am going to drop the Para3LW down to around 13 degrees per side ...
by tjsblade
Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 lightweight
Replies: 154
Views: 30261

Re: Para 3 lightweight

I have 4 different G10 Para 3 models and they are my favourite models right now. I am going to first go to a brick and mortar store and handle a lightweight before I commit. I'm worried it may feel tip heavy. I really enjoy the balance of the G10 versions.