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by SharpieB
Thu Jan 04, 2018 2:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco do you WANT, but absolutely don’t NEED (I.e. have a real use for)?
Replies: 50
Views: 7022

What Spyderco do you WANT, but absolutely don’t NEED (I.e. have a real use for)?

I’ll admit it, I have a burning desire to get a Matriarch. The Civilian is too pricy in comparison, so the Matriarch it is. I have absolutely no real use case for a knife like this, but I want one, dammit. :) Why? They look so fiendishly cool IMO. Almost evil looking. Do I need one to cut cardboard,...
by SharpieB
Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

I am new to Spyderco Forum but I am a member of Blade forum and the new pricing is being discussed there. I cannot believe that this has been done, the only thing that I can think of is that Spyderco wants the dealers to be able to make more money without costing Spyderco anything. I actually think...
by SharpieB
Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

If Spyderco has become a matter of prestige and elitism then I want no part of it. They began making solid knives like I had never seen before. I was poor and they were affordable quality. All things must pass. How is a knife company that sells likely 90% of their American made knives for $75-150 g...
by SharpieB
Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Choosing Para 3 Steel
Replies: 15
Views: 6714

Re: Choosing Para 3 Steel

Sharp Guy wrote:Honestly, the basic S30V model is an excellent place to start. All around good knife steel IMO.
This.

Good value, easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. I love mine.
by SharpieB
Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

If Spyderco has become a matter of prestige and elitism then I want no part of it. They began making solid knives like I had never seen before. I was poor and they were affordable quality. All things must pass. Well, this thing has yet to pass :) https://i.imgtc.com/FBYBNDZ.png Quality made, full s...
by SharpieB
Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First Knife of 2018
Replies: 103
Views: 16110

Re: First Knife of 2018

My Endura 4 and Native 5 arrived today. Loving both. The Endura in orange looks great and I highly doubt I will lose it in the woods!

My PS Para 3/Dog Tag order was deemed lost and refunded unfortunately. BHQ is amazing to deal with luckily.
by SharpieB
Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Spyderco Knock-offs, "Replicas"and Fakes
Replies: 466
Views: 377606

Re: Spyderco Knock-offs, "Replicas"and Fakes

Just saw this just posted on Fasttech’s forum. Good stuff! Spyderco clones - gone! Just noticed that Fasttech has removed nearly all the spyderco clones from the site - possibly under duress from spyderco or maybe too many are getting confiscated at customs. Shame as I had my eye on a couple I love ...
by SharpieB
Mon Jan 01, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: First time with a Byrd - Cara Cara 2 thoughts and pics...
Replies: 19
Views: 17845

Re: First time with a Byrd - Cara Cara 2 thoughts and pics...

My Cara Cara 2 is a great knife for the $$$. I am a fan of the combo edge on this knife as well.

I liked the form factor so much that I had a Pacific Salt and an Endura 4 within a month or two. :)
by SharpieB
Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First Knife of 2018
Replies: 103
Views: 16110

Re: First Knife of 2018

Still have 5 Spydercos in the mail but they were ordered last year so don’t count. ;) The Caribbean looks great to me and will very likely be my next Spyderco. Still thinking about pulling the trigger on a discounted Southard before they are gone though. Strangely, I also have a disturbing urge to o...
by SharpieB
Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2018 Spyderco Resolutions
Replies: 31
Views: 6304

Re: 2018 Spyderco Resolutions

Sharpening here. I need to watch my Sharpmaker video, ruin a couple of cheap knives and then get down to business. Got the SM from my wife for Christmas buy haven’t spent any time with it over the holidays.
by SharpieB
Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I love the Spyderco Endura
Replies: 68
Views: 8468

Re: I love the Spyderco Endura

My first one is in the mail but I have a Pacific Salt and a Cara Cara 2. Big knives but surprisingly feel small in the pocket and super light. Big fan of this size knife.
by SharpieB
Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Spyderco New Year's EDC
Replies: 38
Views: 5159

Re: Your Spyderco New Year's EDC

My new beautiful all black Para 3. It’ll probably be with me everyday of the year and beyond honestly. Could just be the honeymoon phase :p I love my P3 but adding a deep carry clip made it perfect. If you find that it carrries too high in your pocket, definately look at these clips. :) Gayle Bradl...
by SharpieB
Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

Well, hello everyone! I'm brand new to the forum and just purchased by first Spyderco this week. Grown adults calling people "retards" and bemoaning a free market over a price increase? Good grief. Here's some free advice from a new guy here, but well experienced in other collector forums...
by SharpieB
Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

I thought you were a Buck man now? Sure seems like a lot of time and energy to waste bemoaning the pricing strategy of a company you claim to not even be interested in. As far as rubbing pennies together? Nah, not me. I’m doing pretty well actually. Of course, I try to use my time constructively. J...
by SharpieB
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

Interesting thread. I get the impression that many of you would be happier if we made all of our knives in China (cheap) and only sold to Walmart & Amazon (cheap) so YOU can get what YOU want as cheaply as possible? Or maybe we could get our crew, dealers, advertisers, shippers, suppliers, etc....
by SharpieB
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

Interesting thread. I get the impression that many of you would be happier if we made all of our knives in China (cheap) and only sold to Walmart & Amazon (cheap) so YOU can get what YOU want as cheaply as possible? Or maybe we could get our crew, dealers, advertisers, shippers, suppliers, etc....
by SharpieB
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

Interesting thread. I get the impression that many of you would be happier if we made all of our knives in China (cheap) and only sold to Walmart & Amazon (cheap) so YOU can get what YOU want as cheaply as possible? Or maybe we could get our crew, dealers, advertisers, shippers, suppliers, etc....
by SharpieB
Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 107582

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

Interesting thread. I get the impression that many of you would be happier if we made all of our knives in China (cheap) and only sold to Walmart & Amazon (cheap) so YOU can get what YOU want as cheaply as possible? Or maybe we could get our crew, dealers, advertisers, shippers, suppliers, etc....
by SharpieB
Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: prices jumping again?
Replies: 32
Views: 7037

Re: prices jumping again?

Luckily in Canada the prices are very close to the US for Spyderco and other big US brands.... I rarely pay more than 5-10% more for a Spyderco in Canada. If I can’t get one here for close to US web prices, I just buy from USA Made Blade or BladeHQ. Most of the time, Canada Post doesn’t even bother...
by SharpieB
Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: prices jumping again?
Replies: 32
Views: 7037

Re: prices jumping again?

Meh, USA spydercos are already dirt cheap anyway. Just the other day our main distributor of brand name knives added the sliverax to their lineup in the Netherlands.. Huzzah! For just €289,95. 289.95 Euro equals 346.44 US Dollar. Must be a mistake right? I emailed, asked if it was a preliminary pri...