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- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:40 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Chaparral
- Replies: 274
- Views: 28481
Re: Chaparral
So, for the sake of conversation, on the frn version, whaddayouwant? Colors, Steels or specific combinations? sal Honestly the gray FRN is nice, CTS-XHP is great, and you guys finally put out an SE version. I often say the Chap LW is the best knife Spyderco makes. I imagine some people would apprec...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Scout?
- Replies: 98
- Views: 7693
Re: Native Scout?
So, 2.8" blade folder, 3.38" blade folder, and 4.4" blade folder? But you also say there's no need for anything between a 2.5" blade folder and a Machete. Which is it? And you advocate for the 3.4" blade Manix 2, but you want to argue a against that middle size in a Native?...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3642
Re: The Astute
I thought some might find this amusing. Look at how tiny the Astute is next to the Tenacious. And yet the Tenacious has about 1/2" more blade. https://i.imgur.com/qBTJEtAl.jpg The Ambitious' bulk really shows here. I've always like the Ambitious proportions but it's quite chunky. I'm not sure w...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Scout?
- Replies: 98
- Views: 7693
Re: Native Scout?
Some legal jurisdictions think so, but IME handle size matters a lot more. I can’t think of any task I use a 4” folder for that a 2.5” folder won’t do.
For me it goes Chaparral, Manix 2 or Police, then machete.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:02 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Roadie: Tell Me About This Knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1234
Re: Roadie: Tell Me About This Knife
<r><QUOTE author="sal" post_id="1776432" time="1711052526" user_id="21"><s>[quote=sal post_id=1776432 time=1711052526 user_id=21]</s> <br/> This is correct. I designed the model while in Germany for the IWA show. At the time, Europe was issueing new rules for knife carry on airlines and the US was c...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:58 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3062
Re: New Manix 2 with Uneven Bevel
Obviously it depends on how “uneven” we’re talking about here. Being noticeably uneven is not what I would consider “normal” for any name brand knife, let alone Spyderco.
In any case, you should return the knife if it seems off. There will always be QA escapes, you may just have a bad unit.
In any case, you should return the knife if it seems off. There will always be QA escapes, you may just have a bad unit.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:42 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bodacious Update?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2848
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:28 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Native Scout?
- Replies: 98
- Views: 7693
Re: Native Scout?
it's a bit too long, and by not adding height to scales and blade the proportions are thrown off A few minutes with a file will solve this. I strongly prefer the more secure clip mounting of thread inserts that liner-less handles provide Threaded inserts are not more secure than threaded holes in s...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:26 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Roadie: Tell Me About This Knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1234
Re: Roadie: Tell Me About This Knife
In other words, what is it good at? I think it was intended more for youths wasn’t it? Most of Spyderco’s other offerings are better at everything than the Roadie. By that I mean it’s sort of a traditional style slip joint and Spyderco was founded on making knives that exceed the traditional style ...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:50 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2446
Re: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?
OK Steelcity, You got my attention. Can you give some information as to where I can find out more information, and get some of the stuff to test? sal ___________________________________________________________________________________ "Continual improvement is our evolutionary obligation to hum...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:07 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2446
Re: Can we get some Ultem scaled Sekis please?
Why this plastic instead of FRN?
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:34 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3642
Re: The Astute
I love the look & feel of this knife, but not a fan of the steel. If keeping it in the Chinese Spyderco factory, I'd love to see some of the other steels that Chinese companies are using. I think Nitro V or Sandvik 14C28N would be a nice step up without increasing the price too much. There was ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:51 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3642
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:11 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3642
Re: The Astute
Can anyone tell me what clip the Astute is using? https://i.imgur.com/caWuFmbl.jpeg At first blush it looks like the standard 3 hole with lanyard whole as seen on the Delica family (6.8mm spacing between the outer holes). But it’s not. It’s 8.5mm between outer holes and the top hole is offset 2.5mm....
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:57 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3642
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:38 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: AI art knows Spyderco
- Replies: 91
- Views: 5860
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:27 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3642
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:08 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3642
Re: The Astute
Hey does anyone recognize the clip pattern on the Astute? It’s not the Tenacious style. Its clearly from some other model because it has a hole for a lanyard hole that isn’t placed there.
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:54 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Astute
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3642
Re: The Astute
Mine is a bit stiff to open, though it will probably break in with use. I took mine apart several times to tune the liner lock. I think that was part of the issue. The only real negative I can find is weight, I'd love for this design to be lighter. Someone out there skeletonized theirs with a drill...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:48 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: AI art knows Spyderco
- Replies: 91
- Views: 5860
Re: AI art knows Spyderco
So long as AI does not infringe (intellectual property; job opportunities), Job opportunities? Technology always eliminates jobs. Have you seen a car factory lately? It may create new job opportunities but on the whole it’s rare to see an increase in low skilled jobs when a technology takes hold. E...