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by Kels73
Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upland game/Small game knife
Replies: 67
Views: 8009

Re: Upland game/Small game knife

I shot five squirrel yesterday. I would have loved to have had a dedicated Spyderco small game knife when I was cleaning them, but I have to admit that my Mora Companion worked just fine.
by Kels73
Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First of Many and What's Next?
Replies: 20
Views: 1591

Re: First of Many and What's Next?

Depending on what you need, it's hard to go wrong with a PM2. In my opinion, the PM2 is as close to perfect as a folder can be.
by Kels73
Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal, can we please have an orange P4 LW?
Replies: 78
Views: 8046

Re: Sal, can we please have an orange P4 LW?

Yes, I'm in for some orange, serrated Police goodness!!
by Kels73
Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your "return ethics"?
Replies: 112
Views: 8948

Re: Your "return ethics"?

My primary ethic is to honor the dealer's return policy. If that return policy allows me to return a knife simply because I'm not happy with it, then I have no problem doing so. The downside of buying an item online is that I can't handle it in advance. A good return policy compensates for this. Per...
by Kels73
Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderedged Blades: A Total Mis-Understanding Maybe?
Replies: 96
Views: 8816

Re: Spyderedged Blades: A Total Mis-Understanding Maybe?

I remember when partially serrated edges were extremely popular; however, when I tried a knife with a partially serrated edge, the experience turned me off to serrations in general. Then a few years ago, some well-written forum posts caused me to rethink the matter. The individuals who wrote the pos...
by Kels73
Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What knives have made the change to BD1N?
Replies: 20
Views: 2419

Re: What knives have made the change to BD1N?

Also, I only got hits on the translucent blue option. It may be the case that this colour is more popular than the others, thus has a higher rate of restocking compared to black and black/DLC. Time will tell. This is what I've been wondering. I'm in the market for a black/black Manix 2 LW, but I'm ...
by Kels73
Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upland game/Small game knife
Replies: 67
Views: 8009

Re: Upland game/Small game knife

As I prepare for squirrel season, this question has been on my mind too. When cleaning squirrel, I prefer a stainless steel blade that is roughly 3" long and very slender. For big game, I usually use a fixed blade; however, for small game, either fixed or folding is fine. I can make other knive...
by Kels73
Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Thoughts of an Ideal Companion Blade?
Replies: 75
Views: 9327

Re: Your Thoughts of an Ideal Companion Blade?

When I carry a companion knife, my intent is for it to compliment my primary knife. Therefore, if my primary knife is full size and has a plain edge, then my companion knife might be small and have a serrated edge. However, if my primary knife is small, then my companion knife might be large with ei...
by Kels73
Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Interest for Cruwear Micarta Manix Backlock?
Replies: 37
Views: 2694

Re: Interest for Cruwear Micarta Manix Backlock?

Yes, I would be interested. In my opinion, the Manix backlock is a tough knife, and the Cruwear/Micarta combination compliments that theme perfectly.
by Kels73
Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2020 Spyderco Forum Calendar - Winners!
Replies: 82
Views: 11082

Re: 2020 Spyderco Forum Calendar - Winners!

Awesome cover picture! As much as I love nature, it's good to see a picture with a different theme. It adds variety.
by Kels73
Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lc200n Manix 2 LW Interest Poll
Replies: 107
Views: 13072

Re: Lc200n Manix 2 LW Interest Poll

Absolutely. I'm not a huge fan of BD1 or S110V; however, LC200N would be perfect for me.
by Kels73
Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Police 4 Lightweight Observations
Replies: 51
Views: 13536

Re: Police 4 Lightweight Observations

Thanks for the observations. I enjoyed reading your thoughts on this knife. Like you, I would love to see a full SE version. I also hope it gets the green/ZDP-189 treatment.
by Kels73
Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Have you found the one?
Replies: 89
Views: 9226

Re: Have you found the one?

The PM2 for me, especially in SpyderEdge.

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by Kels73
Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Straight Spine Stretch
Replies: 53
Views: 7769

Re: Straight Spine Stretch

I don't know about functionality, but I think it looks much better.
by Kels73
Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's wrong with S30V?
Replies: 48
Views: 6682

Re: What's wrong with S30V?

OP, I agree with you. I really like S30V. It's a great all-around steel. I think some of the people who avoid it are bored and want something else.
by Kels73
Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chief 1st sprint opinion poll
Replies: 42
Views: 2434

Re: Chief 1st sprint opinion poll

I voted for CTS-XHP. It's one of my favorites.
by Kels73
Sat May 18, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why no black TiCN PE Endura Family??
Replies: 21
Views: 2220

Re: Why no black TiCN PE Endura Family??

That Bayoushooter exclusive is outstanding! We need some more of that in a hurry!
by Kels73
Sat May 18, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why no black TiCN PE Endura Family??
Replies: 21
Views: 2220

Re: Why no black TiCN PE Endura Family??

I'd like to see more coated blades too. I believe the only Enduras and Delicas that come with coated blades have combo edges. My guess is that they are marketed for the military. It has been my observation that a lot of military personnel like combo edges. In fact, stores on nearly every base I've e...
by Kels73
Sat May 18, 2019 6:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Would you buy a Golden, CO USA EARTH Made Tenacious Lightweight?
Replies: 74
Views: 4555

Re: Would you buy a Golden, CO USA EARTH Made Tenacious Lightweight?

I voted "no." The Tenacious has never appealed to me.