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- Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:00 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: "Scope The Edge" Ideas and Participants List
- Replies: 81
- Views: 6477
Re: "Scope The Edge" Ideas and Participants List
Also a good list of subjects. I'd like to add one out of the chute; can the advantage of a swedge be measured? sal Sal, are you referring to the type of swedge Ed Schempp used on his competition cutter that he claimed reduced resistance when cutting rope, etc.? This idea is also used on some Japane...
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:22 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Manbug Leaf
- Replies: 103
- Views: 9423
Re: Manbug Leaf
Obviously we've not finalized a decision for the above reasons. The only thing that I'd like a clip for is to carry it in my shirt pockets like a pen. I'm enjoying the design. My hands are larger and the larger size of the Manbug is easier for me to handle. That's why I designed it. I wanted a smal...
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 3:32 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: So who "invented" the finger choil?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1571
Re: So who "invented" the finger choil?
Yes, Sal is correct. To the best of my knowledge and research, he coined the term finger choil to identify the innovation he incorporated into many of his designs. To my mind it is a somewhat of a combination of the terms choil and finger groove/s , however, a finger choil can only be singular as it...
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:29 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Button Lock Magnacut Caribbean 2
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4000
Re: Button Lock Magnacut Caribbean 2
Actually, the button unlocking mechanism was listed on our patent when we patented the lock. Smock made a sample and Eric decided to try it in production to see results. It does require more parts, but the issues we had to deal with was safety and gravity knife issues. So far, we've had no issues. ...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:52 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: This just makes no sense!
- Replies: 71
- Views: 6793
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:18 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Shaman safety
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3553
Re: Shaman safety
Yeah, so what's up with these 'fugly' knives anyway.Sometimes there is a learning curve with my designs. Can you imagine all of the questions when we first came out with our first models in the early 80's? Clips, big holes in the blades, serrations?
sal
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:14 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: "Scope the Edge" project
- Replies: 85
- Views: 9609
Re: "Scope the Edge" project
As I have been sharpening professionally for 46 years (over 100K+ knives and 10K+ scissors/shears) and 54 years in total, ‘Chasing the Ghost’ seems like the perfect continuation of the Mule project. I’m all in.
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nb
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:05 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Elforyn laiying down the gauntlet
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3476
Re: Elforyn laiying down the gauntlet
The material looks fantastic. I wonder what it's coefficient of expansion is. Is the material photosensitive like the old Westinghouse Ivory Micarta, i.e., does it turn yellow/orange over time. Does it absorb moisture like Micarta? How is effected by petroleum distillates, DEET, etc. Answers to thes...
- Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:35 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bringing back the Co Pilot
- Replies: 56
- Views: 8849
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:06 pm
- Forum: Mule Team Discussion
- Topic: The origin of Sal’s Mule Team Project
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4780
Re: The origin of Sal’s Mule Team Project
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This project has finally to fruition as Spyderco now has handles and sheaths available.
This project has finally to fruition as Spyderco now has handles and sheaths available.
- Mon Sep 27, 2021 11:05 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Polished FRN?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2868
Re: Polished FRN?
I seem to recall Sal once mentioning the handle on the Ramco/Laguiole being FRN (the only way they could get the desired shape was by injection molding) which would seem to answer the question. Spydiewiki says it is micarta. Does Spydiewiki have the wrong information? That is always possible. It lo...
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:11 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Belt Buckle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2931
Re: Spyderco Belt Buckle
Jim Phillips also made this fairly rare sterling pin of a R/H Serrated Police model with a L/H pocket clip.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254888646749?h ... SwDJ5gQEzC
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:02 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Q possible prototype???
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3296
- Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:24 am
- Forum: Mule Team Discussion
- Topic: Knife Knuts, Steel Junkies, and Mule...???
- Replies: 118
- Views: 37179
Re: Knife Knuts, Steel Junkies, and Mule...???
I always think simple is best. Why not just "Mule Team". This trademarked term seems to already be a play on the 20 Mule Team All Natural Borax Laundry Detergent Booster & Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner. As an obscurely related aside, I believe one can make anhydrous Borax, forge weld...
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:36 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Brittle clips on Salt models?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1443
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:59 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Goldenstone/Duckfoot
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1360
Re: Goldenstone/Duckfoot
Having just finished a sardine sandwich, how about FishTail.
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:36 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Pre-Diver
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1900
Re: Spyderco Pre-Diver
Also, I find it interesting that a lot of the "old school" models are oriented for tip down carry, and wonder if there's a reason for it - or - that's just the way things started, and evolved from there. The original ClipIt patented concept was to orient the knife with the tip down. This ...
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:13 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: It would be really cool if Spyderco could switch from 8Cr13MoV for budget blades to 14C28N
- Replies: 68
- Views: 6053
Re: It would be really cool if Spyderco could switch from 8Cr13MoV for budget blades to 14C28N
Which 9Cr? 9Cr13CoMoV, 9Cr18MoV, or 9Cr16MoV? Why and how much will that effect the price?I agree. We're looking into a switch to 9Cr now.
sal
brian
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:54 am
- Forum: Mule Team Discussion
- Topic: Elastic Ceramic. Wow!
- Replies: 459
- Views: 98870
Re: Elastic Ceramic. Wow!
How does HIC edge retention and sharpness compare to Kyocera zirconia ceramics, both standard and HIP?
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- Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:09 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Self loosening pivots
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3776