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by BobABQ
Fri May 15, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening a Knife
Replies: 106
Views: 28407

Re: Sharpening a Knife

Hi Chris, Your Sharpmaker comes with a DVD on using the tool... sal Hi, Sal- I've had my Sharpmaker for about 20 years and I don't think I received disc (would have been a CD, I think?) I've found the 4 videos on YouTube, but haven't watched them yet. Do they contain the same information as the DVD...
by BobABQ
Fri May 15, 2020 8:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco/flashlight match-up.....
Replies: 299
Views: 43725

Re: Spyderco/flashlight match-up.....

There are some spectacular knive/flashlight combos in this thread. My contribution is somewhat subdued and lets face it cheaper. A Maglight Solitare works well for me. Not very sophisticated but plenty durable; I don't know how many times I have dropped that light. The Navigator II is one of my favo...
by BobABQ
Fri May 15, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: When someone says ''Spyderco'' which of there knives comes to mind first?
Replies: 52
Views: 5404

Re: When someone says ''Spyderco'' which of there knives comes to mind first?

For me it is the Navigator II. Navigator? Yeah, for me it is the Navigator II, it is a great little knife with VG-10 steel. The handle and blade are shaped like the MeerKat but with a back lock. A nice slender design. Here is the photo I posted in the flashlight thread. To be honest I dehorned the ...
by BobABQ
Mon May 11, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: custom shop...
Replies: 81
Views: 9056

Re: custom shop...

sal wrote:
Mon May 11, 2020 9:36 am
Eric said that he has been discussing the concept of a custom shop with the factory and many seem for it.

sal
Wow, that would be cool.
by BobABQ
Mon May 11, 2020 9:31 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: custom shop...
Replies: 81
Views: 9056

Re: custom shop...

I think a custom shop is doable but it would have to be limited only a few select models and maybe one or two optional blade steels. The handle material would also probably be limited but you could always do runs of selected color G10 or Micarta handle scales. As much as I would love to see it happe...
by BobABQ
Sun May 10, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: custom shop...
Replies: 81
Views: 9056

Re: custom shop...

Buck knives has a custom shop. They have a limited number of models that can be customized and there are limited selections. The options are very nice and you do get a nice knife when it is all said and done. Personally all I really want would be a set of dark blue scales for a Lil Native Without th...
by BobABQ
Tue May 05, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lil Native & Chief - CF/s90v treatment
Replies: 36
Views: 5397

Re: Lil Native & Chief - CF/s90v treatment

I am seriously looking to get the Lil Native.
by BobABQ
Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ever regretted purchasing a Spyderco model or no?
Replies: 32
Views: 2796

Re: Ever regretted purchasing a Spyderco model or no?

Yeah, I can say that there have been 2 Spyderco knives that left me a little disappointed. A Dragonfly and a Lil’ Native both left me a little disappointed. The handle on the Dragonfly doesn’t fall my hand as I would like and the Lil’ Native it is the compression lock. I should have waited and bough...
by BobABQ
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: FRN vs G10 vs Wood: Strengths and Weaknesses in each for Spyderco Knife Handles?
Replies: 18
Views: 5628

Re: FRN vs G10 vs Wood: Strengths and Weaknesses in each for Spyderco Knife Handles?

Speaking only for myself I am a big fan of wood, G-10 and micarta. The FRN handled knives just feel cheap to me. I am positive that FRN makes excellent handles and do a wonderful job but I am just fond of them.

I do love a nice set of wood handles or polished micarta.
by BobABQ
Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ideas for "sprint runs", NOT concerning steel (let´s dream...)
Replies: 74
Views: 6862

Re: Ideas for "sprint runs", NOT concerning steel (let´s dream...)

I would love to see the Salsa make another appearance as a sprint run.
by BobABQ
Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Throwback Thursday for Spyderco's
Replies: 243
Views: 32036

Re: Throwback Thursday for Spyderco's

I hope I did this correctly. This is a Spyderco that I have had bouncing around in my toolbox for a couple of decades. I tried cleaning it up a bit and I am surprised at how hard it is to open one handed. I can't seem to get any leverage on the hole. I usually just use two hands. Does anyone know w...
by BobABQ
Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Second Time Around Possibilities?
Replies: 11
Views: 942

Re: Second Time Around Possibilities?

I don't know about anyone else but I would love to see the Salsa return as a sprint run. Cobra hood and all.
by BobABQ
Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Throwback Thursday for Spyderco's
Replies: 243
Views: 32036

Re: Throwback Thursday for Spyderco's

I hope I did this correctly. This is a Spyderco that I have had bouncing around in my toolbox for a couple of decades. I tried cleaning it up a bit and I am surprised at how hard it is to open one handed. I can't seem to get any leverage on the hole. I usually just use two hands. Does anyone know wh...
by BobABQ
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ideas for "sprint runs", NOT concerning steel (let´s dream...)
Replies: 74
Views: 6862

Re: Ideas for "sprint runs", NOT concerning steel (let´s dream...)

I would like to see the Lil'Native in a handle color other than black. I really want one on blue.
by BobABQ
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: “Little knife for a week” challenge.
Replies: 36
Views: 2962

Re: “Little knife for a week” challenge.

I have to admit I carried my Dragonfly around for a month before replacing it with my Lil' Native. I happen to like small knives.
by BobABQ
Sun Feb 03, 2019 6:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your responses to someone who claims "The hump on Spyderco knives gets in the way of proper use"?
Replies: 54
Views: 6676

Re: Your responses to someone who claims "The hump on Spyderco knives gets in the way of proper use"?

What to say about the hump getting the way on a Spyderco knife? Buy a Spyderco Lil’ Native, it does not have a hump!
by BobABQ
Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7680
Views: 1043569

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

I have a Lil Native with a Compression lock coming my way. I am unsure about the Compression lock but I figure that I will give it a try.
by BobABQ
Thu Jan 24, 2019 7:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Old School Sharpmaker
Replies: 11
Views: 1707

Re: Old School Sharpmaker

That is just like my Spyderco Sharpmaker. I also have a couple of Spyderco’s benchstones. I like those very much.