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by RustyIron
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: AI art knows Spyderco
Replies: 91
Views: 5269

Re: AI art knows Spyderco

As one who has always been a creator/inventor/designer, It is a major issue for me. It seems that AI has no problem "creating" my round hole, my ball lock, etc. If a computer running an AI program generates a knife using a round hole and a ball lock, how is that different than a guy in Pa...
by RustyIron
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: AI art knows Spyderco
Replies: 91
Views: 5269

Re: AI art knows Spyderco

It sure does seem like there is a lot of fear and hatred of new technology among Spyderco enthusiasts. Automobiles, Aircraft, Computers, Printing presses, rifled barrels, mirrors, forks, flushing toilets, sewing machines, the wheel, aqueducts, surgery. Upon their introductions, the common folk were...
by RustyIron
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: AI art knows Spyderco
Replies: 91
Views: 5269

Re: AI art knows Spyderco


Interesting, but I don't think Sal has to worry about looking for a new job just yet.

by RustyIron
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Knipex tools )))
Replies: 24
Views: 2797

Re: Knipex tools )))

I recently got this little pocket slip for carrying the smallest Knipex pliers and a Ladybug in my front pocket. It's the perfect solution. The other pic is all my other Knipex pliers. The flat-jaw ones are brilliant.
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by RustyIron
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening my Spydercos. A simple question...
Replies: 20
Views: 995

Re: Sharpening my Spydercos. A simple question...

I have not liked what serrated knives tend to do to my cutting boards. Not sure if this knife would be any different, but I can't easily sand out the gouges serrations usually put in my boards. Our primary cutting board is old... perhaps 30 years or more. It was nothing special when we got it, but ...
by RustyIron
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Forum Maintenance & Moving
Replies: 32
Views: 3324

Re: Forum Maintenance & Moving

mikey177 wrote:
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:06 pm
Down for one to two days? I'm going to have withdrawal symptoms

I expect that it will be a difficult few days, but plan on soothing my tortured mind by browsing all the knife stores and buying some new knives. It would be easier of some of those new 15V models dropped before the shut down.
by RustyIron
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening my Spydercos. A simple question...
Replies: 20
Views: 995

Re: Sharpening my Spydercos. A simple question...

sal wrote:
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:05 pm
If you don't find it to be the most used knife in your kitchen, I'll buy it back from you.

Those sound like the words of a man who has full confidence in his product.

by RustyIron
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Forum Maintenance & Moving
Replies: 32
Views: 3324

Re: Forum Maintenance & Moving

Exciting, Kristi. Not quite like a "knife reveal," but a "forum reveal" is the next best thing.
by RustyIron
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: k390 serrated discontinued?
Replies: 20
Views: 968

Re: k390 serrated discontinued?

I couple years ago I bagged a Police 4 K390 SE and it's been great. When they got discontinued and discounted, I picked up an Endura and a Delica. Buy it now, or forever regret it.
by RustyIron
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Knipex tools )))
Replies: 24
Views: 2797

Re: Knipex tools )))

JoviAl wrote:
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:35 pm
Does anyone know of a good stockist that will post internationally? They don’t really have a presence here in Singapore that I can find.
Does Amazon deliver in Singapore? Many of my Knipex trinkets were purchased there.
by RustyIron
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.
Replies: 699
Views: 179071

Re: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.

So if I’m reading this right lc200n or vg10 are recommended for those getting into SE blades? I don't know if LC200N or VG10 are the best materials for serrated knives. My only experience with Spyderco serrations is K390, but it hasn't disappointed. I started off with the Police 4. It's great for y...
by RustyIron
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Knipex tools )))
Replies: 24
Views: 2797

Re: Knipex tools )))

Yes indeed, sir. Knipex stuff is grrrrreat. I have sets of both smooth-jaw and toothed-jaw pliers. Only yesterday I decided that I NEED to find a pocket slip that is thin, small, and capable of carrying the smallest Knipex and a Ladybug.
by RustyIron
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Replies: 75
Views: 3320

Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?


Easy. K390 SpydieEdge with a matching clip.

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by RustyIron
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: thoughts on a Spyderco Machete
Replies: 31
Views: 1136

Re: thoughts on a Spyderco Machete

My neighbor had a giant yucca that was up against the fence. I never cared for the tree. They're fine when they're well tended, but this one had been neglected by the previous property owner and it was out of control. The challenge of yuccas is that underground, they look like an inverted lightbulb...
by RustyIron
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Q Ball fix
Replies: 12
Views: 716

Re: Q Ball fix

Shorten your existing spring.
by RustyIron
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1510
Views: 306751

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

Mad Mac wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:27 am
A belated Happy New Year, everyone.
Did you make a New Year's resolution to get organized?

Nice assortment of guns and knives you got there.
by RustyIron
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 366
Views: 21253

Re: Upping the price.

This thread has provided me with a greater insight, as well. What I've learned has not been so much in regards to the economics of manufacturing and marketing, but mostly in the mindset of my fellow consumers of bladed tools. Knife-pricing is no different than determining the value of anything else...
by RustyIron
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Replacement clip for Delica 4
Replies: 3
Views: 277

Re: Replacement clip for Delica 4

Clip of delica is weak and scratched, so I wanted to replace it. Hey, Robin. I know this isn't the answer to your exact question, but it might help, nevertheless. For the weak springiness, remove the clip. Clamp the end in a vise, the end with the holes. Clamp it as close to the first bend as possi...
by RustyIron
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Food!!
Replies: 118
Views: 65445

Re: Food!!

A pocket-sized knife isn't always the best choice in the kitchen, but for cauliflower, the Stretch 2 XL is right about perfect.


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by RustyIron
Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 366
Views: 21253

Re: Upping the price.

Knives will be rolling in here.... all of you cry babies keep on crying about something even Sal and Eric are powerless to change. i.e. INFLATION! I hope that somebody cans your tears. I'll buy those too and drink them while I fiddle with my Spydercos. 😭😂🤣 Dude! You're cracking me up. Be careful ab...