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by mb1
Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Carothers
Replies: 138
Views: 32948

Re: Carothers

I've had my Field Knife for about a year and a half now, and I'm very fond of it, but it's too much knife for my EDC uses, so it only gets used when I make a point of carrying it, or for camping. I'm hoping the Dek1 fits into my EDC rotation better. I'd been looking at Kepharts for a while now, and...
by mb1
Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:36 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Carothers
Replies: 138
Views: 32948

Re: Carothers

Nice to see you guys picking up some
CPKs! Looking forward to hearing from Spyderville on D3V impressions. I love the stuff.
by mb1
Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Hapstone V7
Replies: 18
Views: 5190

Re: Hapstone V7

Thought I’d just tag onto this thread with a Hapstone question. Finally caved after all these years and bought a guided system to do some heavy reprofile work. I got the V8. I’m impressed with the build quality and was able to get some great results fairly quickly. My question is what is the best ap...
by mb1
Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD
Replies: 89
Views: 16428

Re: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD

Just ran across this video. Fits well here. My phone must be spying on me again.

by mb1
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD
Replies: 89
Views: 16428

Re: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD

Absolutely yes @autoxer. CBN or diamond rods will save you a bunch of wasted time on those really dull edges/reprofile jobs.
by mb1
Fri Aug 27, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2022 Spyderco Forum Calendar Winners!
Replies: 74
Views: 11205

Re: 2022 Spyderco Forum Calendar Winners!

Congrats all! Some really great shots this year.
by mb1
Fri Aug 27, 2021 3:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD
Replies: 89
Views: 16428

Re: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD

If we want to make this thread more interesting we should all have USB microscopes and take pictures of our edges and share, that will be a much more rewarding discussion than just conjecture which is boring. If everybody could save a dollar a week for example, then in 10 months, we could all affor...
by mb1
Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD
Replies: 89
Views: 16428

Re: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD

@deadboxhero Yes!

Hey Shawn, is the edge on the original post freehand or guided? Just curious.
by mb1
Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD
Replies: 89
Views: 16428

Re: If you are NEW to sharpening, or having DIFFICULTY, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS THREAD

Excellent Shawn! I’ve said many times that if you could have a live mentor at your side, the sharpening learning curve would be SO much shorter. It was often a struggle to translate written descriptions and assumptions into reality when I was learning. This is the next best thing. I look forward to ...
by mb1
Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question for Sal about Karahawk
Replies: 18
Views: 1164

Re: Question for Sal about Karahawk

That’s what appealed to me originally…the thought you could have a good edc that’s a great defensive blade as well. I carried my old one clipless for a while. It’s so thin, that works pretty well. And you can still easily wave it open once you grab the ring. That was my solution for not flashing th...
by mb1
Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question for Sal about Karahawk
Replies: 18
Views: 1164

Re: Question for Sal about Karahawk

That’s what appealed to me originally…the thought you could have a good edc that’s a great defensive blade as well. I carried my old one clipless for a while. It’s so thin, that works pretty well. And you can still easily wave it open once you grab the ring. That was my solution for not flashing the...
by mb1
Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question for Sal about Karahawk
Replies: 18
Views: 1164

Re: Question for Sal about Karahawk

Nice Mr Zrowsn! I have one inbound as well. I think you’ll find a lot of utility in that little blade. Had the original and let it go years ago. Always wanted to try the g-10 ring version (old one had the gap between the rings). I think the blackout helps this model be a little more discreet as well...
by mb1
Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Official 2021 Discontinued List
Replies: 86
Views: 18676

Re: Official 2021 Discontinued List

Saw mention of the karahawk making the list recently. Has that been published somewhere?
by mb1
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Clip Finish
Replies: 29
Views: 5748

Re: Clip Finish

I really like black clips on all models, regardless of the blade and handle finish/colour. Really enjoy seeing the wear. My favourite spoon clips are the black ones out of Taiwan (like on the Gayle Bradley) +1 +2 :) I like this Carribean clip better than the stock for the Swayback. https://i.imgur....
by mb1
Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ikuchi CQI Centering
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: Ikuchi CQI Centering

CQI also got a pivot bushing. And quite the stiff detent.
by mb1
Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rattled Canis
Replies: 12
Views: 2864

Re: Rattled Canis

My Chef has the rattly lanyard tube. I think many/most of those do. Let me know if you solve that one.
by mb1
Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rattled Canis
Replies: 12
Views: 2864

Re: Rattled Canis

Yesterday when I thought to try a tiny drop of oil on the detent ball, it made no difference. Today it’s quiet for the first time ever! I guess some oil migrated to that stop pin. So you may not even have to disassemble. Try a little oil on the edges of the pin itself.
by mb1
Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rattled Canis
Replies: 12
Views: 2864

Re: Rattled Canis

Ah thx. I started to take it apart the other day and it apparently is locktited…tight! I’ll heat it up soon and try the grease.

Thx much!
by mb1
Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rattled Canis
Replies: 12
Views: 2864

Rattled Canis

So my Canis has a rattle up front (pivot end) when closed. It goes away as soon as the detent is broken, all the way to fully locked open, anywhere in that range it’s fine. I assume it’s the detent ball rattling. Anyone experience this minor annoyance and find a fix on this or other models? Maybe a ...