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by NickShabazz
Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Admitting when wrong
Replies: 31
Views: 6102

Re: Admitting when wrong

The Delica is a bit more fragile and thin, but at least for me, it hits a nice happy medium for EDC. It's enough knife, while being not that much to carry. That said, for me at least, Delica's better for carrying all day (compact size and weight), the Native's better for cutting all day (given ergos...
by NickShabazz
Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: You get to make any model a Lil "fill in the blank"
Replies: 64
Views: 9490

Re: You get to make any model a Lil "fill in the blank"

No love for the Lil' Whale Rescue blade?
by NickShabazz
Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Urban Slipjoint 'action' not crisp
Replies: 15
Views: 3341

Re: Urban Slipjoint 'action' not crisp

I've always looked at the Urban and UKPK as being knives where the main point of control is the thumb and index finger pinching the blade, with the handle being there for additional grip. The action being a bit softer and less crisp than many traditionals doesn't particularly bother me. But I'm also...
by NickShabazz
Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A Note Of Thanks
Replies: 11
Views: 2121

Re: A Note Of Thanks

Nice choices. Welcome!
by NickShabazz
Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 109688

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

We have a service that is constantly monitoring the market and keeping us informed daily of infringement. We have crew that is constantly communicating with any that don't comply. Even Amazon is getting better, but any way we do it, it's still "wack-a-mole". sal Hi Sal, thanks for sharing...
by NickShabazz
Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 109688

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

We have a service that is constantly monitoring the market and keeping us informed daily of infringement. We have crew that is constantly communicating with any that don't comply. Even Amazon is getting better, but any way we do it, it's still "wack-a-mole". sal Hi Sal, thanks for sharing...
by NickShabazz
Fri Dec 08, 2017 4:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Official 2018 Catalog Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 33252

Re: Official 2018 Catalog Discussion

Hi LC, that is actually the Waterway. The design went through quite an evolution and the picture shown with the name is actually an older prototype. The Waterway will look like the picture on page 116-117. Hopefully it won't go into the print version like that but if it does, I trust you guys will ...
by NickShabazz
Fri Dec 08, 2017 4:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 109688

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

I'd like to see them dump Amazon altogether ... I'm in the same boat, actually. I don't mind Amazon as a company, but my biggest objection to MAP is uneven enforcement, which negates the only consumer-facing benefit that MAP has (Supporting smaller dealers). So if Spyderco's going to do MAP at all,...
by NickShabazz
Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Taichung Sprint Runs
Replies: 51
Views: 7777

Re: Taichung Sprint Runs

I'd love to see a Slysz Bowie in M390/204P/20CV, with a CF or Ti Backspacer.
by NickShabazz
Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sell me the Schempp Bowie...or not
Replies: 6
Views: 1469

Re: Sell me the Schempp Bowie...or not

Talking to Ed about that knife, and handling his personal model, was one of the highlights of Blade Show for me. It's not my style, particularly, but it's absolutely a respectable and well-thought-out knife.
by NickShabazz
Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 109688

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

Yikes. This is gonna be a tough pill to swallow for a lot of people, a 5% across-the-board price increase on top of whatever product specific hikes. Particularly given that it'll hit the lower priced items too. 8.3% Yeesh. Well, hopefully this gives Spyderco the capital to walk the 'supporting smal...
by NickShabazz
Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: MAP policy change? 35%
Replies: 636
Views: 109688

Re: MAP policy change? 35%

Yikes. This is gonna be a tough pill to swallow for a lot of people, a 5% across-the-board price increase on top of whatever product specific hikes. Particularly given that it'll hit the lower priced items too.
by NickShabazz
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lock type and blade thickness
Replies: 7
Views: 1076

Re: Lock type and blade thickness

I've often suspected this, too. Knives where the lockbar doesn't travel laterally, but is inserted at full width into the path of the blade somehow (e.g. ball bearing lock, moving bar locks, bolt action, backlocks) seem like they'd be more easily able to be made thin.
by NickShabazz
Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I'm going over to Buck
Replies: 125
Views: 25796

Re: I'm going over to Buck

Personally, I'm just disappointed he didn't title this thread "I'm Bucking off."
by NickShabazz
Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Discontinued For 2018 - OFFICIAL List
Replies: 200
Views: 76721

Re: Discontinued For 2018 - OFFICIAL List

Hey, everyone: I'm bumping this back up for an update. We've recently added the C186TIP - Slysz Bowie to the list of discontinued items for 2018. I've edited my original post accordingly but I didn't want it to get overlooked. Kristi Noooooooooo! :( I'll miss this one, as it's the best higher-end k...
by NickShabazz
Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:10 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Warranty Covers (Some) Disassembly
Replies: 16
Views: 4466

Re: New Warranty Covers (Some) Disassembly

This is a beautiful warranty, which addresses all of the concerns I'd had previously. The fact that CQI applies even to warranties is a beautiful thing. Thanks, Spyderco.
by NickShabazz
Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: eBay Settles Spyderco Counterfeit Lawsuit
Replies: 10
Views: 2346

Re: eBay Settles Spyderco Counterfeit Lawsuit

Hopefully eBay paid out the nose, enough to incentivize them to take the problem seriously and address this for the whole community. I hope other companies are next in line, if the bay doesn't address the problem.
by NickShabazz
Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Sacratripas? (Cane Knife)
Replies: 6
Views: 3059

Re: Spyderco Sacratripas? (Cane Knife)

Looks like a nice, subtle gentleman's EDC folder. A real lunchroom-friendly piece.

"Oh, this little guy? It's called "Sacatripas", that's Spanish for 'intestine taker". Go see HR? Why?"
by NickShabazz
Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral with Micarta Scales / More Micarta-Handled Folders?
Replies: 34
Views: 7389

Re: Chaparral with Micarta Scales / More Micarta-Handled Folders?

Man, I'd love to see a Micarta Delica along the lines of the Pakkawood model. That'd be stellar.
by NickShabazz
Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Practical knives that need to be made
Replies: 63
Views: 10576

Re: Practical knives that need to be made

I'd love to see a Spyderco Techno-like small framelock, with thinner stock, and designed "from the edge out" to cut. I have dreams that this is what the Techno 2 will do...