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by N. Brian Huegel
Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Button Lock Magnacut Caribbean 2
Replies: 34
Views: 3864

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. ...
by N. Brian Huegel
Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shaman safety
Replies: 47
Views: 3417

Re: Shaman safety

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
Yeah, so what's up with these 'fugly' knives anyway. :winking-tongue
by N. Brian Huegel
Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "Scope the Edge" project
Replies: 85
Views: 9237

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.

nb
by N. Brian Huegel
Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Elforyn laiying down the gauntlet
Replies: 31
Views: 3369

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...
by N. Brian Huegel
Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bringing back the Co Pilot
Replies: 56
Views: 8695

Re: Bringing back the Co Pilot

sal wrote:
Fri Dec 10, 2021 1:36 pm
Hi Co Pilot,

Peter and I are working on a new design.

sal
Looks to me like the Co-Pilot's basic design could be adapted to a more handle forward design like the Rockjumper. Could be called the Rockhopper after one of the world's smallest penguins.
by N. Brian Huegel
Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: The origin of Sal’s Mule Team Project
Replies: 21
Views: 4753

Re: The origin of Sal’s Mule Team Project

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57171&p=808382&hilit=mule#p808382

This project has finally to fruition as Spyderco now has handles and sheaths available. :smlling-eyes
by N. Brian Huegel
Mon Sep 27, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Polished FRN?
Replies: 35
Views: 2748

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...
by N. Brian Huegel
Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Belt Buckle
Replies: 26
Views: 2833

Re: Spyderco Belt Buckle

sal wrote:
Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:21 pm
They were made by the late Jim Phillips probably 15-20 years ago. Not a big bunch made.

sal
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
by N. Brian Huegel
Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Knife Knuts, Steel Junkies, and Mule...???
Replies: 118
Views: 36547

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...
by N. Brian Huegel
Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Goldenstone/Duckfoot
Replies: 17
Views: 1315

Re: Goldenstone/Duckfoot

Having just finished a sardine sandwich, how about FishTail. :thinking
by N. Brian Huegel
Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Pre-Diver
Replies: 19
Views: 1792

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 ...
by N. Brian Huegel
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: 5697

Re: It would be really cool if Spyderco could switch from 8Cr13MoV for budget blades to 14C28N

I agree. We're looking into a switch to 9Cr now.

sal
Which 9Cr? 9Cr13CoMoV, 9Cr18MoV, or 9Cr16MoV? Why and how much will that effect the price?

brian
by N. Brian Huegel
Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:54 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Elastic Ceramic. Wow!
Replies: 458
Views: 91962

Re: Elastic Ceramic. Wow!

How does HIC edge retention and sharpness compare to Kyocera zirconia ceramics, both standard and HIP?

https://uk.kyocera.com/products/kitchen ... eries.html

https://uk.kyocera.com/products/kitchen ... eries.html
by N. Brian Huegel
Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Self loosening pivots
Replies: 45
Views: 3585

Re: Self loosening pivots

This is why Loctite was invented :D :

https://www.henkel.com/spotlight/2020-0 ... ry-1100296
by N. Brian Huegel
Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Watch out buying on secondary market
Replies: 25
Views: 2185

Re: Watch out buying on secondary market

You can always have the edge re-serrated at Willey Knives: search.php?keywords=willey
by N. Brian Huegel
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: That Spyder Hole ... What's it good for??????
Replies: 40
Views: 2589

Re: That Spyder Hole ... What's it good for??????

Reminds me of the riddle: What does a drill make? Nothing. The Spyder hole is nothing, yet everything. Empty space that defines an entire genre of folding knives, the company, the man who created it, and the reason you are reading this forum.

brian
by N. Brian Huegel
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Mule Team quantity discussion
Replies: 167
Views: 34588

Re: Mule Team quantity discussion

Here is the original proposal (argument) from 2012: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57171&p=808382&hilit=mule#p808382

brian