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by kodai78
Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I'm scared of the Para 3
Replies: 33
Views: 2799

Re: I'm scared of the Para 3

I would like to try a Para 3, but I am scared to buy one. I am afraid it will be too small for my mitt. How much actual grip area, excluding the choil, is there compared to the Paramilitary 2 and a Delica 4? If I remember correctly you like the Dragonfly 2. The link below has a pic with the Dragonf...
by kodai78
Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question about Micarta and blade play
Replies: 9
Views: 689

Re: Question about Micarta and blade play

I second that. The play doesn’t have anything to do with the Micarta. As little as a 1/4 turn or less of the pivot screw makes a difference to the pivot action. I would very methodically adjust the pivot until the play was gone. If you can’t get it right contact customer service at Spyderco. I adjus...
by kodai78
Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: New member of the Mule Team
Replies: 10
Views: 2339

Re: New member of the Mule Team

The Spyderco concealex sheath is quite good. I bought one last fall and it’s a good tight fit. It came with a G clip. Good package.
by kodai78
Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Nothing Like It?
Replies: 33
Views: 5986

Re: Nothing Like It?

Overall length is fairly short it sounds like? Still Elmax! My only Mule so far is Elmax and I really like it.
by kodai78
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7652
Views: 1019682

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

A Rockjumper and a Sun and Moon Chaparral. I usually buy one at a time. I just couldn’t resist!
by kodai78
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Scales fo Endura 4, Wharncliffe?
Replies: 5
Views: 283

Re: Scales fo Endura 4, Wharncliffe?

I’m sure you’re going to get more answers but I have seen two threads recently on blade swaps on the Para 3 platform. One user had some difficulty and the other did not. I will also say that I have bought aftermarket scales a few times and they have always fit. That approach might be cheaper than a ...
by kodai78
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Steel Poll - What new steel would you like to try/test on a Spyderco Mule Team knife
Replies: 83
Views: 17701

Re: Steel Poll - What new steel would you like to try/test on a Spyderco Mule Team knife

Is a dendritic Cobalt Mule possible? I know it’s not steel. It’s better!
by kodai78
Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening Sprints and Exclusives
Replies: 58
Views: 5147

Re: Sharpening Sprints and Exclusives

I use them all. I usually carry it a day or two before I sharpen it and a week or two before I tinker with the pivot. On arrival a new knife immediately gets carried.
by kodai78
Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Just for fun (poll) Are you a righty or a lefty?
Replies: 40
Views: 2889

Re: Just for fun (pole) Are you a righty or a lefty?

I can open and close most knives either hand. (I don’t know if I have tried every lock type). I can do some things with either hand but I’m definitely right handed.
by kodai78
Sun Jul 04, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal's Laguiole Contest: One More Thing...
Replies: 2
Views: 533

Re: Sal's Laguiole Contest: One More Thing...

I have to say this is a great idea. It would be cool if the forum as a whole could raise $ 1,000.00!
by kodai78
Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bushcraft folder
Replies: 64
Views: 3538

Re: Bushcraft folder

“Everyone loves tips and grinds.” So true! Yet so many different opinions! It seems to me that “Bushcraft” takes place in the backcountry or wilderness so carrying a fixed blade would be an option. In this situation the fixed blade is so clearly superior that a folder is superfluous. However I almos...
by kodai78
Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I did a little swapparoony
Replies: 4
Views: 467

Re: I did a little swapparoony

Looks like a win win!
by kodai78
Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SFO Exclusives
Replies: 9
Views: 650

Re: SFO Exclusives

My takeaway from this is simple. Maybe there aren’t “SFO exclusives” but on any given visit there may be a hidden gem or rarity. I will be sure to ask in future. There was a new case when I was there that had returns in it without the boxes at a large discount off of retail. I don’t know if they wil...
by kodai78
Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SFO Exclusives
Replies: 9
Views: 650

SFO Exclusives

Recently I was in Golden (May ‘21) and went to the SFO and while I was there they had a Shaman with Rex 45 and orange G 10 display and I bought one. That knife came with a free t-shirt, 3X or small no other sizes. The previous time I was there (September 20) they had a PM 2 in a combo edge with 5210...
by kodai78
Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Should the Kiwi 4 get a Sprint?
Replies: 27
Views: 1309

Re: Should the Kiwi 4 get a Sprint?

I voted no, because too many sprints! I would prefer any number of other knives first. How often has Spyderco brought back a model after it has left production? Do they save tooling or dies for models not in production? It seems like that if they don’t then the knife would never be made again.
by kodai78
Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Contest test - Laguiole
Replies: 189
Views: 14508

Re: Contest test - Laguiole

Thanks and yes please to more contests! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that second chance!
by kodai78
Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Diamond rods vs Carbide rods
Replies: 12
Views: 1369

Re: Diamond rods vs Carbide rods

I too am looking forward to the discussion. I have been considering whether the CBN rods would be better than the Diamond ones. I don’t want to buy them without having heard some informed discussion.
by kodai78
Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Oh no, what's this on my new Urban backspring?
Replies: 11
Views: 1152

Re: Oh no, what's this on my new Urban backspring?

They are polished, but don’t get the attention to detail the blade and lock do. Have you tried just wiping it off? You may have something dark on your desk that sheds some fine dust adhering to your back spring. You haven’t scratched it by using it so it must have been like this when you received it...
by kodai78
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why I carry a knife...
Replies: 20
Views: 1019

Re: Why I carry a knife...

Lol, you people are hilarious!
by kodai78
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Oh no, what's this on my new Urban backspring?
Replies: 11
Views: 1152

Re: Oh no, what's this on my new Urban backspring?

Those look like machining marks from a grinder or sander with a coarse grit. Not crazing or cracking and not a sign that the spring will fail. You could possibly polish those out if you disassemble the knife or use great care to avoid scratching the scales. I don’t mind the marks at all and I have k...