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by olywa
Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What do you want to see at Shot Show 2024?
Replies: 78
Views: 95907

Re: What do you want to see at Shot Show 2024?

I'd like to see a mid-size handle-forward design with little or no thumb ramp and 2.5mm blade stock. Also some refinement in the Seki FRN models pivot design. I have too many that are problematic to set the tension on effectively. Either set it so tight that it becomes difficult to open, or set it l...
by olywa
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Delica Wharncliffe is the greatest work knife ever made.
Replies: 113
Views: 48149

Re: The Delica Wharncliffe is the greatest work knife ever made.

It's taken me a while but I'm really enjoying my Delica/Salt 2 knives. I recently picked up the K390 Wharnie and just ordered an H2 SE Wharnie. I've got XL size hands but have no problem with these designs for light use, which is where I think they excel.
by olywa
Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Has anybody been testing H2 yet?
Replies: 7
Views: 3193

Re: Has anybody been testing H2 yet?

I've had the Salt Hawkbill SE in H2 for some time now and I've seen no discernable difference between it and my H1 Salts.

I too am looking forward to the Stretch 2 XL in H2 SE. That high hollow grind in the release pics looks pretty irresistable.
by olywa
Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.
Replies: 699
Views: 176907

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

I think the Harrier 2 SE is on the disco list so get it while you can. I've seen it as low as $25 and that is a pretty sweet deal.
by olywa
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SE performance is more than simply teeth vs no teeth.
Replies: 699
Views: 176907

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

There's several Spydie SE models in that size range, and several different steels as well. I think one of the best values is the discontinued Rock Jumper SE in VG-10. It's a Wharnie, don't know how you feel about that. Still available for under $60 at some sites. VG-10 in SE is no slouch.
by olywa
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The ultimate Delica
Replies: 29
Views: 3216

Re: The ultimate Delica

Yup that was the formula for me. The only one that felt like work was the Native Salt. One of my favorite carries now though.
by olywa
Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The ultimate Delica
Replies: 29
Views: 3216

Re: The ultimate Delica

I've now refined my SE Salt N5 in Magnacut to 15 degrees with the Sharpmaker CBN rods, and also done the same to my K390 Delica SE and K390 Endurance SE. The N5 in Magnacut required the most work. I think the Seki models required a lot less steel removal. In all cases I also progressed through the b...
by olywa
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Experiences with hawkbills?
Replies: 47
Views: 4285

Re: Experiences with hawkbills?

I've seen those Byrd hawkbills as low as $22 during this great Wharncliffe & SE sell-off that we are the beneficiaries of.
by olywa
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Future Rockjumpers?
Replies: 68
Views: 7432

Re: Future Rockjumpers?

I'll jump on the bandwagon. VG-10 in SE is no slouch, and a VG-10 SE Rockjumper at around the $60 mark is a pretty sweet deal.
by olywa
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Chief LW
Replies: 37
Views: 4238

Re: Native Chief LW

I was leaning towards the Chief LW in Spy27 but Reveal 14 has got me fired up about the Chief Salt in Magnacut now. It'll be a nice companion to my Native 5 Salt Magnacut SE. I'd like to try dyeing FRN for the first time and see if I can manage a dark orange shade for them both.
by olywa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crucarta Manix XL
Replies: 40
Views: 3946

Re: Crucarta Manix XL

Gonna have a hard time unseeing that...
by olywa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Chief LW
Replies: 37
Views: 4238

Native Chief LW

I see these are trickling in and was hoping to hear some folks talking them up by now? Really hoping to see comparison pics with the Endura, Stretch 2 XL and Police 4 LW. Looking forward to the early buzz.
by olywa
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Where does the Tenacious stand at 15 years old?
Replies: 50
Views: 14191

Re: Where does the Tenacious stand at 15 years old?

I'm pretty ambivalent about the Tenacious, primarily due to the size. It's not quite small enough and not quite big enough, all at the same time if that makes sense. But put a Resilience in my hand and I'm a very happy camper.
by olywa
Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: COMING SOON!!!
Replies: 49
Views: 8945

Re: COMING SOON!!!

Lovin' this mostly good-natured thread. Spyderco is walking the fine line between "give 'em something" and "give 'em nothing". There will be frustration either way.
by olywa
Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A new option for CRAZY good Delica scales!
Replies: 39
Views: 7910

Re: A new option for CRAZY good Delica scales!

Do they include micarta backspacers?
by olywa
Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Will Spyderco use the Manix and Smock locks again? Sage 6?!
Replies: 44
Views: 3760

Re: Will Spyderco use the Manix and Smock locks again? Sage 6?!

I would love to hear Sal weigh in on expanded use of the CBBL. This subject is frustrating for me because I love the Manix line and these requests for new CBBL models never seem to go anywhere. They just never seem to get any traction or attention.
by olywa
Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What’s on your current short list?
Replies: 83
Views: 8741

Re: What’s on your current short list?

Chief LW in SPY27 , Caly LW, and Lil Native LW
by olywa
Tue Aug 29, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49041
Views: 5464883

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

What the heck was in everyone's coffee this morning?
by olywa
Tue Aug 29, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Chief Lighweight SPY27
Replies: 18
Views: 2093

Re: Native Chief Lighweight SPY27

Eager to compare it with the G10 version. I've been holding off on trying SPY27 until this one drops. However, the recent release of the SPY27 UKPK has got me tempted...