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I get really excited when I discover products that have been under my nose all along. Such was the case with the products below. ZDP-189 Endura 4 A couple of years ago, I ordered the Endura and when it arrived, I didn't feel comfortable with the handle. As I was used to a choil, the difference in fe...

timbo114 wrote:you'd be wise to use the blue loc tite

+1

My ZDP Endura does the heavy lifting.

I'm new to the forum. I've been collecting Spydercos for a number of years now, but just recently joined the forum. I've been watching the forum and reading the posts for a year or two now and just joined a month or two ago. I feel like I know some of the frequent posters. That being said, when I f...

Great post, Big Country, welcome to the forum.

I have no hesitation in recommending any of the Byrd line, as they are one of the best values available. The blades take an outstanding edge and the fit and finish compares favorably to knives 3 times their cost.

My favorite steel? Tough call. I can say that the ones that have pleased me the most are CPM-M4, ZDP-189 and S30V. None of said steels have disappointed me and they all take a fine edge.

I just picked up a black DLC Manix2 of which I am very pleased with, as it came very sharp right out of the box. Perfect centring and overall great fit 'n finish, make this one an ideal EDC for me. I really couldn't ask for a better looking or designed knife.

I quit counting when I hit 50, but there always seems to be room for one more.

I have found Spyderco's FRN to be a great handle material. Even in the absence of the excellent texturing, the fiberglass seems to give the FRN a nice grip all by itself. If you will be in a wet environment, I can't think of a better material. Just as an FYI, Spyderco uses more glass in their mix th...

Unless you are using diamonds on the SM, it will take a month of Sundays to re-profile the 154CM on the Manix2. I too found it a bear to re-profile and seemed about as difficult as M390 to me, however once accomplished, the steel takes a very nice polished edge that wears well. I am not sure what ha...

Is it difficult to heat treat steel? It sounds like it is because the results seem to be different when the same steel comes from different companies and probably different knife makers. If the same ingredients go into a steel but the finished product is different that sounds strange to me. It's li...

Jim, I think you will find that the edge erosion and subsequent scoring, is due to silica and rock fragments embedded in the uppers and sole of the shoe. It is actually such microscopic silica that causes the stitches to fail in shoes.

A completely redundant topic that is not worthy of a response, IMO. :rolleyes:

My first Spyderco was a PE Native. I fell in love with the hollow grind, swedge and the needle point. Lately, I have re-discovered the charm of the Native. I have determined that I like FRN for it's durability and strength, and I quite enjoy it's light weight too. Today, with my awakening as to the ...

Very impressive work! Nicely done.

Evil D wrote:That's a beautiful knife, just not my style. I love the carbon fiber and bolsters together.

The best I can muster up for it is, 'interesting'.

Great pics and a fine looking lad you have there, Unit. It does my heart good to see such father and son activity.

You have one of the finest knives made, my friend. Honor the creator by using the creation.