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by marknett
Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: sharpening ZDP-189
Replies: 38
Views: 10838

dealing with a lansky, which I have and use , There are a few things that you must do to be consistent. First when you set up for your knife , it must be exactly in the same position every time . Use the spydie hole or something as a reference. Then take a picture and use that as a reference. Are yo...
by marknett
Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: got my sharpmaker
Replies: 17
Views: 3195

yea i sharpened a few of the kitchen knives , but surprisingly I had more trouble with them .Stayed on the brown corner untill I finally got a bevel and sharpened up only on the brown . That's plenty sharp for my wife .
by marknett
Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: got my sharpmaker
Replies: 17
Views: 3195

i touched up the Delica and the stretch using the 30° setting . Both were sharp anyway but definitely improved on the stretch . Had just began to lose that factory hair popping edge and brought it back nicely . Still thinking about stropping them but they really don't need it . They are way sharper ...
by marknett
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Sal , Watch Out !!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1455

:d :d :d
by marknett
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Sal , Watch Out !!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1455

Yep . She's a louisiana country girl ... This could get nasty , Sal. Have you wrestled any gators lately ? :eek: :D
by marknett
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: got my sharpmaker
Replies: 17
Views: 3195

I've got a strop and you are correct . that will definitely bring on an edge . I use this paste http://www.amazon.com/Green-Chrome-Oxide-Compound-oz/dp/B003E65XYU/ref=pd_cp_hi_2 And I was not spending enough time on the brown corners , that helped a lot . I think I'm gonna like this thing :D thanks
by marknett
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Sal , Watch Out !!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1455

Sal , Watch Out !!!

My wife informed me today that I am a spyder-holic and that she was going to write spyderco and "give them a peice of her mind" The bad part is I was watching the dvd that came with the sharpmaker at the time ... She knows what you look like Sal !!! :D :D :D
by marknett
Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: got my sharpmaker
Replies: 17
Views: 3195

my son came by and I sharpened his winchester work knife .Put a shaving edge on it and then a couple of old beaters laying around. It's pretty neat and quick . :D
by marknett
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: got my sharpmaker
Replies: 17
Views: 3195

got my sharpmaker

I got it in and sharpened a few older junk knives so far .I got them pretty sharp but not to the level that I've been getting . I guess it technique. Maybe I'll get better as I go . It's a nice setup and probably should be a lot quicker for touch up sharpening , but if I can't get that super sharp e...
by marknett
Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Two of the same knife?
Replies: 20
Views: 3912

equal weight distribution ... :D
by marknett
Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: belt sander
Replies: 3
Views: 2201

ok i'll check it out
by marknett
Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: belt sander
Replies: 3
Views: 2201

belt sander

anyone had any experience with this http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200431964

Looks like a nice set-up but limited on the angles
by marknett
Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gravity Cut !!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2449

yes I progress through 600 ,1000 , sapphire 2000 grit with the lansky .
I'm assuming the green rouge is at .05 micron , but not sure . Still trying to work the rouge in the strap like I want , still feels a little wax like . It definitely does a little better than just using bare leather :)
by marknett
Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gravity Cut !!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2449

Hey all , just got in from work .. The polish is called Formax micro fine honing compound ..Made in usa http://www.formaxmfg.com/buffing-wheel-bar-compounds It's green .05 micron cube shaped paste. I've never used compound on my leather before .. This stuff was pretty wax like , but thanks to a tip ...
by marknett
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gravity Cut !!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2449

Gravity Cut !!!

I've been polishing my Delica 4 with a new stropping compound I just got . Right now it's crazy sharp . I was testing on newspaper by doing a push cut . I let the knife balance on my fingers on the back of the handle and the weight of the knife alone still continued cutting the paper . I've reached ...
by marknett
Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Honing compound
Replies: 0
Views: 970

Honing compound

Any of you guys used formax (brand name ) green . I just loaded my strop with it to polish out , but I've never used a compound before . Made in usa
by marknett
Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Edge angle question
Replies: 21
Views: 5356

Although I'm sure there are machines to hold a constant edge for production models out there , My spyderco's come from the factory ( sharpened by hand ) sharper than any production knife I ever bought . If the angles are a little off , it's a small price to pay for that razor edge you get initially :)
by marknett
Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New old user and collector
Replies: 17
Views: 3570

Hi gijoe945

Hope to see you hanging around :) Its a good site . Also check out http://www.bladeforums.com , there's a spyderco site there also .
by marknett
Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Anybody notice that....
Replies: 12
Views: 1671

Well I thought my Delica was as good as I needed , But my new stretch with the longer blade and drop point... all I can say is WOW!!! :D
by marknett
Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Blond antelope
Replies: 1
Views: 986

Blond antelope

Just thought you guys might could use a laugh this morning :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32eK-rbf ... detailpage and this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEb2lgGB ... detailpage