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Thanks Ken, I am the type that likes to fiddle with things, learn how they work so i can expand my skill/knowledge base. That is just me. I know that comes with breaking a few things along the way. My first experience was taking apart my Persistence and losing the stop pin for a week in my garage. I...

Good info Ejames. I will try the hair dryer trick, and yes I believe the screw and backspacer are spinning together, so it is not going anywhere. I assumed the internal of the spacer and screw somehow got off track and locked up, but loctite is a good idea for the cause of the problem.

I bought at Knifeworks, which everyone says is very reputable. I will post some pics later today or tomorrow. At work now and I have a busy couple of days, but I will post pics! The knife seemed fine before I disassembled, nothing really wrong with. Just a lower grade of craftsmanship then I hoped f...

So I just my first PM2, my 4th spydie. Persistence, Matriarch, and Delica are my other ones. I love my Delica. This being my first knife from Golden and the legendary PM2, perhaps I had my expectations too high. Fit and finish is ok, but for a $122 knife I wanted more. G10 is super grippy, blade sha...

Delica is my EDC champ, its perfect. slim profile, just big enough for a good grip, cuts like a champ

I am adding a 4th Spydie and want to get a PM2 or a Manix 2. I know both are amazing knives, but I think I will enjoy the PM2 a little more. It's slimmer carry seems like a big win to me. I have seen all the random video's whether its the cold steel comparison or people splitting wood and see the lo...

The type of pants is definitely key. Gym shorts are a no go. I only carry it when I am wearing the right type of jeans or pants. But, when it is done correctly it is a fast draw.

with practice I love the wave on my Matriarch 2. The speed of opening can not be matched by any other folder. I also feel that the grip you have while not 100% ideal, is more then strong enough to fight off an attacker with (and there is a high percentage that once an attacker sees you open that nic...

A clad Hap40 mule would definitely peak my interests

araneae wrote:Para Lil'
Paralil'itary

Haha, Awesome name! Many of the good names like Militia and Recon are used by other companies...

Every cool name is taken already. I see why it is so hard for these guys to come up with names for their knives. Taken - Patriot, Militia, minuteman, reservist. Tough stuff.

Maybe Spyderco should post a name the new PM3 contest, winner gets a special edition PM3!

Ryno wrote:I like "Militia" or maybe "Partisan"

I second Militia

I am in the minority it seems, but I enjoyed the test. Any time people put in $ and their efforts to test knives I like it. Not perfect, but some good comparison.

How about a bolt action Military 2 - that sounds nasty to me!

Nice comparison, makes me want a delica

Persistence is a great budget knife and is a great option. I have one in my pocket right now

I have tried to use Sal's recommended corner to flat side on medium stones, the same for the white stones. I have tried flats only, Corners only. Either I am terrible at sharpening or there is a problem with these white stones...

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

Does anyone have issues using the cutco sharpener to sharpen straight edge knives? The gray stones work well for me as I can cut printer paper within 15-20 strokes per side, but when I move to the white stones it seriously dulls my knives until it no longer cuts printer paper! Recently, I have been ...

Thanks for the all the tips. I am leaning towards Sage 1/3, Mantra (although a little pricey), or if I can learn to like a lockback the Native 5 would be great. I am shop and review to death before I decide. I appreciate the help!

Mostly due to ease of closing the knife one handed. I know you can close a lockback one handed, but its nothing like liners, axis, etc. It is a pet peeve. Maybe I can get it over it because it does push a lot of great affordable knifes out of the mix.