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Since I'm contemplating getting me one of these: is there a way to directly tell from the serial wether it's the upgraded version or not?

I think this just screams for an easy regrind....

Liquid Cobra wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:26 pm

Would you want to see this new spin on the compression lock on other knives?

Yes, please. I think this is a step up in evolution.

Man, I'm really intrigued by this... so unpractical, so tempting. Perhaps it's good that this feels just a bit too expensive (it's €350 over here, almost $400 that is...) considering it's a S30V knife with a missing steel insert on the lockbar. Also I'm a bit frightened by its thumb cleaving capabil...

Hey guys,

finally I'm back, thanks for all the support, especially Kristi... hope your son is doing fine.

Cheers,
Ben

I guess it’s just one of those things I have to get over. Sorry to the OP for highjacking the thread! IMO you are onto something, though others don’t seem to think so. "Saul Goodmann", Joey ;) Hmm. Thanks for all the input so far. To be perfectly honest I didn't expect this to be a 50:50 ...

TomAiello wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:57 am

I think Cruwear would be an ideal steel for an XL sprint.

52100 would be another good one.

This. And this.
So... how bout both? :cool:

I can understand that this bothers you. However, I have one Endura with uneven grind and am totally ok with it since it does not affect performance. Even makes the knife somehow more "personal"... Yeah, but I guess this always is just yourself tricking your mind that a certain grade of ca...

Hi, my Manix 2 XL is my first Spyderco (had to return the first one I got due to some flaws, got one back that was better so I kept it) but I like it quite a bit so far and it might be not my last... The thing is it has an uneven blade grind, the edge bevel coming to the tip is like 30% wider on the...

Most reviews note it as not drop shutty but this one seems to fall shut out of the box, that's how I like them: https://youtu.be/lgmbdG1BaAY (at 7:25)

Hey. Since I'm contemplating becoming a Kapara owner... any updates on the drop shuttiness (if that is a word)?

Nope, no wear yet, just that superficial streakiness that follows the direction that you're rubbing the blade in when cleaning.
I actually tried Ballistol but found it to be a bit "heavy" on the coating... may try something lighter.

I have a Manix2XL w/ DLC coating which I very much like but somehow the blade always looks kinda streaky after cleaning, regardless of wether I use soapy stuff, naphtha or just dry clean it with some rag.

I would really like to achieve that smooth uniform factory look again. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Ouroboros w/ PB washers.

So....

Returned it, got one back: blade is centered, no lateral blade play,silky smooth action. I'm a happy camper.
Arguebly the best bang for the buck Spyderco right now.

awa54 wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:37 pm

...and many of us will be begging Sal and Eric for a sprint or re-introduction of the Ouroboros.

Aren't we already? I kinda am, for sure...

Spyderco Ouroboros 2 XL, S30V, PB washers, Taichung, $165. Pretty please.

Sure... the thing is, over here in Europe, you don't get this under $270.

You should send this in. If no one does there's no need for them to consider addressing the flaws in an upgraded version of the Ouroboros.

Also I think 120 bucks is a way more appropriate price for a VG10 blade that runs on teflon washers than $290...

Thanks for the input guys. I got the action to break in a bit the last few days, oiled up moving parts, still I don't manage to flick it shut, the blade keeps bouncing back. May be just me but I don't know... Slight loosening and re-tightening of the pivot didn't cure the blade play or the off-cente...

So...

Any realease date for the XL version of the Ouroboros with upgraded steel/washers yet...?

:rolleyes: