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by araneae
Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Seconds sale 2022
Replies: 388
Views: 32698

Re: Seconds sale 2022

How's the temp this year? Looks chilly. Wish I was there again, but airfare was high this year.
by araneae
Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Obscure But Yet Extremely Cool Past Models
Replies: 99
Views: 7899

Re: C125 Khukuri

The folding Khukuri by Ed Schempp appears to be becoming 'obscure'. It's definitely cool and practical. https://youtu.be/nvgDWcmFwTs https://spydercollector.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/schemppkhukri_spyderco.jpg It was a knife so odd you had to hold it to understand. I love mine, but do not carry i...
by araneae
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Seconds sale 2022
Replies: 388
Views: 32698

Re: Seconds sale 2022

I'm not able to make it out this year, have fun for me!
by araneae
Sun Oct 16, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight: A comprehensive review
Replies: 129
Views: 16746

Re: The Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight: A comprehensive review

I bend the clip slightly on almost every knife I carry. sal How would you recommend tuning the clip - remove the clip from the knife and put the tab with the holes in a bench vise? Is there a better way? Thanks! With the clip on, I often slide some cardboard under and lift gently, checking frequent...
by araneae
Sun Sep 25, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Ireland knife carry
Replies: 9
Views: 931

Re: Ireland knife carry

Well, I was hoping to see if there was anyone with first hand knowledge. I figure a SAK should be okay, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
by araneae
Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Ireland knife carry
Replies: 9
Views: 931

Ireland knife carry

I'll be travelling through Ireland and it looks like knives are strictly regulated. Anyone have experience there? Would a SAK be okay? A small clipitool?
by araneae
Sat Sep 17, 2022 6:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I’m interested in a D’Allara Salt! Anyone else?
Replies: 16
Views: 897

Re: I’m interested in a D’Allara Salt! Anyone else?

Since the D'Allara got some hate for being hard to unlock, a wet environment version seems like it wouldn't work in the current design. I'd be interested to see a backlock version, though I'm not sure it's likely. For this reason, mine is never carried. Sad, because otherwise this would be a great ...
by araneae
Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do yourselves a favor; get an ultrafine bench stone for washer polishing.
Replies: 19
Views: 1526

Re: Do yourselves a favor; get an ultrafine bench stone for washer polishing.

A 4 way emory board will work as well and they are under $2. I have polished several sets and it always helps smooth things out a bit with pivot action.
by araneae
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Model request : Pry-Byrd - specialised knife w/ blade for light prying
Replies: 27
Views: 14721

Re: Model request : Pry-Byrd - specialised knife w/ blade for light prying

I don't think you want to pry with the tab that opens the knife. You risk bending it.
by araneae
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Flatbyrd 2?
Replies: 41
Views: 18316

Re: Flatbyrd 2?

Hi jOsephchan, Welcome to our forum. Maybe some time in the future? But right now we have no plans to redesign and retool up for another flatbyrd. sal That's a bummer. I had and used a Flatbyrd in CE while in college. I cut a lot of cardboard stocking retail shelves. I never considered putting it i...
by araneae
Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Magnacut in Seki Salts
Replies: 32
Views: 3011

Re: Magnacut in Seki Salts

It will be interesting to see what "standard" HT ends up as for Magnacut. Most early production seems 61-62. Will that end up being seen as a couple points too low? I know Larrin has worked with Protech to dial things in, but not sure where they ended up. Hogue told me 61-62 is where they ...
by araneae
Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Generous people
Replies: 7
Views: 597

Re: Generous people

Very cool.
by araneae
Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bad quality of C192TIPM390 Spyderco PITS M390
Replies: 65
Views: 4527

Re: Bad quality of C192TIPM390 Spyderco PITS M390

I guess I'm in the camp where if you want to inspect every cranny of a knife and expect perfection you should be buying customs. That "bad" spot would probably go unnoticed by 95% of the knife buying public and most people who do notice, probably don't care. I also don't think the whole, i...
by araneae
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Exclusive wave 2022
Replies: 48
Views: 4185

Re: Exclusive wave 2022

I'm waiting for some more new models to pique my interest. I'm about exclusived out on the models I like enough to buy multiples of. The result is I've been buying other brands in the meantime. Can't wait to see some truly new stuff in the lineup here.
by araneae
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bad quality of C192TIPM390 Spyderco PITS M390
Replies: 65
Views: 4527

Re: Bad quality of C192TIPM390 Spyderco PITS M390

I continue to be amazed at the tiny nitpicks people find on production knives. That's "bad quality"?
by araneae
Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is this normal spyderhole finish? [Seki city quality]
Replies: 55
Views: 4478

Re: Is this normal spyderhole finish? [Seki city quality]

I think perhaps you could put your thumb in it and use it rather than staring at it, but that's just me. The LT3 isn't really an art piece. If you want a knife that meets your standards you should consider buying in person or accept occasional dissatisfaction. I am sure I've never inspected most of ...
by araneae
Sat Aug 06, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Is the spiederco military a clone?
Replies: 4
Views: 2538

Re: Is the spiederco military a clone?

If the blade says "Spiederco" than yes.
by araneae
Mon Jul 25, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: UpTern!!
Replies: 81
Views: 8342

Re: UpTern!!

The SS handle is a deal breaker for me, hoping for an FRN or G-10 version to come along.
by araneae
Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What percentage of your knives are spyderco?
Replies: 64
Views: 4137

Re: What percentage of your knives are spyderco?

Probably somewhere around half or more. I try not to count...