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- Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:32 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Triple B/Spyderco Folder
- Replies: 205
- Views: 25756
- Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:44 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: LC200n? What am I doing wrong
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3845
Re: LC200n? What am I doing wrong
I'd go with plain edge in a tougher, easy to repair steel. I like a Manix 2LW or Para 3LW in BD1N or similar here. I'd run a little higher angle (~18-20dps) and thicker edge. I'd not personally go VG10 for this role. I like VG10 and although Spyderco runs it a touch soft, it can still be a little c...
- Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:03 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: LC200n? What am I doing wrong
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3845
Re: LC200n? What am I doing wrong
To be clear, I wasn't trying to say that BD1N will be tougher than LC200N, I was just referencing it in connection to the models I mentioned as they are offered in so many different steels. I don't keep up as close as I used to but if you can get the knife you like in a PE LC200N, that's what I'd do...
- Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:16 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: LC200n? What am I doing wrong
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3845
Re: LC200n? What am I doing wrong
I'd go with plain edge in a tougher, easy to repair steel. I like a Manix 2LW or Para 3LW in BD1N or similar here. I'd run a little higher angle (~18-20dps) and thicker edge. I'd not personally go VG10 for this role. I like VG10 and although Spyderco runs it a touch soft, it can still be a little ch...
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 7:57 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: CONTEST!
- Replies: 174
- Views: 11369
Re: CONTEST!
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- Thu Jul 14, 2022 6:54 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Sharpening Angle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
Re: Sharpening Angle
Bench stones. ;) I used them for years, then discovered the Sharpmaker, and then guided systems. Some day I'll pull out the bench stones and give them another shot. I can for sure relate. I used bench stones mostly poorly for years. Way before the birth of the internet so "learning" was s...
- Thu Jul 14, 2022 6:18 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Sharpening Angle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
Re: Sharpening Angle
Bench stones.
Another Erik
Another Erik
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:51 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Kitchen Knife Sharpening Experiment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 900
Re: Kitchen Knife Sharpening Experiment
Different tools will not overcome technique. I suggested the Nortons because they are less aggressive and in my experience get along better with soft stainless than diamonds. But again, they aren't a replacement for proper technique. You shouldn't have to do circles. Period. If you've spent "ho...
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:35 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Kitchen Knife Sharpening Experiment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 900
Re: Kitchen Knife Sharpening Experiment
You should be able to repair the soft stainless edge of a Cuisinart knife on a diamond stone pretty quickly without doing circles.
Consider getting a Crystolon course and India fine.
Consider getting a Crystolon course and India fine.
- Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:12 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Triple B/Spyderco Folder
- Replies: 205
- Views: 25756
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:17 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is this allowed?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 695
Re: Is this allowed?
KnivesPlus has been doing all kinds of brand new Spyderco mods for years.
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:00 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is sharpening hard steels hard?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2396
Re: Is sharpening hard steels hard?
I mean no disrespect at all, but the question is flawed. Are harder steels harder to sharpen? The blanket answer is no. The better answer is, it depends. A blade's hardness rating is only one factor in the equation. A thin edged Aogami Super blade will sharpen readily with simple tools. A soft fat K...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:34 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Sal!!!
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3539
Happy Birthday Sal!!!
Unless I'm mistaken, today is Sal's birthday. Forgive me if this was already posted but I didn't see it. Thank you Sal for your vision, your creativity, your curiosity, your courage, your loyalty, your humility. Thank you for always rising above the fray without ever compromising what's important. T...
- Mon May 30, 2022 6:15 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Budget chef knife steel recommendations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 989
Re: Budget chef knife steel recommendations
Stretch your budget about $20 and you can get into some knives in Ginsan, Aogami, and other well executed steels. Look to Tsunehisa, Harukaze, and some Tadafusa. Worth the extra money in the long run. Example: https://www.epicedge.com/shopexd.asp?id=95571 I'm also a big fan of the generic "SK&q...
- Tue May 24, 2022 4:29 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Triple B/Spyderco Folder
- Replies: 205
- Views: 25756
- Sun May 22, 2022 8:15 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Build your own dream Spyderco
- Replies: 65
- Views: 5118
Re: Build your own dream Spyderco
K390 Endela with no finger bumps in the handle. Just a smooth, continuous curve.
Done.
Done.
- Sat May 14, 2022 10:04 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Reducing blade length
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1563
Re: Reducing blade length
First, no power tools. I've never handled a Pacific Salt but looking at the pics, it looks like you're going to be altering the tip profile quite a bit with that much material removal. You'd want to work the spine and the edge and I would probably do some thinning. A file or coarse sandpaper would b...
- Fri May 06, 2022 6:56 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Seki City models disappointing
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5763
Re: Seki City models disappointing
Don't expect Spydie flick capabilities from the Seki back locks. The lack of single finger flick opening with one of these isn't a defect, it should be expected.
Some will do it, some won't. Sal invented the thumb hole to be used with your thumb. Works great.
Some will do it, some won't. Sal invented the thumb hole to be used with your thumb. Works great.
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:33 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Kitchen knives
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1466
Re: Spyderco Kitchen knives
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:13 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Kitchen knives
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1466
Re: Spyderco Kitchen knives
I'm looking for opinions on the kitchen knives featured in the last byte. I was considering a Myabi but these Spyderco's look interesting. How does CTSBD1 hold up in kitchen use? Is it comparable to top tier Japanese steels? I think the Miyabi uses the equivalent of ZPD189. Any input is appreciated...