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by demoncase
Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2014 Catalog Discussion
Replies: 68
Views: 11882

The Battlestation is really tickling my fancy out of all of the new shiny things in 2014. Just so different in style and shape. The Hungarian folder is also-strangely- appealing too me also- it's (to my eyes) like the classic Opinel/Laguiole style mashed up with the classic Spyderco style....Me like...
by demoncase
Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco A.T.R return please!
Replies: 162
Views: 29512

I know you said its the same but care to share a pic of your ATR? But of course, good sir! First picture against a pale back ground with the flash on shows the 'rainbow bloom' from the PVD coating of TiNi inside the handle. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/demoncase/IMAG2808_zpsb26cfbe4.jpg h...
by demoncase
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Legality of carrying a personal emergency pry bar?
Replies: 7
Views: 4538

As with many things, the answer would depend on the prybar being discovered by the police, and the circumstances under which they discovered it., If you're observed loitering outside a building at 2am, and frisked, most cops are probably going to consider any prybar to be a burglar's tool and the s...
by demoncase
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tell me about your favorite Spyderco model.
Replies: 22
Views: 3417

This is a supertough question- I'm on 50+ Spydies at last count. In truth, the one that stands out is the Squeak- it's UK Penknife Law compliant. The blade is more 'fat seed' than 'pointy leaf' which doesn't mean much to us but looks much less threatening around Non-Knife-Peeps and other 'fraidy cat...
by demoncase
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco A.T.R return please!
Replies: 162
Views: 29512

Pretty good response so far, let's keep it going! Anyone actually own one of these bad boys? Me. ;) Exactly as pictured- the plain edge/ TiNi(?) coated version. Handles very nicely- good weighty nice with a great balance- slick opening as well. The blade shape is superb for serious heavy work- the ...
by demoncase
Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:18 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Sayings to live by.
Replies: 31
Views: 4773

The plural of 'anecdote' is not 'data'.

Once is interesting, twice is a conincidence, three times is a pattern of behaviour.

Lead, follow or get out of the way (Very useful for committees and meetings!)

Smile more.
by demoncase
Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A Case of Stretching the Truth?
Replies: 41
Views: 11977

Some people have no idea. We live in a world where the original Gerber Mk2 was banned from sales at the PX because it was an 'evil assassination weapon' Gerber added the serrations and called it a survival tool, and all was well. The same length and steel double edged blade with 3-4" of serrati...
by demoncase
Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knives We Would Like to See "UNVANISH"
Replies: 117
Views: 17712

The Zowada.... As it was or with a DLC black blade.
by demoncase
Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is DLC, what does it do and how long will it protect a blade?
Replies: 14
Views: 16169

DLC coatings- like all surface treatments from the more traditional carburising and nitriding to the more modern PVD and plasma coatings- vary quite a bit in practice as described, even when a 'propriety' 'recipe' is being used. The reasons for this are myriad in detail, but broadly come down to sur...
by demoncase
Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49028
Views: 5435802

Military 1/2 Serrated in S30V... About 10 tonnes of cardboard boxes needed chopping up to fit in the recycling bin.
by demoncase
Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How delicate is the Delica?
Replies: 32
Views: 5412

A Delica is a great knife. It's also the most expensive and least effective prybar you're likely to have in your tool box ;)
by demoncase
Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Explain your screen name
Replies: 89
Views: 12450

Way back when, over the gravity well and in days of yore- I needed an e-mail adress for university assignments. I wanted Headcase. That was taken. I wanted Demon Knight (My favourite Tales From The Crypt movie). That was taken. I took the first half of one and glued it the second half of the other.....
by demoncase
Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Civilian vs Matriarch: which do you prefer
Replies: 24
Views: 17252

Depends on your intended usage: The Matriarch- or even better the Li Matriarch- would be the best choice for serious cutting chores if you need that style of edge....Personally, a Delica would probably be more versatile- the reverse S isnt the best choice for fine work. If your job takes you into 't...
by demoncase
Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: My little- growing- collection.
Replies: 24
Views: 7946

My little- growing- collection.

A careful 10 years of 'investing' in the odd Spydie when I'd got a few quid spare. Oh, and if anyone's got something they can see I don't have and want to sell it in UK- yeah, I'm interested. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/demoncase/IMAG2742_zpsc4849414.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/...
by demoncase
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What was your first Spyderco
Replies: 120
Views: 29399

A much loved Delica 2- perfect little pocket knife. Made me fall in love with the whole concept.... 10 years later and *ahem* £, I've still got it and another 50 or so others to keep it company ;)
by demoncase
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your TOP FIVE Spyderco Knives That Amaze You
Replies: 83
Views: 33732

In equal order: Police- steel handle and Full serrated. Slim, slick and feels like pure class in the hand. Squeak- N690 steel is awesome and the whole package is just 'right'- not big enough to scare Non-Knife-Peeps but enough blade to do most things I need in my daily life. In a world where even th...
by demoncase
Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Help ID'ing my Centofante C50
Replies: 0
Views: 1699

Help ID'ing my Centofante C50

Hi guys- My first post so be gentle. I have in the collection, a Centofante C50 I acquired at a very good price several years ago.....I'm considering trading it in and I'd like to get an accurate ID and an ballpark valuation from my fellow sage Spydie enthusiasts: It's the serrated ATS34 model with ...