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by willc
Thu May 21, 2020 7:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: pain to sharpen SE blades?
Replies: 16
Views: 1476

Re: pain to sharpen SE blades?

When you get to finishing your SE blade be mindful of pressure. You want to use just the weight of the knife, very light pressure. Another thing is frequently clean the rods. They cut much better when clean. Like anything the more you practice it the better you will become. Find some old steak knive...
by willc
Thu May 21, 2020 7:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Suggestion for changing Spyderco budget knife steel 8Cr13Mov
Replies: 54
Views: 5488

Re: Suggestion for changing Spyderco budget knife steel 8Cr13Mov

I have used Spydercos 8cr knives for quite a few years and if you actually use and know how to sharpen it is a great steel for work. There is no reason for Spyderco to upgrade these models. Spyderco has an abundance of similar models in more expensive steels. The budget line fills its category very ...
by willc
Sat May 09, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco/flashlight match-up.....
Replies: 299
Views: 42885

Re: Spyderco/flashlight match-up.....

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My PM2 with an Emisar D1S.
by willc
Thu May 07, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cutlery Shoppe s90v manix lw
Replies: 65
Views: 8804

Re: Cutlery Shoppe s90v manix lw

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Mine arrived the other day and it is flawless.
I will probably just put it away and it will be a backup for the satin blade version that I carry in s90v.

Cutlery Shoppe really has been doing a great job with sprints lately.
by willc
Fri May 01, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cutlery Shoppe s90v manix lw
Replies: 65
Views: 8804

Re: Cutlery Shoppe s90v manix lw

This is one of my favorite models right here.
Just ordered.

Hope the Rex45 drops soon also.
by willc
Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Community Sharpening Journal
Replies: 2317
Views: 300608

Re: Community Sharpening Journal

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Today I touched up the edge on my Hap40 Delica.
Used a Naniwa combo stone and just used the 1K side.
by willc
Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: St. Nick's 4v pm2!
Replies: 177
Views: 22179

Re: St. Nick's 4v pm2!

Only speculating but I have a feeling someone at St Nicks is sitting on a bunch of these now and they will now let them go to the highest bidder.
by willc
Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48656
Views: 5053039

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

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Going with my new Native 5 in Rex45.
by willc
Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: REX 45 and other "rustprone" toolsteels: Corrosion and by that dulling on the very apex - is it an issue in regular EDC?
Replies: 26
Views: 3684

Re: REX 45 and other "rustprone" toolsteels: Corrosion and by that dulling on the very apex - is it an issue in regular

I haven’t experienced any dulling of the apex of any of my knives in Rex45 or Hap40.
This could be because I usually go to a pretty fine stone (5-6k) and strop them fairly regularly.

I think some of the waxy stropping compounds may offer some corrosion resistance also.
by willc
Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: POLL - Manix 2 ffg SE anyone?
Replies: 42
Views: 5063

Re: POLL - Manix 2 ffg SE anyone?

I would love to see a full serrated Manix2 lightweight.
The Manix2 is one of the best designs IMO and having a one with a full Spydie-edge would be great.

I mostly carry plain edges but I do like serrated blades.
Just about everything new I like design wise comes with a plain blade.
by willc
Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "Other" is in your pocket???
Replies: 9719
Views: 1287723

Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???

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Today my other knife is a GEC 43 in red jig bone.
by willc
Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48656
Views: 5053039

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

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Even though my Native 5 in Rex45 is my current darling my old Delica in Hap40 still gets pocket time.
by willc
Sun Apr 12, 2020 6:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Please educate me on Flashlights
Replies: 37
Views: 6178

Re: Please educate me on Flashlights

51931C7D-69A6-4318-8BC5-649A98C8718F.jpeg The Emisar D4 V2 is probably my most carried light at the moment. I really like how much power it has for such a small light. I also have a Emisar D1S that is a nice compact thrower and if I need something bigger I go with my Astrolux FT03. Really these are...
by willc
Sun Apr 12, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Edge Performance Steel between these choices?
Replies: 68
Views: 9156

Re: Best Edge Performance Steel between these choices?

I voted Maxamet as it is my best performer but the Rex 45 may be my favorite. Just the way Rex45 sharpens up and it holds its edge very well plus is being offered in a few models I love to carry. Really though I am happy with any steel that Spyderco puts out. I still occasionally carry my Delica in...
by willc
Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Edge Performance Steel between these choices?
Replies: 68
Views: 9156

Re: Best Edge Performance Steel between these choices?

I voted Maxamet as it is my best performer but the Rex 45 may be my favorite. Just the way Rex45 sharpens up and it holds its edge very well plus is being offered in a few models I love to carry. Really though I am happy with any steel that Spyderco puts out. I still occasionally carry my Delica in ...
by willc
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix rex 45 chips
Replies: 16
Views: 2529

Re: Manix rex 45 chips

I am betting after a couple complete sharpenings you won’t have this problem anymore.
by willc
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 rex45 g10 model
Replies: 290
Views: 42961

Re: Manix 2 rex45 g10 model

Well I managed to score one. The one that I am really looking forward to is the lightweight Manix in rex45. I like g10 but my lightweight versions get carried more often. Without hijacking the thread too far... can you explain why you prefer the LW Manix2 over the G10? I am really interested in und...
by willc
Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 rex45 g10 model
Replies: 290
Views: 42961

Re: Manix 2 rex45 g10 model

Well I managed to score one.
The one that I am really looking forward to is the lightweight Manix in rex45.
I like g10 but my lightweight versions get carried more often.
by willc
Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Please Help Me Buy a Flashlight!
Replies: 79
Views: 21106

Re: Please Help Me Buy a Flashlight!

The Olight and the Wowtach are actually pretty good choices for edc flashlights. I have a little Olight i3e that has been on my key ring for a few years. For my bigger lights for walking I usually go with an Emisar D1S or my Astrolux FT03, both these lights have a nice dim moonlight mode and with a ...
by willc
Sat Jan 18, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A Tale of Two Hawkbills
Replies: 39
Views: 5293

Re: A Tale of Two Hawkbills

Excellent post!!!
I also have a Meadowlark hawkbill and it is a great knife.