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by flipe8
Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:56 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Question for Professional Firefighters/Rescue Workers
Replies: 9
Views: 1941

The only bad thing about these apps is when you get to the scene the public is usually going nuts and if they see one of us on our phone they will be taking video saying that we were goofing off and not doing our job. :rolleyes: It's funny you mention this, as this is a real concern in our little d...
by flipe8
Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Just Order a techno
Replies: 20
Views: 3598

I got mine in mid August and I've carried it every day since. I've sold all my Sebenzas since getting it. I think it's the best overall folder I've ever had, bar none, to date. If it came in a larger version, I don't think I could ask for a better folder.
by flipe8
Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How did you use your Spyderco today?
Replies: 771
Views: 163266

I used my Techno to cut a number of hose connections & wires while breaking down our old clothes washer.
by flipe8
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Techno love
Replies: 62
Views: 13904

I think being lucky enough to have owned a number of mid-tech and full custom knives made me appreciate how amazing the Techno is.
by flipe8
Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best allaround-er
Replies: 64
Views: 10460

For me, it would be the Techno. While it is smaller than I would ideally prefer, I've yet to encounter any cutting task in the past 6 months it couldn't handle. Small enough to carry everywhere without ever feeling under-knifed makes for a pretty good "1 knife".
by flipe8
Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Techno love
Replies: 62
Views: 13904

It's a great knife, for sure. I got mine in mid-August and have carried it every day, on and off duty, without exception. I actually did sell my trusty Small Regular Sebenza(my default EDC for about 6 years) after a couple of months of owning the Techno. It just keeps on doing whatever cutting task ...
by flipe8
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Icy Chicago Fire Fighting
Replies: 9
Views: 1421

by flipe8
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:40 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Icy Chicago Fire Fighting
Replies: 9
Views: 1421

Some good pics, for sure. We just had a worker in similar conditions the night before(Jan 27) with windchills down in the -30c. As cold as it is, I'd take that over extreme heat and big bush fires. I'd also rather be cold working the fire over the poor schmucks who gotta pick up after as well! Here ...
by flipe8
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:38 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Icy Chicago Fire Fighting
Replies: 9
Views: 1421

Some good pics, for sure. We just had a worker in similar conditions the night before(Jan 27) with windchills down in the -30c. As cold as it is, I'd take that over extreme heat and big bush fires. I'd also rather be cold working the fire over the poor schmucks who gotta pick up after as well!
by flipe8
Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: A firefighter passed away tonight in a LODD
Replies: 22
Views: 2602

Sorry to read this, Brother. Prayers sent.
by flipe8
Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tuff not so Tuff...
Replies: 310
Views: 53777

I think there are two issues : -strength of claim -character of OP I tend to agree on this. As with anything, there are absolutely possibilities of things having flaws or defects and I believe it benefits everyone going forward if any problems/flaws/defects are fixed. The character of a member can ...
by flipe8
Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tuff not so Tuff...
Replies: 310
Views: 53777

mark408 wrote:Thru it in the garbage...that's what i dio with junk.
Totally hear you Bro. When my truck wouldn't start, I loaded it on a flatbed and dumped it off a cliff into the ocean, cuz that's what you do with junk...

On a side note, what does the letter "E" on your gas gauge mean?
by flipe8
Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My love for the Techno...
Replies: 16
Views: 4430

What a great knife! The Techno has kept my Small Sebenza out of my pocket for 2+ months now and has been the only folder I've carried since buying it. As much as I love the Small Regular Sebenza,my default EDC for nearly 7 years, the Techno actually checks off more boxes on my lists of "wants&q...
by flipe8
Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Short and Strong question
Replies: 33
Views: 4738

If a 2.5" blade works for you, then the Techno is the hands down winner of the "short and stout" competition. I agree absolutely! Since getting the Techno almost a month ago, I haven't even looked at my Small Sebenza. That's something for me, as the Sebenza has been my primary EDC ab...
by flipe8
Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New Techno review
Replies: 20
Views: 7627

I've been carrying mine for the past few weeks now, and I'm absolutley sold on this knife. I haven't been this excited about a knife since getting my first Small Regular Sebenza nearly seven years ago. I've owned multiple CRKs, Striders, Hinderers, and full-on customs, but this knife is the only one...
by flipe8
Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco prices are pushing me right out of my hobby.
Replies: 301
Views: 40045

I just wrote up a long winded post and lost it when trying to post it, so I'm gonna make it short and sweet offering my opinion. Basically, I'm good with Spyderco offering these products in this price-point, but the air is pretty thin in this particular market. I've spent a fair bit of money in this...
by flipe8
Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: C158TIP Techno - a review
Replies: 26
Views: 9628

Nice, straight-forward review. Thanks for it.
by flipe8
Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco's First Flipper!
Replies: 44
Views: 10678

Love the knife and Brad's flippers are the only flippers I like, but would prefer the handles be all titanium.
by flipe8
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Who Says A Thick Blade Isn't A Good Slicer?
Replies: 27
Views: 3736

On a side note, how is the steel handling the acidic materials you've been cutting? Is it staining much or at all?
by flipe8
Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Thoughts on CRK Sebenza, help me spend $500!
Replies: 40
Views: 10030

Since I purchased my first CRK folder, a Small Regular, in early 2006, no other folder has kept my attention for any real length of time. From Striders to ZTs and Hinderers and from high-end productions to full-on customs, no other folder has lasted more than a couple weeks before my CRK bumps it ou...