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by olywa
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why carry two?
Replies: 63
Views: 2932

Re: Why carry two?

Either a PE 3"-4" folder with a SE Manbug, or a SE 3"-4" folder with a PE Manbug. Plus there is always a Leatherman Skeletool in a kydex sheath on my left side, always.
by olywa
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2023 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 488
Views: 188348

Re: Spyderco 2023 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

I was holding off on my first SPY27 until the Native Chief LW release, but that UKPK in SPY27 is mighty tempting. I feel like suppressing these feelings might be unhealthy...
by olywa
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Am I missing out on S110V?
Replies: 53
Views: 4507

Re: Am I missing out on S110V?

I've had good experience with S110V in multiple models. Once I've established the desired edge angle it becomes relatively easy to re-sharpen and I really haven't had any issues with chipping. Of course, I use my knives the way they were intended to be used.
by olywa
Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpening stone(s) for a relative newbie?
Replies: 13
Views: 1017

Re: Sharpening stone(s) for a relative newbie?

Can't go wrong with the Spyderco Medium and Fine benchstones. The Ultrafine gets a little pricey though. Some diamond emulsion on a strop may get you the finished edge you want.
by olywa
Sat Aug 05, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endura M4
Replies: 39
Views: 6190

Re: Endura M4

Really want to try M4 and I love the Endura platform, but that mint is like fingernails on a chalkboard for me. But still may pick one up for the denim micarta scales I've got coming from Ukraine.
by olywa
Sat Aug 05, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: St. Nick’s Exclusive red and black Goddard!
Replies: 400
Views: 46044

Re: St. Nick’s Exclusive red and black Goddard!

You guys are 'next level'. Mongo (me) just pawn in game of sharpening, but I learn something most every time I hit this thread, so thanks. I will say that I'm no slouch at free-handing with diamond and ceramics, and all of my knives are pretty much sharp enough to shave with, though prolly a bit mor...
by olywa
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2023 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 488
Views: 188348

Re: Spyderco 2023 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

Is the action any better on the K390 Lil Temperance 3 LW? I picked up an SE on the initial new release in VG-10. The comp lock is not my first preference and falls behind the backlock, cbbl, and liner lock in my 'druthers. However it works well for me in the PM2 and Sage 5 LW. That being said, my Li...
by olywa
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco is like a horrible disease
Replies: 50
Views: 4180

Re: Spyderco is like a horrible disease

Matus wrote:
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:42 am
If you guys think Spyderco pocket knives are a disease, then you should not get into high end Japanese kitchen knives. Just sayin ...
I suffer (gladly) from both these maladies.
by olywa
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Community Sharpening Journal
Replies: 2317
Views: 300372

Re: Community Sharpening Journal

Yeah, I am totally in love with the Cats Eye rods, and I have both the Galley V and the Gauntlet w/both sets of rods. I would love to be able to seamlessly set those rods at 15 degrees without having to prop the bases. As it is I am stuck at 10 and 20. I will note that the SM triangle rods will fit ...
by olywa
Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Community Sharpening Journal
Replies: 2317
Views: 300372

Re: Community Sharpening Journal

I heartily second this request! I wish there was a base that would hold the cat eye rods from The Gauntlet and/or the Galley V at 10°, 15° and 20°. 12.5° and 17.5° wouldn't hurt my feelings either. And while we're at it, how about some medium grit cat eye rods as well?
by olywa
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Advice on my first Spyderco
Replies: 26
Views: 1317

Re: Advice on my first Spyderco

Sage 5 LW is a gem, you won't regret your choice.
by olywa
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Atlantic v. Pacific?
Replies: 4
Views: 306

Re: Atlantic v. Pacific?

Rafters like 'em too. Sharp points are a no-no in inflatables.
by olywa
Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Atlantic v. Pacific?
Replies: 4
Views: 306

Re: Atlantic v. Pacific?

That about covers it. Atlantic also has a choil, while the Pacific does not.
by olywa
Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Centofante wharncliffe
Replies: 31
Views: 4411

Re: Centofante wharncliffe

A Centofante 4 Wharnie re-issue would be most welcome.
by olywa
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores
Replies: 397
Views: 30993

Re: Spyderco Seconds Sale Scores

Tried Chrome, Edge and Firefox on Android and WIN 10. All gave the same sad message.
by olywa
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Online Factory Seconds Sale!
Replies: 526
Views: 40859

Re: Spyderco Online Factory Seconds Sale!

I'm just going to have to reconcile myself to the fact that I'm SOL on this one. Pity, I thought I was finally going to score an SE ARK. I got it in my cart and then my browser gave up. Oh well...
by olywa
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Online Factory Seconds Sale!
Replies: 526
Views: 40859

Re: Spyderco Online Factory Seconds Sale!

You guys are killing me! I can't get in by a phone or desktop.
by olywa
Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpmaker Diamond vs CDN Rods for Sharpening CPM 15V
Replies: 14
Views: 919

Re: Sharpmaker Diamond vs CDN Rods for Sharpening CPM 15V

I eventually wore out my Diamond rods and replaced them with CBN rods. No regrets. I've also been freehanding my SE blades on the CBN Webfoot and it's now my preferred way to sharpen SEs. I leave some coarse, and some get refined on the Golden Stone. Wish there was an 'in-between' to complete the tr...
by olywa
Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
Replies: 199
Views: 48106

Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!

Hopefully here, there, and everywhere before too long...
by olywa
Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Time for a little Webfoot love
Replies: 2
Views: 819

Time for a little Webfoot love

I was one of the folks clamoring for the Webfoot and I picked one up as soon as they hit the stores. I was immediately struck by how many different useful surfaces this sharpener has. I had been freehanding with the Goldenstone for so long that the Webfoot felt familiar right off the bat. I thought ...