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All good advice above^ I assume that mount is aluminum. Aluminum galls very easily. Galling is basically like metal smearing on a tiny level. When galling happens (especially under a screw head) it creates some additional bond. It's basically like there's a little glue under the head now and you usu...

My initial intention for this knife was to use it on "special" stuff, and still use my regular knives for mundane tasks. But it's not working out that way. I'm liking Chad's knife so much that it's quickly becoming my go-to tool for most kitchen tasks. That's what I hoped to hear!! If you...

Backpacking has been a passion of mine for decades and there's only a few products and fewer brands that I feel strongly enough about that I will suggest them to anyone who'll listen. Osprey packs is on the short list of high quality, well thought-out gear that I would suggest to any backpacker. The...

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:52 pm

I don’t even know what to say other than
“WOW”…thoroughly enjoyed reading this; awe - inspiring work Chad and congratulations Rusty

Thank you!

... I think it's because of the thin blade, but it tends to glide through the material nicely without requiring much pressure... I'm extremely happy to hear you're getting good use out of it! It's great to hear you feel the reduced force required. The idea of making precise cuts with as little effo...

ZrowsN1s wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:53 pm

Man it's a struggle to do what we love vs what we need sometimes. Glad you weathered the storm and are back in the knife game Chad.

Thank you!

I caught RustyIron's post in the off-topic subforum regarding this stunning Chad Kelly (Xplorer) kitchen knife: https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=94704 Look at that lovely curved plunge line. Look at that titanium bolster. Look at those ironwood handles! In Vanax !! With Chad's own...

That's a stunning knife. I really, really like the way you can get your index finger a bit over the heel of the blade; that must make for great control in chopping. And that curved plunge line is extraordinary. Actually the more I look at the knife, I don't see anything that isn't extraordinary. Ho...

I told you he is an artist and teacher! You're too kind! :preying Yeah man, I've been wanting to try Vanax for sometime now. Shirogorov uses it quite often as well. Your in awesome company Chad! Nonetheless, I'd rather try one of yours first! Super job! Thank you very much for the compliment! I rem...

Btw, what's the blade steel? See? I was so excited that I forgot to mention the steel. It's Vanax. I've never used Vanax before, so it's a new adventure. I think Xplorer did a lot of experimentation to get the characteristics he was looking for, but that's beyond my level of expertise. Here's a lit...

.... I opened the box and discovered... another box. But this was no ordinary box. It was a cylindrical wooden box with a tie closure. It seems as if this might be a traditional ancient knife packaging practice, but I don't know. What I do know is that when someone goes over the top with the packag...

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:11 pm

Sorry I missed this, Happy Birthday.

Thank you!

Lots of good information has been shared here. I would add that I've lived in So Cal for 51 years and for 35 of those years I've carried whatever pocket knife I feel like carrying without concern for legal limits (not saying everyone should do that, just stating a fact). I've never once had the slig...

Happy birthday! Thank you! Happy birthday mate… :party-face Can’t go wrong in a Akubra hat…. Thank you mate. I own Akubra hats because of you and I'm thankful for that. FYI, I put my Stetson fur felt hats and my Akubra fur felt hats through A LOT of rain/weather testing this winter (also filled the...

Happy birthday buddy! Thanks for all the MuleTeam help you've given me and the forum over the years! Have the best one ever! Happy birthday, friend! Thanks for the most excellent tutoring, have learned loads from you. Thank you guys! I worked on knives in my shop for a couple hours today, played wi...

...I tried applying some dye to the micarta, and that stuff will NOT take any color. I ended up coloring it with a Sharpie, but I'm not too concerned about this. ... Very nice mod! I like that it not only achieves the function you wanted but it also looks clean and appears to be more comfortable no...

Some of the reasons I might prefer to use linseed oil (or mineral oil) and finishing wax would be for a project too large to stabilize or when the wood is already so dense and oily that stabilizing isn't very necessary. Sometimes cost or convenience plays a role. Usually if stabilizing is an option,...

legOFwhat? wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:30 pm

I've never tried waxing but will give it a try! I spy some $$$vanax too

Good eye! That's part of my not-so-secret stash that came straight from the Uddeholm factory. If all goes as planned, that piece is going to be put into service in Rustyiron's kitchen soon.

I completely agree with the finishing wax suggestion. It's easy to apply, provides nice protection to the wood and buffs up nicely. I use a different brand. I've used Howard's Citrus Shield Premium Paste Wax for many years and I love it. It's Brazilian carnuba, bees wax and orange oil. It protects, ...

I simply think a Mule should be a Mule. Having Mules in 2 shapes doesn't necessarily appeal to me. I don't love or hate the original shape and I don't mind the change in the new shape. I just think Spyderco should pick the one that's easiest for them to produce and keep things as cheap and simple as...