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As far as the forum goes, there are many , all over the world, that have an interest in knives and edges, to some degree, that have no persons in their world with whom they can have a serious conversation about knives. All too true. I joined this forum exactly because of this fact , and I'm quite t...

Ref. my previous post, where I may come off a little hard on myself, I should clarify there is very little regret concerning my 2023 acquisitions. Non really... it's just how the numbers keep adding up faster than I'm able to sell off that I don't like. Stretch 1, Z-cut, Endura TRL and S2XL I've use...

A quick search of my e-mails returned 8 hits for new Spyderco knives bought from online retailers. I also believe I got my pre-owned Stretch 1 in 2023. Maybe the Matriarch 2 as well, but it feels like its probably 2022. So I can say 9 with confidence, but there could be more. 9 is actually more than...

It’s kind of a middle ground for me. One for life isn’t enough to provide the versatility I prefer when switching between different types of use, but I’m well past the point where I switch knives or any part of my carry just because it brings me joy. It’s all about the use case, and I usually don’t ...

I miss being young, stupid and sure of everything. Nowadays I can hardly answer simple questions like these.. The stats tell me that I prefer choils, I'm not totally convinced by the numbers because I know that I like a good forward design as well. And I don't mind a kick. Or other, even.. yeah, it'...

Would love to give it a try, but with int. shipping, import fees etc. the entry fee to play feels a bit too high.

With the craze magnacut has generated, it's only reasonable to assume the demand for that level of corrosion resistance is somewhat exaggerated. I like tool steels and wish I could use them more, but my experience is that non stainless steels rust very easily in my use. I live close to the sea, but ...

I heard about him shutting down, but didn't know anything about the reason. Sad to hear, seems he worked hard to get were he was, but no business endeavor is more important than health. I'm not big into pens, but I ordered one from him; TiScribe-Mini Titanium V2 LTW (I had to look that up :smlling-e...

A Chap SE might be the only full SE that could sway me to get another full SE right now, and that's coming.

Slight departure from topic, but what I'd really like to see is a couple of salts in CE. S2XL salt in FFG CE would be a great starting point.

Nice write up, spyderwebs! It's interesting how experience can change our perceptions, and coming from a slightly similar position it's interesting to follow along and get some insight into how and why your perceptions changed. When I write a "similar position" that's a bit misleading, I h...

Differently to you I never had burnt orange G10, but "only" two FRN and one FRCP Spydie(s) in that color. On all three I like burnt orange a lot: To me just the "classy", warm and unobtrusive "kind of orange" (compared to bright orange). Just as british racing green co...

8< --- ...And it is a bit different between Golden and Seki (at least in FRN/FRCP)... wonder how Taichung will do it. I like burnt orange as a color, but it's not always executed to my taste. Only 3 Spyderco's in burnt orange has spent any amount of time in my sock drawer, all Golden. 2 were G-10's...

Completely of topic, but knowing how much you like your K390 wharnie DFly (not only, but also and especially for work in confined spaces as far as I recall) I always wonder how a wharnie Chap would compete with it for you: Even thinner blade stock, just slightly longer, but more cutting edge and gr...

As a Norwegian I feel a bit guilty for not doing more to support and promote my home team, but there has to be a need - I can't go shopping just to be supportive. Anyhow - the Helle Nord is a beautiful knife and a capable one that has got lots of good feedback from fellow Norwegian knife enthusiasts...

As has been pointed out in another thread (link: https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=84345), some aftermarket scale options are only available for the FRN split spring, and not for the full back spring a la the G-10 models. Might be a consideration if you ever planned to scale swap a...

I was planning on using a MagnaCut blade, but finally lost patience. I like SPY-27, though, so it's all good. I like Spy27 too but there seems to be Complete radio silence surrounding the FRN Magnacut model’s release. Has it been postponed further? Are we waiting for the new factory to be built fir...

8< ---- Personal preference, I love blades that don't move, wiggle, or wobble when open (such as Manix) so put me down as a customer willing to pay more for that advantage. I'm with you. Some weeks/moths back I misplaced my wharnie DF2 so thoroughly that I thought it was lost for good. Found it aga...

All my salts are still in their OG bright color. It's functional for the stuff I use them for, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility that I might dye the butt end sticking out of the pocket when I'll eventually get a Manix salt. It's one that certainly has the potential to cross over into slightly...

Let’s face it, the Delica is outdated and flawed. The only reason someone would be paying a premium for the K390 versions would be the performance the blade provides. Performance that would be cut short the moment you run the edge at 90 degrees to that diamond stone in an effort to undo the shoddy ...

I like the D'Allara design as well as what it represents, so I would certainly be interested in one. A few months back I'd probably even say "take my money", but one reason (though not the only one) I took some time off the forum is partly because I'm re-evaluating my approach to knives. A...