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Best way I know to really sharpen a difficult blade is this: Go to your local hobby store and get a set of sanding films. Use the medium (280, 320)grits to build an edge, finer (400, 600)grits to polish the edge and get it to paper shaving sharp. If that is not enough, do as another forumite already...

I like the Endura in SS, but that decision must fall to the user. The feel is great, the lockup solid as the proverbial rock, and the edge was able to shave right out of the box.



Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

Wow. I thought some of our American companies were really good at taking people's money! I saw knives from Boker, Spyderco and several others by just taking a quick peek. Ironically, I did see one knife that was a carbon copy of a Magna tactical folder, which was a copy of designs from Kershaw and B...

As far as instinctual self-defense goes, try out a wide range of knives and carry what appeals to you. Practice with it, and make sure that the instincts of how to use it in a confrontation are solidly in your mind. Remember, however. All knives are useless in a confrontation if you do not have them...

I saw a show like this as well, but they did not stop at Spyderco knockoffs. I saw remakes of knives from Buck, Case, Knives of Alaska, Old Timer, and of course Spyderco. What eludes me is that they were selling 10 knives in lots of 12, with 30 more for their count of 150. Unless the knife was absol...

OK, my favorite knife to modify a bit would be the Chinook. I really like the design, but I think a few changes would make a great knife a spectacular one. 1.) Tip-up carry. It's annoying for someone who always uses tip-up to suddenly have a tip-down knife in the arsenal, as the strategy for use is ...

Amen. Many people take the liberties that are rights of American citizens for granted, but once you sit back and realize how fortunate we really are, it's amazing. Some people complain about not being able to carry a 4" blade, but look at England and Australia. There, even keychain knives are i...

Easy, no contest. Endura, 50-50, in ATS-55. Strong as a steel cable, tough as an ex-Marine, darn near unbeatable. Of all the Spydies, not just what I own, I would have to say the Chinook. Nice and strong, big, with great steel. Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is. Edited by - Sword and Shield on 7...

I am not sure, but if anyone can help, please include the lock strength of the Endura. I have heard claims from numerous other companies and would like to know how the Endura stacks up in testing.

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

All finishes will degrade over time, yet my experience has shown that powder-coated finishes tend to hold up the worst of any black finish, due to it basically being a coat of paint. Black-T or Black-TI tend to hold up very well, since the finish is bonded directly to the metal and is very difficult...

So many choices, so little time. I guess I'll have to go by purpose. Work- A Buck 450- I've beaten it half to death, and it still keeps going. Tactical- Kershaw Liner Action Tanto- opens as fast as a switchblade, cuts like a straight razor. Dressy- Case Russlock in Pocketworn Red Bone- sweet looking...

Top 5 Needs in an MBC/Defensive Knife In no particular order: 1.) Large blade (3+ inches, 4 or 5 if legal to carry in your area) 2.) Easy to open quickly under pressure, with no real complicated mechanisms to confuse or improperly use 3.) Easy to use carry and withdrawal options (pocket clip or some...

Here's an addition to what everyone else has said. After using whatever scratch removal method you prefer, take an old leather belt and rub that surface of the blade numerous times. This will polish out most scratches and leave the blade with a nicely polished finish. Be willing to mess up the belt ...

I have to step in regarding liner locks. My Kershaw Liner Action Tanto is very strong, and I never have given a second thought to the lock failing or even slipping. Opens in a flash, locks tight, flips shut just as fast. While I understand how some "lower" companies offer weaker knives and...

I picked up an Endura the other day, and it's just a great knife. I was curious as to caring for it, however, and had a few questions for the forum here. I have lurked in the background for a while, and this seems a good place to ask. 1.) How suseptible is the lock to pocket lint/dirt? Will it be ok...