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Incredible,,, I ordered one a few minutes after DLT opened page,,,, less than 30 minutes to sell out???
Already have a CTS 204P and two M390 PM2 knives,, could not resist the excellent pricing.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

Absolutely,,, first rule of retail sales,,, if it does not move quickly,,,, drop the product. Holding inventory for a long time is not smart business. The C36 Military is one of my favorite Spyderco models however, the popularity has dropped off over the past 3-4 years. Regards, FK Member since Feb ...

JD Spydo, I am surprised you did not purchase your BUU from KW, the M390 steel is identical to CTS 204P, which was an exclusive from KW and sold out at about $180 until deplete a few weeks ago. Introduced in May 2016, it was in inventory for over two years as an exclusive and was one of the first is...

C36 Military in full serrated CPM 440V blade.

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FK

Member since Feb 17, 2001

Spyder Hawk

I had a C12 Civilian in the early 1990's,,, was always concerned about the weak tip breaking and did not use it very often. Suggest a Spyder Hawk, less expensive and has thicker tip with H1 steel. Essentially the same blade shape and size as C12. Yes, Spyderco will sharpen the SE blade for a small f...

Cruwear = YES

DLC = NO

Military C36 with full SE.

I have an old C36 full SE with CMP 440V and it is a treasure in my collection.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

Interesting poll,,,,, approx. 80% prefer uncoated.

This a about where I always thought the break would appear.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

If the decorated design concept is too much,,, just replace the scales.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

How much work to remove the black DLC coating?
Interesting if the steel is unusual or unique.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

+1 on recommendation to use a flat bench stone, it will maintain the point and straight line edge much better than the SM. The Spyderco double stuff with brown and white stones combined is only $30 and the brown stone single is $18. The 1" x 5" size if fine for the Delica Wharnclifffe. Reg...

Do not want, need or like DLC coatings please.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

YES,,,, sticky locks are annoying.

I have owned 8-9 CRK Sebenza and 4-5 other custom Ti liner locks over the past 20 years.
All had some degree of sticky and required attention to tension or lubrication on the lock face.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

Thanks for the heads up,,, I may get a second KW Spyderco PM2 in M4 with CF as a back up.
Great price for a USA made CF Spyderco.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

Diamond spray or paste.
It is available at 45 microns and then down to where you are pleased.
Hard wood or hard thin leather glued to wood or similar backing.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

Thumb ramp position is not very important to me. It is more comfortable for thumb opening than without a thumb ramp/hump designed blade shape.- I do very little, if any, stabbing cuts,,,, mainly used for slicing motions both forward and back. Holding thumb and forefinger on the knife sides is most c...

"Is the hole a patented thing or a trademarked thing? IIRC patents run out after a while, but trademarks do not?"

In the USA a trademark lasts for 10 years then it can be renewed after every 10 years for the life of the product.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

"really super high quality J. A. Henckel kitchen/culinary knife" JDSpydo, You are kidding us right, not serious? No disrespect however, Henckels top quality at Rc 55-57 with most of their more common knives Rc 53-55? http://www.zknives.com/knives/steels/x50crmov15.shtml I have a Henckels ...

EvilD, Research ball and roller bearing design. Larger does not change tolerances, they are still very small. Grit and dirt will jam up the balls/rollers in any bearing. The grit and dirt does not float around between the ball bearings,,, it grinds away the race contact surfaces. Purchase a inexpens...