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We need some sprint/exclusive runs of the Manix 2 XL. Maybe in some M390, or even better.. K390. Who wants to see this happen?... The Manix 2 XL is such a great platform.

Now unlike many of you I got my very first Spyder all the way back to the spring of 1995. It was a stainless handled, GIN-1 ( G-2), full SE MARINER model. At that time I wanted to try a premium quality serrated folder and two hunting buddies of mine at...

Deacon had a good idea about the casual bombshells Sal drops in seemingly random threads: feel free to add them to this thread so we can see them in all there glory together:
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Hi Sal and Kristi,

My family visited the factory and store yesterday (vacationing in Colorado from Texas) and Michael in the store gave my kids some really cool Spyder holes (the punch outs from the blades).

My son, ever more curious than me,...

I received my new Drunken today and thought I would post my first impressions of it since this model is so new and there aren't even Youtube reviews up. I purchased the Drunken because the Spydiechief is one of my all-time favorite designs and I thought...

Why is this not a thing? And only combo edges in the regular manix 2 as well...?

I know we’d all like a salt version, but outside of that I’m curious as to why there’s not a regular version offered in SE already

Just a random thought that crossed my mind, not important at all, but maybe still interesting for some to discuss:

- Do you think that the particular names of Spyderco models do have any impact on how that models are perceived? Maybe even a tiny bit...

I just ordered one of these. I can thank Bloke for this, since he mentioned the Bradley Bowie in another thread and that got me doing some searches and led me to this. This is a fixed blade knife in PSF27 steel that many of you may be familiar with.

It...

Every week I see some really great pics on this forum so I thought we could have a weekly competition. The competition will last from Monday to Sunday and the winner and runner up will be announced on Sunday evening. The winner will be the judge for the...

For all of you who have known me for a while you do know that I've personally went on record a few times saying that S30V is just not one of my favorite blade steels especially in plain edge. Now I still like Spyderedged models in S30V even though I like...

Well, I feel like a little kid right now just waiting for Santa, in this case the Mail person. I am waiting on 3 Spydercos: a Delica super blue, Cat G10, and Pacific salt spyderedge. What's in the mail on your side of the woods?

If your a fan of zknives.com's knife steel app, compare these two to see that Elmax kind of a slightly more ramped up version of S30V. Having these two knives allowed me to conduct this testing sharpening them with only a spyderco sharpmaker diamond rod...

I saw a post by Vivi asking what is wrong with S30V and the first thing that came to mind was why start with the negative?

How about what is good about it instead?

It is fairly easy to predict the replies to the negative in a way it is like a group...

Seems a lot of folks are out there that won't buy a knife if it's S30V.

Why?

It's a very well rounded steel that doesn't have any significant downfalls.

I see sharpening response listed as one reason. Here is a video of me getting S30V shaving...

I can't find another one in stock anywhere. Has the first run been totally sold out now?

Anyone know?

I've been using my dragonfly salt SE as a neck knife for awhile now attached to a metal beaded break away chain. Anybody else out there do something similar? I attach the chain around the pocket clip that way I can remove quickly and still attach to the...

For those in the know...Any idea when it may be back in stock?

Anything on This?
Sal said he would ask Gayle if he was interested, but it's been a while.

To All Spyderco Enthusiasts:

In recent months, there has been considerable discussion in various social media forums about the Spyderco Advocate knife and concerns regarding the ball bearing washer system used in its pivot mechanism. We have followed...

....which one model would you choose?

I'd pick the street beat.

How about you?

I just went in on the pre order for the Straight Spine Stretch. I am just curious what is the advantages/disadvantages of its blade shape vs the normal Stretch?

As a prominent Slysz Bowie enthusiast, I've had a few viewers mention to me that it's out of stock nearly everywhere, and one place mentioned no estimates. Any ideas, comments, or insights? I really hope Spyderco isn't going to discontinue it!

Newest exclusive will hit the block later this month. $129 from DLT. Para3 LW in M390 w/ red frn.

I bought a Sharpmaker not long ago. I had been using other good, but more complicated systems. The Sharpmaker is brilliantly simple. Anyway, I was sharpening several knives and my wife happens by and I told her how simple it was. She said, “Can I try?” So...

Outside of work I've really enjoyed my comp lock lil native; I think a slim, lightweight lc200n version would be a great addition to the salt line. It'd be my edc at work, no question. Other than that I'm good with either lock but definitely prefer SE...

Got my spyderco android app sticker in the mail today, looks great thank you!

My history with Spyderco's great models with Sheepsfoot blades goes way back ( 1995). Actually my very first Spyder I ever bought was a stainless handled, GIN-1, full SE Mariner model that I bought in the Spring of 1995. Yep that's the Sheepsfoot folder...

Lots to like in the latest reveal but the knife that really stood out for me was the Emphasis.

-Perfect edc size
-Melt in the hand ergos/choil
-great blade profile
-deepish carry black wire clip
-slim carry

The only thing that hurts it, for me,...

Does anyone know of anywhere to get blue or silver/chrome replacement standoffs for the Techno 2?

I can find all kinds for the Techno 1 but I believe they’re different.

Thanks!

I pulled the trigger on a shaman recently, and I’m very impressed so far. Great ergos and bombproof design. It made me wonder a bit if a fixed blade version could be done. Full tang, otherwise identical.

What do you all here think? Are there other...

How does an Aogami Super Blue Para 3 sound?
Maybe with some dark navy or denim blue g-10 scales? :spyder:

Super blue is probably my favorite knife steel(via handmade Japanese kitchen knives), and Para 3 has become my favorite edc knife. I would do bad...

The Para 3 Lightweight seems like a perfect platform for exclusives, so what are you guys hoping to see?
I'm hoping for a Brown FRN with CTS-XHP, Grey FRN with Cruwear, and Red FRN (or blue) with M390.

I would like to see a thread like this grow and have lots of measurements from all the common models, and if several people participate we can create averages to compensate for tolerances and perhaps even see if some sprints are ran thinner than others....

So the Kapara even got better:

This raises questions:

- which serials will have the upgraded version?
- can we hope for pivot bushings on other knives, too?
- when we gonna see the overdue LC200 Kapara?

:rolleyes:

I did a new study on a range of different stainless steels including water spray and saltwater spray corrosion testing. I used the results of the study to improve my ranking of corrosion resistance of knife steels.

I figured that would get your attention. Sorry, but this is a thread asking for a BladeHQ Dodo, not a thread announcing it as a reality.

Someone over on blade forums asked about interest in the return of the Dodo. This kind of thread seems to pop up...

Designwise this one looks pretty cool. And I learned that it's specially treated to outperform regular 440C. Plus it's stainless.

Strenghts? Weaknesses? What do you use it for? Is it suitable for kitchen use? Blade shape wise I can well imagine it to...

Oh I realize that a lot of these Ultra-Classic Spyders from another past popular era are mostly put in collector cases and safes. For the most part not very many of the older classics ever become a primary EDC for most people. Well I just had to send my...

A few months ago I got in on a BOGO deal on the Spyderco Rescue 3 FFG.
It's a nice knife. Very sharp, and the combination of FFG and sheepsfoot blade make for an impressive cutter. One of the first times I used it was for cutting brush and branches while...

KnifeJoy posted they are getting an exclusive Delica and Endura on their Instagram account.

We will be releasing a Delica and Endura with Steel Blue FRN Scales and a VG-10 Damascus Steel Blade. These will be available for preorder starting this coming...