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HI!!!!!!!,

I ordered a Spyderco Delica 2 knife with a plain, stainless steel handle. It just arrived today . I'de like to thank everyone who helped me pick out just the right knife to buy. Already I love the darn thing! It's just the right size for my...

Kudos to Jerry Van Cook for a great article about the SPYDERCO Keating Chinook..

Jim's love of Bowies comes through in Jerry's article..

GREAT PHOTOS as well..

Jerry is a good one to do the story for he has a love of Ole Western things, six shooters,...

Ok, it's not really Seattle, but when people hear Washington they think Seattle.

Anyway, what's up with the Gunting? I work for a large gun range and we sell a lot of knives but no Guntings for the last three weeks. Why? I can't get my hands on...

Hi can anyone tell me how many Guntings and Chinooks where produced?

Just curious since I have a numbered CHinook (the 1st to land in SA) and will be getting RamRods collectors piece Gunting & Trainer(Trainers been kept for me until I can afford to...

I've heard that it's illegal to carry a knife concealed in your pocket with over a 3 inch blade, is that true?

I will be in Colorado for the MBC seminar in August. Just wanted to know what is the legal blade limit for folders, if there is one? My home state has no limit on fixed or folders, as long as it isn't double edged. Thanks for the info.

Hello Fellow Spyderco enthusiasts,

Those of you with both of these knives or perhaps those who have used them... Does the Police model cut as aggressively as the Military w/ both in serrated form? Is it close?

You see, I already own a plain edged...

Sal,

Ever thought about a nice Spyder block for the kitchen knives.I'd order the whole set.I just don't want my spydies in a drawer,how inhumane,and the soon to be wife asked me about some good kitchen knives.I told her Spyderco only or I'll throw them...

What is your opinion on the Benchmade A.F.C.K. for self defense? Normally I wouldn't consider another brand, but I like the size, shape, and looks of it. (it also has the spyderco trademark round hole)

Edited by - clipiteer on 5/22/2001 9:22:05 AM

I was wondering what all of you prefer, serrated, or plain blades. Please tell me why too if you could, I'm trying to convince my dad that Serrated blades are just as good as plain blades.

Hi everyone! Well since I can't find a replacement for my lost Calypso Jr. with MICARTA handles, I thought I would treat myself to an upgrade. I think that I may purchase a Bob Lum Chinese. What is your guys opinions on this model?!?!

CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND THE DATE OF THE SHOTGUN NEWS ARTICLE OF THIS YEAR CONTAINING THE GUNTING AND THE CHINOOK.THANKS GREENBACKS43

Dear people at Spyderco,

Any idea what new things are coming out on preview at the BladeShow 2001? Is the ATR ready by this show? Lum Tanto and Darndo? Perrin Bowie? Meerkat? Temperance? Salsa? Would appreciate your kind feedback! And yeah, to all those...

I was thinking since Spyderco has some of its blades made in Seki, Japan, it might not be impertinent to ask if Spyderco has thought of opening up another plant a bit further East, like Penang, Malaysia.

The logistics are pretty good, I think. I know...

This steel rules, it stays sharp forever, and it has superior corrosion resistance, I love this steel.

First off I want say this a great forum. When I first learned about the Gunting in a knife magazine I went searching for information on it and this forum is just full of information. I ordered the video series from George Denson kenpoman and I have to say...

I generally cut rope, fabric, gaff tape, etc. One hand opening is very important, but what other factors should I consider? Would you recomend a plain or serrated blade? What kind of handle should I go with?

Sheesh this is driving me bloody insane, been waiting so long and still no gunting down here, all I can do is look at the pretty pics and rave reviews and use my limited imagination.

Hope these blades get here soon, been waiting for months now

Come...

Folks,

My large Calypso is a beautiful knife. However, it's operation is not easy or slick, like my other Spyderco's.

I just bought it recently and have been waiting for it to break in . It seems that the lockback spring in this knife is VERY...

Hi, guys, I got the Chinook 2 weeks ago, probably the first one BOUGHT in Croatia. Wonderful knife, a real tank. Very slight vertical blade play (as usual with lockbacks, Sal explained), otherwise really exciting knife.

Question: somewhere between the...

what are the changes between the 2000 and 2001 versions of the shabaria? any significant differences? any reply would be helpful.

brandon

thanks in advance

IS THERE A BOOK OR VIDEO THAT I CAN BUY SHOWING HOW THE GUNTING IS TO BE USED.GREENBACKS43

This is my very objective opinion, refering to edge holding, sharpness, rust resistance and toughness:

1 VG-10

2 ATS-34 (!!)

3 440V

4 ATS 55

5 AUS 10

6 GIN-1

7 AUS 8

8 MBS 26

9 AUS 6

I´m sure you´ve all your own preferences. Feel free to...

Please, Sal

It is pretty much impossible to get an old aluminum Cricket and supplies for the carbon fiber model are dwindling. I know that last winter Sal asked forumites if they would be interested in a alimite or colored FRN version.

The almite...

Just received my first Spyderco knives (this time around) and to my surprise they are Guntings! When ordering I used the wrong item numbers by mistake thinking I was ordering another Spyderco knife (mentioned in a thread I posted here yesterday), but...

I have a Shabaria coming in the mail anytime now. I'm really excited. does anyone else have one? I've never actually seen of held one before, so I'm a little nervous but i'm sure it will be awesome. this is my first custom knife, first spydie with a liner...

i bought C07 Police yesterday (may be i'm late here)but can't resist to announce it.

Last night, an orange become the first victim .

Ho ho ho... more in my hand flicking it than in my pocket

Just curious, but is the ladybug available in plainedge or fully serrated? (Not a fan of 50/50)...

--Matt

To : All

I've read some pretty good books regarding Martial Blade Craft and thought

it well to pass them along. The first

was Sevillian Steel ( Spanish knife fighting ) published by Paladin Press. The

second was the Sicilian Blade by Vito...

IS THERE A MAG,BOOK OR VIDEO SHOWING HOW TO USE THE GUNTING AND CHINOOK? GREENBACKS43

I just purchased a Spyderco Delica 2 so I'm asking A LOT of questions just to be sure I bought a pretty good knife. So go easy on me, just a few more days before it arrives. Right now I have a couple of questions for everyone.

1: I've heard that the...

I have had my Wegner Mouse for a couple of weeks now. It is very nice. I love the blade shape as my forefinger lays across the top of it for very controlled cuts. The VG-10 is amazing. It is a beautiful knife.

FYI, it came with excellent fit and...

Hi forum, the pin that holds the blade on my zytel native has come loose and is causing the blade to rock back and forth, have any of you experinced this and did spyderco, repair it or what?

p.s. the knife has never been used.

I finally found some neck sheaths for Spyderco knives and want to get one. I carry a Delica 2. The problem is the sheath only comes in for the Delica. I was wondering if the Delica 2 is the same as the original Delica?

I was wondering if Spyderco made or is planning to make neck sheaths or belt sheaths.Are they?

Hi everybody,

How about we put all the tips for using, maintenance, sharpening etc. down here for the benefit of everybody.

At the moment i have none (sorry). still practicing my sharpening method.

Wow! I just got the lum chinese folder (the green one), words cant describe this knife it looks funny in pictures but is like no other,feels good in your hand, and has a silky smooth oper. Buy this knife now.

Thomas Lehnamm will be in Mansfield England

on 28/07/2001.

and at Glasgow Scotland on 20/10/2001.

info can be found on Thomas web site.

This is a little off the subject, but where are you from in Kansas Copilotboy?

what does ELUs stand for? every ------ user?