new guy to the forum

[big spyder]

i just got the delica a month ago. my 1st spyderco. its a good knife , i was just wondering what they use on the clip because the paint is chipping off after the 1st month. thanks



Knifer ;-)

[Sword and Shield]

Howdy Big Spyder! Welcome to <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Land! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

A little Rustoleum satin black will work on the clip, and is almost a perfect match. It's a touch shiny, but flat is... well, flat. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

I'd leave it as is. The wear will stablize, as you routinely hit the same area over and over. It's no big aesthetics issue, and makes the knife look broken in.

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

[Al]

You could replace it with stainless steel clip.

[scolby]

I agree that the paint on the clips does not wear well. You could use some Scotchbrite pads to strip the paint off. Less shiny than a stainless replacement clip and still keeps it non-reflective.

"Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur

[big spyder]

yea i know i hate that.. when you pay 50$ for a knife you kinda expect the details to last awhile

[aero_student]

sorry accidentally posted wrong stuff

Edited by - marauder2002 on 4/25/2002 5:25:28 PM

[Big-Target]

I once thought about making sure a "knife was perfect 24-7". But then I realised that if my knives didn't look somewhat used. I wasn't doing my cutting job(s) right!!!!<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

BIG-TARGET>>>>"Do not think you are,,,,,,,Know you are!!!"--Morpheus(The Matrix)

[vampyrewolf]

Every knife you have needs <i>at least</i> 1 scratch... the more the better!

My calypso, being the newest(the Q is only for dress, so doesn't count), was almost avoiding this.... then I reprofiled it to about 20degrees, and hit the stones...

now she looks used! Same as the SS handles... you worry about scratches, till you actually get one.



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[liko]

It's like a new car: you try like **** to prevent that first ding, but after that, it doesn't hurt as much to see your knife look well-used.

It's a tool. Treat it that way.

Wise man say, forgiveness is divine. Remember that when your <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=0> bites you!

[glasshartt]

Spyderholic,

I only wear my <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>'s in my front pockets, and/or belt pouch, and the black still wears off of the clips. But, they are work tools, the good (dress) ones stay in the safe and only come out on special occasions. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Linda

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[Arachnid]

Welcome to the most addictive forum on the face of this <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> ridden planet. Good to have you here big spyder. I would have more to say, but I'm a rookie too. Please excuse the pun.

[dialex]

Welcome aboard, I hope you'll enjoy the forum at least as much as I do. I'm a rookie too but allready feels like home <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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[sam the man..]

whenever in doubt, get a new clip.. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Welcome aboard dude! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

have bone implant will travel..