Introduction Wasty42

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Hi Everyone,

my name is Wolfgang, I'm from Germany and a knife nut.
I try not to collect knives, but that's a fight I already lost. I'm a outdoors person, I love my wife and my cats, hiking and my motorcycle. I love cooking, eating and a good whisky (Islay preferred).

I came to Spyderco (folders in general) after changing my job, where cargo trousers are no longer a thing.
Especially I like the utilitarian character of Spyderco knives, no jewelry, just function and lot's of it.

Legally I can only carry a slipjoint, or a two handed opening locking knife - so as I love one handed opening the UKPK is my official go to daily knife. ( As well as a small fixed one )
I don't like large choils on fixed knives, (the cutting edge is too far away from the hand) but the ergos on the UKPK are spot on.

It's great and I don't need another knife, but you all know how it is...

So after handling the Meadowlark I thought - lets get a black FRN Delica 4. - I love it. It edc's so well, even if not legal, I carry it nonetheless. The only thing I changed was a deep carry clip, so it rides nearly unseen in my trouser pocket.

I don't care too much about steel, I can sharpen a knife and when it patinas, it gains character... If it's stainless it's fewer maintenance.

Looking forward to new iterations of the UKPK, other knives and good discussions.

:)
UKPK, Para3 LW, Stretch Straight Spine, Delica 4, Byrd Meadowlark
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Hi Wasty,

Welcome to our forum.

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Welcome to the forum. This is a great place to hang out, but I should warn you. Spydercos are seriously addicting.
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Hi Wasty42. Welcome to the forum!.
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Welcome to the forum Wolfgang!
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Thank you all for the warm welcome:)
UKPK, Para3 LW, Stretch Straight Spine, Delica 4, Byrd Meadowlark
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Welcome! I'm guessing you've already seen this, but just in case:

https://www.heinnie.com/spyderco-heinni ... nknife-g10
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Yep, I'll get one when it's back in stock :)
UKPK, Para3 LW, Stretch Straight Spine, Delica 4, Byrd Meadowlark
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Hello and welcome Wolfgang!
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Welcome, I am also new here. Its a great forum👍
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Between knives, outdoors, hiking, motorcycles, and Islay whisky.... it sounds like we have quite a lot of interests in common. :D

Welcome to the forum!
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