Random: General Spydie Chat

[Woodpuppy]

I try not to criticize Spyderco too often, the last time I was recall was with the ugly left hand carry clip holes on the swayback and I'm over that.

One thing has been bugging me for a while though, I would like to add a trainer Delica to the collection but I just cannot get over the price on the trainers. $84 for the Delica, $154 for the Yojimbo, $217 for the P'kal.

Anyone else feel like these are about twice what they should be?

Seems like one could just buy a used Delica and grind the edge and point off.

[Mushroom]

Even with the edge and tip removed, a normal Delica is still ground too thin to be safely used as a trainer. The thickness of the Trainers blade is intentional.

[James Y]

The trainers cost the same (or nearly the same) as the actual knives for a reason. You get what you pay for. They still have to work reliably for serious physical training. They also have a distinctive look (the blades, red handle scales, etc.) that sets them apart from live knives, for safety reasons. IMO, it would make zero sense, even financially, to buy a perfectly good Delica, or any other knife that has a corresponding trainer, and grind off the edge and tip to make it into a trainer, when there are already purposely-designed trainers.

Jim

[bearfacedkiller]

I don’t think that it costs that much less to make a trainer version so I wouldn’t expect the price to be much lower.

[TkoK83Spy]

Why not just cover the edge of a regular knife with tape? That's what I usually do when doing a scale or blade swap. Just to be a little safer. Works great!

[kobold]

I have never carried any knife (or much of anything else) in a back pocket. I hate sitting down on anything in my back pocket. Also, IMO, things in back pockets are more easily snatched or lost.

Jim

FWIW, I carried a Pioneer in the back pocket all day, spent a lot of time sitting on PT, (seats are usually thinly padded or not padded), yet I didn't notice it at all. It was lying horizontally in the bottom.

[SG89]

Anyone else do knife tricks to entertain their 3yr old? (from a safe distance of course)

[TkoK83Spy]

My daughter likes to watch me free hand sharpen. She says the sound is "very satisfying" (9 years old)

[Mushroom]

My nieces like to play "teeth or no teeth" with my collection. They point to a knife for me to open and they guess if it has teeth or not.

[p_atrick]

My nieces like to play "teeth or no teeth" with my collection. They point to a knife for me to open and they guess if it has teeth or not.

[TJB]

My daughter likes to watch me free hand sharpen. She says the sound is "very satisfying" (9 years old)

My 8 year old son says the same thing about the sound of various knives make while opening, especially the s90v chief.

[bearrowland]

The only issue I have carrying any of my Spyderco knives in my back pocket is my wallet getting in the way. I regularly carry a SAK or an Opinel there. It's just in the shape.

[Senfkarte]

My daughter likes to watch me free hand sharpen. She says the sound is "very satisfying" (9 years old)

My 8 year old son says the same thing about the sound of various knives make while opening, especially the s90v chief.

Then maybe the Manix 2 back lock might be worth a try

[TJB]

My daughter likes to watch me free hand sharpen. She says the sound is "very satisfying" (9 years old)

My 8 year old son says the same thing about the sound of various knives make while opening, especially the s90v chief.

Then maybe the Manix 2 back lock might be worth a try

If i could find one i would be all over it... maybe a sprint...

[Evil D]

If I don't find a non DLC Autonomy 1 in stock at a reasonable price soon, this is gonna be a reality. The urge is getting the best of me. I'd rather do it with a non coated blade though.

[SG89]

Took apart my para 3 lw Rex45 and omg there was so much lint. Anyone else hate how pocket knives accumulate lint? Lol the rust spots didn't bother me but the lint was so gross

[Airlsee]

Haha! Anyone else use the super high power "xcelerator" hand dryers to blow out their EDC blades?

I got tired of buying cans of compressed air and bought an electric computer duster that has come in handy more than expected. So yeah, I'm not a fan of lint in my knives either...

[SG89]

Yes! I have one and use it all the time

[murphjd25]

Me and my son were playing army guys last night and he said whoever’s army wins, they get a new pocket knife. Haha

[DrHE]

Yes we have an electric blower for electronics and to de-lint knives.