I might just have to try some of that Rex stuff cause I love Cruwear and k390 and ORANGE
What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
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Definitely my experience with REX45 tooSaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:59 pmI might just have to try some of that Rex stuff cause I love Cruwear and k390 and ORANGE![]()
Factory edge almost crumbled on my atoma140 plate, but once resharpened couple of times, the edge crisped up. REX45 is amazing, so is Manix2LW
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Thanks mannorthvanbamboo wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:15 pmDefinitely my experience with REX45 tooSaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:59 pmI might just have to try some of that Rex stuff cause I love Cruwear and k390 and ORANGE![]()
Factory edge almost crumbled on my atoma140 plate, but once resharpened couple of times, the edge crisped up. REX45 is amazing, so is Manix2LW
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This version of the Pac Salt just can’t take a bad photo, just ordered its little brother…now if only Sal would do the same treatment for the Dfly
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I have certainly less skills and experience than the two of you when it comes to steels, but incidentally REX 45 is my favorite (PE) steel too!

(Stiff competition lately by 4V (Goddard) though... could end up "beating" even REX 45 for me, not enough experience with 4 V yet to decide).
Top three going by pocket-time (update April 25):
- EDC: Endela SE (K390). Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10), Chaparral SE (CTS XHP)
- Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Endela SE (K390)
- EDC: Endela SE (K390). Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10), Chaparral SE (CTS XHP)
- Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Endela SE (K390)
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You're on the right path Gernot! 4V just so happens to be my 2nd favorite haha! During my time working down in the warehouse when I would get a lot of my use and do all those comparison threads and sharpening responses both Rex45 and 4V were kings of the all the steels I tried. I'm no longer in the warehouse these day, since around March. Something tells if I was, 15V would probably be right there as well. All I know is Rex45 is a fantastic steel that isn't too difficult to work with, even for someone that's just getting started in the world of sharpening.Wartstein wrote: ↑Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:17 am
I have certainly less skills and experience than the two of you when it comes to steels, but incidentally REX 45 is my favorite (PE) steel too!![]()
(Stiff competition lately by 4V (Goddard) though... could end up "beating" even REX 45 for me, not enough experience with 4 V yet to decide).
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TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:45 amYou're on the right path Gernot! 4V just so happens to be my 2nd favorite haha! During my time working down in the warehouse when I would get a lot of my use and do all those comparison threads and sharpening responses both Rex45 and 4V were kings of the all the steels I tried. I'm no longer in the warehouse these day, since around March. Something tells if I was, 15V would probably be right there as well. All I know is Rex45 is a fantastic steel that isn't too difficult to work with, even for someone that's just getting started in the world of sharpening.Wartstein wrote: ↑Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:17 am
I have certainly less skills and experience than the two of you when it comes to steels, but incidentally REX 45 is my favorite (PE) steel too!![]()
(Stiff competition lately by 4V (Goddard) though... could end up "beating" even REX 45 for me, not enough experience with 4 V yet to decide).
I think it really speaks for those steels when both a guy who knows a lot more about sharpening and steels than I do (= you

Top three going by pocket-time (update April 25):
- EDC: Endela SE (K390). Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10), Chaparral SE (CTS XHP)
- Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Endela SE (K390)
- EDC: Endela SE (K390). Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10), Chaparral SE (CTS XHP)
- Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), Endela SE (K390)
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I pulled out the go bag I keep in my truck and found a surprise I forgot about! What a wonderful everything knife.


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That Native is the ultimate. Great picture Rick . Glad to see it being used . MG2
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Finding knives you forget about has to be a great feeling, it's like a whole new knife again!
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Ikr. I was like oh snap I forgot this was in here. Now it’s in my pocket for day. But it will go back so I can have it at all times.
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15v shaman with AWT scales and a Lynch clip.
Patina is coming along while i chop more limes and lemons on my nice vacation
Patina is coming along while i chop more limes and lemons on my nice vacation
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One of my favorites from the SNK collection


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Back to work tonight. I'll be outside and it's steamy hot with storms forecast, so MagnaCut Native it is.


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