Starting over?
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Re: Starting over?
Looks like what you still have remaining is an incredible selection of awesome models!
Were you not impressed with the 20CP PM2? I just ask because I have no experience with that steel...
Were you not impressed with the 20CP PM2? I just ask because I have no experience with that steel...
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- RadioactiveSpyder
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Re: Starting over?
All those PM2 sprints, oh the humanity! :D
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LC's M1A is easy to understand. But DemonCase, you are in the UK.
Why would you be interested in Vietnam Era kit ?
Everyone has to have a hobby. Just wondering why you chose that one.
Why would you be interested in Vietnam Era kit ?
Everyone has to have a hobby. Just wondering why you chose that one.
1990: Endura SE, Delica PE, Mariner, Police. 2014: ClipiTool Bottle Opener. 2015: Kitchen Knife PE, Tenacious CE, Stretch PE, Moran Drop Point, Kiwi, 2 Byrd Cara Caras, Schempp Bowie, Native 5 Forum Knife, Police SE, Tenacious SE, 4" Paring Knife, 2" Paring Knife, Terzuola Starmate. 2016: The Spyderco Story, Terzuola The Tactical Folding Knife, USN Ladybug H-1 Hawkbill SE, Black BaliYo, Yellow H-1 Salt Dragonfly 2 SE, Hennicke Ulize, Pink Native 5 PE, Renegade C23PS and C23P, Gayle Bradley 2, Terzuola Double Bevel, Gayle Bradley Air, Cricket Blue Nishjin, Centofante Memory, K2, 2 Large Lum Pink, Carey Rubicon. 2017: Dialex Battlestation, Orange Southard Positron, Gray Baliyo, Native 5 CE, Tenacious CE. 2018: Schempp EuroEdge, Eric Glesser ClipiTool Standard. 2019 Calendar Contest Reinhold Rhino CF PLN. 2022: Byrd Robin 2 Wharncliffe, Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue Orange, Janich Yojimbo 2 CruWear.
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- MichaelScott
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Re: Starting over?
I've bought and sold a few knives. Sometimes they seem right in the reviews, on the forum and in pictures, but getting one in hand often tells a different tale. I'm about a two-hour drive each way to a Spyderco dealer so my main "shopping' is online, and when I get one in hand. I infrequently get to Golden to handle knives I'm interested in. When I buy online, sometimes they just aren't right for me so I either return them, if that is appropriate, or sell them to someone else.
Being on a limited income, I'm aiming for two or three folders and a fixed blade, all Spydercos.
For sure I can be happy with a Dragonfly 2, a Stretch and a Delica. However, I'm really looking to end up with the DF and the Stretch, plus a GB2 and a Serrata. I don't actually need the GB2 or the Serrata, but, really, what's need got to do with it?
Being on a limited income, I'm aiming for two or three folders and a fixed blade, all Spydercos.
For sure I can be happy with a Dragonfly 2, a Stretch and a Delica. However, I'm really looking to end up with the DF and the Stretch, plus a GB2 and a Serrata. I don't actually need the GB2 or the Serrata, but, really, what's need got to do with it?
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Re: Starting over?
It's not like I sold an M390 or anythingRadioactiveSpyder wrote:All those PM2 sprints, oh the humanity! :D
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Re: Starting over?
That's easy!: growing up in the 80s, I had Platoon, Hamburger Hill, Full Metal Jacket, First Blood and Apocalypse Now come out....the first "grown up" movies I saw. Then get I bit older and get the depth of detail from the upheavals of the time, it still fascinates. Plus: 'Nam kit is just cooler looking.Mad Mac wrote:LC's M1A is easy to understand. But DemonCase, you are in the UK.
Why would you be interested in Vietnam Era kit ?
Everyone has to have a hobby. Just wondering why you chose that one.
There's a big Vietnam Re enactment community over here
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Re: Starting over?
Thanks for the followup, Cobra. Based on your selling experience, where or how would you recommend selling off a large number like that? I may have to do something similar in the not too distant. You still have a fine bunch of EDCs. How do you like the Mantra?
About collecting: until I got the Spyderco bug, I didn't collect anything but fishing lures and stopped that decades ago, but I had a friend that collected 12 cylinder Lincolns back in the 60s & 70s (also coins and car tags). During WWII less than a thousand or so of some models were built because of the steel shortage, etc. There was a sort of paradoxical situation where their rarity caused them to be cheaper to buy. Since they were so scarce enthusiasts never got into buying them and there was never much demand. He paid as little as $600 to $1000 for some of them and had 5 or 6 finally, but he had a heck of a time finding places to store them, and to make matters worse, he moved around fairly frequently, so he finally got rid of them.
About collecting: until I got the Spyderco bug, I didn't collect anything but fishing lures and stopped that decades ago, but I had a friend that collected 12 cylinder Lincolns back in the 60s & 70s (also coins and car tags). During WWII less than a thousand or so of some models were built because of the steel shortage, etc. There was a sort of paradoxical situation where their rarity caused them to be cheaper to buy. Since they were so scarce enthusiasts never got into buying them and there was never much demand. He paid as little as $600 to $1000 for some of them and had 5 or 6 finally, but he had a heck of a time finding places to store them, and to make matters worse, he moved around fairly frequently, so he finally got rid of them.
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Well, thank you for that, DemonCase. Very surprising.demoncase wrote:That's easy!: growing up in the 80s, I had Platoon, Hamburger Hill, Full Metal Jacket, First Blood and Apocalypse Now come out....the first "grown up" movies I saw. Then get I bit older and get the depth of detail from the upheavals of the time, it still fascinates. Plus: 'Nam kit is just cooler looking.Mad Mac wrote:LC's M1A is easy to understand. But DemonCase, you are in the UK.
Why would you be interested in Vietnam Era kit ?
Everyone has to have a hobby. Just wondering why you chose that one.
There's a big Vietnam Re enactment community over here
My father did two tours and I am a veteran of the Vietnam Era
though I did not serve in Vietnam. I'm still bitter.
1990: Endura SE, Delica PE, Mariner, Police. 2014: ClipiTool Bottle Opener. 2015: Kitchen Knife PE, Tenacious CE, Stretch PE, Moran Drop Point, Kiwi, 2 Byrd Cara Caras, Schempp Bowie, Native 5 Forum Knife, Police SE, Tenacious SE, 4" Paring Knife, 2" Paring Knife, Terzuola Starmate. 2016: The Spyderco Story, Terzuola The Tactical Folding Knife, USN Ladybug H-1 Hawkbill SE, Black BaliYo, Yellow H-1 Salt Dragonfly 2 SE, Hennicke Ulize, Pink Native 5 PE, Renegade C23PS and C23P, Gayle Bradley 2, Terzuola Double Bevel, Gayle Bradley Air, Cricket Blue Nishjin, Centofante Memory, K2, 2 Large Lum Pink, Carey Rubicon. 2017: Dialex Battlestation, Orange Southard Positron, Gray Baliyo, Native 5 CE, Tenacious CE. 2018: Schempp EuroEdge, Eric Glesser ClipiTool Standard. 2019 Calendar Contest Reinhold Rhino CF PLN. 2022: Byrd Robin 2 Wharncliffe, Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue Orange, Janich Yojimbo 2 CruWear.
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Re: Starting over?
I only have about 20 Spydies and I am not really a collector unless you count someone who collects users to be a collector. All my knives are users, I don't have any safe queens or bnib knives. Going forward I will probably only get sprints or exclusives, unless a production knife just speaks to me *cough* blurple Yojimbo2 *cough*... that seem to have a great amount of utility to them.
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Re: Starting over?
Hi, good topic actually as I am starting from scratch now.
I had to sell my collection to be able to pay for school actually 2 times, to have something to eat (I remember times I was without food for whole week) and once to pay for surgery of my little sister. Sometimes live throws you something unexpectedly under your feet and you stumble.
When I started again few months ago with little salary and bought Endura ffg my friend lost her :-D so it didn´t went well. Now I have very good job and I am expecting my new Tasman Salt in few weeks so I will start again.
Spyderco is very addictive and you will fall in love with these critters, thing is sometimes you have to prioritize in your life and there are some things where even big love to your hobby can´t stand in way.
Start collecting and hope you will not get in such situations and you are safe, sometimes you will not have any other option but that happens.
Best ways how to sell spydies are some forums like bladeforums, edc forums etc. and then ebay etc. :-)
Stay safe ladies and gents.
I had to sell my collection to be able to pay for school actually 2 times, to have something to eat (I remember times I was without food for whole week) and once to pay for surgery of my little sister. Sometimes live throws you something unexpectedly under your feet and you stumble.
When I started again few months ago with little salary and bought Endura ffg my friend lost her :-D so it didn´t went well. Now I have very good job and I am expecting my new Tasman Salt in few weeks so I will start again.
Spyderco is very addictive and you will fall in love with these critters, thing is sometimes you have to prioritize in your life and there are some things where even big love to your hobby can´t stand in way.
Start collecting and hope you will not get in such situations and you are safe, sometimes you will not have any other option but that happens.
Best ways how to sell spydies are some forums like bladeforums, edc forums etc. and then ebay etc. :-)
Stay safe ladies and gents.
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Re: Starting over?
I strive to be efficient and streamlined in most areas of my life, so I appreciate the need of some to trim their collections. But, my few Spydies are not going anywhere else than into my pocket, if I can help it! :)
I was fortunate to build a small but well rounded collection between 2011 and 2014, when economic times in South Africa were good. During 2015 ( and going forward I imagine, looking at current trends) I can simply cannot afford to import things in USD anymore. Our emerging market exchange rate is down the tubes because of the greed and stupidity of our politicians, and the effects of the current global economic downturn. I do not see our local situation improving any time soon. To give an example, I bought a M390 PM2 in 2012 for the same price as what a plain jane VG10 Delica would cost me locally today.
I am hanging on to what I have, and enjoying them to the full, because it would cost a fortune to replace them. They'll have to last a lifetime, which I am sure they will. :)
I was fortunate to build a small but well rounded collection between 2011 and 2014, when economic times in South Africa were good. During 2015 ( and going forward I imagine, looking at current trends) I can simply cannot afford to import things in USD anymore. Our emerging market exchange rate is down the tubes because of the greed and stupidity of our politicians, and the effects of the current global economic downturn. I do not see our local situation improving any time soon. To give an example, I bought a M390 PM2 in 2012 for the same price as what a plain jane VG10 Delica would cost me locally today.
I am hanging on to what I have, and enjoying them to the full, because it would cost a fortune to replace them. They'll have to last a lifetime, which I am sure they will. :)
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Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
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Re: Starting over?
If I haven't include any folder in my EDC rotation for an year, I don't need it.
If I don't need any folder, I give it to a friend as a gift (of course, in exchange for small coin).
So, I make someone happy and feel free for another Spyderco.
Use small but useful herd (or wolf pack ).
If I don't need any folder, I give it to a friend as a gift (of course, in exchange for small coin).
So, I make someone happy and feel free for another Spyderco.
Use small but useful herd (or wolf pack ).
Re: Starting over?
This is pretty much myself as well. After buying and trying several great Spydercos over the years I have pretty much reduced my own "pack" to a few favorite steels in my three favorite and most used models. Keeps things simple that way, and I have sold or traded others as a way to then obtain more of my favorite three. There is always something new and tempting however so it's not easy.Featherblade wrote: Use small but useful herd (or wolf pack ).
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This is how I figured out how I can satisfy my urge to buy more Spyders without starting over. I have begun giving family and friends Spyders from my collection or buying Spyders for them. That way I can justify replacing knives in the collection for myself and buying knives for others that I might not want for myself.
For example, for Valentine's Day I bought this Pink Spyderco Native5, 43% off on Amazon
Lasts longer than flowers, won't make them fat. Have a good Valentine's Day weekend everyone.
For example, for Valentine's Day I bought this Pink Spyderco Native5, 43% off on Amazon
Lasts longer than flowers, won't make them fat. Have a good Valentine's Day weekend everyone.
1990: Endura SE, Delica PE, Mariner, Police. 2014: ClipiTool Bottle Opener. 2015: Kitchen Knife PE, Tenacious CE, Stretch PE, Moran Drop Point, Kiwi, 2 Byrd Cara Caras, Schempp Bowie, Native 5 Forum Knife, Police SE, Tenacious SE, 4" Paring Knife, 2" Paring Knife, Terzuola Starmate. 2016: The Spyderco Story, Terzuola The Tactical Folding Knife, USN Ladybug H-1 Hawkbill SE, Black BaliYo, Yellow H-1 Salt Dragonfly 2 SE, Hennicke Ulize, Pink Native 5 PE, Renegade C23PS and C23P, Gayle Bradley 2, Terzuola Double Bevel, Gayle Bradley Air, Cricket Blue Nishjin, Centofante Memory, K2, 2 Large Lum Pink, Carey Rubicon. 2017: Dialex Battlestation, Orange Southard Positron, Gray Baliyo, Native 5 CE, Tenacious CE. 2018: Schempp EuroEdge, Eric Glesser ClipiTool Standard. 2019 Calendar Contest Reinhold Rhino CF PLN. 2022: Byrd Robin 2 Wharncliffe, Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue Orange, Janich Yojimbo 2 CruWear.
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Brilliant idea, Mad Mac! I like the "won't make them fat" part the most. :p
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And it won't take up as much room in the house as the Big Hunka Love Bear I bought one year.SpyderNut wrote:Brilliant idea, Mad Mac! I like the "won't make them fat" part the most. :p
1990: Endura SE, Delica PE, Mariner, Police. 2014: ClipiTool Bottle Opener. 2015: Kitchen Knife PE, Tenacious CE, Stretch PE, Moran Drop Point, Kiwi, 2 Byrd Cara Caras, Schempp Bowie, Native 5 Forum Knife, Police SE, Tenacious SE, 4" Paring Knife, 2" Paring Knife, Terzuola Starmate. 2016: The Spyderco Story, Terzuola The Tactical Folding Knife, USN Ladybug H-1 Hawkbill SE, Black BaliYo, Yellow H-1 Salt Dragonfly 2 SE, Hennicke Ulize, Pink Native 5 PE, Renegade C23PS and C23P, Gayle Bradley 2, Terzuola Double Bevel, Gayle Bradley Air, Cricket Blue Nishjin, Centofante Memory, K2, 2 Large Lum Pink, Carey Rubicon. 2017: Dialex Battlestation, Orange Southard Positron, Gray Baliyo, Native 5 CE, Tenacious CE. 2018: Schempp EuroEdge, Eric Glesser ClipiTool Standard. 2019 Calendar Contest Reinhold Rhino CF PLN. 2022: Byrd Robin 2 Wharncliffe, Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue Orange, Janich Yojimbo 2 CruWear.
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LOL, my wife actually made me swear to NEVER buy her one of those huge bears. I think I might get one for her anyway and stick it in the driver's seat of her truck. :pMad Mac wrote:And it won't take up as much room in the house as the Big Hunka Love Bear I bought one year.SpyderNut wrote:Brilliant idea, Mad Mac! I like the "won't make them fat" part the most. :p
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Re: Starting over?
That is not a pic of a native5. :cool:
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Gosh. I wonder what I bought. The picture on Amazon is a Native Pink C41PN but the heading is Spyderco Native5 Plain Edge Pink Folding Knife with 2.95" Blade. Further down though the description says pink folding knife with a black FRN handle.bearfacedkiller wrote:That is not a pic of a native5. :cool:
However, on RedsGear which is the actual seller, they have the same C41PN photo but list it as a C41PPN5 which looks like this.
My guess is the C41PN picture is wrong and that I will receive the C41PPN5. Whichever one I get, I'm keeping it unless it has a black handle. However, I am partial to discontinued models, a hollow grind and big swedges so I will be happier if it is the C41PN.
1990: Endura SE, Delica PE, Mariner, Police. 2014: ClipiTool Bottle Opener. 2015: Kitchen Knife PE, Tenacious CE, Stretch PE, Moran Drop Point, Kiwi, 2 Byrd Cara Caras, Schempp Bowie, Native 5 Forum Knife, Police SE, Tenacious SE, 4" Paring Knife, 2" Paring Knife, Terzuola Starmate. 2016: The Spyderco Story, Terzuola The Tactical Folding Knife, USN Ladybug H-1 Hawkbill SE, Black BaliYo, Yellow H-1 Salt Dragonfly 2 SE, Hennicke Ulize, Pink Native 5 PE, Renegade C23PS and C23P, Gayle Bradley 2, Terzuola Double Bevel, Gayle Bradley Air, Cricket Blue Nishjin, Centofante Memory, K2, 2 Large Lum Pink, Carey Rubicon. 2017: Dialex Battlestation, Orange Southard Positron, Gray Baliyo, Native 5 CE, Tenacious CE. 2018: Schempp EuroEdge, Eric Glesser ClipiTool Standard. 2019 Calendar Contest Reinhold Rhino CF PLN. 2022: Byrd Robin 2 Wharncliffe, Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue Orange, Janich Yojimbo 2 CruWear.
Motorcycle adventures in a past life.
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Re: Starting over?
I am getting ready for my spring purge. Got to thin out the herd.