I Have a Problem
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It's not a problem, it's a way of life. Always carry a knife.
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Re: I Have a Problem
Rule 9: Never go anywhere without a knife.
Good choice on the Manix. I thought I might like it, but I really love it. Still need to try the LW, but there’s every possibility that REX45 will solve that for me...
Good choice on the Manix. I thought I might like it, but I really love it. Still need to try the LW, but there’s every possibility that REX45 will solve that for me...
Re: I Have a Problem
That is a beautiful knife.SteveMidwest wrote: ↑Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:38 pmWelcome to the Forum, BoydDroid! :)
When does Spyderco #1 arrive?
Oh my goodness, are you ever going to be amazed!
:spyder:
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Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Re: I Have a Problem
I finally got shipping confirmation for the Manix. Scheduled delivery is Thursday. Not sure I can wait that long. :eek:
~Brian
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Re: I Have a Problem
Has anyone told you about the Sharpmaker? - thats next!
Welcome to the club
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Necker - Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
Mon-Fri - Delica4 in Cruwear
Sat-Sun - Para3 in Cruwear
Urban K390 (2.61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky)
Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie
Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Para3 S30V, Junction, Ti UKPK
Necker - Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
Mon-Fri - Delica4 in Cruwear
Sat-Sun - Para3 in Cruwear
Urban K390 (2.61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky)
Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie
Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Para3 S30V, Junction, Ti UKPK
Re: I Have a Problem
No, what is the Sharpmaker?
Delivery originally scheduled for delivery tomorrow. It is out for delivery today.
Delivery originally scheduled for delivery tomorrow. It is out for delivery today.
~Brian
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Re: I Have a Problem
I have it in my hand! It's a big larger than I anticipated, a bit stiff opening with the Spidey hole, takes more pressure than I thought to disengage the lock but it free-falls closed. It locks with a resounding/satisfying click. It's very sharp.
This is the first time I've held a Spyderco. I looked for a store in town, there aren't many knife stores in Las Vegas. Bass Pro Shop has a large selection of knives but no Spyderco knives for some reason.
I do have to say I'm impressed.
This is the first time I've held a Spyderco. I looked for a store in town, there aren't many knife stores in Las Vegas. Bass Pro Shop has a large selection of knives but no Spyderco knives for some reason.
I do have to say I'm impressed.
~Brian
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Re: I Have a Problem
It should break in for you after a bit and be easier to disengage. If not, you could always tweak the pivot screw a tad. In the past, I've dropped a tiny dab of nano oil into the lock and it's helped smooth things out a bit as well.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
Re: I Have a Problem
Everyone said...oh no, you don't have a problem. You're fine. Don't worry, they said.
Well, yesterday I ordered my second Manix 2. Red G10, 20cv, from DLT Trading. Arriving tomorrow, thanks to very prompt shipping from DLT Trading, within a couple hours of ordering. I had one slight panic, I looked at my receipt and the zip code is wrong ( two zeros replaced with two nines, an obvious typo) but tracking info has the right zip.
Is there a 12 step program for this?
Well, yesterday I ordered my second Manix 2. Red G10, 20cv, from DLT Trading. Arriving tomorrow, thanks to very prompt shipping from DLT Trading, within a couple hours of ordering. I had one slight panic, I looked at my receipt and the zip code is wrong ( two zeros replaced with two nines, an obvious typo) but tracking info has the right zip.
Is there a 12 step program for this?
~Brian
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Re: I Have a Problem
Nope! Your problem will only get worse! (My favorite problem I have though :p ) You picked a great knife to get you going!
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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If there is, you won't find it here! The DLT 20cv was my 4th manix purchase...this year. :rolleyes:BoydDroid wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 3:40 pmEveryone said...oh no, you don't have a problem. You're fine. Don't worry, they said.
Well, yesterday I ordered my second Manix 2. Red G10, 20cv, from DLT Trading. Arriving tomorrow, thanks to very prompt shipping from DLT Trading, within a couple hours of ordering. I had one slight panic, I looked at my receipt and the zip code is wrong ( two zeros replaced with two nines, an obvious typo) but tracking info has the right zip.
Is there a 12 step program for this?
- Julia
"Be excellent to each other." - Bill S. Preston, Esq.
"Be excellent to each other." - Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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HA!!! You got one!? I thought you were saying you were holding off on this one... No will power Julia :pJuPaul wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 7:10 amIf there is, you won't find it here! The DLT 20cv was my 4th manix purchase...this year. :rolleyes:BoydDroid wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 3:40 pmEveryone said...oh no, you don't have a problem. You're fine. Don't worry, they said.
Well, yesterday I ordered my second Manix 2. Red G10, 20cv, from DLT Trading. Arriving tomorrow, thanks to very prompt shipping from DLT Trading, within a couple hours of ordering. I had one slight panic, I looked at my receipt and the zip code is wrong ( two zeros replaced with two nines, an obvious typo) but tracking info has the right zip.
Is there a 12 step program for this?
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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Yeah...I made it two and a half hours before I caved! I kept thinking "surely it's sold out by now." I blame DLT for getting such a good-sized order. But I trimmed 7 knives from my collection last week, so I'm sticking with my rule. But if this trend continues, eventually I'll just have like 35 manixes and nothing else!TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 7:14 amHA!!! You got one!? I thought you were saying you were holding off on this one... No will power Julia :pJuPaul wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 7:10 amIf there is, you won't find it here! The DLT 20cv was my 4th manix purchase...this year. :rolleyes:BoydDroid wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 3:40 pmEveryone said...oh no, you don't have a problem. You're fine. Don't worry, they said.
Well, yesterday I ordered my second Manix 2. Red G10, 20cv, from DLT Trading. Arriving tomorrow, thanks to very prompt shipping from DLT Trading, within a couple hours of ordering. I had one slight panic, I looked at my receipt and the zip code is wrong ( two zeros replaced with two nines, an obvious typo) but tracking info has the right zip.
Is there a 12 step program for this?
- Julia
"Be excellent to each other." - Bill S. Preston, Esq.
"Be excellent to each other." - Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Re: I Have a Problem
Ain't no such thing as a problem as long as it's healthy. Knives are tools after all, and Spyderco makes very good ones.
I got trapped in the Spydie web last October, and have bought six since. The Manix isn't my favourite so far, but that's because I'm a tip-down degenerate.
I've been into pocket knives for years, but only started looking into higher-end stuff a year ago. Boy does that rabbit hole go deep !
I thought Spydies looked funny too, then I got the first one in my hand. I was sold. You can't go wrong with a Golden knife however.
Welcome to the junkie fold. Now let's see if you're a knife, steel or edge guy
I got trapped in the Spydie web last October, and have bought six since. The Manix isn't my favourite so far, but that's because I'm a tip-down degenerate.
I've been into pocket knives for years, but only started looking into higher-end stuff a year ago. Boy does that rabbit hole go deep !
I thought Spydies looked funny too, then I got the first one in my hand. I was sold. You can't go wrong with a Golden knife however.
Welcome to the junkie fold. Now let's see if you're a knife, steel or edge guy
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In the knoife box : M4 Millie, Spyderco Perrin Street Bowie, TOPS Tanimboca
In the future : CE/SE/Rex45/MagnaCut Millie, K2, Slysz Bowie, linerlock Sage
Hikes and outdoors galore
Motorcycle enthusiast
In the knoife box : M4 Millie, Spyderco Perrin Street Bowie, TOPS Tanimboca
In the future : CE/SE/Rex45/MagnaCut Millie, K2, Slysz Bowie, linerlock Sage
Re: I Have a Problem
There is most definitely a 12 step program...BoydDroid wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 3:40 pmEveryone said...oh no, you don't have a problem. You're fine. Don't worry, they said.
Well, yesterday I ordered my second Manix 2. Red G10, 20cv, from DLT Trading. Arriving tomorrow, thanks to very prompt shipping from DLT Trading, within a couple hours of ordering. I had one slight panic, I looked at my receipt and the zip code is wrong ( two zeros replaced with two nines, an obvious typo) but tracking info has the right zip.
Is there a 12 step program for this?
Unfortunately, all the steps involve buying more knives.
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Be warned! Spydercos are seriously addicting! You will keep seeing more and more you cannot live without.
You are going to love that Manix 2. I have 3.
You are going to love that Manix 2. I have 3.
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Re: I Have a Problem
Try a Para Military 2, or maybe a Para 3 next - you won't regret it. Also highly-recommended: The Native 5, almost like a smaller Manix with a backlock.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: I Have a Problem
I see I have a way to go to catch up to you people. I thought I was strange with a second Manix 2. Two in Two months, can't wait till the wife finds out (yes I can). I had seen there had been a red one previously and liked it but I was unwilling to pay Ebay prices, not to mention the possibility of fakes. So when I got notified it was out again I couldn't resist, and bought it as soon as it was available. I too was surprised how long it took to sell out.
Thanks for the replies. Make feel like I'm not alone.
This one was scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. It's out for delivery today!
Thanks for the replies. Make feel like I'm not alone.
This one was scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. It's out for delivery today!
~Brian
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
"A gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo, but doesn't" Mark Twain
Kapara
SpydieChef
Manix 2 - Brown G-10 - M390 - DLC Blade - C101GPBNBK2
Manix 2 - Red G-10 - CPM 20CV - C101GPRD2
PM2 - Purple G-10 Cruwear
Smock - CPM S30CV
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Spyderco knives are great, you will not be disappointed. However, I will not enable you to over-buy. What you have now will last a lifetime + and continued buying is only a short-lived high. I now have a large collection that I never intended to start and it has not made me a bit happier. Find your own comfort level, but remember sometimes less is more.
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Just as Sal said, most of us choose our first blade based upon appearance. That certainly was the case for me.
I went with the Vallotton. And, still to this day I love that knife!
And, she is a better slicer and do all knife that one might imagine too. I reckon that's one of the reasons the Vallotton has yet to be retired.
I went with the Vallotton. And, still to this day I love that knife!
And, she is a better slicer and do all knife that one might imagine too. I reckon that's one of the reasons the Vallotton has yet to be retired.