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- BourbonCowboy
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New to Spyderco and the forum
Hey y'all,
I'm new here, having just purchased my first Spyderco knife...the Native 5. After a lot of research (being that I'm stuck in the house until this COVID-19 thing passes) I made the decision that this would be the perfect knife for me. As it turns out, I was right. The size is perfect for EDC, and the weight makes it almost unnoticeable in my pocket. And to top it off, as a lefty, the ambi clip positioning is something I've been wanting all my life.
This is the first knife of decent quality I've ever owned. My previously mentioned research led me to a better understanding of the S30V steel, but I still was skeptical. That is, until I decided to test the sharpness by shaving the hair on my arm. A couple Band-Aids later, I understood what all the fuss was about. This is one seriously sharp knife. I became an immediate fan. Somehow I believe that I'll end up owning more than one Spyderco knife...and my family members will too.
I'm new here, having just purchased my first Spyderco knife...the Native 5. After a lot of research (being that I'm stuck in the house until this COVID-19 thing passes) I made the decision that this would be the perfect knife for me. As it turns out, I was right. The size is perfect for EDC, and the weight makes it almost unnoticeable in my pocket. And to top it off, as a lefty, the ambi clip positioning is something I've been wanting all my life.
This is the first knife of decent quality I've ever owned. My previously mentioned research led me to a better understanding of the S30V steel, but I still was skeptical. That is, until I decided to test the sharpness by shaving the hair on my arm. A couple Band-Aids later, I understood what all the fuss was about. This is one seriously sharp knife. I became an immediate fan. Somehow I believe that I'll end up owning more than one Spyderco knife...and my family members will too.
Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Welcome aboard BC!
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Welcome to the forum!
You will if you stick around here long enough. :p :DBourbonCowboy wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 9:24 pm...Somehow I believe that I'll end up owning more than one Spyderco knife...
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Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Welcome, and congrats on what is probably your first spydie of many!
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Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Welcome to the club! Since you've joined...there's NO WAY you'll only have ONE Spyderco knife!
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
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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: New to Spyderco and the forum
Hi Cowboy,
Welcome to our forum.
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Welcome to our forum.
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Welcome aboard!
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Bonne Journey!
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Do what you can, where you are, with what you have! Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Welcome. What sort of bourbon do you slap your brand on?
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I have to mention, the initial sharpness you experienced isn't what the fuss is about for S30V. Nearly any knife can get an initial razor edge that will shave hair. Your S30V is special because it will hold that good edge for awhile. Welcome to the world of knife steels. It's a deep rabbit hole.BourbonCowboy wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 9:24 pmMy previously mentioned research led me to a better understanding of the S30V steel, but I still was skeptical. That is, until I decided to test the sharpness by shaving the hair on my arm. A couple Band-Aids later, I understood what all the fuss was about. This is one seriously sharp knife.
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Welcome to the addiction!
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Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Welcome to the forum!
Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Welcome to the forum! The Native 5 is a great first Spyderco... :)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Welcome to the forum, get that wallet out!
My collection so far: 52100 Military (2); 52100 PM2 (2); 52100 Para3; Stretch2 V-Toku; KnifeWorks M4 PM2; BentoBox M390 PM2; BentoBox S90V Military; Police4 K390; S110V PM2; SS Delica AUS-6; Wayne Goddard Sprint VG-10
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
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That's what I'm afraid of. My other hobbies (vintage audio, photography, and shooting handguns) have become a bit expensive. I hope I can keep this under control.
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Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Welcome Cowboy!
Steer clear of the Bourbon when handling sharp Spydies!
(Don't ask me how I know this
Steer clear of the Bourbon when handling sharp Spydies!
(Don't ask me how I know this
Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Welcome to the forum! :)
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Re: New to Spyderco and the forum
Might as well stick a fork in you, you’re done! Welcome aboard, you picked an excellent knife to start with!