New Member from Austria
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New Member from Austria
Hello Everybody,
let me introduce myself.
My name is Markus, i'm 40 and from Austria (Schwarzenegger) not Australia.
My first knife was a Victorinox, which my Grandpa bought for me at the age of 9 or 10.
Many years i had a Leatherman fetish.
But I don't like it anymore.
Know i found Spyderco and i'm very happy.
But I am little confused by so many models ans steels .....
My Spyders:
Delica 2nd Gen. black semi serrated bought as NOS
Roadie in grey
Dragonfly 2 black VG10
UK Pen Knife in CTS-BD1N
Regards
Markus
let me introduce myself.
My name is Markus, i'm 40 and from Austria (Schwarzenegger) not Australia.
My first knife was a Victorinox, which my Grandpa bought for me at the age of 9 or 10.
Many years i had a Leatherman fetish.
But I don't like it anymore.
Know i found Spyderco and i'm very happy.
But I am little confused by so many models ans steels .....
My Spyders:
Delica 2nd Gen. black semi serrated bought as NOS
Roadie in grey
Dragonfly 2 black VG10
UK Pen Knife in CTS-BD1N
Regards
Markus
Re: New Member from Austria
Servus Markus,
aus welcher Ecke unseres schönen Landes kommst du denn?
aus welcher Ecke unseres schönen Landes kommst du denn?
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Re: New Member from Austria
austrian_spyder_fan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:38 pmHello Everybody,
let me introduce myself.
My name is Markus, i'm 40 and from Austria (Schwarzenegger) not Australia.
.......
My Spyders:
Delica 2nd Gen. black semi serrated bought as NOS
Roadie in grey
Dragonfly 2 black VG10
UK Pen Knife in CTS-BD1N
Regards
Markus
Welcome, Austrian country fellow man! :) (Ich lebe in Salzburg..)
Nice little collection, but since we have such great knife laws here in Austria and you can really carry every folder you like: I´d get a bigger knife as my next Spydie if I were you... (unless you only like smaller knives of course, which would be perfectly fine)
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 aboard, Markus! Glad to have you here. I’ve not yet had a chance to visit Austria, but my wife says it is beautiful.
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Re: New Member from Austria
Welcome Markus! :)
You are going to love it here. :spyder:
We are happy to see you come aboard.
You are going to love it here. :spyder:
We are happy to see you come aboard.
Re: New Member from Austria
Wherzlich willkommen!
Re: New Member from Austria
Hi Markus,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
sal
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Welcome Markus! Hope that you will enjoy it here.
I had the chance to visit Austria about five years ago. Beautiful country and the people were wonderful.
I had the chance to visit Austria about five years ago. Beautiful country and the people were wonderful.
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Re: New Member from Austria
Hi Markus, good to have you here. It’s always nice to get additional international perspectives. Also, I’ve always wanted to see the Krampus parade in Graz! Maybe I’ll make it to your lovely country one day.
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Welcome Markus!
You have excellent taste in Spydercos, my friend!
This is a great place to learn more about all the fascinating aspects of our hobby.
Best regards from your 'sister' country, Australia. :D :spyder:
You have excellent taste in Spydercos, my friend!
This is a great place to learn more about all the fascinating aspects of our hobby.
Best regards from your 'sister' country, Australia. :D :spyder:
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Re: New Member from Austria
Hey Marcus!
I am 1/4 Austrian....the other 3/4 is Irish, so I handle my dark beers quite well! :D I'd love to visit Austria one day!
The designs and different steels make Spyderco one of the most unique knife manufacturers in the world.
This is the place the find out about knife steels:
https://knifesteelnerds.com/
This is an excellent review of the current steels that are used:
https://knifesteelnerds.com/2020/05/01/ ... fe-steels/
I am 1/4 Austrian....the other 3/4 is Irish, so I handle my dark beers quite well! :D I'd love to visit Austria one day!
The designs and different steels make Spyderco one of the most unique knife manufacturers in the world.
This is the place the find out about knife steels:
https://knifesteelnerds.com/
This is an excellent review of the current steels that are used:
https://knifesteelnerds.com/2020/05/01/ ... fe-steels/
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Hello and welcome!
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Re: New Member from Austria
austrian_spyder_fan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:38 pmMy name is Markus, i'm 40 and from Austria (Schwarzenegger) not Australia.
Welcome to the Forum, Markus! :)
It doesn’t matter that you’re Austrian. We can’t all be Australians. :p
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Welcome!
Say, how do those kangaroos climb the Alps anyway?
:D
Say, how do those kangaroos climb the Alps anyway?
:D
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Re: New Member from Austria
Servas aus Wien.
Still no kangaroos in Austria.
If I were you I would have a look at other Dfly's.
Different steels, blade shapes (wharncliff), serrated edge.
As bigger knife the Tenacious lightweight would be a good option, too.
Personally I love the Para 3. The compression lock is fantastic.
A must is a sharpmaker with diamond rods.
Have fun here and start learning more about the spyder bug.
Still no kangaroos in Austria.
If I were you I would have a look at other Dfly's.
Different steels, blade shapes (wharncliff), serrated edge.
As bigger knife the Tenacious lightweight would be a good option, too.
Personally I love the Para 3. The compression lock is fantastic.
A must is a sharpmaker with diamond rods.
Have fun here and start learning more about the spyder bug.
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Re: New Member from Austria
Welcome Markus!
Excellent collection you've started. Spyderco offers a lot of variety, making it easy to find the knife that's just right for you. Best not be intimidated; just go slowly, try out some different options, and eventually you'll find what you like best.
If you were looking for a recommendation, mine would be to try a larger knife, as Warstein mentioned. Most days I prefer a knife with a 3" blade, but 3.5" is quite nice some times. A Para Military 2 or a Stretch 2 if you want something lighter weight is a great addition to any collection.
Excellent collection you've started. Spyderco offers a lot of variety, making it easy to find the knife that's just right for you. Best not be intimidated; just go slowly, try out some different options, and eventually you'll find what you like best.
If you were looking for a recommendation, mine would be to try a larger knife, as Warstein mentioned. Most days I prefer a knife with a 3" blade, but 3.5" is quite nice some times. A Para Military 2 or a Stretch 2 if you want something lighter weight is a great addition to any collection.
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: New Member from Austria
Nice try Alex, but the guy in the pic clearly is from Switzerland, not Austria...Bloke wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:35 pmaustrian_spyder_fan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:38 pmMy name is Markus, i'm 40 and from Austria (Schwarzenegger) not Australia.
Welcome to the Forum, Markus! :)
It doesn’t matter that you’re Austrian. We can’t all be Australians. :p
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)