I would agree. I love my HAP40 version, but I'm really excited for this K390 model!
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Mine came this a.m.
Am very happy with it, and can't wait to get the 204p version too.
The Dragonfly imo, is a FANTASTIC way to have and try out many different steels!
Am very happy with it, and can't wait to get the 204p version too.
The Dragonfly imo, is a FANTASTIC way to have and try out many different steels!
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K390 & HAP40
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My Orange HAP40 has a much smoother action, but Ive had it longer. Added a little Nano oil to both.
Lol, that HAP40 is smooooooth
I think the K390 will wind up being as smmoth....
Lol, that HAP40 is smooooooth
I think the K390 will wind up being as smmoth....
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Mine was exactly the same. It did have a visible excess of factory oil, which I appreciate. I dont mind a patina, but only after I unbox and prep the knife.
Since there already was an excess, I put two drops of 10wt Nano Oil on each side of the pivot, and 1 drop of 85wt where the blade interfaces with the lock. I then wiped the whole blade with Rem Oil. I'm sure what Seki uses is great, I just like these products.
Almost immediately after cleaning the excess of oil, and fidgeting a bit, all of the grit feeling was gone. The blade drops shut with the slightest twitch of the wrist. The pivot screw was not touched.
The only problem is that since this knife has come into my possession, at work where I carry it, zero things have needed to be cut.
Believe me, anything that can be cut, has been cut.
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Thanks Buddafucco ,Buddafucco wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:35 pmKnivesShipFree
Dragonfly
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... 28fp2k390/
Manbug
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... 0-mfpk390/
I managed to get a Delica, Dragonfly and Manbug in K390 from KSF. (Which for those of us who live outside the US, is KnivesShipVeryExpensively :D )
But at least I was able to get them all in one place, after signing in at REC and being blocked at the last minute from completing my order, presumably because of the OS address.
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Lol, I hear ya! It's so hard to put down :DSubMicron wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:27 pmMine was exactly the same. It did have a visible excess of factory oil, which I appreciate. I dont mind a patina, but only after I unbox and prep the knife.
Since there already was an excess, I put two drops of 10wt Nano Oil on each side of the pivot, and 1 drop of 85wt where the blade interfaces with the lock. I then wiped the whole blade with Rem Oil. I'm sure what Seki uses is great, I just like these products.
Almost immediately after cleaning the excess of oil, and fidgeting a bit, all of the grit feeling was gone. The blade drops shut with the slightest twitch of the wrist. The pivot screw was not touched.
The only problem is that since this knife has come into my possession, at work where I carry it, zero things have needed to be cut.
Believe me, anything that can be cut, has been cut.
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Awesome!.. I'm happy that you're mostly happy! :DCambertree wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:17 pmThanks Buddafucco ,Buddafucco wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:35 pmKnivesShipFree
Dragonfly
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... 28fp2k390/
Manbug
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... 0-mfpk390/
I managed to get a Delica, Dragonfly and Manbug in K390 from KSF. (Which for those of us who live outside the US, is KnivesShipVeryExpensively :D )
But at least I was able to get them all in one place, after signing in at REC and being blocked at the last minute from completing my order, presumably because of the OS address.
Just out of curiosity. Are there stores in the US that have better shipping to Australia... or are they all just plain expensive? I've never actually looked into that.
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Well, I'm jealous. Still no word on my BladeHQ pre-order.
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.
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Hi mate, thanks again. :DBuddafucco wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:20 pmAwesome!.. I'm happy that you're mostly happy! :DCambertree wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:17 pmThanks Buddafucco ,Buddafucco wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:35 pmKnivesShipFree
Dragonfly
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... 28fp2k390/
Manbug
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... 0-mfpk390/
I managed to get a Delica, Dragonfly and Manbug in K390 from KSF. (Which for those of us who live outside the US, is KnivesShipVeryExpensively :D )
But at least I was able to get them all in one place, after signing in at REC and being blocked at the last minute from completing my order, presumably because of the OS address.
Just out of curiosity. Are there stores in the US that have better shipping to Australia... or are they all just plain expensive? I've never actually looked into that.
Yes, a lot of stores either won’t ship overseas or charge a large flat rate like $60USD, however little or how much you buy.
Then, larger businesses that do more than $750.000 p.a. sales into Australia also charge up front 10% goods and services tax, which needs to be forwarded to the Australian Tax Office.
Most companies that have ‘Knife’ in their business name will also end up being routed through Customs for examination, adding another week or so to the shipping time.
Usually I order through New Graham who initially charge the $60 USD shipping and then refund anything over the exact shipping price - usually $35 or so.
Their shipping is usually very quick too, in pre-Covid times a package would often get here in just over a week.
I’ve always been very happy with their service, and only usually go with other places when NGK don’t have all the things I want in stock.
That’s a nice array of K390 blades you have there, too. :cool: :spyder:
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Thanks for the info.Cambertree wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:26 amHi mate, thanks again. :DBuddafucco wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:20 pmAwesome!.. I'm happy that you're mostly happy! :DCambertree wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:17 pmThanks Buddafucco ,Buddafucco wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:35 pmKnivesShipFree
Dragonfly
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... 28fp2k390/
Manbug
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco ... 0-mfpk390/
I managed to get a Delica, Dragonfly and Manbug in K390 from KSF. (Which for those of us who live outside the US, is KnivesShipVeryExpensively :D )
But at least I was able to get them all in one place, after signing in at REC and being blocked at the last minute from completing my order, presumably because of the OS address.
Just out of curiosity. Are there stores in the US that have better shipping to Australia... or are they all just plain expensive? I've never actually looked into that.
Yes, a lot of stores either won’t ship overseas or charge a large flat rate like $60USD, however little or how much you buy.
Then, larger businesses that do more than $750.000 p.a. sales into Australia also charge up front 10% goods and services tax, which needs to be forwarded to the Australian Tax Office.
Most companies that have ‘Knife’ in their business name will also end up being routed through Customs for examination, adding another week or so to the shipping time.
Usually I order through New Graham who initially charge the $60 USD shipping and then refund anything over the exact shipping price - usually $35 or so.
Their shipping is usually very quick too, in pre-Covid times a package would often get here in just over a week.
I’ve always been very happy with their service, and only usually go with other places when NGK don’t have all the things I want in stock.
That’s a nice array of K390 blades you have there, too. :cool: :spyder:
I have a feeling my K390 blades are going to triple before the end of the year! :spyder:
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Same here! I’m waiting impatiently!kennethsime wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:03 amWell, I'm jealous. Still no word on my BladeHQ pre-order.
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That pre-order suspense is agonizing!Blackpearl wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:36 pmSame here! I’m waiting impatiently!kennethsime wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:03 amWell, I'm jealous. Still no word on my BladeHQ pre-order.
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KnifeCenter hasn’t notified me yet that my June preorder has shipped
What’s this I hear about a 20cv dragonfly?
What’s this I hear about a 20cv dragonfly?
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Wow, I ordered the DF2, Delica and Manbug late last week, and received the package from KnivesShipFree yesterday!
Lightning quick shipping from KSF. From Tennessee to Melbourne, Australia in 5 days! :)
The Delica and Manbug are for a friend who seems to have bitten by the Spydie bug. :D
The Dragonfly’s in my pocket. :cool: :spyder:
Very nice edge on it too. And the Sal ‘glyph’ is a nice addition. Thanks again, Buddafucco. :)
Lightning quick shipping from KSF. From Tennessee to Melbourne, Australia in 5 days! :)
The Delica and Manbug are for a friend who seems to have bitten by the Spydie bug. :D
The Dragonfly’s in my pocket. :cool: :spyder:
Very nice edge on it too. And the Sal ‘glyph’ is a nice addition. Thanks again, Buddafucco. :)