Spyderco’s best kept secret
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
Hi David,
I do a lot of opening a closing over the period to break it in as much as I can. Breaking up boxes is something I end up doing every day. Food prep on cutting boards and cutting food on a plate. Cutting wood / whittling. I don't do torture testing, that's not the purpose. I watch for hot spots or to notice anything that could be a potential problem. I like to use the test piece enough to sharpen it a few times and watch the edge closely under a loupe. If I'm testing a new steel, I like to pay attention to edge retention, watch for chips or roll. While I don't leave it wet, I do watch for corrosion resistance, especially on carbon steel.
I also go back to the same knife periodically. I also pay attention to comments on this very informative forum.
sal
I do a lot of opening a closing over the period to break it in as much as I can. Breaking up boxes is something I end up doing every day. Food prep on cutting boards and cutting food on a plate. Cutting wood / whittling. I don't do torture testing, that's not the purpose. I watch for hot spots or to notice anything that could be a potential problem. I like to use the test piece enough to sharpen it a few times and watch the edge closely under a loupe. If I'm testing a new steel, I like to pay attention to edge retention, watch for chips or roll. While I don't leave it wet, I do watch for corrosion resistance, especially on carbon steel.
I also go back to the same knife periodically. I also pay attention to comments on this very informative forum.
sal
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
Hi Carrot,
No decisions yet, just discussion, but if we do, I don't think I want to anodize it.
sal
No decisions yet, just discussion, but if we do, I don't think I want to anodize it.
sal
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
wrong thread, sorry.
sal
sal
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
wrong thread. sorry.
sal
sal
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
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Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
Hi Donut,
I will often carry a small model along with a larger model. For those times wen small blade is the better choice for a variety of reasons, which I am sure you understand. Now we have many small knives so I will change them out.
sal
I will often carry a small model along with a larger model. For those times wen small blade is the better choice for a variety of reasons, which I am sure you understand. Now we have many small knives so I will change them out.
sal
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
But what fixed blade do you reach for most? Inquiring minds want to know.
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
This makes me think we need an AMA with Sal...
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
Hi VashHash,
The following knives are on my table in my office. When I go out on the property, I will usually grab one of them.
Temperance 2, Jumpmaster 2, Proficient, Enuff.
sal
The following knives are on my table in my office. When I go out on the property, I will usually grab one of them.
Temperance 2, Jumpmaster 2, Proficient, Enuff.
sal
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
The JM2 looks like a perfect truck knife. One of these days I'm going to break down and get one.
What I REALLY want to see is a Rock Salt 2 in LC200N. Make it heavier at the tip and maybe a bit bigger. The ultimate mini machete.
That would be SWEEET! :D
What I REALLY want to see is a Rock Salt 2 in LC200N. Make it heavier at the tip and maybe a bit bigger. The ultimate mini machete.
That would be SWEEET! :D
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Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
I finally got the Jumpmaster 2 and it is a top choice when a fixed blade is appropriate, such as mountain bike rides and sometimes hikes. I am fond of it, but good golly, what an aggressive blade, it commands respect and care.
My Manix XL is my truck knife and/or a really big fixed blade from Ontario Knife company in a carbon steel.
My Manix XL is my truck knife and/or a really big fixed blade from Ontario Knife company in a carbon steel.
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
I had a feeling the temp 2 would be in the rotation. I still enjoy the original temperance. Works well for a lot of task and I like it in the kitchen because I can wash the whole thing without worrying.
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Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
Been hoping for this as well...
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
We can dream, right?
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Re: Spyderco’s best kept secret
With the great news of the C-60 Ayoob Sprint Run becoming a reality soon I'm willing to bet that model will become an EDC for a lot of people.
I still say after all these years and all these models I still maintain that the one model that to me is the "perfect" EDC folder is the "ROOKIE" model. It was perfect in size, blade length and overall ergonomics.
For a small folder and if I were restricted to shorter blades I think that the Caly Jr. might be the best kept secret.
I still say after all these years and all these models I still maintain that the one model that to me is the "perfect" EDC folder is the "ROOKIE" model. It was perfect in size, blade length and overall ergonomics.
For a small folder and if I were restricted to shorter blades I think that the Caly Jr. might be the best kept secret.