Throwback Thursday Carry
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C202TIP Mantra
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Spyderco “Herbst” from 2003.
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This Thursday i go with a Swedish design, the Vrango. Saw it first in Tokyo back in 2016 and bought one shortly thereafter.


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I think it's a clone.. The handle shouldn't be that dull. I remember watching a YouTube video about things to look out for when spotting clones, and that was one of them..

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Larry_Mott wrote: ↑Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:02 amI think it's a clone.. The handle shouldn't be that dull. I remember watching a YouTube video about things to look out for when spotting clones, and that was one of them..![]()
Yeah that bolster is supposed to be mirror polished.
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Not a clone, just a diy stonewash job in a harbor freight tumbler to take the polish off and make it less slippery in hand. :)Evil D wrote: ↑Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:22 amLarry_Mott wrote: ↑Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:02 amI think it's a clone.. The handle shouldn't be that dull. I remember watching a YouTube video about things to look out for when spotting clones, and that was one of them..![]()
Yeah that bolster is supposed to be mirror polished.
Found it too slick for my liking the first time I cleaned a deer with it.
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Southard with a polish and flame anodizing.
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Here's this thursday's contribution from the Swedish jury :)


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I never know what I will see on this thread, my biggest fear is I will see some blast from the past that I must have one lol.
And most likely cannot get. You guys always tack up some killer stuff on here.
And most likely cannot get. You guys always tack up some killer stuff on here.
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D'Allara 3 on this day
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an appropriate carry for today. 

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Gen 2 Police in ATS-55. Solid knife 




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Really nice, surprisingly doesn't have the lanyard hole.
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Nothing makes earth so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.
Henry David Thoreau
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Love the Stretch in ZDP-189, very nice Dan!


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Thanks Paul , found a dealer who has the FRN but not sure if reputable to make a buy . Dan
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