Hi Chris,
The blade size will be the same in the next run. The smaller bolts starting with the second run will just increase the clearance between edge and bolt. Resharpening just repairs the flat-spots -- insignificant.
Certainly a good size for a teenager. Just remind him not to take it to school.
salsa????.....PEW!!!
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What's an eye sore to one, is a peach to another. I think the Harpy & Merlin are very ugly, and that blade design has no appeal what so ever to me. I'm not going head up a post asking for those two to be dropped, because I know how many good folks really like those designs. I haven't handled a Salsa yet, but in the pictures I've seen, I find it very appealing. I don't know if I would like the hood or not, but if not I'd just remove it. Now as for being made in Taiwan, that is where some of the finest factory knives are being made now. Just today I got a Taiwan made Gerber Ridge knife, the quality is first rate! There may or may not be a Salsa in our colection soon, but Taiwan made dosen't bother me, because I know Sal & Co, will still give me outstanding quality! RKBA!
Carlos, Thanks for the info. And yes school, he knows would probably cause him at least a suspension and more problems than he'd ever wish for.
Sword and Shield,
I was thinking of the delica maybe in the combo edge, but the PE would probably work fine, when you said forgiving steel did you mean the current VG-10? I wasn't sure about the spydeRench seems like it may be to complicated for the younger boys. I also wasn't too sure about the salsa because it's a little more expensive than the delica. I don't know where the spyderench falls in for price. Thank you for the input. I was tempted to start a thread to see what people have purchased for scouts in their past. What did you carry when you were a scout?
Chris
Sword and Shield,
I was thinking of the delica maybe in the combo edge, but the PE would probably work fine, when you said forgiving steel did you mean the current VG-10? I wasn't sure about the spydeRench seems like it may be to complicated for the younger boys. I also wasn't too sure about the salsa because it's a little more expensive than the delica. I don't know where the spyderench falls in for price. Thank you for the input. I was tempted to start a thread to see what people have purchased for scouts in their past. What did you carry when you were a scout?
Chris
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Boxer- I recommend PE over 50-50 simply because it's easier to field-sharpen. While a 204 works great on serrations, often a bench stone is the only option.
VG-10 is a great steel, as it holds an edge nearly forever, and will sharpen up easily, assuming the user has a passing skill with a stone.
As for me, in my younger years I carried a Gerber 800 and a Old Timer 6-OT. The multitool is great to have, but not essential. While the Old Timer is great, later experience has proven the superiority of the Spyder in almost any application.
Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.
VG-10 is a great steel, as it holds an edge nearly forever, and will sharpen up easily, assuming the user has a passing skill with a stone.
As for me, in my younger years I carried a Gerber 800 and a Old Timer 6-OT. The multitool is great to have, but not essential. While the Old Timer is great, later experience has proven the superiority of the Spyder in almost any application.
Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.
I'm a scout, I carry a spyderco Rookie, Shrade Cliphanger, Swiss Army Wenger Toolchest+<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>(very big, it has EVERYTHING) Case lockback, Small Swiss Army, and a Swisscard. They are all good knives but.... SPYDERCO STILL ROCKS!!
In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.
In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.
Thanx for the input. It is as Gary says, truth is always the highest value.
Much of what we do has never been done before. On the Salsa, it's "Cobra Hood", integral compression locks and wire clips. New to us is the "Pepper & word, "Salsa". In all cases, we have no history to work with so input is really appreciated.
Issues like whether or not one "prefers" colors or "back and matal" knives is more a question of tastes. Try to keep in mind, that as a manufacturer, we try to please a wide variety of customers.
Dealers had been compaining that their showcases had become "seas of black and metal" and that they all looked the same to the newbie. Obviously color was needed. We will keep with our basic theme of "reliable high performance" and try to provide as much variety in design as is possible for the wide variety of ELUs that make up the market.
sal
Much of what we do has never been done before. On the Salsa, it's "Cobra Hood", integral compression locks and wire clips. New to us is the "Pepper & word, "Salsa". In all cases, we have no history to work with so input is really appreciated.
Issues like whether or not one "prefers" colors or "back and matal" knives is more a question of tastes. Try to keep in mind, that as a manufacturer, we try to please a wide variety of customers.
Dealers had been compaining that their showcases had become "seas of black and metal" and that they all looked the same to the newbie. Obviously color was needed. We will keep with our basic theme of "reliable high performance" and try to provide as much variety in design as is possible for the wide variety of ELUs that make up the market.
sal
Welcome to Kevin and boxer93. Nice to see some more folks from this corner!!
Regarding the Salsa. Different knives for different tastes. I have a blue Salsa. I've been buying and using Spyderco knives for over 14 years. I think the Salsa is great knife- Obviously a little off-beat for some forumites. This Taiwan maker is new to Spyderco- some bumps in the road are to be expected. If the manufacturer is sufficiently motivated to continue making knives for Spyderco then improvement will be steady. Once a proper level of quality is reached, it will be maintained or I'm confident that Sal and Co. will look elsewhere for production.
One note about the Cobra Hood- I put on my 3-finger 6mm dive gloves. The only Spyder I can open reliable is the Salsa!! Love it or hate it the 'hood works!
I like my Salsa, blue, name, chili and all! This is the U.S.A.!! If the Salsa's not your cup of tea, don't buy it!!
Ben
Ben
Regarding the Salsa. Different knives for different tastes. I have a blue Salsa. I've been buying and using Spyderco knives for over 14 years. I think the Salsa is great knife- Obviously a little off-beat for some forumites. This Taiwan maker is new to Spyderco- some bumps in the road are to be expected. If the manufacturer is sufficiently motivated to continue making knives for Spyderco then improvement will be steady. Once a proper level of quality is reached, it will be maintained or I'm confident that Sal and Co. will look elsewhere for production.
One note about the Cobra Hood- I put on my 3-finger 6mm dive gloves. The only Spyder I can open reliable is the Salsa!! Love it or hate it the 'hood works!
I like my Salsa, blue, name, chili and all! This is the U.S.A.!! If the Salsa's not your cup of tea, don't buy it!!
Ben
Ben