Why always FRN?
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white cloud
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i really like my g10 knives like chinooks and yojimbos but....i always find the frn knives in the pocket. i am also partial to hawkbills so the spyderhawk and tasman salt get lots of pocket time. one of those two coupled with a sak and i am ready for most all cutting chores. what i like about frn/h1 is that i don't have to worry since they are rugged and rust free.
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Michael Cook
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:spyder: I've come to the point I love 'em all because of the differant handle materiels on various missionary spydies I've gifted to NKP to further the cause of always having a knife in one's pocket. :spyder:
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chuck_roxas45
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I like the ergonomics on my military a little better than my Endura but not because of the handle material. I just like the way the size and shape fits my hand better.
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You have no idea! I have been bitten by the bug HARD!dsmegst wrote:I've been doing the same sort of thing for a while, I kept the G-10 or CF variants in the safe while the FRN models get carried. Have you considered getting an additional G-10 or CF knife so you have a nice one to carry and one to keep as backup?
Starting at the top...
2 Enduras (G10 and FRN), 2 Delicas (same), 3 Stretches (2 CF and 1 FRN), 4 Caly 3's (2 G10, 2 CF), 2 Sage 1's, 2 Michael Walker Sprint Run's, 1 G10 Military, 1 Gayle Bradley, 1 G10 Dragonfly and waiting for the Manix in Carpenter XHP. Absolutely determined to acquire a Police G10, and another Military, Gayle Bradley and G10 Dragonfly. Out of the newer moldels I'm on tenterhooks to get my hands on the Caly 3.5 and Paramilitary.
And yes, I get multiples to keep one "new in the box". :rolleyes:
Used to be the same with other company's product lines but for now it's all Spydermania. I was sort of out of the knife thing for some years. Too many knives and it just got boring. This very year, on EDCF I was inveigled into the Caly 3. It was love at first sight. Other models followed and here I am.
Many thanks to go to those who kept urging this stubborn old fossil to try out Spyderco. And of course Spyderco for making my hobby "fun" again!
Hi Bear,
Thanx for the interest and support. Also appreciate the thread, but as you can see by the many poiints of view, one knife does not fit all.
I'm easy. I like all of the materials and all for different reasons. Today I carried a ZDP FRN Stretch.
Our customers also like the many options. Since we work for you, we will make the many options.
sal
Thanx for the interest and support. Also appreciate the thread, but as you can see by the many poiints of view, one knife does not fit all.
I'm easy. I like all of the materials and all for different reasons. Today I carried a ZDP FRN Stretch.
Our customers also like the many options. Since we work for you, we will make the many options.
sal
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Thank you sir. May I humbly suggest you do what you do very well? To your point, it's exactly why the enjoyment comes from trying different models out. Perfection is an ideal and perhaps one day....But really I haven't had so much fun in years. I confess I even stood in front of mirror trying various "folder opening" moves I'd seen on youtube. :D Haven't done that sort of thing since I got a toy six shooter complete with belt/holster when I was 6!
Fun!
Thank you sir. May I humbly suggest you do what you do very well? To your point, it's exactly why the enjoyment comes from trying different models out. Perfection is an ideal and perhaps one day....But really I haven't had so much fun in years. I confess I even stood in front of mirror trying various "folder opening" moves I'd seen on youtube. :D Haven't done that sort of thing since I got a toy six shooter complete with belt/holster when I was 6!
Fun!
I like all the materials, and have all except Micarta. My Tasman gets the most use and looks great...
The G10 is tough, grippy, and feels great...
Carbon fiber is classy, but tough...
Stainless is okay on the little guys and looks great...
And titanium looks great and is tough and lighter than steel...
Sorry, I got a little picture happy there :o
- best wishes, Jazz.
The G10 is tough, grippy, and feels great...
Carbon fiber is classy, but tough...
Stainless is okay on the little guys and looks great...
And titanium looks great and is tough and lighter than steel...
Sorry, I got a little picture happy there :o
- best wishes, Jazz.
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ChapmanPreferred
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I carry some of each: G10, CF, FRN, SS...that solves the issue for me. Up until I landed my first Military, I also shy'd away from anything but FRN. Now I'm not as picky for my users.
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FRP: Nisjin Cricket PE, Manbug PE, Dragonfly PE
FLP: SS Cricket SE, byrd Flatbyrd CE
BRP: CF Military S90V
BLP: Forum S110V Native
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Work EDC List
FRP: Nisjin Cricket PE, Manbug PE, Dragonfly PE
FLP: SS Cricket SE, byrd Flatbyrd CE
BRP: CF Military S90V
BLP: Forum S110V Native
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"Form and Factor" are very important, but in the marketplace, "Price" often rears its head.Lord Bear wrote:Jazz you devil! I'm trying desperately to not get involved with the, "wee, tiny" end of the Spyderco lineup!
I must stand FIRM! Nothing below the Dragonfly G10/VG10 in Foliage Green.
In Form and Factor!
sal
Not a huge FRN fan. Have several, but they don't get carried much.
Just prefer CF, Micarta or G-10.
I do beat on FRN more than the others though.
In a "Rodney Dangerfield" type of way.......... :rolleyes:
Seldom carry under 3" blades either. But they are fun to collect!
And have more than my share.........
Just prefer CF, Micarta or G-10.
I do beat on FRN more than the others though.
In a "Rodney Dangerfield" type of way.......... :rolleyes:
Seldom carry under 3" blades either. But they are fun to collect!
And have more than my share.........
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More S90v & CF please.......
More S90v & CF please.......
Hence my choice for FRN. There is something to be said in getting a FINE folder at a moderate price. And then using the **** out of it without worrying if it's potential value as a "collector" may be degraded. (I even suppose since the "****" is used out of it, it might even be "blessed"? :eek: ) Long may Endura/Delica be carried on! (EDIT) And the Stretch!sal wrote:"Form and Factor" are very important, but in the marketplace, "Price" often rears its head.
sal
(By the way, FRN, in my experience loses nothing in comparison for utility with it's "other" handled models.)
FRN handled Caly 3 anyone? Screw together construction for FRN Caly 3 would be mandatory IMHO.
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Gadget Guy
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FRN handled SAGE !!!!
Right behind the Caly 3 in FRN, I would hope for a Sage in FRN. Just a humble proposition. Nested linerlock with screw together construction. I BETCHA they'd both sell!
EDIT Couldn't care less if was linerlock or backlock. Either would be fine!
EDIT Couldn't care less if was linerlock or backlock. Either would be fine!
