We (I) need a titanium Ladybug!
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We (I) need a titanium Ladybug!
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Preferably in s90v or something similar.
Preferably in s90v or something similar.
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Ti would be possible and it would bring down the weight compared with stainless, a tangible benefit in a keychain knife. And, if my assumption that only the blades are different is correct, they could do a Jester while they were at it. However, S90V on a Japanese Spyderco is highly unlike, given the Japanese reluctance to use non-Japanese steels.
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That killed me, BlakeBlerv wrote:Titanium is hypoallergenic,
Kinda sorta. It's stronger for equivalent weight but for equal size/volume/thickness it's generally not as strong as SS. But we're talking knife scales here. Does it really matter?Blerv wrote:typically stronger,
Well..... Yeah...Blerv wrote:much more expensive.
GuiltyBlerv wrote:It swoons nerds at the mere utterance of "Ti..." as well.
I like the idea of fluted (and flamed ) How about with Super Blue? Hmmmm....
We're designing a $300 Ladybug. You know that, right?
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Ken
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The only titanium I've ever had is the bolsters on my Sage4. It shows scratches so easily. It's ok on this knife because it's a user that goes through whatever comes. I'm a little concerned abou the ti on the new Chaparral. I'm not sure I will want that one to start looking like my Sage4 is. What I'm getting at is does all ti end up looking like that? If it is more expensive do the scratches bother you? Ladybug=no clip. So it will probably be on a key ring or in the bottom of a pocket. They would be getting scratched in that type of carry.
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That would be a sweeeeeet ladybug! Especially if it was anodized like warren Thomas's knives are! It would be pretty expensive though!
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Newest :spyder: manix 2 lightweight.
:spyder: top wishlist: junior,D4,E4,,h1 D'fly salt,h1 ladybug salt,g10 manbug,caly3•3.5,all sprint para2's
Have to have= brad southard flipper, gayle bradley:spyder:
"combat knife is actually 10% weapon and 90% tool".~ Al Mar
I've been hoping for a high end ladybug in Ti for a long time. I'd describe it as the ultimate cigar cutter. I've got the ZDP on the home keys and the H1 ladybug on my work keys. (they get wet and sweated on often.) My other ladybugs are stashed in first aid kits. At work or home my ladybugs get more use than anything else. My h1 ladybug is the only knife I'll lend out at work. I always get my keys back, so my knife never walks off.
I'd love to see spyderco go with a ti knife with H1 too. High end salt. I'm a big fan of vg-10. While it doesn't hold an edge quite as long it seems that I can get it sharper than anything else. Never had any problems with any steel spyderco uses, if they build it I will buy it.
The ZDP Manbug is definately on my 'to buy' list also. I haven't held one yet, but that might be another candidate for the ti option.
Grizz.
I really hope Sal chimes in on this thread
I'd love to see spyderco go with a ti knife with H1 too. High end salt. I'm a big fan of vg-10. While it doesn't hold an edge quite as long it seems that I can get it sharper than anything else. Never had any problems with any steel spyderco uses, if they build it I will buy it.
The ZDP Manbug is definately on my 'to buy' list also. I haven't held one yet, but that might be another candidate for the ti option.
Grizz.
I really hope Sal chimes in on this thread
At some point, enough scratches becomes stonewashed, and i don't have a problem with stonewashed. It's all about perspective Jackjackknifeh wrote:The only titanium I've ever had is the bolsters on my Sage4. It shows scratches so easily. It's ok on this knife because it's a user that goes through whatever comes. I'm a little concerned abou the ti on the new Chaparral. I'm not sure I will want that one to start looking like my Sage4 is. What I'm getting at is does all ti end up looking like that? If it is more expensive do the scratches bother you? Ladybug=no clip. So it will probably be on a key ring or in the bottom of a pocket. They would be getting scratched in that type of carry.
Jack
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Hey Ken. Would you say it's not hypoallergenic? I know it's used in surgical tools and prosthetics along with jewelry but just going on what I've heard.
As for strength it does depend as "stainless steel" is much more broad than the treatment of an Ti. Strength per ounce? Titanium almost always wins. Strength per dimensions? Not as much. It's still highly debatable in the world of exotic steels per application. In this case strength is irrelevant.
Personally I think it's hyped and pricy. Give me brass .
As for strength it does depend as "stainless steel" is much more broad than the treatment of an Ti. Strength per ounce? Titanium almost always wins. Strength per dimensions? Not as much. It's still highly debatable in the world of exotic steels per application. In this case strength is irrelevant.
Personally I think it's hyped and pricy. Give me brass .