I need help

ManixFan · #21

If you're going Yojimbo 2 then there is no time like the present with the Knifeworks S90V exclusive starting on pre-order today. Otherwise Manix 2XL, Pacific Salt SE, Manix 2 S110V LtWt, Domino, or the new G10 Stretch that will probably arrive around Christmas would all be great options. Also Gayle Bradley fixed blade (soon to arrive) or Southfork would be great all around fixed blade options as well as the Aqua Salt which I think is getting a re-release.

Cheddarnut · #22

Sharpmaker. Then he can turn anything into a knife when he gets there.

kurt6652 · #23

The military would be the knife I would use, big , light , tough and great for in the waistband carry.

ASmitty · #24

RanCoWeAla wrote:Caly 3.5 since it's extreme low ride clip doesn't attract a lot of attention and it is the most comfortable of all Spydercos to carry because it takes up less pocket room than anything else. The Caly 3.5 has totally ruined me and I have started selling or trading some of my Spydercos as the result. There is absolutely nothing in the Spyderco catalog that makes as much sense as the Caly 3.5

I absolutely agree with this 100%. The PM2 is a great second choice tho.

phillipsted · #25

Personally, I'd opt for the Pacific Salt. Light weight. Unlined FRN scales are tough as nails. Serrated H1 can't be beat. Big enough to tackle almost any task short of a machete...

TedP

elena86 · #26

ManixFan wrote:If your going Yojimbo 2 then there is no time like the present with the Knifeworks S90V exclusive starting on pre-order today. Otherwise Manix 2XL, Pacific Salt SE, Manix 2 S110V LtWt, Domino, or the new G10 Stretch that will probably arrive around Christmas would all be great options. Also Gayle Bradley fixed blade (soon to arrive) or Southfork would be great all around fixed blade options as well as the Aqua Salt which I think is getting a re-release.

G10 Stretch ? What are you talking about ??? Details please !

wrdwrght · #27

http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... 10+stretch

elena86 · #28

wrdwrght wrote:http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... 10+stretch

Man , you made my day !!! I am looking forward for this one !

ManixFan · #29

elena86 wrote:Man , you made my day !!! I am looking forward for this one !

Follow the next link for some more info

The Deacon wrote:In his thread on the brown G-10/ZDP-189 "Test Model" Stretch, Sal had said he was going to mail it to me for evaluation after BLADE and, true to his word, it arrived here yesterday. Haven't had much chance to use it yet, but here are some initial observations.

Enkidude · #30

phillipsted wrote:Personally, I'd opt for the Pacific Salt. Light weight. Unlined FRN scales are tough as nails. Serrated H1 can't be beat. Big enough to tackle almost any task short of a machete...

TedP

+1

Doc Dan · #31

In many countries knives are not illegal, according to the book. BUT! they are illegal if the policeman says they are when he arrests you. This is true in mainly formerly British colonies, but not all. I read of one country where a SAK is considered a tool and not a knife, and so is legal. In many places SAKs are ignored, but not always. I am hopeful for the new Spyderco Clipitool.

CrazyKorean13 · #32

I would go with delica, stretch, or one of the salt series (if plans on going to humid areas) because they are not too pricey and could be replaced with they get confiscated. I would be freaking pissed off if I got my pm2 taken away.

ManixFan · #33

CrazyKorean13 wrote:I would go with delica, stretch, or one of the salt series (if plans on going to humid areas) because they are not too pricey and could be replaced with they get confiscated. I would be freaking pissed off if I got my pm2 taken away.

Depends which Stretch.....for an extended trip a non-Sprint FRN would be best (VG-10 or ZDP) but if you have a CF or Nishijin (or new revised G10) then those are some Stretches that you definitely don't want to leave in the hands of some foreign police force or border agent.

For an extended trip I would take a SE Pacific Salt or Salt 1 (even though I don't have either right now......waiting for a black bladed SE Pacific Salt) these are what I would take on a trip.....along with a "dog-bone" Spyderco SE sharpening stone (very compact for travel).

elena86 · #34

phillipsted wrote:Personally, I'd opt for the Pacific Salt. Light weight. Unlined FRN scales are tough as nails. Serrated H1 can't be beat. Big enough to tackle almost any task short of a machete...

TedP

Can you explain " ...serrated H1 can't be beat " ? I never used a serrated salt spydie and I am ready to purchase a Pacific Salt serrated for myself. I once owned a Pacific Salt serrated and I was stupid enough to give it away ! Ever since , I hear a lot about how good H1 serrations are ! Better than VG10 serrations ? And if so, why ?

ManixFan · #35

elena86 wrote:Can you explain " ...serrated H1 can't be beat " ? I never used a serrated salt spydie and I am ready to purchase a Pacific Salt serrated for myself. I once owned a Pacific Salt serrated and I was stupid enough to give it away ! Ever since , I hear a lot about how good H1 serrations are ! Better than VG10 serrations ? And if so, why ?

Oh goody, goody, now i have a chance to pass on the knowledge that I've learned from the experts around here and save them the trouble of yet again explaining what is obvious to them. :cool:

H1 is a work hardening steel which means that the hardness increases (and also edge retention) as the steel is worked. Accordingly, almost all H1 is hollow ground on both sides to simplify the manufacturing process and minimize any warping that might otherwise occur (without any extra special measures being taken) by the FFG'ing procees which grinds one side at a time.

This hollow grind further hardens the edge and and then the grinding of the serrations hardens it even further which means that the overall toughness of the blade spine is maintained for strength (toughness) advantages yet it gets progressively harder (and more brittle) through the hollow grind area and then the serrations themselves.

Which means that the serrations will stay sharp for a very long time.....which is great because serrations (without the right sharpener) can be impossible or at least a huge pain in the *** to sharpen.

The other advantage is that H1 is truly "rust proof".....the biggest criticism is than in the plain edge variation the optimum hardness for high edge retention isn't reached and it might require more frequent sharpening that other steels yet with the serrated version it can IIRC reach hardness levels (and correspondingly great edge retention) of around RC 67.

Hope that helps! If I've made any errors, then any Steel gurus out there feel free to correct me. I won't take it personally and will only learn from the correction. :eek:

Surfingringo · #36

What he said.^ Serrated h1 has much better edge retention than plain edge h1, and arguably is better than most any other serrated steel.

Officer Gigglez · #37

I'd go with a Warrior Salt. Just because, well... Warrior Salt. You can hide that if you try hard enough.

ManixFan · #38

Officer Gigglez wrote:I'd go with a Warrior Salt. Just because, well... Warrior Salt. You can hide that if you try hard enough.

How about while wearing a Speedo?

:D

If you say it's possible.....then pics please :eek: .....or I call BS.

CrazyKorean13 · #39

ManixFan wrote:How about while wearing a Speedo? :D

If you say it's possible.....then pics please :eek: .....or I call BS.

LOL...Leg sheath maybe.

The ARK is coming out soon. Little 2.5 inch fixed blade made of H1 steel.

That little ladybug hawkbill H-1 blade is a great lil buddy. That lil guy is always a back-up to my back-up blade. Wish they make a dfly H-1 hawkbill blade soon with orange frn scales. Just something to think about guys :D

Cheers!

Tony T.

GoldenSpydie · #40

Officer Gigglez wrote:I'd go with a Warrior Salt. Just because, well... Warrior Salt. You can hide that if you try hard enough.

How about a Pygmy or a Rock Salt?