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Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:56 pm
by VandymanG
sal wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:37 pm
Thanx Dean,
But we like to say, "One who beats on own chest knocks self over backwards". Humble is best.
sal
Really good
@sal quote. Isn’t there a thread for great Sal quotes in this forum?
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 7:58 pm
by WilliamMunny
sal wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:24 pm
Hi Marius,
Sorry for the confusion. I got some models mixed up. I'd been carrying the Sage in SPY27, but it was the Rex 121 piece that I was referring to making in thinner. I had my sample, but had misplaced it. I now have it in my pocket and I'll start thinning it out as I sharpen it.
sal
Sal,
What are your initial thoughts on 121, if your looking to make it thinner it’s must be tough enough not to be chipping too much?
Also great choice on the scale color, looks great in the photos.
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:24 pm
by mikey177
VandymanG wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:56 pm
sal wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:37 pm
Thanx Dean,
But we like to say, "One who beats on own chest knocks self over backwards". Humble is best.
sal
Really good @sal quote. Isn’t there a thread for great Sal quotes in this forum?
I suppose those would be in the
Talkin' Story thread.
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:02 pm
by sal
Hi Mikey,
Many of these lines will go onto "Happy Thoughts" coins when the website is revamped and up and running. The "Talkin' Story" is usually a history of the product being discussed.
Hey WilliamMunny,
I've not used it much yet. I'd like to use the original edge to see how long it takes to no longer shave. I'll bring it down to 20 degrees ( 10 DPS ) to test it.
sal
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:58 pm
by Synov
sal wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:37 pm
Thanx Dean,
But we like to say, "One who beats on own chest knocks self over backwards". Humble is best.
sal
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:04 pm
by VandymanG
sal wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:02 pm
Many of these lines will go onto "Happy Thoughts" coins when the website is revamped and up and running. The "Talkin' Story" is usually a history of the product being discussed.
sal
Coins? Kind of like challenge coins? If so can at least one be made from copper?
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:32 am
by WilliamMunny
sal wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:02 pm
Hi Mikey,
Many of these lines will go onto "Happy Thoughts" coins when the website is revamped and up and running. The "Talkin' Story" is usually a history of the product being discussed.
Hey WilliamMunny,
I've not used it much yet. I'd like to use the original edge to see how long it takes to no longer shave. I'll bring it down to 20 degrees ( 10 DPS ) to test it.
sal
Sal,
Thats crazy to hear, I would not put one of my EDC Spyderco knives down to 10 DPS let alone something like REX-121. But I guess by going to extremes it you can really tell what it is capable of. I have been a fan of Maxamet on my 3" knives I have (Para 3 and Native 5) so REX-121 is exciting, if just for the fact it is pushing what knife steel is capable of. Thanks
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:08 pm
by Burton Knut
I just got the G10 and I know someone mentioned the G10 edges being beveled but it’s more than that! The edges of the spine and the opening hole are both beveled as well and not just “broken,” an actual chamfer. I think it’s a really nice touch all-around!
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:09 pm
by Burton Knut
The quality of that pic took a hit but the edge catching light is the face of the bevel.
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:19 pm
by JFR1
Burton Knut wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:08 pm
I just got the G10 and I know someone mentioned the G10 edges being beveled but it’s more than that! The edges of the spine and the opening hole are both beveled as well and not just “broken,” an actual chamfer. I think it’s a really nice touch all-around!
IMG_5872.jpeg
Very nice! The Sage 5 keeps getting more and more tempting. I can't imagine one kicking my Native 5 out of my pocket, but who knows.
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:22 pm
by sal
WilliamMunny wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:32 am
sal wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:02 pm
Hi Mikey,
Many of these lines will go onto "Happy Thoughts" coins when the website is revamped and up and running. The "Talkin' Story" is usually a history of the product being discussed.
Hey WilliamMunny,
I've not used it much yet. I'd like to use the original edge to see how long it takes to no longer shave. I'll bring it down to 20 degrees ( 10 DPS ) to test it.
sal
Sal,
Thats crazy to hear, I would not put one of my EDC Spyderco knives down to 10 DPS let alone something like REX-121. But I guess by going to extremes it you can really tell what it is capable of. I have been a fan of Maxamet on my 3" knives I have (Para 3 and Native 5) so REX-121 is exciting, if just for the fact it is pushing what knife steel is capable of. Thanks
Hi WilliamMunny,
One of my mentors, a Nautical Engineer, designer, genius, said, "In order to find the limit, you have to exceed the limit".
sal
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:18 pm
by WilliamMunny
Burton Knut wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:08 pm
I just got the G10 and I know someone mentioned the G10 edges being beveled but it’s more than that! The edges of the spine and the opening hole are both beveled as well and not just “broken,” an actual chamfer. I think it’s a really nice touch all-around!
IMG_5872.jpeg
I was pretty sold on the LW until I saw this picture, now second guessing myself. They really did a great job.
Re: SPY27 Sage5
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2024 10:14 pm
by Manifestgtr
I have really strange luck with SPY27 models, man. Every one I’ve gotten, since the SPY27 Manix LW, has had a noticeable amount of lock stick and this sage 5 lw carries that tradition. I took it apart and gave the stop pins a twist…still there. I’m thinking it’ll probably break in at some point so I’ve been carrying and opening/closing it a ton to try and work that out of it.
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 12:42 am
by elena86
Burton Knut wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:08 pm
I just got the G10 and I know someone mentioned the G10 edges being beveled but it’s more than that! The edges of the spine and the opening hole are both beveled as well and not just “broken,” an actual chamfer. I think it’s a really nice touch all-around!
IMG_5872.jpeg
Awesome. How is the edge ? Thickness bte ?
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:15 pm
by Burton Knut
Awesome. How is the edge ? Thickness bte ?
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I don’t know…my calipers have a dead battery though
I’ll let you know…
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2024 8:50 am
by elena86
Burton Knut wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:15 pm
Awesome. How is the edge ? Thickness bte ?
I don’t know…my calipers have a dead battery though
I’ll let you know…
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Still waiting…
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2024 9:16 am
by Burton Knut
elena86 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2024 8:50 am
Burton Knut wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:15 pm
Awesome. How is the edge ? Thickness bte ?
I don’t know…my calipers have a dead battery though
I’ll let you know…
Still waiting…
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.0235 is what I got on the shoulder, by hand with my highest quality South American River calipers. Measured tip, middle and heel…all three were .022 to .0250. I would like to say I don’t consider these measurements to be accurate with any level of certainty or precision.
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:08 am
by Gamecock
Burton Knut wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:08 pm
I just got the G10 and I know someone mentioned the G10 edges being beveled but it’s more than that! The edges of the spine and the opening hole are both beveled as well and not just “broken,” an actual chamfer. I think it’s a really nice touch all-around!
IMG_5872.jpeg
Did your knife have the lock stick one of the poster above said his did?
Is the G10 version thicker than the LW? I don't see width listed on the website. thanks,
Re: SPY27 Sage5
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:12 am
by Burton Knut
Dunno about the thickness comparison, but my knife is flawless as far as I can discern. Seriously I can’t overstate the combo of finish and the “new” details (re: beveled edges on G10 and blade) are as good as any Spydie I’ve ever owned. Swapped the clip for a Lynch clip, as is my preference, and this thing is good to go.
Re: SPY27 Sage5 In Stk
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:01 pm
by chronovore
Burton Knut wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:08 pm
I just got the G10 and I know someone mentioned the G10 edges being beveled but it’s more than that! The edges of the spine and the opening hole are both beveled as well and not just “broken,” an actual chamfer. I think it’s a really nice touch all-around!
IMG_5872.jpeg
Good grief! I wish I'd seen that before I ordered the LW. I just spent my first day with it and compared to my modified S30V version, it feels sooooo crisp. I was literally just thinking about how I'm going to need to crown the spine and chamfer the hole...
(Here they are together.)
