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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:48 am
by Blades
So no more Moran's out there? Nobody else has a picture? :)
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:16 pm
by JLS
Blades, sorry it took me forever to respond.
Here is a picture of 3 of mine with the one in the center being my own sheath. The factory ones are great, but they are bulky. Mine is not as nice cosmetically, but holds great and sure is a lot smaller. I like both styles for their differences.
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:43 pm
by Blades
I like your sheath better. :) Good work.
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:17 pm
by JLS
Thanks, but even being the craftsman, I wouldn't say better.
It's perfectly adequate for my uses and substantially smaller, but better is a matter of opinion and intended use. Where it does shine is horizontal cross-draw (like in the picture) or IWB.
The factory sheaths are perfect for security, safety and retention. They do everything that is needed and do so with better cosmetics. They are really handy for lashing to a pack strap or backpack with the pancake style and holes down each side.
Everyone ought to try one of the Morans. They may not fall in love and buy one, but I really believe they'll be better for the experience.
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:03 am
by Blades
JLS wrote:Thanks, but even being the craftsman, I wouldn't say better.
It's perfectly adequate for my uses and substantially smaller, but better is a matter of opinion and intended use. Where it does shine is horizontal cross-draw (like in the picture) or IWB.
The factory sheaths are perfect for security, safety and retention. They do everything that is needed and do so with better cosmetics. They are really handy for lashing to a pack strap or backpack with the pancake style and holes down each side.
Everyone ought to try one of the Morans. They may not fall in love and buy one, but I really believe they'll be better for the experience.
Cross-draw or in the waistband is how I like to carry my Moran. The original leather sheath is what I prefer, and I think it is a great way to carry the Moran. If you get tired of your sheath, you can send it my way. :)
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 4:58 pm
by BladePlay
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Just sold my Moran....now I miss it :mad: [/CENTER]
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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:43 pm
by JLS
Luckily they're still available, so you can get another one if you need to scratch that itch.
However, if you want one of the early ones with the leather sheath, you'll definitely have to do some looking. They're scarce, but worth it. I love mine and just can't get over the mirror finish on the blade and the mirror-finished convex edge. Any Moran is nice, but the early ones are incredible.
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:08 am
by bartvdb
moran on my list as my first spyderco fixed blade . greeetzzzz
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:40 pm
by Blades
BladePlay wrote:[CENTER]
Just sold my Moran....now I miss it :mad: [/CENTER]
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There is the sheath I want! :D
Who has a sheath they don't want?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:22 am
by bartvdb
placed the order today at cutllery shoppe (the bowie style-one) i'll put a picture when i got it . greeetzzzzz
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:43 am
by bartvdb
got it ! my first fb from :spyder: like it already greeetzzzz
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:23 am
by rodloos
Congratulations!
I hope you like it as much as I like mine. It's an absolutely fantastic slicer! With it I can make paper-thin shavings from pine or cedar for fire-starting.
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:57 pm
by bartvdb
will have to use it but by the looks it scores better than the cold steel (witch i do love ) greeetzzzz
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:49 pm
by Blades
bartvdb wrote:will have to use it but by the looks it scores better than the cold steel (witch i do love ) greeetzzzz
Congratulations! :spyder:
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:54 am
by The Deacon
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Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:51 pm
by Blades
Nice! I really liked that leather sheath.
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 5:42 am
by bartvdb
pimp my moran :) greetzzz .
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:08 pm
by Blades
Looks good.
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:10 pm
by JLS
There was a Moran with the original leather sheath that went for about $55 on eBay last week. I was watching it, but really didn't need a seventh one. Besides, as much as I like the sheath, I'll never carry it like that. Kydex is just too practical. I figured I'd leave it for someone else.
Did one of you guys snag it? If so, post a picture. It looked nice on my phone...
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:55 pm
by Blades
JLS wrote:There was a Moran with the original leather sheath that went for about $55 on eBay last week. I was watching it, but really didn't need a seventh one. Besides, as much as I like the sheath, I'll never carry it like that. Kydex is just too practical. I figured I'd leave it for someone else.
Did one of you guys snag it? If so, post a picture. It looked nice on my phone...
I wish I had snagged it.
Missed it.
I would like to see a Trailing Point, black blade.