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Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:09 pm**

I can't wait to try ELMAX. I've never had a blade made of that.

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:10 pm**

Is Sal implying there is a Carpenter steel version of the Bushcraft in the works (posted on Bladeforums)?

01 was the preferred steel for Bushcrafters. Since this model was designed by
Bushcrafters for Bushcrafters, we felt we should follow the proper path. Because the handle was so etraordinarily comfortable to use for long periods of time, I felt the handle could be also used for other outdoor solutions. My preference would have been S90V as an optimal compromise. Also, now we have Carpenter's version. Those two steels in a FFG will offer exceptional cutting power, edge retention and still provide corrosion resistance. More difficult to sharpen in the field.

...or does he mean Carpenters version of S90v (20CP)?

Sadly, I suspect the latter (but I was never much good at interpreting the message of the prophets!)

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2011 4:41 pm**

Regarding a Tenacious (?) with non-8Cr13MoV steel:

sal wrote:We've been working on something with Carpenter.

sal

Posted: **Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:33 pm**

Gotta say this sounds good:

sal wrote:I must confess that, as a result of recent requests from forumites, I have begun to work on a design. Certainly nothing will happen in the near future, but I'm hoping to have the design finished with a concept model by spring.

sal

Can't wait for a new Spyderco Karambit

Posted: **Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:19 pm**

DemskeetSkeet wrote:Gotta say this sounds good:

Can't wait for a new Spyderco Karambit

Excellent! Thanks Sal! I'd be happy to do any field testing.

Posted: **Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:42 am**

Caly 3 for me VG-10 its enough, with G10 without bolsters in elegant blue navy or burgundy, i prefer blue navy.

Posted: **Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:09 pm**

sal wrote:Hi Mil-Dot,

Actually, the name "Bodacious" is being saved for a large Rescue model designed for the Rodeo market. "Bodacious" was the name of a very famous bull that was impossible to ride. He has a special weave for his harness. We had a replica made of the original weave of the harness tha we plan to use as the scale texture.

sal

this

Posted: **Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:17 am**

Regarding the K390 mule.

Posted: **Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:18 am**

sal wrote:I have almost always carried a Ladybug. A back up or for those times when you don't want to pull out a larger knife. In my shirt pocket, it's convenient when driving.

I felt that for larger cutting chores like cutting up boxes, I wanted a little more purchase for control. This meant a tad wider and thicker. I also wanted a full flat grind. For the types of things that I cut, it works better. A full flat would require a thicker stock lest it become too weak, hence the thicker blade.

Now I almost always have a Manbug with me. It has replaced the Ladybug. I'm ready for a ZDP Manbug.

sal

Me too :D

I have a FRN Manbug and it is really nice.

Posted: **Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:48 pm**

chuck_roxas45 wrote:Regarding the K390 mule.

That is great news!

Posted: **Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:33 pm**

Very Cool.

A little information from the website below.
Bohler K390 has close to the same edge holding as A11 but is much tougher. Bohler's third generation particle metallurgy contributes to the toughness of the steel

This steel will be hard to grind, finish and sharpen. Once it is sharp it will stay sharp for a long long long time. :D

http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/zdata-b ... C-K390.htm
In the table above A11, M4 & Vanadis 4 Extra are shown for comparison purposes.

Posted: **Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:02 pm**

In a C37 Walker thread (someone also asks for a C22 sprint run, so I'm not sure exactly which of them Sal is referring to):

sal wrote:We were thinking of a sprint with Nishijin carbon fiber. We can also do Aluminum or G-10.

sal

Posted: **Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:02 am**

sal wrote: We're having some luckwith the brown canvas micarta that we use on the Temperance 2. Also the maker of the Dyad has found some micarta that we'll be using on a Lum Sprint next year.

sal

Chris_H wrote: Sal -- A sprint with micarta and a Lum design? Are you referring to a Lum Tanto fixed blade (FB03) sprint?!?! If so, your post seriously qualifies as a "Sal's Casual Bombshell." :D

sal wrote:Hi Chris,

We just heard from the maker and the micarta deal fell through. We're looking at paperstone or maybe G-10. I guess it's a first comment on the Lum Tanto sprint.

sal

Hmm... Leather or Boltaron sheath?

Posted: **Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:12 am**

jabba359 wrote:In a C37 Walker thread (someone also asks for a C22 sprint run, so I'm not sure exactly which of them Sal is referring to):

Whooo! Love more walker stuff!!

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:31 pm**

sal wrote:FRN is probably the most strength per ounce over Titan or ?

FYI, we have a small fixed blade in-the-works (2.75" blade, skeletonized handle, FRN scales,sheath).

sal

A new little fixed blade! Alright Spyderco!

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:51 pm**

JLS wrote:A new little fixed blade! Alright Spyderco!

agreed this is awesome

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:02 pm**

Sweetness!

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:03 pm**

JLS wrote:A new little fixed blade! Alright Spyderco!

Been waiting for something like this from Spyderco. Can't wait.

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:19 pm**

I've really been hoping that spyderco would do a small FB...but frn scales. That's a bummer. Micarta would have been nice...

Posted: **Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:45 pm**

DeathBySnooSnoo wrote:I've really been hoping that spyderco would do a small FB...but frn scales. That's a bummer. Micarta would have been nice...

If they're screw construction, then "Presto! Chango!" pull them off and build your own Micarta scales. Trust me, it's fun! :D

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