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Mister X wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:03 am

My Spyderco knives are weapons first, tools second and as such I want simplicity and low maintenance. My Gen 1’s Delica’s and Endura’s have only two pins and no liners. If they get dirty inside, they are extremely easy to clean. The way I look at it, screws can eventually work themselves loose. Especially after carrying the knife everyday for years. All I see are negatives with screw construction. I read through most of the threads here and don’t really relate, so I don’t spend much time here. That’s not meant as any type of insult to the other members, it’s just I seem to have a different perspective from most. My Spyderco’s aren’t hard use knives. I would use cheap throw aways for that. Aside from opening the occasional package from amazon or similar activity, my old Delica has rode in my pocket for many, many years and has never needed to be sharpened. I don’t look for opportunities to use it. As a lifelong martial artist, I’ve drilled with that knife so much it’s like an extension of my hand and I just don’t see any practical reason or advantage to switch.

Mister X wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 15, 2020 4:34 pm

If you want to make your screw constructed knives the equivalent of riveted, red or blue loctite should be able to accomplish this, whereas I can't see the opposite possible.

I’ve seen that recommended. If Spyderco ever makes another run of the Kahr Delica, I’ll probably give them a try. Who knows, maybe I’d find that I’m OK with screw construction.

jpm2 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 15, 2020 4:59 pm

Mister X wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 15, 2020 4:34 pm

If you want to make your screw constructed knives the equivalent of riveted, red or blue loctite should be able to accomplish this, whereas I can't see the opposite possible.

I’ve seen that recommended. If Spyderco ever makes another run of the Kahr Delica, I’ll probably give them a try. Who knows, maybe I’d find that I’m OK with screw construction.

Buy a regular saber grind and make it yourself (or have someone do it) in 10 minutes on a bench grinder. You can even have full or partial serrated if preferred.

SDCowboy wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:34 am

As I mentioned in the parts shipping thread, the one thing I love almost as much as owning a Spyderco is taking it apart and servicing it. I do so, though, knowing full well that I've voided the warranty on my knife.

To me, taking the knives apart is part of the fun of the hobby.

SDCowboy wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:34 am

As I mentioned in the parts shipping thread, the one thing I love almost as much as owning a Spyderco is taking it apart and servicing it. I do so, though, knowing full well that I've voided the warranty on my knife.

To me, taking the knives apart is part of the fun of the hobby.

If a knife has been disassembled and reassembled correctly—so as to maintain its proper mechanical function—this warranty remains in full effect. However, if a knife has been disassembled and reassembled in such a way that, in Spyderco’s sole determination, the proper mechanical function of the knife has been compromised, it is no longer covered by warranty.

animportant wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:47 pm

Instead of creating a new forum post, I figure I'd ask here first :

Was having an issue with my Domino, took apart to inspect bearing/washer and placed everything in "secure" space, naturally lose something =/

Can someone please tell me the size of the Pivot Pin for a Domino? The diameter would even work since I could cut it to proper size

Thanks!