What did you use your Spyderco for last?

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Replacing some window shutters that got damaged in a recent hailstorm.

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Used the Stretch for some food prep yesterday, I've really been enjoying apples & cheddar lately, this was a Pink Lady with an Extra Mature block from the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland. Here's a particularly thin slice I managed.

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I used the S30v Para 3 for a similar lunch today, and I have to admit I did miss the extra half-inch of blade. I was able to get thinner results on the cheese though, which was a 2-year Old Croc Australian cheddar. Perhaps the thicker blade gave me a bit more control?
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Heavy day of cardboard and strapping shredding. After 3 days, the factory edge is still shaving arm hair. I think I could be set for life as long as I have Rex45 and 4V. Though, the warm and humid summer months I do tend to want to carry more stainless blades while at work.

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1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
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1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

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kennethsime wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:52 am
...which was a 2-year Old Croc Australian cheddar. Perhaps the thicker blade gave me a bit more control?
Man, that old croc brand is my absolute favorite! I usually get the 18mo extra sharp. I will be looking for the 2yr now. If you ever get a chance, try the 1,000 day cheddar from Boar’s Head. A very close second to the old croc imo.

And to stay in topic, I just used my Watu to break down a few boxes for the dumpster. Really loving it.
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PStone wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 2:19 pm
kennethsime wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:52 am
...which was a 2-year Old Croc Australian cheddar. Perhaps the thicker blade gave me a bit more control?
Man, that old croc brand is my absolute favorite! I usually get the 18mo extra sharp. I will be looking for the 2yr now. If you ever get a chance, try the 1,000 day cheddar from Boar’s Head. A very close second to the old croc imo.

And to stay in topic, I just used my Watu to break down a few boxes for the dumpster. Really loving it.
It's very, very good. My favorite so far is the 3-Year from Black Creek in Wisconsin. I'll be on the lookout for the Boar's Head.

Also, the Watu looks like a fantastic box cutter!
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Protecting myself from red tail catfish as I swam in the Amazon River. The catfish must have seen the knife in my pocket and left me alone.
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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:44 pm
Heavy day of cardboard and strapping shredding. After 3 days, the factory edge is still shaving arm hair. I think I could be set for life as long as I have Rex45 and 4V. Though, the warm and humid summer months I do tend to want to carry more stainless blades while at work.


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You've got more balls than me. My 4V Manix so far has only whittled a hair.... and for this I can report the strength, durability, and edge retention were excellent!

I cant bring myself to wear down or scratch the DLC even though I know how durable how it is.

Back on topic with this thread: Since I'm furloughed, the last thing I did with my Spyderco was use my Rex 45 Para 3 to open the box for my new K390 Ladybug.
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SubMicron wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:33 pm
TkoK83Spy wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:44 pm
Heavy day of cardboard and strapping shredding. After 3 days, the factory edge is still shaving arm hair. I think I could be set for life as long as I have Rex45 and 4V. Though, the warm and humid summer months I do tend to want to carry more stainless blades while at work.


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You've got more balls than me. My 4V Manix so far has only whittled a hair.... and for this I can report the strength, durability, and edge retention were excellent!

I cant bring myself to wear down or scratch the DLC even though I know how durable how it is.

Back on topic with this thread: Since I'm furloughed, the last thing I did with my Spyderco was use my Rex 45 Para 3 to open the box for my new K390 Ladybug.
Don't fear my friend!! Check out this thread I posted a while back...use and enjoy that Manix!! It's a great model and steel for a user, I promise you can return its look to good as new within 5 minutes.

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15 :bug-red 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

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SubMicron wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:33 pm
whittled a hair
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Bloke wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:05 pm
SubMicron wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:33 pm
whittled a hair
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Oi! That's your best one yet, Bloke
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What beats me is how he always seems to find the perfect gif for the occasion! Lol! :D
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Spydergirl88 wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:19 pm
Bloke wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:05 pm
SubMicron wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:33 pm
whittled a hair
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Oi! That's your best one yet, Bloke
Haha! I actually remember watching that cartoon on a very obscure, super late night, cartoon variety show.

Bravo!
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Bloke wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:05 pm
SubMicron wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:33 pm
whittled a hair
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Hilarious! Be well, my friend. :cool:
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My trusty ZDP Dragonfly helped prepare and eat dinner tonight :D

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I only picked up a dragonfly on a whim a little while ago but I am quickly falling in love with this big little knife. Does everything I need a knife to do, and nothing I don't. :spyder:
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Yesterday my maxamet p3 was a savior...

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JustinB wrote:
Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:50 pm
My trusty ZDP Dragonfly helped prepare and eat dinner tonight :D

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I only picked up a dragonfly on a whim a little while ago but I am quickly falling in love with this big little knife. Does everything I need a knife to do, and nothing I don't. :spyder:
Well done. I also like to do this sometimes.
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Didn't snap a picture, but the Wharnie Urban cut up dinner tonight
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Making breakfast.

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Surfingringo wrote:
Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:19 pm
Making breakfast.

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Great photo! Makes me hungry. ;)
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Surfingringo wrote:
Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:19 pm
Making breakfast.
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