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SpydieChef was $191.97 when it first came out in October 2016. At the time, MAP was 40% off MSRP of $319.95. Since then the MSRP has increased to $404.00 and with MAP being 25% off MSRP means the dealer price will be $303.00 tomorrow. It's worse when you go back pre MAP as well. I paid $98.99 from ...

Awesome. Will this be sold via the normal Spyderco site as always or the new special events site like from the most recent seconds sale?

Interesting topic as usual Shawn. Only CBN abrasive I own is the Spyderco benchstone, but admittedly haven't used it much. Seems to cut similarly to Spyderco's diamond Sharpmaker rods from what I remember though. Wish I had a fullsize Diamond benchstone from Spyderco too to compare. Maybe I'll try a...

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I used to be a lot more concerned with how close I got my hand to the cutting edge than I am now. What I realized is it's extremely rare I'd use the heel of the blade and an index choil at yhe same time, because then what I'm cutting bumps into my thumb. With cardboard it'd do worse - it'd cut my t...

Index finger as close as safely and comfortably possible to the heel of the blade , especially on handle forward designs. This is generally not an issue with a finger-choiled knife since it’s easy to choke up. You might argue this isn’t an “ergo” issue but I think it is, because it affects grip. Ex...

Nice catch. Thanks for sharing. Definitely up there with the 10V class steels. Interesting.

The wharncliffes have had pretty wonky factory bevels in my experience. Just the nature of a long straight edge being sharpened on a belt grinder I suppose. Almost every single one I own from Spyderco, no matter the factory (Dragonfly, Rockjumper, Manbug, PM2, Yojimbo, McBee, etc.) has exhibited the...

It's a poor craftsman who doesn't see the flaws in his own work. It's what drives us to continue, to improve. If we ever achieved perfection, it would be the end. Learning stops, life becomes boring. I've definitely found that continuous learning is a key to a more fulfilling life. But I'd love to ...

Touched up my Maxamet PM2 on the Spyderco CBN bench stone. Haven't really used this bench stone much as I find it a little too aggressive for my taste, so I only used the 800 mesh side. Then I hit it with a few strokes of 4 micron->1 micron stroppy stuff on leather. Shaves hair and slices paper towe...

I want to see a glimpse of the BBB folder collab of course ;) Or anything new in Magnacut that hasn't already been announced. Besides those, maybe some new sharpening bench stones? As a freehand sharpener, I know they discontinued their bench stones recently, so curious what they got coming in the p...

Murat_Cyp wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:21 pm

Seems I could not post the picture.

Its a Paysan, S90V Urban, and little knife with a scissor. I am quite happy with the content.

Very nice score. You got one of the unicorn boxes it seems.

As I've sharpened more and more knives and branched out to other mfgs that use sharpening choils, I can't help but agree with what Vivi said about sharpening choils being useless lol. At least for a freehand sharpener. I can see why they're preferable for guided sharpening systems having used those ...

Finally got mine today. Aready put my own edge on it since the factory bevel was pretty uneven. And it looks outstanding! Good job Guts. YES I will let you sharpen my 4V Manix if/when it ever arrives. Ha thanks Bolster. I don't know that I'd trust myself with other people's knives but I appreciate ...

Finally got mine today. Aready put my own edge on it since the factory bevel was pretty uneven. It's just stupid sharp. Love 4V. Really need to track down a St. Nick's PM2 for the collection. Venev F100 through F1200, Gunny Juice 3um, 1um, and 0.25um. https://i.imgur.com/KLbvrLIl.jpg https://i.imgur...

kobold wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:48 am

Fascinating

I'm bummed he doesn't make videos anymore. Learned so much from his channel over the years.

Is there a comprehensive list of blade steel types and preferred sharpening medium? What steels need CBN or diamond versus those that ceramic rods/stones are appropriate to use? I don't know if there's a comprehensive list out there and won't get into the debate on if any steel actually "needs...

I feel like I experienced something similar with my Sebenza, which has a similar drop point profile. In that case though, I was eventually able to remove all the sharpie. Is there a good trick for keeping the bevel consistent throughought the belly of the knife when using the Sharpmaker? Anyone els...

$40 more for the LW than the Maxamet/G10 Sage seems like weird pricing. Pretty sure the G10 model is just on discount everywhere since it's been discontinued. I remember them going for over $260 at retailers earlier this year before they were discontinued. But prices definitely increasing across th...

Do I need one of those newfangled diamond or CBN rods for my Sharpmaker to sharpen my laminated blade steel of SUS 410/Superblue? Will the everyday ceramics rods be sufficient to keep my Spyderco sharp? Looking at the composition of the steel, I think you'll be fine without diamond or CBN. The cera...