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by Flash
Thu May 23, 2024 3:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tell Me About The Serrated Z-Cuts
Replies: 21
Views: 785

Re: Tell Me About The Serrated Z-Cuts

I’m confident that if Spyderco left out the Spydiehole in this instance, I’d still have fully-functioning, one-piece z-cut instead of a yellow handle and a beautifully slicey blade that parted company. I believe there is a folder with 1mm blade stock and a larger Spydiehole in the works (can’t remem...
by Flash
Thu May 23, 2024 3:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tell Me About The Serrated Z-Cuts
Replies: 21
Views: 785

Re: Tell Me About The Serrated Z-Cuts

They are great for cutting light fruit and veg but will break at the Spydiehole with a hint of anything approaching heavier duty, like say a potato.

I know because I broke one …at the Spydiehole …cutting a potato.
by Flash
Wed May 22, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco x Lamnia exclusive - poll
Replies: 112
Views: 18727

Re: Spyderco x Lamnia exclusive - poll

Thanks for the information. It is really a shame. People who voted for no should think a little about how to behave. For me, as a Spyderco lover, it is really hard to deal with. I wish we in Europe will get better chance to grab sprints/dealer exclusives. But I think that will NOT happen... Yes, it...
by Flash
Wed May 22, 2024 3:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is the single best spyderco configuration you own?
Replies: 62
Views: 2357

Re: What is the single best spyderco configuration you own?

HH UKPK drop point - the ultimate version of the UKPK in my opinion. In fact I think this version is how the base UKPK should be and not have to rely on the Heinnie Haynes shop putting in a special order for limited quantities. To go back to the cheap-feeling, chintzy FRN version after this one ain’...
by Flash
Sun May 19, 2024 3:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite color combination?
Replies: 21
Views: 856

Re: Your favorite color combination?

Burnt Orange and a bluish natural patina on the Rex 45.
by Flash
Sun May 19, 2024 3:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native
Replies: 86
Views: 4299

Re: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native

Been carrying my Lil native in rex45 a lot lately. Cracking knife, brilliant steel. Dare I say I may even prefer it to my beloved Chaparral. :exploding-head But what happened to the jimping? The jimping fairies no visit this knife, why? Could the boys at Golden please add jimping to the CQI version.
by Flash
Sun May 19, 2024 3:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stok
Replies: 50
Views: 9055

Re: Stok

I’ve just had delivered a Peltonen M23 cub, that’s the same overall size a the Stok. Comfortable full size handle, incredibly sharp 2.5 inch cutting edge out of 80crv2 @ a stated 62 HRC. Looks like it could do some work no trouble. Well fitting kydex sheath too, I believe there’s a leather option th...
by Flash
Sat May 18, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Stok
Replies: 50
Views: 9055

Re: Stok

Small fixed blades are my favourite type of knife, Spyderco are my favourite knife maker…

…Yet The Stok has absolutely zero interest to me whatsoever. Even the price point isn’t appealing. It’s a big no thanks from me.
by Flash
Thu May 16, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Random: General Spydie Chat
Replies: 972
Views: 100375

Re: Random: General Spydie Chat

Lil native: Brilliant little knife, beautiful action but Why the lack of jimping on this model?

It’s like Spyderco made the perfect burger but forgot to add the special sauce.
by Flash
Tue May 07, 2024 3:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 52100 Native Chief?
Replies: 38
Views: 3184

Re: 52100 Native Chief?

Comes down to cost:

If the price to produce a blade in 52100 can be passed onto the customer, then yes, a cheaper Native Chief in this steel would be good and something that I would consider purchasing.
by Flash
Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native
Replies: 86
Views: 4299

Re: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native

I think both are ergonomically compromised… Out of all my Spydercos The lil native feels like it needs jimping the most yet is the only one I own that doesn’t have jimping. The pocket clip also makes itself known in the hand the most. The Dragonfly is a 3 finger knife in my hands which to me makes i...
by Flash
Sat Apr 27, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upcoming P.I.T.S. 2
Replies: 48
Views: 4182

Re: Upcoming P.I.T.S. 2

The price of £400 ($500) was the main thing that put me off buying a Mike Read Alien. Also I strongly doubt whether the ergos will be as good for me as the PITS mk5 was, and the lighter action and the blade shape is not what I particularly like. The £300 PITS mk5 was a great knife that I now regret ...
by Flash
Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native
Replies: 86
Views: 4299

Re: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native

Neither - I’d go for Chaparral. It Crams in more cutting edge than both (only about 3 or 4mm less than the Native 5). A fair bit thinner behind the edge than the lil native. Arguably has better ergos than both and has a four-finger grip as oppose to the 3 ish of the dragonfly. Made in Taichung so wi...
by Flash
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Upping the price.
Replies: 367
Views: 23809

Re: Upping the price.

The irony is you’ve resurrected a thread that’s been dead for three weeks just to say that. :winking-tongue
by Flash
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Review: Murray Carter Minarai Petty
Replies: 5
Views: 648

Re: Review: Murray Carter Minarai Petty

They are £110 here or $137.43. Nearly pulled the trigger on one because of the handy size and blade shape really appealed as a kitchen cutter but glad I didn’t as the materials would’ve made it horrible value for money. G10 and Spy27 maybe but not this much for cheapo plastic and BD1N. Way better ki...
by Flash
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral
Replies: 274
Views: 28076

Re: Chaparral

Larin Thomas’s corrosion test of the steels match my findings with CTS-XHP: Rusty! People said it was a “full stainless version of D2” but going from what I’ve found with my Chaparral and my D2 Real Steel Luna (cutting the exact same plant materials in the same environment) is that the D2 is the mor...
by Flash
Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral Slipit?
Replies: 16
Views: 551

Re: Chaparral Slipit?

A Chap slippie would bridge the gap between an Urban and a UKPK for blade length. The few mm shorter length (than the UKPK) would bring the blade uncontroversially below the 3” mark. Not even the biggest sphincter of a copper measuring the blade diagonally would have it over 3”. Good for piece of mi...
by Flash
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral Slipit?
Replies: 16
Views: 551

Re: Chaparral Slipit?

The chaparral design would lend itself well being made into a slip joint.

Don’t make it a tuning fork backspring like the UKPK - they are already fragile enough in that knife.

Also would prefer Spy27 over CTS-XHP as I’ve put rust on my Chaparral.
by Flash
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: UKPK Magnacut?
Replies: 40
Views: 12309

Re: UKPK Magnacut?

Well I was true to my word …and sooner than I thought! :winking-tongue - just had delivered a Jack Wolf I’ve had my eye on for a while in a sale. My First non-Spyderco folder in some time. It’s The Midnight Jack - So far very impressed by the strong backspring which creates a very sturdy walk n talk...
by Flash
Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: UKPK Magnacut?
Replies: 40
Views: 12309

Re: UKPK Magnacut?

Is there any info regarding release date on this model?

…before I bugger off and use the money Ive set aside for it to buy another Jack Wolf! 😆