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- Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:45 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Appreciating the pinkLarge Lum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1814
Appreciating the pinkLarge Lum
I purchased this knife shortly after my wife passed away mid October. She was a girl's girl and very much enjoyed pink. Only started using it early spring. I'm finding this very well built Large Lum to be an absolute delight. Touched it up again at 30 on the SM today. I find the blade shape to be in...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:36 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sunday Poll - Should S30V be phased out?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 10817
Re: Sunday Poll - Should S30V be phased out?
S30V is pretty good stuff with a very nice compromise of properties. True that it doesn't hold a superfine polished edge as well as a VG-10, but it will hold a coarser finished edge for a very long time. S30V's corrosion resistance is also superb. Until I see a material that can at least mimic and i...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:11 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Urban
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7255
Re: Spyderco Urban
The Urban is a terrific little folder :) Carried mine for over 3 years before finally gifting it to a very good friend. Great all purpose carry :D
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:44 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Worst Spyderco Designs?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 14462
Re: Worst Spyderco Designs?
caspian 001.jpg As with steels there is no "best" or "worse" design. That is a purely subjective argument and opinion. I've seen quite a few in this thread that I kind of enjoy(ed) ie. the balance and assist. How many would consider this model "bad" or one of the "...
- Sun May 22, 2016 9:45 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Just had to post...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5608
Re: Just had to post...
Good to hear from you chuck :)
There's something to be said for a dished car roof
Charlie
There's something to be said for a dished car roof
Charlie
- Sun May 22, 2016 9:33 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: At which price range are the majority of your knife purchases?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11960
Re: At which price range are the majority of your knife purchases?
I picked the 100-299 range but realize now I can't answer the poll honestly. I'm really all over the map on price. Just look at the pic. 3 above 150, a total of 8 right at the 100 threshold, and 2 below roughly. Price is not a very good measure of "quality". Perceived "quality" i...
- Sun May 01, 2016 4:02 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Well, I invested in a Sharpmaker
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2907
Re: Well, I invested in a Sharpmaker
The SM is an excellent too. Watch the video a few times (vintage 80's) and keep your focus on vertical.
The key thing is making sure you're catching the edge. As always I recommend a loupe and using a sharpie to know what is happening at the edge.
Charlie
The key thing is making sure you're catching the edge. As always I recommend a loupe and using a sharpie to know what is happening at the edge.
Charlie
- Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:55 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Tempted to use Loctite
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1614
Tempted to use Loctite
On the Serge Roc, In it's natural steady state the action is beautifully smooth but the pieces just have a wee bit too much play for me to feel comfy. I give the pivot a very small piece of a turn with the socket and it feels perfect for me. On it's own after a few dozen open and close cycles the pi...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:19 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: A Little Disappointed in HAP40
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7343
Re: A Little Disappointed in HAP40
A lot of unknown variables floating around. Type of zip tie, method of cut etc. I would have thought HAP40 would chip rather than roll. Haven't pushed my Delica far enough to see ;) Not enough information to form an opinion on the OP's blade. I remember when the stock Delica was 3mm saber ground. It...
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 12:23 pm
- Forum: Mule Team Discussion
- Topic: Official Halpern Titanium Mule Team Handle Information
- Replies: 262
- Views: 67866
Re: Official Halpern Titanium Mule Team Handle Information
The Halpern scales work very well :) Neat to see so many more colors available now :D
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:40 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Any interest in a Kiwi 4 with some belly?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5089
Re: Any interest in a Kiwi 4 with some belly?
Nice concept :) Would probably have to be a complete redesign to accommodate the extra blade width. Might make the handle a bit less narrow. It night take away more of the original "kiwiness" than the Kiwi4 already does. Then again I could be wrong, the Wharnie Urban seemed to turn into th...
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 9:27 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Oh The Choices...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5340
Re: Oh The Choices...
Welcome to the forum Jack :) The Bradley is a wonderful model :D Easy to sharpen too.
If you want to get better at sharpening this is the place to be :D :D
If you want to get better at sharpening this is the place to be :D :D
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 9:06 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Oh The Choices...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5340
Re: Oh The Choices...
It took me a while to figure our what is right for me. Still learning, enjoying and discovering. The OP will learn on his own what is right for him. The choices are varied, the material selection is large, the style selection is huge :eek: :eek: . I've never owned a PM, I imagine they're quite a nic...
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:15 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Where can I buy an Ark?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4696
Re: Where can I buy an Ark?
It looks like a very nice model usable for many things. H1 is always good, I'll be keeping an eye out for one. I'll let you know what I find.
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:10 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Serge Roc shaking off the new, size comparison
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4928
Re: Serge Roc shaking off the new, size comparison
Another week of carry and I find myself enjoying the Roc more and more :) It doesn't seem to be better suited for any type of cutting more than any other 3mm thick saber ground blade, but I do notice that it feels incredibly stable. No part of this stubby shaped blade is flexing or moving at all. Th...
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:13 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sharpening cmp s110v.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6288
Re: Sharpening cmp s110v.
Ditto to Davids comments. Having the right tools is important especially with a very wear resistant material. I have a series of 6 DMT stones I use starting with an XXcoarse and ending with an XXfine. Using the very coarse stones minimizes the temptation to use heavy pressure. Heavy pressure is coun...
- Sat Apr 16, 2016 3:20 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking about getting a Schempp Bowie...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6768
Re: Thinking about getting a Schempp Bowie...
I quite enjoy the Schempp Bowie. Beautifully made :) :) Feels great in my hand :D Works quite effectively as well. The blade is not very thick (2.5mm) so it uses well in the kitchen. It's a very well working and feeling knife for me. Mine is due for another edge touch-up. The Schempp Bowie is curren...
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:32 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How important is disassembly?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8140
Re: How important is disassembly?
Disassembly is not a critical thing for me. Doing so to a Delica allowed me to measure the parts, model them as closely as I could, and gain a serious appreciation of the dance that goes on in design. I wouldn't advise it for a pinned knife unless you have the shop, tools, ability and know how to do...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:48 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Serge Roc shaking off the new, size comparison
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4928
Re: Serge Roc shaking off the new, size comparison
One strength with the edge I have on it is wood cutting. It'll hog out very large and long strips easily. Not very nimble due to it's breadth but very stable. Also works pretty well on a cutting board, not as well as a kitchen purposed knife, but well enough. It'a pretty strong and tough. When you g...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 7:26 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Serge Roc shaking off the new, size comparison
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4928
Re: Serge Roc shaking off the new, size comparison
Just touching back on this model....... The action is beautifully smooth now, had to touch the pivot screw and found a larger torx socket in my toolbox, always fun to see what I have in there, been out of the auto repair occupation about 2 decades now. Pivot screw is a bit touchy ;) I don't even nee...