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by benben
Wed May 15, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1517
Views: 315587

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

I'd like a recommendation for a 3.5 to 4.5 inch 9mm. It must have a real safety ( I already have Glocks and don't consider this a real safety) . 10 round minimum with 15 preferred. Under $600. HK P30L V3, 4.45” barrel. Standard P30 V3, 3.85” barrel. These two first came to mind….then you said under...
by benben
Tue May 14, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: An ongoing mystery: Why still no ffg Manix 2 SE? (NOT meant as a complaint)
Replies: 40
Views: 2224

Re: An ongoing mystery: Why still no ffg Manix 2 SE? (NOT meant as a complaint)

serrations are fragile and the Manix 2 is more of a tough knife. That has not been my experience. I've found that serrations cut some tough materials better than a plain edge. When the job is complete, the serrated edge is still suitable for continued use, while the plain edge can be disappointingl...
by benben
Sun May 12, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native
Replies: 80
Views: 3499

Re: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native

I think the mechanical goodness of this design in such a small package is very cool!
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by benben
Sat May 11, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is Spyderco missing out on the fixed blade market?
Replies: 29
Views: 1117

Re: Is Spyderco missing out on the fixed blade market?

Danke wrote:
Fri May 10, 2024 6:41 pm
Spyderco needs to partner with BHQ to release a M4/Jade Street Beat.

That will open the floodgates.
Not 100% sold on Jade but a Street Beat in M4….yeah I’d buy one!
by benben
Thu May 09, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: WSJ - Best Chef's Knives
Replies: 8
Views: 196

Re: WSJ - Best Chef's Knives

Production Shun’s you can get from Williams-Sonoma is what got me started, I have four of them and use them all, great knives. But….my Muneishi Santoku was a complete eye opener, love this knife! I do plan on having a custom made from a forum member who regularly frequents Glocktalk, I know I want 8...
by benben
Thu May 09, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: WSJ - Best Chef's Knives
Replies: 8
Views: 196

Re: WSJ - Best Chef's Knives

Bolster wrote:
Thu May 09, 2024 4:11 pm
Scandi Grind wrote:
Thu May 09, 2024 2:56 pm
This is my current go-to, a bit of a splurge knife...

Tell us about it. What are the specs?
Yep, I’d like to hear about it also…
by benben
Tue May 07, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Generational Classifications: Do You Identify?
Replies: 29
Views: 701

Re: Generational Classifications: Do You Identify?

Born in 1965, so technically Gen X. Got to be a kid in the seventies and eighties and it was awesome! Stayed outside from sun up to sun down, learned to build and fix things, then break them and fix them again! I was turned loose with both a chainsaw and a Marlin .22 lever rifle at the age of 12, an...
by benben
Mon May 06, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which one should I get next?
Replies: 27
Views: 828

Re: Which one should I get next?

Leafjumper.
Lil’ Temperance.
Manix 2.

Little Leaf theme going here! ;)
by benben
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native
Replies: 80
Views: 3499

Re: Dragonfly vs. Lil' Native

I own four Dragonfly's, couldn't tell you the last time I carried one? Years! I also have a Compression Lock Lil' Native, never carry it either. But both fantastic little knives. My go to small knife now is a K390 Lil' Temperance, carrying it right now. But...a Back Lock G-10 Lil' Native with serrat...
by benben
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday Mushroom!
Replies: 15
Views: 499

Re: Happy Birthday Mushroom!

Happy belated Birthday Mushroom!
by benben
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Out Of Production Fixed Blade
Replies: 9
Views: 471

Re: Out Of Production Fixed Blade

For some reason the Bushcraft and the Proficient come to mind, don’t thick either had Micarta though?
by benben
Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My First Bento Box Shop Experience
Replies: 17
Views: 2057

Re: My First Bento Box Shop Experience

Back in 2017, it was $190 ($221 out the door). To this day, it is my favorite PM2 and Spyderco. For a while I thought about getting a backup, but haven't yet. Seems like price is creeping up the longer I wait. If I had to replace it, I would pay what it goes for. Few of us here have been asking for...
by benben
Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CRUWEAR Is now my Favorite SE blade steel
Replies: 12
Views: 915

Re: CRUWEAR Is now my Favorite SE blade steel

I really like my SE Ayoob, but I LOVE my Cru-wear Manix 2 sprint run, a serrated Cru-Wear Manix would be an instant buy for me, maybe two of them!
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by benben
Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CRUWEAR Is now my Favorite SE blade steel
Replies: 12
Views: 915

Re: CRUWEAR Is now my Favorite SE blade steel

Cru-wear is my favorite steel period, regardless of edge type.
by benben
Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1517
Views: 315587

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

IMG_3569.jpegIMG_3567.jpegIMG_3566.jpeg This is the first non HK pistol I’ve bought in the last 7 or 8 years….well except the Glock 19 I just bought for my daughter. Nice benben! I think you'll really like that CZ! I’ve wanted a heavy, steel, hammer fired pistol for a while now, this is my first op...
by benben
Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1517
Views: 315587

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

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This is the first non HK pistol I’ve bought in the last 7 or 8 years….well except the Glock 19 I just bought for my daughter.
by benben
Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is there a quintessential Spyderco?
Replies: 73
Views: 3315

Re: Is there a quintessential Spyderco?

Great question with endless personal answers.
by benben
Thu Apr 04, 2024 5:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Good second Spyderco
Replies: 49
Views: 2102

Re: Good second Spyderco

LeafJumper! Either edge you prefer, and in either K390 or VG-10, fantastic design!

I have a serrated K390 that impresses me more everyday.
by benben
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: A Man Called Otto
Replies: 6
Views: 675

Re: A Man Called Otto

Both me and my wife really enjoyed it.
by benben
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A step into the modern world with the Lil Native / thoughts
Replies: 13
Views: 1295

Re: A step into the modern world with the Lil Native / thoughts

Congratulations on your first (of many) Spyderco knives! And....that is one very slick looking Slipjoint!