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by Hopsbreath
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprints/Exclusives since JAN 2019
Replies: 250
Views: 67429

Re: Sprints/Exclusives since JAN 2019

Native Chief CTS-XHP Satin Blade Orange G-10 CUTLERY SHOPPE (C244GPOR) is back in stock for $169.00. Good price considering the regular production Native Chief with Satin S30V & Black G-10 is $198.80. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-2sguo6c/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/5090/9926/C244GPOR__...
by Hopsbreath
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Japan had been etched out on verified C01
Replies: 14
Views: 2211

Re: Japan had been etched out on verified C01

Denis wrote:
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:20 pm
I have a C01 (early) no hole, fat and skinny scale, not beveled. One the blade side one "SPYDERCO-USA" on side two "SEKI-XXXXX". Where the XXXXXs are the word Japan has been obliterated by a grinder/dermal tool.

Is anyone familiar with this "defacing"?
Pics?
by Hopsbreath
Sat Sep 16, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are We Witnessing The Death Knell of K390 In Production Folders?
Replies: 183
Views: 27624

Re: Are We Witnessing The Death Knell of K390 In Production Folders?

I would like to try k390. But since its only made in frn models I really do not want to spend my money on it. If they would (depending on the model) put it in a more expensive g10 version i would find it so attractive compared to now. I feel I really am struggling with spyderco’s tactic’s as of lat...
by Hopsbreath
Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are We Witnessing The Death Knell of K390 In Production Folders?
Replies: 183
Views: 27624

Re: Are We Witnessing The Death Knell of K390 In Production Folders?

I would like to try k390. But since its only made in frn models I really do not want to spend my money on it. If they would (depending on the model) put it in a more expensive g10 version i would find it so attractive compared to now. I feel I really am struggling with spyderco’s tactic’s as of lat...
by Hopsbreath
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are We Witnessing The Death Knell of K390 In Production Folders?
Replies: 183
Views: 27624

Re: Are We Witnessing The Death Knell of K390 In Production Folders?

What could be the reasons that Spyderco would stop using K390? 1. Material isn't regularly available 2. Insufficient profit from K390 knives. 3. Insufficient sales of K390 knives. K390 is a joy to sharpen, and its performance is astounding. I already have those that I want. If there is a discontinu...
by Hopsbreath
Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How does on reach Sal?
Replies: 73
Views: 13706

Re: How does on reach Sal?

akapennypincher wrote:
Sat Sep 02, 2023 4:43 pm
Hopefully Sal will private message me,
No need to wait.
memberlist.php?mode=email&u=21
by Hopsbreath
Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How does on reach Sal?
Replies: 73
Views: 13706

Re: How does on reach Sal?

At 3am on the night of a full moon say his name three times and he’ll appear.
by Hopsbreath
Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Is this endela Emerson legit?
Replies: 2
Views: 4137

Re: Is this endela Emerson legit?

Like I told you on Reddit, looks legit to me.
by Hopsbreath
Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any more Super Blue knives in the works?
Replies: 81
Views: 14909

Re: Re:

Thanx for the support. Now maybe "youse guys" can help us pick some new Mule Teams? The Cruware Mule is getting ready to be released again. CATRA tests were quite acceptable, especially for an ingot steel. The Elmax Mule teams are on the shelf for the next release. Then ??? Probably needs...
by Hopsbreath
Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Looking for an improvised Yojimbo 'light.' Any suggestions?
Replies: 54
Views: 7611

Re: Looking for an improvised Yojimbo 'light.' Any suggestions?

Carried a Salt 2 wharnie at work the past few days and had to keep checking it was there — so light! The action was a bit stiff and gritty but after dropping the whole knife in some hot Rit dye (another advantage of Salts) it came out significantly smoother. I recommend it, such a great knife.
by Hopsbreath
Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a Self Defense Knife?
Replies: 103
Views: 8172

Re: Looking for a Self Defense Knife?

I don't understand why everyone brings up a gun being a better option when the topic of knives and self-defense comes up. It seems like a really obvious thing, but is anyone actually insisting that a knife was a better option for it to merit mention? I also find it interesting that people try to di...
by Hopsbreath
Sun Aug 13, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Okay hear me out
Replies: 26
Views: 1607

Re: Okay hear me out

Ease of sharpening is much more important when it comes to serrated edges. Teeth with 15V? I’ll pass, k390 is already a chore, but let me know when full SE S30V comes around.
by Hopsbreath
Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endura M4
Replies: 39
Views: 10404

Re: Endura M4

RamZar wrote:
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:22 pm
Like others have mentioned, the price and color of the FRN work against this Endura M4 exclusive compared to the regular production K390 at just $12.85 more.
Wharcliffe k390 is under $100 now that it’s discontinued.
by Hopsbreath
Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2024 Official Discontinued List
Replies: 200
Views: 90473

Re: 2024 Official Discontinued List

I was juuuust about to order a wharnie k390 Endura the other day. Glad I waited — it’s on the way from Knife Center now.
by Hopsbreath
Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What Are You Reading ?
Replies: 656
Views: 216367

Re: What Are You Reading ?

Just received the kindergarten reading list for my boy entering the public education system Thursday. I ain’t reading nothin’ — he’s reading to me. And now I know what happens “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Good on ya, pops. I'm not sure what happens if you give a mouse a cookie, but I'm gonna go ...
by Hopsbreath
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What Are You Reading ?
Replies: 656
Views: 216367

Re: What Are You Reading ?

Just received the kindergarten reading list for my boy entering the public education system Thursday. I ain’t reading nothin’ — he’s reading to me. And now I know what happens “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.”
by Hopsbreath
Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Military 2 and sliverax update
Replies: 2
Views: 493

Re: Military 2 and sliverax update

Tip down on the Military lends itself well to middle finger opening. I don’t like thumb opening because like you I prefer to hold the clip with my pinky. Try giving the pivot a firm pinch with your thumb and index while flicking that middle finger out. You get some stabilization with the index on th...
by Hopsbreath
Sat Jul 22, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native Chief Lightweight!!!
Replies: 262
Views: 81985

Re: Native Chief Lightweight!!!

Where’s “there” that’s also “here?”
by Hopsbreath
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KnifeJoy Manix 2 Disappointment
Replies: 36
Views: 2941

Re: KnifeJoy Manix 2 Disappointment

Is returning or sharpening it not an option?