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by Steeltoez83
Tue Sep 29, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vanax PM2 Lets Do This!!!
Replies: 218
Views: 20447

Re: Vanax PM2 Lets Do This!!!

Vanax was brought up years ago January of 2018 on these forums. I recall hearing the heat treat being limited to only 60 hrc under the best circumstances. That was custom heat treat stating s30v level of wear resistance and 4V toughness. If the mules come out I will certainly buy one along with a sp...
by Steeltoez83
Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Need advice! Freehand or Guided System
Replies: 35
Views: 2829

Re: Need advice! Freehand or Guided System

Anybody on here use 6”x 1” stones for freehand? what’s the best way to find the angle of your bevels? I use the 6x1 veneev Stones. If you own a sharpmaker u can practice free hand sharpening. Wedge one sharpmaker Rod into the thumb in the thumb print. And the other end in your ring, middle, or what...
by Steeltoez83
Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vanax PM2 Lets Do This!!!
Replies: 218
Views: 20447

Re: Vanax PM2 Lets Do This!!!

I would rather see the efforts go towards the Millie instead. Maxamet, 4V, spy27, k390, all steels that should be run on that atleast once.
by Steeltoez83
Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Why all the Manix love?
Replies: 173
Views: 14976

Re: Why all the Manix love?

Screenshot_20200905-143355_YouTube.jpg I have a modified manix headed my way. The stock g10 version was perfectly fine, however this slim version has me curious. I feel like this version solves many issues folks have with the manix g10 versions. The manix is a worker not a safe Queen imo. I own qui...
by Steeltoez83
Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Where does SPY27 Steel sits among the current Steel lines?
Replies: 33
Views: 27239

Re: Where does SPY27 Steel sits among the current Steel lines?

I've only sharpened spy27 twice. I'm sending it out for hrc testing once my k390 delica shows up,. I'dont like the para 3 lightweight model, but it was the only way I could see first hand what this steel can do. I would guess about a 62 overall hardness with the cobalt level and how it felt on the S...
by Steeltoez83
Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal, Can we get CPM 15v?
Replies: 472
Views: 62974

Re: Sal, Can we get CPM 15v?

I'm curious how the chosen design will compliment this steel. Takes advantage of all the positive attributes of 15V. Just reading the thread tells me the heat treat can match what spyderco is capable of producing.
by Steeltoez83
Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Buying my first PM2: S30V or S110V?
Replies: 41
Views: 4747

Re: Buying my first PM2: S30V or S110V?

Bcuz it's mostly a fidget knife I will say neither. I'd go para 3 lightweight with bd1n. I'd have to check price, but it was 91 last I checked. However if the standard pm2 is the only model of interest, s30v is where to go. For around the same price as a pm2 the lightweight para 3 has the spy27 out.
by Steeltoez83
Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: HRC Database
Replies: 267
Views: 83984

Re: HRC Database

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One of my test videos on kurts channel. Sorry I'm not tech savvy on how to link videos.
by Steeltoez83
Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: HRC Database
Replies: 267
Views: 83984

Re: HRC Database

Here are the results of 48 knives I had tested for Rockwell hardness. Some were poked once, some 3x but I'm listing the overall average in order of softest to the hardest. In my pocket there is a rex45 pm2 that tested 66 from previous owner. So 49 in total. Who did the testing out of curiosity? Kur...
by Steeltoez83
Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: HRC Database
Replies: 267
Views: 83984

Re: HRC Database

Here are the results of 48 knives I had tested for Rockwell hardness. Some were poked once, some 3x but I'm listing the overall average in order of softest to the hardest. In my pocket there is a rex45 pm2 that tested 66 from previous owner. So 49 in total. #1 Cold Steel Immortal S35vn-54.75 #2 Cent...
by Steeltoez83
Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprint/exclusive request
Replies: 6
Views: 799

Re: Sprint/exclusive request

I don't own a police4 but I do own a Millie in s90v. I still believe they have em at bento box shop last time I checked.
by Steeltoez83
Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:02 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Why the byrd Harrier 2 Ltwt is a game changer
Replies: 8
Views: 12881

Re: Why the byrd Harrier 2 Ltwt is a game changer

I bought a harrier 2 in FRN awhile ago and forgot how great of a design it is. Only when I heard about the serrated wharny did I pull it out from my collection. Bcuz I'm testing so many different steels priorities shifted. The harrier is a better design, however the endela would most likely receive ...
by Steeltoez83
Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd Wharncliffe
Replies: 124
Views: 67517

Re: Byrd Wharncliffe

I'm so on board for the cara Cara. Been itching for a fully serrated model and this will fit the bill nicely.
by Steeltoez83
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: HOW exactly do you experience, differenciate and evaluate different steels?
Replies: 57
Views: 5773

Re: HOW exactly do you experience, differenciate and evaluate different steels?

I don't like posting test results bcuz how much the slippery slope actually is. The test medias are generally the same for me but everyone is vastly different in needs/use. I carry one knife until it's dull, auxillary blade in the boot for backup. My current test carry just happens to be rex45, but ...
by Steeltoez83
Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Maybe small knives are not TOTALLY awful
Replies: 43
Views: 5935

Re: Maybe small knives are not TOTALLY awful

My solution has been to have a boot carry blade with me. I noticed over the years I wasn't carrying my delica anymore. More choices in my collection. One day I removed the pocket clip and did some cutting and it felt like the ergos held up better than I thought. So I tied a quick drawstring lanyard ...
by Steeltoez83
Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do y'all know where to get custom wood scales made?
Replies: 14
Views: 4553

Re: Do y'all know where to get custom wood scales made?

I went with a guy on Instagram when I got cocobolo scales for my manix. He works with 20 different wood types. Currently he only does the smock and the manix. Pm2 and para 3 are in his future. If your on Instagram search the user Match_Anderson. I am new to forums and I still don't know how to post ...
by Steeltoez83
Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: HRC Database
Replies: 267
Views: 83984

Re: HRC Database

I'm new to the forums, but I've had a whole bunch tested by jcoolg19 on YouTube. 6 videos to be exact lol. Mostly spydercos but other knives as well. I need to re-watch them so I can post the results on here accurately. As well as screenshots of the actual videos for source verification.
by Steeltoez83
Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Rockjumper discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 10750

Re: Rockjumper discussion

I am waiting for the leaf jumper version on this one. I'm not into wharnies but so many ppl are these days. The handle reminds me so much of the polestar in size and design. I hardly ever choke up on the choils of my spydies anyways. Bd1 is very comparable to vg10 so holding out for a Sprint steel i...
by Steeltoez83
Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Name your favorite sprint run series
Replies: 44
Views: 4245

Re: Name your favorite sprint run series

Wouldn't the mule project fall into this category? I would think it does becuz every release there is only a certain number made. The collectors and the flippers are usually absent in these releases. No offense to any collectors out there, but the mules are not exactly safe queens. Also the design h...