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by SchoonerBum
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.
Replies: 42
Views: 2782

Re: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.

I have to admit that I would love a 12 inch salt-series machete, but maybe separate from the Whale Rescue Blade. I’d buy both. 🙂
by SchoonerBum
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.
Replies: 42
Views: 2782

Re: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.

That's very cool! Thanks for sharing your expertise. I've worked support for whale researchers but I've never been involved in a rescue like that.
by SchoonerBum
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Your thoughts on the MT leather sheath?
Replies: 14
Views: 1930

Re: Your thoughts on the MT leather sheath?

The mule team leather sheath is awesome. I’m biased in that I used roughly that style of sheath at work for years when I was sailing professionally. I tend to wear those on piece of rope that I just tie on over whatever else I’m wearing, so I can slide the knife around to wherever it’s most accessib...
by SchoonerBum
Sat Feb 17, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.
Replies: 42
Views: 2782

Re: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.

I would definitely buy a few. I just missed them also and I've regretted not buying a couple when I had the chance. They would get a lot of use in my world!
by SchoonerBum
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:47 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any new Left hand PM2 steels in the future?
Replies: 5
Views: 379

Re: Any new Left hand PM2 steels in the future?

I’d actually buy a PM2 if they made the new salt in a lefty version.
by SchoonerBum
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Different knife different day, or one knife for life?
Replies: 54
Views: 6561

Re: Different knife different day, or one knife for life?

In theory, one knife for life, but in practice I’m a huge gear nerd and that certainly extends to knives. I enjoy tinkering with my systems, whether tools, edc, backpacking, work, sailing, or paddling. Consequently I’m constantly playing with different knives and other tools and bits of gear and con...
by SchoonerBum
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: new coating coming!
Replies: 33
Views: 2508

Re: new coating coming!

I’m always stoked about coated blades and I’m excited for the new ones. I’ve always been a little bummed that there aren’t more coated options in the salt line. Hopefully we’ll see some more!
by SchoonerBum
Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lil' Native Magnacut
Replies: 13
Views: 1201

Re: Lil' Native Magnacut

A lil Native lightweight salt would be fantastic. Hopefully we get both satin and DLC options.
by SchoonerBum
Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7710
Views: 1137134

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Stretch XL Salt!
by SchoonerBum
Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: sal can we get some new Lil Matriarchs?
Replies: 126
Views: 15539

Re: sal can we get some new Lil Matriarchs?

I’m always in favor of more salts. I’d buy a Lil and/or regular Matriarch in a salt. Or both. 😁
by SchoonerBum
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Best fixed blade replacement for the Ka-bar?
Replies: 34
Views: 10689

Re: Best fixed blade replacement for the Ka-bar?

The Bradford Guardian 5.5 is also excellent. I have the Elmax version but it comes in 3V normally.
by SchoonerBum
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Swords!
Replies: 24
Views: 17769

Re: Swords!

When I was in college I had a really nice 16th century hand and a half sword that I picked up from Museum Replicas. That was a long time ago but it was really good quality and very capable as a user, if a bit impractical for the modern world. That was a hefty purchase for a poor college student but ...
by SchoonerBum
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What "others" are in the mail?
Replies: 1260
Views: 396174

Re: What "others" are in the mail?

I finally found a second Benchmade Nimravus. I picked one up a year ago when they were on closeout and it’s become one of my favorites ever. It just fits my hand incredibly well. I finally found a second one at Fradon Safe & Lock - my first time buying from them and they sure were nice folks!
by SchoonerBum
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Best fixed blade replacement for the Ka-bar?
Replies: 34
Views: 10689

Re: Best fixed blade replacement for the Ka-bar?

I hear that the Benchmade Nimravus has been popular with military folks for a while. I picked one up a year or so ago and it has become one of my favorites. It won’t replace the Aqua Salt for me but it’s one of my next most favorite knives for general outdoorsy stuff. The Fallkniven S1 is another on...
by SchoonerBum
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Delica 4 in 2024?
Replies: 228
Views: 502339

Re: Delica 4 in 2024?

I’m finally getting back to responding to the beginning of this thread. 🤷‍♂️ I could “walk away” with three knives. An Aqua Salt for outdoor stuff, a Pac Salt 2 for work, and a Salt 2/Delica for EDC. My usual grab and go knife in the morning was a native salt for my first couple of Spyderco years, t...
by SchoonerBum
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Aqua salt still around?
Replies: 22
Views: 57139

Re: Aqua salt still around?

The Jumpmaster 2 in H2 is listed in this year’s product guide, so they should be available again at some point.

I can’t sing the Aqua Salt’s praises enough. It’s an awesome knife and was my first Spyderco. It’s definitely worth picking one up.
by SchoonerBum
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What’s your favourite exclusive for future models?
Replies: 50
Views: 160193

Re: What’s your favourite exclusive for future models?

I feel similarly, I like the St. Nick’s color combo but I only have their Jester - can we get it in a salt? Or at least a stainless? 🙂 The KnifeJoy 20CV Delica and Endura are my two most-carried non-salts (along with my Leafjumper) so I voted KnifeJoy. My absolute favorite, though, is the DLT ladybu...
by SchoonerBum
Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What do you want to see at Shot Show 2024?
Replies: 78
Views: 150557

Re: What do you want to see at Shot Show 2024?

Lightweight Backlock Caribbean Endela Salt Police Salt (how about “Revenue Cutter” for a name, after the LE precursor to the Coast Guard?) Li’l Native lightweight Salt DLC Native Salt, in both Magnacut and LC200N LC200N versions of the Street Beat and Street Bowie A new fixed blade to step into the ...
by SchoonerBum
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7710
Views: 1137134

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Manix 2 Salt - my first Manix!
And I finally bought a hawk bill ladybug salt.
by SchoonerBum
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Ideal Folder for Hiking & Backpacking is....
Replies: 98
Views: 158379

Re: Your Ideal Folder for Hiking & Backpacking is....

Wartstein, that’s a great idea! I’ll have to smooth out the transition on one of my serrated PAC Salts and try it for food prep. Thanks!