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by SchoonerBum
Fri May 10, 2024 5:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Groom carry suggestions
Replies: 27
Views: 792

Re: Spyderco Groom carry suggestions

I only own one “fancy” knife, the CF S90v Siren. I’d carry that if it was me.

Congratulations!
by SchoonerBum
Wed May 01, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.
Replies: 40
Views: 2411

Re: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.

It just occurred to me that a salt-series machete might be a great place for a combo edge, similar to the proportions on the Catcherman. A long plain edge for chopping and a short bit of serrations on a nice thin 12 inch LC200N machete would be really handy.
by SchoonerBum
Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Question about lanyard holes.........
Replies: 31
Views: 1305

Re: Question about lanyard holes.........

Tool lanyards are often essential on job sites at elevation when there is no situation where it is okay to drop a tool. They are handy in any scenario where loss of a knife would result in a negative outcome. They aren’t there just to be annoying. Spyderco makes quite a few knives without them. Thi...
by SchoonerBum
Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chief vs Stretch XL for fishing knife?
Replies: 40
Views: 2266

Re: Chief vs Stretch XL for fishing knife?

To start with your last question first, do I value ergonomics or steel more? I want to say yes to both, but my reality has usually been that I prioritize steel over ergonomics if I have to pick one over the other. Sal’s comment (somewhere) about the handle being there to support the blade, which is ...
by SchoonerBum
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Boating and lanyards
Replies: 44
Views: 1810

Re: Boating and lanyards

I love this so much. 😁

I think my boat keys and a manbug salt might each get a champagne cork float.
by SchoonerBum
Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tax day MAP sale!
Replies: 104
Views: 9937

Re: Tax day MAP sale!

Thanks Spyderco! That was a nice surprise!
by SchoonerBum
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Boating and lanyards
Replies: 44
Views: 1810

Re: Boating and lanyards

I like a pair of board shorts with a zippered pocket. The knife stays secure but I don’t have to mess with a long lanyard or worry about it snagging on anything. One thing that makes this easier in terms of accessing the knife is putting a short, stiff-ish lanyard on it, about twice the length of th...
by SchoonerBum
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your favorite exclusives
Replies: 35
Views: 2351

Re: Your favorite exclusives

DLT 20cv “ladybug-patterned” Zome, with the coated blade. I only have the Endela but it’s my favorite exclusive from an aesthetic standpoint.
by SchoonerBum
Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: MT40P – HIC Mule Team Dropping Soon!
Replies: 242
Views: 29265

Re: MT40P – HIC Mule Team Dropping Soon!

Well this has been interesting reading. As someone who missed the initial release I’m excited that there will be another batch coming and I hope I’m able to pick one up! I’m excited to play with the ceramic - for the cost of a couple of fancy dinners out I can have a new rustproof material to experi...
by SchoonerBum
Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Replies: 75
Views: 3560

Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?

That’s a beautiful photo! I love the contrast. 🙂
by SchoonerBum
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cricket Lightweight
Replies: 45
Views: 2378

Re: Cricket Lightweight

A Cricket slip-it would be very cool! Could there be a salt version, perhaps?
by SchoonerBum
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Replies: 75
Views: 3560

Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?

Salt 2 PE, hands down.

My first Delica was the m390 BBS exclusive, and it’s still my second favorite.
by SchoonerBum
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: thoughts on a Spyderco Machete
Replies: 31
Views: 1223

Re: thoughts on a Spyderco Machete

I would love a little thin salty 12” machete in LC200n. I’ve used the Tramontina 12” and slightly larger (14”?) bolo machete that they make quite a bit. They’re wonderful tools but yep, they do rust. Now that I can afford it I’d love a rustproof small machete to go with my lifetime supply of Aqua Sa...
by SchoonerBum
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Another run of Whale Rescue Blade is needed.
Replies: 40
Views: 2411

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: 40
Views: 2411

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: 13
Views: 1658

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: 40
Views: 2411

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: 369

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: 6387

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...