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- Sun Jun 30, 2013 3:04 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on the Manbug G10 and Dragonfly G10
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2693
I actually prefer both knives in FRN, regardless of the cost differences. I find the G-10 versions to be heavy for size and stiff. The smaller size decreases leverage when opening and both are harder to open one-handed (than the FRN versions). Anything that FRN gives up in strength is inconsequentia...
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 2:58 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Took a Bradley Air through airport security
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3146
Glad you didn't lose it to the TSA. As for your trip home, from what I hear, airlines charge though the nose for checked bags. Mailing back home might be a cost effective alternative. I'll refrain from making the obvious pun. ;) Correct, and that would have been my choice except I am a frequent fli...
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:31 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Took a Bradley Air through airport security
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3146
Took a Bradley Air through airport security
I'm in Las Vegas for a guy's weekend. I put on a pair of jeans and found my Bradley Air in the pocket. Since I flew to LV that means I accidentally took it through airport security. Pretty sure this doesn't speak too well for the TSA.
BTW, I'm checking the bag on the way home.
L
BTW, I'm checking the bag on the way home.
L
- Sun May 05, 2013 2:33 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Lets get a Handle on things.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2265
Gentleman's knife: Wood. Cocobolo off the top of my head. Rescue knife: FRN in a bright color EDC: Something that appeals every time I pick it up. Mostly CF. Textured or fluted titanium, too. Hard use: probably FRN. It's cheap and very durable. If you need something tougher, you probably need a fixe...
- Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:37 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Police/Rookie sprints?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3684
I guess some folks feel more secure with a g10 knife but do you have any data that a FRN nested liner knife is any weaker? More often than not liners are added to increase rigidity and hardware attachment points like for clips. They do reinforce the pivot but not because they are thick. That and I'...
- Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:07 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Police/Rookie sprints?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3684
- Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:02 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Already have a small Seb...Sage 2 worth it?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6216
- Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:05 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco's Smaller, Hidden Gems
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5007
- Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:57 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Dive Knife
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5732
Spyderco Dive Knife
Looking for a dive knive and therefore looking for a Spyderco. Options: Aqua - out of production, hard to find. Caspian - out of production, easier to find. Looks great for gloved hands but I don't usually wear gloves. Pacific Salt, Atlantic Salt - I don't usually think of a folder for a dive knife ...
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:05 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Question for Chaparral owners
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4099
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:06 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Lanyard bead source
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1101
Lanyard bead source
I just bought a G-10 Manbug. For me, with my size hands, a knife this size needs a lanyard. It's just easier to hold and open with one. Looking for a nice lanyard bead. Not into skulls or similar. Peter Atwood makes great beads (landslides) and I may just have to buy one off eBay because, as far as ...
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:01 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Idea: Sharpmaker "ProfessionL"
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2911
If I were making recommendations, I would build a Sharpmaker II with a red plastic base and include extra coarse and extra fine rods (with the assumption that you already have the standard rods). Then I would set the angles at something like 26 and 22 degrees and you're good to go. OTOH I think that...
- Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:31 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: SpydeChef - concept kitchen framelock folder by MarcinS
- Replies: 87
- Views: 24761
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:36 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Four Gentleman's knives (only two Spyderco)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4928
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:45 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Four Gentleman's knives (only two Spyderco)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4928
Four Gentleman's knives (only two Spyderco)
Below is a photo for comparison purposes of four knives that I would call gentleman's knives. I'm a fan of small knives and thought I would give my thoughts. Top to bottom: Benchmade Shoki Chris Reeve Mnandi Spyderco Bradley Air Spydero Dragonfly 2 (clip removed, lanyard added) Sorry the pic is too ...
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:50 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Best Bang for the Buck
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8050
I think the answer is clearly the Delica/Endura line. FRN is a nearly ideal handle material - lightweight, grippy, and nearly indestructible. It isn't outperformed by any of the higher end materials, it's just not as cool. I love carbon fiber/G-10/Ti scales as much as anyone, but they pretty much ex...
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:15 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Watching the space jump
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1700
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:50 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The most underappreciated Spyderco
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5591
- Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:00 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Need Help! Chokwe or Leafstorm?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4601
The Chokwe is just about perfect for a knife it's size. I generally prefer smaller knives so I bought a Leafstorm. IMO the design has serious problems. If you try to get a firm grip on it, you WILL cut yourself. Otherwise it's nicely built of nice materials, but it's just a bad design. Of these two,...
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:40 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Customer Service (Thumbs Up)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 710
Spyderco Customer Service (Thumbs Up)
So yesterday I was doing some errands outside (brewing beer to be honest) when I felt a tug on my right pocket - the one with my Caly 3 in it. A few minutes later I noticed that the wire clip had broken off. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii50/jldecarlo/Calyclip.jpg Today I called Spyderco Facto...