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by xavierdoc
Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caught my wife in the act! (Hooray!)
Replies: 15
Views: 5334

Re: Caught my wife in the act! (Hooray!)

Bet you wish you hadn't asked!
by xavierdoc
Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caught my wife in the act! (Hooray!)
Replies: 15
Views: 5334

Re: Caught my wife in the act! (Hooray!)

He's a cross: German Shepherd with Rhodesian Ridgeback. Faithful hunting companion and family pet: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i10/xavierdoc/CE017B30-AE98-40F9-84D4-C60E2E5900B7_1.jpg http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i10/xavierdoc/93023876-1024-488F-8102-58CB0AEF8386.jpg http://i68.photobucke...
by xavierdoc
Thu Jun 18, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Caught my wife in the act! (Hooray!)
Replies: 15
Views: 5334

Caught my wife in the act! (Hooray!)

She's finally done it...

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She's actually using HER mule that I lovingly handled in pink.

Maybe now she'll stop using the kitchen knives in the garden!
by xavierdoc
Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: How about a salt mule?
Replies: 37
Views: 5907

Re: How about a salt mule?

I think an H1 mule (or equivalent "non-corrosion" steel) is an excellent idea.

I don't think people realise what they're missing in H1.

Count me in.
by xavierdoc
Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dropped my Resilience point first today!
Replies: 14
Views: 3196

Re: Dropped my Resilience point first today!

The best thing is, it's my mother-in-law's floor!
by xavierdoc
Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dropped my Resilience point first today!
Replies: 14
Views: 3196

Dropped my Resilience point first today!

I froze in horror, watching my much-loved Spyderco Resilience fall, tip-first toward the tiled kitchen floor below. There was a sickening chipping sound and I heard a second impact as a piece flew off and struck the skirting board. In my mind I was already contemplating the options for re-grinding o...
by xavierdoc
Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Report on m4 corrosion resistance
Replies: 25
Views: 21461

Re: Report on m4 corrosion resistance

Thanks, Surfgringo.

My M4 Manix stained easily but now has a good patina.
My Gayle Bradley shows no signs of corrosion.
My M4 mule has some pitting.

All see similar use and after care. I don't know if variations in heat treat would explain this. Difference in use is just as likely.
by xavierdoc
Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spydies in the snow
Replies: 49
Views: 10439

Re: Spydies in the snow

PM2 M390

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"Woodcraft Mule" which I handled in CF/red liners for a good friend:

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by xavierdoc
Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LC200-n: What we know and what it means
Replies: 61
Views: 22499

Re: LC200-n: What we know and what it means

sal wrote:We can consider a Mule Team in LC200N.

sal
Excellent!

As I read through this thread, I kept thinking "I hope Sal reads this!"
by xavierdoc
Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best Fixed Blade Spydie...
Replies: 57
Views: 14852

Re: Best Fixed Blade Spydie...

I've used Mules, South Fork, Bushcraft, Caspian and Warrior for EDC, deer, bushcraft and carving (Caspian only used as dive/fishing/EDC knife). I used an original Ackerman Serrata for EDC/deer and bushcraft, though I haven't used the Spydie version. If I could have just one of the above, it would be...
by xavierdoc
Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any Used the Southfork for Big Game
Replies: 12
Views: 3820

Re: Any Used the Southfork for Big Game

I used mine for deer. Took some video footage, too (one handed!)

Unsurprisingly it works well and the sheath is easy to clean. Personally, I prefer a drop-point for processing game; easier for work in the abdomen (catches less) and skinning.
by xavierdoc
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Video test: Tuff versus deer thorax.
Replies: 6
Views: 1457

Removing the rib cage from the spine:
[video=youtube_share;c2_6vGdWeoI]http://youtu.be/c2_6vGdWeoI[/video]

In short, my love affair with 3V, and the Tuff, continues!
by xavierdoc
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Video test: Tuff versus deer thorax.
Replies: 6
Views: 1457

Part2:
[video=youtube_share;bJrr21NCfrI]http://youtu.be/bJrr21NCfrI[/video]

Continued...
by xavierdoc
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Video test: Tuff versus deer thorax.
Replies: 6
Views: 1457

Video test: Tuff versus deer thorax.

Part 1: Warning, dead animal pics and footage: Here is my previous review of the Tuff on this forum. The knife has continued to be used in a similar manner and is performing well. I was butchering a deer the other day and thought I'd give the Tuff a bit of a work out. I tried a one-handed video of m...
by xavierdoc
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:22 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Review of the Spyderco Manix 2 sprint run in CPM Cruwear
Replies: 32
Views: 13342

I enjoyed your review and excellent photos, GoldenSpydie. Thanks.
by xavierdoc
Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Tuff Convex?
Replies: 3
Views: 744

I thinned mine and put a new convex edge on it. I posted a review on here.
by xavierdoc
Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Warrior: not just a one-trick pony. Mini-review.
Replies: 43
Views: 8865

Greg Walker wrote:Who made the sheath, please?
I made it. Not pretty but it works!
by xavierdoc
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Forum Knife - EXTREMELY Limited Quantity - Available Soon - READ CAREFULLY
Replies: 42
Views: 9233

xavierdoc wrote:I emailed 0900 on the dot. I had an email exchange same day (Thurs), confirming the order.
Since posting this, the delivery has arrived.

Excellent service: Golden to UK in 2 working days!
by xavierdoc
Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Forum Knife - EXTREMELY Limited Quantity - Available Soon - READ CAREFULLY
Replies: 42
Views: 9233

I emailed 0900 on the dot. I had an email exchange same day (Thurs), confirming the order.
by xavierdoc
Sat Feb 22, 2014 3:50 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: Mule Team flipping
Replies: 399
Views: 65315

Sadly there probably isn't really anything that will be hugely effective. Maybe it could be slowed a little by limiting it to 2 per credit card/paypal account. I ended up with 4 of the K390 mule, instead of 2 mules and two forum Natives (separate orders), due to an ordering error (most likely mine)...