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Also in the "both is easier than deciding" boat today

The Delica better not ever have a compression lock!! That seems like a sin to even think of it that way. Absolutely! Para 3 is the perfect remedy for those sinful thoughts. Thinner stock – back lock :D Just for the sake of argument, the Watu had 2.5mm blade stock and a comp lock...so Spyderco is ab...

Here's some more pics - 581, de-assisted https://i.imgur.com/RrT9S6k.jpg 586 https://i.imgur.com/k2CPBfh.jpg 525BK-1101 (M4 blade LE) https://i.imgur.com/BTjXjCz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UNx2qvU.jpg 707-1201 and 707BK-1201 (M390 blade LE). The 707 doesn't really work that well for me vs a 525, 586, o...

I used to be really into Benchmades - at least as much as Spyderco; I was probably 1:1 with purchases. When I first started getting into slightly nicer (not made in China or Pakistan) knives, I took a spread approach and bought an Endura, a Benchmade 710, a Kershaw Shallot, and a SOG Trident (back w...

I always wondered why people default to the drop shut method with lockbacks. its a dangerous method with a lot of models like the caly, the siren, cs voyager xl's, etc. to me this method is a lot safer. total manual control over the blade the whole time. works well with the caly 3: https://dubz.liv...

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:39 am

Gorgeous finish on that blade and pocket clip

spydergoat wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:40 pm

It would be an awesome knife but likely above my price range like the S2XL was in this configuration

Similar thoughts here. Would be happy to see it hit the market but probably not something I would pick up myself given the usual Seki G10 premium.

581

I think the value question is a valid one. I've been sorting through the ”popular" and "most purchased" pages of a few of the large online retailers, refreshing my memory of what's available. The basic VG-10 Delica/Endela/Endura are MAP priced at $88/$92/$95 so I figured I'd keep it r...

Yeah, I am thinking the same here. But is this particular model so 'worthless' that one would gain noticeably from doing such a little scam? But again - isn't this particular model rather rare today? Possibly rare but not necessarily valuable. Plenty of other full SE saber grind Delicas out there e...

Also, I've been wearing my SRPB51 the past couple weeks -

Larry_Mott wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:42 am

I'm wearing my early birthday present to myself, the Bulova Jet Star 97B214 a stunning piece with a heavy 1973 vibe IMO

I had not heard of this model until your post - it looks fantastic! I think the silver colorway might be calling my name

JoviAl wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:32 pm

I should maybe add as a caveat - I’m using my Sharpmaker almost exclusively for SE blades. I don’t know what folk use as an alternative to it for SE, but feel free to chime in.

Per Bolster's survey early last year, there just aren't that many people using SE, even on this forum.

Voted no. The current price ($89) already seems wild to me especially given the diamond or CBN rods aren't included. I used to gift a nice knife and the Sharpmaker together to folks new to quality cutlery (kitchen or pocket) but stopped doing that once the Sharpmaker got over ~$70 new. More complica...

Looking to try some new stuff for 2024. Love the delica platform because of the thin profile and love the PM2 because of the fuller handle but looking to try something for an everyday knife. Something with a full grip What do you find not "full" enough about the Delica and PM2 handles? No...

Personally would prefer a thinner blade Endela rather than a larger Chaparral but would be strongly tempted by either.

I didn't care for the rest of the aesthetics of the Schempp Bowie but the 3.75" blade at 2.5mm stock thickness had me considering it repeatedly.