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by Allen R.
Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 or the para 2? Which is your favorite?
Replies: 54
Views: 8655

I like the manix 2 , but love the para 2. Manix is a solid well built knife, but the compression lock and ergos on the pm2 make it almost perfect. The only thing about the pm2 is the tip it is very fine and could be broken off i believe. That is the only complaint with the pm2, But i will say i have...
by Allen R.
Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First time ever sending a spydie back
Replies: 16
Views: 3537

i'm sending them a brand new knife i mean brand new, even if they fix it I'll never really trust the knife again, and always worry I'm gonna mess it up. Luckily I have 2 millies !
by Allen R.
Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First time ever sending a spydie back
Replies: 16
Views: 3537

First time ever sending a spydie back

I have a lot of spydercos and this is the first time i have ever had to use their warranty. I have a military that has problems, the blade has huge play vertical and side to side, even adjusting the pivot so tight where the blade is hard to open there is still play. I just got my other millie today ...
by Allen R.
Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Two questions for those who own a Manix 2 XL...
Replies: 8
Views: 3959

I traded my manix xl for another military, The weight wasnt an issue, however the pocket clip placement was and with that "pinky guard" sticking out of your pocket it just makes it akward to carry. Its nowhere near as comfortable in various grips as say a military, it was a quality knife a...
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Anyone use Loc-tite on their clip screws ?
Replies: 26
Views: 5126

I use the blue on all my clip screws, i use as much as the screw will hold and still don't have problems breaking the screws loose if needed.
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: new member!
Replies: 10
Views: 1907

Nice d'fly, Welcome to the forum
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

Yea its simple as everything, but the thought that i had voided my warranty along with trying to be in a hurry to do it made things more complicated. Really is simple. thanks again you guys for all the help. A naggin wife telling you to stop playing with your knife is probably another reason i messe...
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

the pivot screw fell out because i was being stupid i took male half of the pivot out and left female in i opened the knife ande the female portion fell out and out came blade i was trying to jus get it loose so i could straighten the blade but lesson learn. Thanks all you guys for helping me so qui...
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

Ok got the millie back together i also fixed the blade issue, It was a combination of the pivot screw along with the first screw that holds the knife together after loosing one then tightening the other i have found the perfect balance. The millie is simple to disassemble and reassemble, its the twe...
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

i put it back on but its hitting and grinding on something now something is not right
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

welp the **** blade jus fell out of the knife off to golden it goes!! the washers on the inside have some damge to them it looks like. I've never seen the inner working of a knife soI dont know if its normal or not either way I'm not voiding my warranty by taking the knife apart. I'll let the pros d...
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

**** yea chuck the paper worked knife is tight and centered used my check stub folded 3 times then tightened then unfolded 1 fold tightened and bham! blade is perfect! thanks guys
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

yea im doing it with the blade open, it was tightened down pretty well so i loosened it and like i said the blade is center but now ive got blade play im gonna play with it for as minute hold on ill report back in a few
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

loosened the pivot screw and the blade centered back up, but now i have forward blade play and side to side
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: the Ripple, an alternative to cutting your blade like the emerson wave
Replies: 55
Views: 11364

is it a ziptie??
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade off center on military
Replies: 25
Views: 6337

Blade off center on military

I purchased a millie on christmas, and the blade was dead center. Well just looked at my knife and the blade is almost scrubbing the whole right side!!! I havent pried or even used the knife really just played with it. What should i do can i center it myself , or should it be on the next thing smoki...
by Allen R.
Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Forums Sprint Run?
Replies: 153
Views: 19365

Theyve made forums knifes before theyre usually natives right
by Allen R.
Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What are you sharpening today?
Replies: 29
Views: 5070

Sharpened my zt0350, any tips on how to get that recurve as sharp as the rest of the knife? Because right now im pretty pissed off about this knife and its lack of sharpness
by Allen R.
Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Paramilitary 2 - Tip Up or Tip Down carry?
Replies: 50
Views: 12927

I carry mine tip up because at work i have alot of stuff in pockets, and it was scratching the back of the blade so i swapped the clip to tip up and never looked back!
by Allen R.
Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best slicer made by Spyderco?
Replies: 63
Views: 16472

I've got alot of spydies, and earlier today I used a buddies case stockman and man it sliced so well, So i figure if case can do it well, then Spyderco must have something great. just looking for a new addition for edc thats a super slicer.