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So almost a month later I thought it was time for an update on my initial review comments, for those who might still be on the fence regarding the M2 Backlock (how can you still be sitting on the fence?). CLIP Initially I forgot to mention that, weirdly (for me), the Backlock is delivered in tip dow...

RLDubbya wrote:Did somebody say puppies?

Puppies?

Awesome "puppies" Dubbya - This pic, seeing him looking at me like that, I can already feel myself backing off...

(And very nice Manix too).

Gerard

Nate wrote:^^It was a Pileated, much larger than that little guy. :)

The really little guy would be Downy :)
Gerard

Also spotted a very large red-headed woodpecker in my backyard yesterday, but again it was too far to get a decent pic with my phone. Like this Red Bellied Woodpecker? Or maybe it was a Pileated (I believe it's bigger than the RBW). Gerard http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt158/GMHY/Woodpeckers/2...

Red Tail Hawk devouring the remains of a Common Troll (Trolus Vulgaris).

Gerard

Like trolls, birds can be dumb sometimes.
Look at this one standing on the wrong side of the flash despite my clear explanations
Gerard

The best pic of a Robin I ever took (with a little luck):



Gerard

Bill1170 wrote:I have dozens of Spyderco knives purchased over the last ten years. And three Byrds. The quality on all of them is consistently high. No problems or complaints here.

Same here.

Gerard

The epitome of ugliness.

Gerard

The Native 5 Maxamet Satin Plain Blade, Gray FRN Handles, is on the Knife Center for $143.97.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP41PG ... rn-handles

I am part of the crowd which feels that FRN has a cheap aspect, like the handles were made of basic plastic.

I like G10's feel, rigidity and added weight - as I like my knives to have a solid weighty feeling in the hand.

But then it's all a matter of personal preference.

Gerard

OK, Evil D and Surfingringo beat me to the start, sorry :-)

Welcome to the forum. While I am not a wizard of sharpening, I can still provide a few pieces of advice as a user of the Sharpmaker, that I am sure more experienced users will complete. 1/ Watch the DVD provided with the SM and apply the process (medium grit (brown) rods, 20 strokes each side on the...

Thanks for judging Demon, and congratulations to the winners!

IMG_9814 by Gerard, on Flickr

Is it possible that the pin-head-sized spot of corrosion was due to some impurity in the LC200N? I don't know how LC200N is made, just wondering if that could explain why you only saw the corrosion on that one tiny spot but not elsewhere on the knife or on your other LC200N knives? LC200N does appe...

Joris Mo wrote:Pallares are nice, one of my favorite kitchen knives is a fixed blade Pallares but I think they aren't being made much anymore.

http://www.pallaressolsona.com/?page_id=22450&lang=es

Sage: great design, 3" blade, liner lock, several variants within your price point. Check out the Knife Center.

Gerard

I don't have a LW but upon reading your post I immediately checked my CF/Cruwear and my BackLock and they are perfectly even.
Gerard

twinboysdad wrote:Use this as a reason to buy a Pingo, SpyDK, or Urbam

As short blades go I have the Silent Soldier and a DPX HEAT that I like a lot.

And I am mainly using this to remember to check my pockets whenever I am visiting certain specific places...

Gerard