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by ASmitty
Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:23 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Will the Paramilitary FRN replace the Delica?
Replies: 69
Views: 10696

Re: Will the Paramilitary FRN replace the Delica?

The Delica, IMO, is starting to border on over-priced for what you get. I hate saying that as it's always been a favorite. I have one in my pocket right now, and my wife and I own at least 5 Delicas between us (pink and pink/purple Zome for her). When the Delica4 was first released it was just barel...
by ASmitty
Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Have a weird hobby that's hard to explain.
Replies: 47
Views: 10207

Re: Have a weird hobby that's hard to explain.

I have a large collection of vintage MAD magazines.
by ASmitty
Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: non-knife people with great knives
Replies: 71
Views: 13421

Re: non-knife people with great knives

I have a friend like this. He joined the army as an infantryman right out of high school and has made the army his career. He also lives on an acreage where he raises livestock, grows his own food, etc. We've both carried a knife every day since high school. He cares about carrying a quality knife t...
by ASmitty
Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Does anybody else really dislike the look of spyderco knives?
Replies: 103
Views: 14625

Re: Does anybody else really dislike the look of spyderco knives?

Ironically, I was first drawn to Spyderco knives for their looks. I remember when I first saw the Endura in the early 90s, it looked so different than all of the clip point blades that were everywhere. At that time, the Buck 110, SAKs, and other traditional folders ruled the world. Spyderco, being s...
by ASmitty
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Finding the Para 3: The Perfect Storm
Replies: 91
Views: 14891

Re: Finding the Para 3: The Perrfect Storm

That being said, I have never handled a PM3, but almost every post that I have seen say that it is NOT just a smaller version of the PM2. I would love to check one out and maybe have it as a backup, but then I'd have to decide between M4, CRU, REX45, MM, etc...... :D This hits the nail right on the...
by ASmitty
Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyders That Never Had Teeth That Should Have
Replies: 34
Views: 3722

Re: Spyders That Never Had Teeth That Should Have

knivesandbooks wrote:
Mon Aug 06, 2018 6:59 am
I really just want the delica and Endura SE models to come in ffg serrations like the delica wharncliffe.
This...this is the biggest mistake in the current Spyderco line-up IMO.
by ASmitty
Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Delica Always Creeping In
Replies: 36
Views: 6307

Re: The Delica Always Creeping In

More than once in the Spyderco forum on Bladeforums, I've seen people rave about the Delica and say that it is kicking their small Sebenza (their previous EDC standard) out of their pocket. That is all the testament to the Delica's usefulness a person should need.
by ASmitty
Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Seki Japan Made Wish List?
Replies: 52
Views: 5172

Re: Seki Japan Made Wish List?

I’d like to see a Pacific Salt with the Endura 4 handle shape. I don’t have a preference between the handle texture but prefer the E4 outline to the current PS. I like the barrel bolt clip better than the 3 screw clip so it would be cool to get the updated handle but keep the current salt clip. Boo...
by ASmitty
Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: FRN Police 4
Replies: 175
Views: 49180

Re: FRN Police 4

I just hope it retains the exposed steel liners/backspacer. the way "FRN meets FRN" on the back side of the delica, endura, etc. is one my biggest peeves about the knives coming from the Seki factory. Disagree brother. I'm hoping for nested liners or a liner-less approach (unlikely given ...
by ASmitty
Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Returning member
Replies: 6
Views: 883

Re: Returning member

I've been around since the old days. Mind sharing what your old handle was for those of us who might remember you?

Btw, welcome back!
by ASmitty
Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: FRN Police 4
Replies: 175
Views: 49180

Re: FRN Police 4

Black with VG-10 base model and whatever else everyone wants in addition to that.
by ASmitty
Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49572
Views: 6108776

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

No pics, but I've got an AUS-8, molded clip, combo-edge Endura in my front left pocket and a Dragonfly 2 PE in my right pocket.
by ASmitty
Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Return of the G-10 Delica and Endura
Replies: 64
Views: 15419

Re: Return of the G-10 Delica and Endura

Hi Minora, As Doc Dan mentioned, the cost of G-10 models made in Seki is high and they are not selling well. Probably due to the high price. The recent models are expensive and sales do not justify the inventory. So it is unlikely that you will see many G-10 models from Seki. With the "RockJum...
by ASmitty
Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your Delica 5
Replies: 96
Views: 15081

Re: Your Delica 5

Start using the Salt 2 handle so that it's linerless and stop rounding the tip. Give me a linerless splinter-picker like previous generations and I'd be a happy camper.
by ASmitty
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's the best Spyderco that doesn't exist?
Replies: 113
Views: 23039

Re: What's the best Spyderco that doesn't exist?

knivesandbooks wrote:
Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:05 pm
Police 4 in frn and stainless steel.
4


Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!

We have a winner!
by ASmitty
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endura 4
Replies: 3
Views: 1002

Re: Endura 4

It's about as straight-forward as it gets. Are you just replacing the male screws or both male and female? If you're only doing the male side, then it's very easy. Replacing both sides is a little trickier when you get to the lockbar and pivot screws, but still not overly difficult.
by ASmitty
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Against the grain...
Replies: 151
Views: 24220

Re: Against the grain...

I've been in love with Spyderco knives since the mid 90s, but the most recently released model I own is the Para3. It's been awhile since I've been excited for a new Spyderco knife. I don't care for high-end super steels, especially non-stainless ones. I see comments all over YouTube of users bashin...
by ASmitty
Tue May 23, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 'Field adjustable' screws
Replies: 16
Views: 5090

Re: 'Field adjustable' screws

Just a quick observation. The screwdriver tip on the nail file on the Victorinox 58mm knives fits in a T10 hole well enough to tighten up a loose pivot screw. It works on a T9 too, but it's nearly too big for that. This is awesome info. Thanks brother! I always have one of those knives on me. :) Gl...
by ASmitty
Mon May 22, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 'Field adjustable' screws
Replies: 16
Views: 5090

Re: 'Field adjustable' screws

Just a quick observation. The screwdriver tip on the nail file on the Victorinox 58mm knives fits in a T10 hole well enough to tighten up a loose pivot screw. It works on a T9 too, but it's nearly too big for that.
by ASmitty
Mon May 22, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 10
Views: 2906

Re: Polestar

Any plans for a larger version? Say, 4 inches? I'd certainly pick up one of these, but I doubt it's in the works. The Polestar and Alcyone were conceived to be Spyderco branded counterparts to the Crow and Raven. While a 4" bladed version would be nice, it would encroach on the territory taken...