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by lsulaw12
Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Super Blue Calypso, Jr.
Replies: 21
Views: 3125

Super Blue Calypso, Jr.

I recently picked up a Super Blue Calypso, Jr. sprint run in a trade and, all in all, it's a nice little knife. Not as "hard use" as a similarly-sized Delica, but it's fun. I heard reports of off blade centering (which mine has; not the end of the world), but my example also has a fair amo...
by lsulaw12
Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 LW Sprints?
Replies: 1
Views: 391

Manix 2 LW Sprints?

With the release of the DLT Trading exclusive Manix 2 red G10, made me wonder if we will ever see additional sprints or exclusives of the LW version? I much prefer the LW version and would love to see a Salt sprint with LC200N with yellow FRN or maybe a BladeHQ jade FRN with M4. The only sprint/excl...
by lsulaw12
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Need Your Input - Which to Buy?
Replies: 28
Views: 3383

Re: Need Your Input - Which to Buy?

No size restrictions at all where I live. And I do own several larger knives including a PM2 and a Domino. I think I’ve just come to prefer the FRN spydies as they represent (for me) that sweet spot of still being a “nice” knife, but also a knife that I’m not worried about using or abusing. Seems mo...
by lsulaw12
Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Need Your Input - Which to Buy?
Replies: 28
Views: 3383

Re: Need Your Input - Which to Buy?

VashHash wrote:
Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:03 am
Maxamet native 5.
This is what I am leaning towards; I like the stonewashed blade. But I'm concerned with chipping. Seems some users have trouble once they go to sharpen. But any touch-up I would do would be on the sharpmaker. Any experience with chipping?
by lsulaw12
Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Need Your Input - Which to Buy?
Replies: 28
Views: 3383

Re: Need Your Input - Which to Buy?

I do own two compression locks (PM2 and Para3), as well as three Axis locks (Griptillian, Nakamura, and 940). I suppose I'm identifying these three knives because I am a fan of Spyderco's FRN durability, thin profiles, ergos, and just everyday usability. Perhaps I should have narrowed my question to...
by lsulaw12
Wed Oct 03, 2018 5:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Need Your Input - Which to Buy?
Replies: 28
Views: 3383

Need Your Input - Which to Buy?

I've got about $150.00 burning a hole in my knife fund, and I'd like some input on which of the following knives I should buy. Couple of things: 1) I work in an office setting, so, practically speaking, I don’t really need a larger knife, 2) I own a Delica and Manbug in V-Toku2, and plan on getting ...
by lsulaw12
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: St. Nick's Knives Exclusive Para 3
Replies: 488
Views: 63936

Re: St. Nick's Knives Exclusive Para 3

The Meat man wrote:
Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:25 am
This knife is really tempting, but I'm afraid I'll have to pass. I need to let my knife fund recover.

I'm with you. I'd really like to buy, but have to recoup those funds. Hopefully there will be a PM2 run in this combo and I'll pick it up then.
by lsulaw12
Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: VTOKU Sprint Run
Replies: 274
Views: 92581

Re: VTOKU Sprint Run

I'm with you. Picked up the Delica and then the Manbug. Waiting on the Stretch to round out the family.
by lsulaw12
Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Lets hear from the owners.
Replies: 36
Views: 6069

Re: Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Lets hear from the owners.

Agree with everything above and, if nothing else, the compression lock is just plain fun to fidget with, especially on the larger blade.
by lsulaw12
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Happy National Knife Day!! (USA)
Replies: 48
Views: 6514

Re: Happy National Knife Day!! (USA)

Rocking my Rex45 PM2 and V-Toku2 Manbug :spyder:
by lsulaw12
Wed Aug 22, 2018 10:46 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Updated shaman sprint steel poll
Replies: 282
Views: 52149

Re: Updated shaman sprint steel poll

A few months ago I was trying to select my first, larger Spydie. I gave serious consideration to the Shaman, but "settled" on the Rex 45 PM2 and thought I could then direct my knife-attention elsewhere. Yet, the Shaman is back, and if a micarta/cruwear sprint happens, the Rex will begin to...
by lsulaw12
Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: V-TOKU2 Delica has been released
Replies: 79
Views: 16852

Re: V-TOKU2 Delica has been released

Delicas are in stock at Smoky Mountain Knife Works.

https://www.smkw.com/spyderco-delica-4- ... sprint-map

Hopefully this means my preorder will be filled and shipped soon.