It is layers of steel throughout the blade, so it’s as deep as it can be. The “etch” people refer to is mostly the patina on the non-stainless steel layers.
This is all, of course, coming from a fan who hasn’t done much looking into the science.
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- Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:27 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Damasteel Ivory G10 Urban
- Replies: 205
- Views: 26859
- Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:36 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Urban Damasteel Sprint lookout thread
- Replies: 91
- Views: 11298
Re: Urban Damasteel Sprint lookout thread
I actually just ordered one from pure blades. It shows they have one left, as does wayofknife.com.Superfool wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:22 amAaaaaaand they're gone...Buddafucco wrote: ↑Tue Mar 15, 2022 2:42 pmPure Blades... https://pureblades.com/urban-slipit-kni ... c127gpivd/
- Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:55 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 8136
Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
I can’t decide between the Caly(any), Chaparral, Kopa, Brouwer, or Dragonfly 2. This is extremely hard to choose one single Spyderco. The Paysan and Nirvana certainly come to mind as well, but are too big/expensive for me. Unless it has been done, it would be fun to see which model people see as the...
- Tue Mar 15, 2022 2:04 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: St. Nick's Knives - Exclusive Jester Red FRN CPM 4V Black Coated Blade
- Replies: 121
- Views: 15312
Re: St. Nick's Knives - Exclusive Jester Red FRN CPM 4V Black Coated Blade
Way to go with the grinds this time, Spyderco and Seki City! These all look perfect.
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:44 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sharpening horror
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3874
Re: Sharpening horror
Saddest thing is the kook that sharpened it prolly reckons he did a good job. Too true! It could be so much worse. Could you imagine being the sharpener of this knife, and stumbling across this thread after feeling great about the work, though? Hahaha that would be a downer. I’d find a new job afte...
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:03 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Direction and Magnitude!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2040
Re: Direction and Magnitude!
I had one for a few months, but ended up selling it. It’s a bit thick for me, but it was one of the finest knives I’ve ever used. The QC was proper, and the action was incredibly smooth.
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 2:35 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: I really want a Shaman in M4!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1641
Re: I really want a Shaman in M4!
I’m no expert, but I read quite a bit/watch reviews from trusted sources. From what I have seen, Rex 45 is better than M4 in every regard (toughness/edge retention/corrosion resistance/hardness). Even side by side(actual usage) testing proves that it is far superior. Bonus is Rex 45 Shamans are chea...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:06 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: River's Edge PM2
- Replies: 232
- Views: 42645
Re: River's Edge PM2
Dang, I saw one pop up on eBay, checked the site, and gone. I don’t check their site often, and didn’t sign up for notifications. I usually am on top of it, but it seems I slept on this
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:04 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: DLT Exclusive - Purple PM2 Cruwear
- Replies: 143
- Views: 27133
Re: DLT Exclusive - Purple PM2 Cruwear
Just checked my email and I did receive an order confirmation, but the website never actually showed the order successfully completed. Error message every time I tried to finalize the order. Not a very reassuring experience. Sounds like a good problem to have, out of all the possibilities (I.e. not...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:20 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Don’t lube your Southard!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1468
Re: Don’t lube your Southard!!
I’ve found too much lube (especially the thicker stuff) can cause the action to feel like it is gritty, even with washers.
In this case, just absorb some with paper or paper towel, and try flipping again. It’s definitely not smart to rinse, then go without applying more lubricant.
In this case, just absorb some with paper or paper towel, and try flipping again. It’s definitely not smart to rinse, then go without applying more lubricant.
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Swayback Lookout Thread
- Replies: 261
- Views: 39788
Re: Swayback Lookout Thread
These clips look excellent! That said, I don’t have as much of a problem with the stock clip as most seem to have. I’m just happy it is a standard screw pattern. I haven’t played around with it too much just yet, but with little to no use, mine has developed a locking issue. I can force the lock clo...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:30 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: DigDug72, thanks for the inspiration
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1594
Re: DigDug72, thanks for the inspiration
Way to go, I like the look! Did you thin the scales? That was one of my biggest complaints with the Southard.
IMO, it looks a lot like a thinner Techno, which takes care of my biggest complaint about the Techno :P
Excellent job!
IMO, it looks a lot like a thinner Techno, which takes care of my biggest complaint about the Techno :P
Excellent job!
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:03 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: What's Spyderco's Consensus Grail Knife?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3408
Re: What's Spyderco's Consensus Grail Knife?
Most people: Whats a Spyderco? People who at least know the brand: Wait arent they all made in Japan? People who like the brand but get all their info from youtube: Slysz Bowie People like us with a problem: Whatever is not already in the collection. ^^^Lol, spot on! I’d say the Slysz Bowie, or Spy...
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:54 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Hey Guys who makes the best Scales for a Shaman?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 937
Re: Hey Guys who makes the best Scales for a Shaman?
PM sent.
As far as aftermarket scales go, I prefer Fireside or SDK. RC Bladeworks is good, too. I tend to dislike RGT, but need to try them more since I have had varying results.
As far as aftermarket scales go, I prefer Fireside or SDK. RC Bladeworks is good, too. I tend to dislike RGT, but need to try them more since I have had varying results.
- Sun May 31, 2020 12:25 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is SV30 Good for Cutting Coaxial Cables?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4303
Re: Is SV30 Good for Cutting Coaxial Cables?
For your needs especially, it is impossible to beat the value that comes from the Native 5 LW sprint in Rex45. $112 and readily available!
- Sat May 30, 2020 2:31 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Golden made CF/S90V SLIPIT’s
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2312
Re: Golden made CF/S90V SLIPIT’s
That sounds great, I’d love one with Peel ply, though I’m sure that’s what it’d be.
- Tue May 12, 2020 7:22 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco 2020 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
- Replies: 611
- Views: 161263
Re: Spyderco 2020 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
And the lightweight sprint :P
- Sat May 09, 2020 3:32 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Pacific Salt on markdown
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2407
Re: Pacific Salt on markdown
I have personally bought near 5 of them from eBay, all were 100% as expected. They had black blades, black handles, in PE, and all were 100% new/unused/authentic CQI models. To top it off, each were around $50-$60. They’re my go-to gift knife, since this is how I was first introduced to Spyderco. I ...
- Sat May 09, 2020 12:04 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bladeops waved pm2 exclusive
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8301
Re: Bladeops waved pm2 exclusive
I have to say I am more impressed than I thought I would be. It’s a neat idea, but I am mostly impressed with the different blade grind. It’s weird to see in person, after seeing so many (exclusively) clip point FFG PM2. It’s also a noticeably heavier blade, which changes things up as well. I will m...
- Tue May 05, 2020 12:48 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Benshot Lil Native Rocks glass
- Replies: 155
- Views: 25655
Re: Benshot Lil Native Rocks glass
One interesting thing about the blade, is that it's nearly fully finished. It's ground almost completely, just missing an edge, it has all the typical laser markings including a date code, and the spine is even polished around the pivot. I'd be surprised if all that work was done to these blades ju...