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by Sharpie
Thu May 17, 2018 8:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What stores in western Washington have a good Spyderco selection?
Replies: 11
Views: 3271

Re: What stores in western Washington have a good Spyderco selection?

If you happen to be heading north over the boarder for any reason, Blades Canada (a.k.a. Warriors & Wonders) in Vancouver has an impressive Spyderco inventory.
by Sharpie
Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco’s Tri-Angle Sharpmaker??
Replies: 61
Views: 8177

Re: Spyderco’s Tri-Angle Sharpmaker??

...I'd be inclined to suggest you buy a set of diamond or cubic boron nitride rods. ...practice on some cheap paring knives or similar till you get a feel and develop a sound technique. ...make sure you don't let the knife tip come past the edge and off the rod on the downstroke. This will round th...
by Sharpie
Sat Sep 23, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Calling all Canadians - Canadian knife discussion
Replies: 107
Views: 21146

Re: Calling all Canadians - Canadian knife discussion

OK, here’s the iconic Canadian Spyderco (tongue planted firmly in cheek): The knife will be named the “Spyderco Eh” (pronounced like a long A). The handle will be shaped and textured like a beaver tail. The blade will be shaped like a hockey stick with the following features: Unique serrations opti...
by Sharpie
Fri May 12, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Difference between Manix 2 G-10 and Lightweight
Replies: 13
Views: 5417

Re: Difference between Manix 2 G-10 and Lightweight

Additionally, G-10 has stainless steel liners where Lightweight does not. Scales are not interchangeable.
by Sharpie
Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Can anyone identify the Spyderco in this photo?
Replies: 3
Views: 947

Re: Can anyone identify the Spyderco in this photo?

Southard-Folder-G-10-Black--Titanium
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... tanium/885

[Edit] Oops. Yes, lapel pin seems like a better answer.
by Sharpie
Sun Jan 08, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sal, hope to hear from you
Replies: 181
Views: 28243

Mantra Story - From Good to Bad to Good Again!

Hi gang, Thought I would add a data point to the discussion, especially since Sal is participating in this conversation. I don't post much here but have been lurking and learning for close to a decade and have owned Spyderco knives for 20+ years. I picked up a Mantra (only my 3rd Spyderco) last Augu...
by Sharpie
Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 LW with Caly 3.5 Clip
Replies: 1
Views: 642

Re: Manix 2 LW with Caly 3.5 Clip

Thanks for posting the pic. Is that about as deep a pocket clip there is that fits the Manix 2 LW? I like that a lot!
by Sharpie
Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Diamond Rod Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1908

Diamond Rod Question

Hi, I recently purchased a set of diamond rods for my Sharpmaker. After reading various threads here, I'm paranoid about wearing them out prematurely by applying too much pressure. Thus far, I have avoided sharpening on the corners of the diamond rods and have only used the flats of the triangles. C...