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by BravoTango
Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: First Knife of 2018
Replies: 103
Views: 16669

Re: First Knife of 2018

My first Knife of 2018 is turning out to be a factory 2nd Yoji2 that I got a great deal on. It'll be my first compression lock and I am looking forward to playing with it.
by BravoTango
Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco have you lent to a friend, who broke it through mishandling?
Replies: 30
Views: 4587

Re: What Spyderco have you lent to a friend, who broke it through mishandling?

I keep a beater knife of another brand around to loan out, nobody touches my spyders. I won't even let friends examine them unless I am very confident of their competency. Currently that list consists of my younger Brother, and my father, that's about it. My girlfriend knows how sharp my blades are ...
by BravoTango
Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Crappy service & product
Replies: 50
Views: 10329

Re: Crappy service & product

Saved for 2 years, clearly he sprung for a Darn Dao. The magnetic pull of the earthen core pulled the blade right from between the scales and out the bottom of the sheath. It's now wedged somewhere below the mantle of the earth, contributing to continental drift. Warranties don't cover gravity, buye...
by BravoTango
Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ferrick nitrocarburizing?
Replies: 8
Views: 1343

Re: Ferrick nitrocarburizing?

Evil D wrote:What's the cost vs DLC? I'd say that's your answer.
Good question, I have no idea.
by BravoTango
Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Ferrick nitrocarburizing?
Replies: 8
Views: 1343

Ferrick nitrocarburizing?

This finish goes by several other names: Melonite, Black Nitride, Salt Bath, QPQ. Widely used in modern firearms. Penetrates steel without changing it's dimensions, works on stainless steels, and non. I feel like it would be great on knives, it's very attractive and strong. Rich black finish, usuall...
by BravoTango
Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: Show Your Patina!
Replies: 534
Views: 289694

Re: Show Your Patina!

Just thought I'd share the patina on my new M4 blade.

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by BravoTango
Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Grail discussions!!
Replies: 37
Views: 7609

Re: Grail discussions!!

On ya know.... http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/spyderco-wolverine-claw-listing.jpg Jokes aside, I would love a M2 s90v C.F. With the clear lock. https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.1-7UbGTTkb9KeIh5sG8FYgHaCO&pid=15.1 The Warrior http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/60000865/images/spfb.jpg And the Eu...
by BravoTango
Sun Dec 24, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I feel a little bad.....
Replies: 13
Views: 1712

Re: I feel a little bad.....

If you carry 3-4 knives I don't see why an Endura would b out of place a few times a week. They are really not that big at all compared to some alternatives.
by BravoTango
Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me... ?
Replies: 56
Views: 10229

Re: Is it just me... ?

In order of preference for me: 1st: CBBL, Bolt, Back lock. 2nd: Comp lock 3rd: Liner lock 4th: Frame lock I carried a frame lock for the past couple years prior to falling down the spyder hole. I do think they have a certain aesthetic appeal, but combined with the assisted opening mechanism on -that...
by BravoTango
Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Best. Gift. Ever.
Replies: 11
Views: 3309

Re: Best. Gift. Ever.

Game of Thrones reference, knife relevant, sexual innuendo all wrapped up in one package.

Win/win/win :cool:
by BravoTango
Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I wish Spyderco would make...
Replies: 240
Views: 43283

Re: I wish Spyderco would make...

ekimox wrote:- A regular production Yojimbo 2 with the black DLC blade and black G10 handles.
- A smaller, PM2 sized, Szabo folder.
- A factory deep carry pocket clip.

Please and thank you!
+1 on the Factory deep carry clip! in spyderwire and hourglass please!
by BravoTango
Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I wish Spyderco would make...
Replies: 240
Views: 43283

Re: I wish Spyderco would make...

I would also like to see some more Manix 2 XL options, Jade/M4, CF/s110v. How about an XL lightweight? Translucent blue FRCP & at least s30v steel, I would like screw together construction instead of the pins used on the Manix 2 LW, but it wouldn't stop me from buying one if it was pinned. Call ...
by BravoTango
Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your last purchase in 2017
Replies: 140
Views: 23659

Re: Your last purchase in 2017

Manix 2 Jade/M4 BHQ exclusive (currently in the wind.)
by BravoTango
Tue Dec 19, 2017 10:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's you're biggest folding knife pet peeve?
Replies: 64
Views: 11273

Re: What's you're biggest folding knife pet peeve?

I hate non-discreet writing on the blades, or any writing on the scales. I agree, I would like to see Spyderco go to the simple round logo on more FRN handles, rather than the old oval/peanut shape with the company name/model above/below the logo. Like so: https://www.knifeworks.com/media/catalog/p...
by BravoTango
Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which knives would you like to see in XL size?
Replies: 76
Views: 13159

Re: Which knives would you like to see in XL size?

How about an XL Warrior or Rock Salt? Small sword territory. :cool:
by BravoTango
Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What was the last knife you carried before buying your first Spyderco?
Replies: 68
Views: 12979

Re: What was the last knife you carried before buying your first Spyderco?

Prior to my Spyderco devotion/obsession, I carried a Kershaw Cryo II Tanto, and a Kershaw Crawford Combo edge most recently. I have since gifted the Crawford to my old man, and I'm looking for someone to gift the Cryo to. They just see no pocket time/use now days.
by BravoTango
Sun Dec 17, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Admitting when wrong
Replies: 31
Views: 6110

Re: Admitting when wrong

I subscribe to the philosophy of having a variety of clubs in the golf bag. I work in medical back office, so in this case, a variety of knives in the laptop bag. I think there's a place and use for linerless FRN designs, and more tankish designs with full liners and scales. For 8 out of 10 jobs, my...
by BravoTango
Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's you're biggest folding knife pet peeve?
Replies: 64
Views: 11273

Re: What's you're biggest folding knife pet peeve?

Stiff/gritty action, a blade that won't shave hair out of the box, a grossly off centered blade. "China" stamped on a blade i find quite displeasing aesthetically, I would honestly rather the origin be a mystery. The David Boye dent annoys the living daylights out of me on several levels. ...
by BravoTango
Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "Thanx much" Spyderco Forums
Replies: 12
Views: 2525

Re: "Thanx much" Spyderco Forums

Pretty sure my old lady I getting me one in the SE Hawkbill flavor for Christmas, yup - she's a keeper. I have a robin 2 I love the size of for shirt pocket carry and office use, but the DF2 is lighter with better steel and build quality, looking forward to it. Awesome woman! My wife got me into co...