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by brainfriction
Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Have you ever simply just NOT been able to remove a screw? Even when there's not thread locker?
Replies: 8
Views: 1525

Re: Have you ever simply just NOT been able to remove a screw? Even when there's not thread locker?

loctites spec for threadlockers for the auto industry even blue is overkill for screws of this size and purple is what more called for. I agree, with a good set of tools you should be able to torque everything down good enough to where it won't back out, although I do like blue 243 loctite for pivo...
by brainfriction
Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: lil native scales
Replies: 9
Views: 3713

Re: lil native scales

Try getting ahold of this guy, I know he's made micarta scales for the Lil' Native before https://www.instagram.com/shepardcc/?hl=en I've sorta have become Shepardcc's friend over talking knives and a lot of scales/backspacer discussion. He does amazing work and is a great guy. I asked him and he g...
by brainfriction
Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: lil native scales
Replies: 9
Views: 3713

Re: lil native scales

Try getting ahold of this guy, I know he's made micarta scales for the Lil' Native before

https://www.instagram.com/shepardcc/?hl=en
by brainfriction
Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Your Username...why did you choose it?
Replies: 117
Views: 11000

Re: Your Username...why did you choose it?

An old friend of mine wrote a semi-autobiographical memoir. The title always stuck with me, that feeling of being torn mentally.
by brainfriction
Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Drunken: Amazing Knife, Ruined by its Pocket Clip.
Replies: 126
Views: 27280

Re: The Drunken: Amazing Knife, Ruined by its Pocket Clip.

Ended up tearing it apart, polished the washers with mother's mag and added a drop of oil to the pivot and dialed in the action. Nice and smooth. At this point the only thing bugging me is the gosh darn clip :mad:
by brainfriction
Mon Apr 01, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Drunken: Amazing Knife, Ruined by its Pocket Clip.
Replies: 126
Views: 27280

Re: The Drunken: Amazing Knife, Ruined by its Pocket Clip.

I've had mine a couple days now. Tbh, I immediately thought of returning it, but it's growing on me. The clip is pretty bad, no way around that. However, I think it could easily be solved by bending it for more clearance or an aftermarket clip. That should never be the case on a $410 knife. Aestheti...
by brainfriction
Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: fishy delicas just popped up on ebay
Replies: 2
Views: 1553

Re: fishy delicas just popped up on ebay

Yeah 99% sure those are fakes, no one sells legit Spydies that far under MAP
by brainfriction
Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:48 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco 2019 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming
Replies: 789
Views: 156479

Re: Spyderco 2019 Lists: Delivered & Upcoming

HammerHill wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:46 pm
Drunken has landed at gpknives!
...and it's gone :(
by brainfriction
Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Suggestion: everyone should design a knife
Replies: 34
Views: 2753

Re: Suggestion: everyone should design a knife

Crux wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:39 pm
Every design I try ends up looking like a Para 3.
Lol, I was just thinking that every design I'd come up with would probably look like a PM2
by brainfriction
Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: How does this Civilian look to you guys?
Replies: 5
Views: 1543

Re: How does this Civilian look to you guys?

I can't say with 100% certainty, but for the most part it looks legit to me. Afaik, the fakes don't include the pouch which is a good sign.
by brainfriction
Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Laminated CF
Replies: 20
Views: 1914

Re: Laminated CF

If you don't like it you could always do this viewtopic.php?t=69289
by brainfriction
Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Paramilitary 2, a delicate knife?
Replies: 74
Views: 9700

Re: Paramilitary 2, a delicate knife?

If you drop it or use it as a pry bar you'll probably snap the tip off. I've done it, not a big deal though. You can shape it similar to the Delica and re-sharpen and it's good to go.
by brainfriction
Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Dedicated Vehicle Emergency Knife
Replies: 35
Views: 3479

Re: Dedicated Vehicle Emergency Knife

I keep a cheap $7.99 tactical mall ninja special in my glove box. The blade is serrated and sharp enough to slice through a seatbelt, and it has a glass breaker on the other end. I've thought about getting something nicer but I figure it will get the job done if needed.
by brainfriction
Fri Mar 15, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S110V Acid Wash?
Replies: 5
Views: 849

Re: S110V Acid Wash?

Ferric chloride will etch s110v just fine. Make sure you clean it really well beforehand with hot water and dish soap, and then some acetone or isopropyl to remove any oil. Dip it in your ferric solution in 5 minute increments until you get your desired result. After that you can leave it as is, or ...
by brainfriction
Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Am i just lucky with my super steels?
Replies: 45
Views: 4762

Re: Am i just lucky with my super steels?

"Super Steel Scaremongering"

Tbh, I haven't really found any steels that I'd consider difficult to sharpen. I mainly stick with SiC, CBN, and diamond stones though.
by brainfriction
Wed Mar 13, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Favorite steel!
Replies: 51
Views: 5142

Re: Favorite steel!

I like 204p and XHP. Relatively easy to sharpen, takes a nice polish and screaming sharp edge.
by brainfriction
Fri Mar 01, 2019 9:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 Defect?
Replies: 15
Views: 1669

Re: Para 3 Defect?

Any way you can post a picture of how this looks after you were done with it? I’m going to try this tonight. Sure :) The first step is to color the whole tang with black sharpie, then flick it open and close several times until the lock bar wears it off, it will leave a small mark at it's resting p...
by brainfriction
Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Let's Get Serious: G-10 Handles Are Just Hard To Beat For EDC uses
Replies: 75
Views: 6192

Re: Let's Get Serious: G-10 Handles Are Just Hard To Beat For EDC uses

For the most part I'd agree. I tried micarta scales on my PM2 but ended up takin them off. I missed the solid grip and rigidity of of the g-10, the micarta sort of felt like cardboard after a while.
by brainfriction
Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Niobium-Alloyed Knife Steels Explained - S110V, S35VN, Niolox, and More
Replies: 17
Views: 2248

Re: Niobium-Alloyed Knife Steels Explained - S110V, S35VN, Niolox, and More

Interesting... guess that makes sense why I find s35vn easier to sharpen to a high polish than s30v.
by brainfriction
Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: My first Spyderco
Replies: 21
Views: 1855

Re: My first Spyderco

PM2, Manix 2, Endura, and Military would all fit the bill and are some of the most popular models.