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by olywa
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: *Spydie Summer Sale 2023*
Replies: 151
Views: 17395

Re: Spydie Summer Sale 2023

Lotta Byrds going for <$25, including the Harrier 2 SE Wharnie. Heckuva deal for a stout work knife.
by olywa
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: *Spydie Summer Sale 2023*
Replies: 151
Views: 17395

Re: Spydie Summer Sale 2023

Yup, I couldn't resist the KSF deal for a Stretch 2 XL G-10 in Cru-Wear. Sweet Monday morning surprise.
by olywa
Sat Jul 08, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Home Slice - H2 Serrated Death Rope Cut Test
Replies: 10
Views: 1678

Re: The Home Slice - H2 Serrated Death Rope Cut Test

Just a little more anecdotal H2 experience to add here. I've had my Tasman Salt Yellow SE in H2 for a couple of weeks now. It's been chewing successfully on heavy cardboard, poly rope and small green limbs so far and I can't really tell any difference between it and H1. Like Gregg Allman said, "...
by olywa
Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S110V & ZDP-189: Not Down & Out IMO
Replies: 32
Views: 2537

Re: S110V & ZDP-189: Not Down & Out IMO

I thought I heard that future ZDP-189 releases would be laminates?
by olywa
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S110V & ZDP-189: Not Down & Out IMO
Replies: 32
Views: 2537

Re: S110V & ZDP-189: Not Down & Out IMO

Agreed! Past Spyderco goodness never really fades away. I have, and continue to use, both steels in multiple models.
by olywa
Sun Jul 02, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49031
Views: 5450570

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Nice job on your edge! What is that, about 12°?
by olywa
Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Will we see a Stretch 2 XL Lightweight in CRUWEAR?
Replies: 23
Views: 1646

Re: Will we see a Stretch 2 XL Lightweight in CRUWEAR?

In a perfect world DLT would commission a run of OD DLC Cru-wear.
by olywa
Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Will we see a Stretch 2 XL Lightweight in CRUWEAR?
Replies: 23
Views: 1646

Re: Will we see a Stretch 2 XL Lightweight in CRUWEAR?

Magnacut Salt SE or Cru-wear LW PE would both be instant buys for me. I have the PE & SE in VG-10 and enjoy them both immensely. My Enduras are getting jealous...
by olywa
Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 49031
Views: 5450570

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

Local Costco had a tub of Grillo's that snuck in to my basket today. First time I've seen them there. Looking forward to trying them.
by olywa
Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: RIT dyeing Salts
Replies: 17
Views: 1298

Re: RIT dyeing Salts

Appreciate the 'clean-before-dye' reminder!
by olywa
Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: RIT dyeing Salts
Replies: 17
Views: 1298

Re: RIT dyeing Salts

Yeah, that was a concern. I just wasn't sure if the dye would penetrate completely without disassembly.
by olywa
Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: RIT dyeing Salts
Replies: 17
Views: 1298

RIT dyeing Salts

I'm thinking about RIT dyeing a couple of yellow Salts for the first time. For those of you who have already done this, do you dip the fully assembled knife in the dye, or do you disassemble and then dip just the FRN? Is disassembly even necessary for Salts?
by olywa
Tue Jun 27, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco Santoku
Replies: 32
Views: 1891

Re: Spyderco Santoku

Note the spine thickness of 1.8mm.
by olywa
Tue Jun 27, 2023 7:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Interest in a Spyderhawk 2?
Replies: 91
Views: 8115

Re: Interest in a Spyderhawk 2?

Magnacut with teeth cuts very well indeed. My Native Salt has impressed me so far with its edge-holding and sharpenability (not sure that's a real word but it oughta be). Those deep scallops have been a real beaver on heavy cardboard, rope, and small green limbs. I'd love to see what a hawkbill Magn...
by olywa
Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7689
Views: 1060496

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Orange Rescue 79mm SE in VG-10 to keep in my driver side door (JIC). Hope to never need it for that but it will also be a handy backup.
by olywa
Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LeafJumper
Replies: 257
Views: 31736

Re: LeafJumper

My arc follows yours pretty closely NCC, but I haven't yet sprung for it in K390. I feel like I've got enough K390 for now, but I love the Jumper platform and hope we see a Salt or a Cru-wear sprint soon.
by olywa
Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Yo Sal got new Revel Catalog👍
Replies: 8
Views: 899

Re: Yo Sal got new Revel Catalog👍

So true spyderholics are now known as "reveal sniffers"?
by olywa
Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Experience with Spyderco's CBN benchstone?
Replies: 26
Views: 2508

Re: Experience with Spyderco's CBN benchstone?

Yeah, you need to build some muscle memory on a couple of beaters. Remember the trinity: light pressure, sharpie, jeweler's loupe. Also doesn't hurt to check yourself on the Sharmaker's known angles if you have one.
by olywa
Wed Jun 21, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manbug Leaf
Replies: 103
Views: 9430

Re: Manbug Leaf

I picked one up in SE last week. Maybe the sharpest OOTB SE I've experienced yet. I also have the Manbug Wharny SE. The Wharny is a little taller when closed, with even better access to the Spydie hole. But I'm digging the extra belly on the Leaf and I hope we will eventually see additional versions.
by olywa
Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Replies: 7689
Views: 1060496

Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?

Yellow Tasman Salt SE in H2 steel should arrive today. I have many Salts but this will be my first Tasman and my first H2.