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- Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:04 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sell me the Schempp Bowie...or not
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1472
Re: Sell me the Schempp Bowie...or not
Talking to Ed about that knife, and handling his personal model, was one of the highlights of Blade Show for me. It's not my style, particularly, but it's absolutely a respectable and well-thought-out knife. I think the same thing BUT.... I’ve loved everything Ed ever done, that I’ve had the opport...
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 12:33 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: If you had to reduce your collection to three models...
- Replies: 67
- Views: 11332
Re: If you had to reduce your collection to three models...
K390 Urban. It’s really the only knife I’m using these days
Ken
Ken
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:09 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: CPM M4 vs K390
- Replies: 89
- Views: 21961
Re: CPM M4 vs K390
You need to, brother. Like you, I’m a huge M4 fan, but K390? Even better.Evil D wrote:
I haven't tried K390 yet but I've had a few in M4 and it's one of my favorite steels, partly because of how easily I can get it really sharp so I find this to be pretty encouraging.
Ken
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:13 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Toomzz' patina thread
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8114
Re: Toomzz' patina thread
so far I'm getting a nice soft gray with a few speckles A lot of times when you get to that state, a light scrub with an old toothbrush will form (for lack of a better word) a black slurry. Spread that out as evenly as you can and you’ll get a nice solid black (if that appeals) I’ve done it on Supe...
- Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:29 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Toomzz' patina thread
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8114
Re: Toomzz' patina thread
Those are excellent. Like you, I love a nice patina. Some are natural and some I’ve accelerated. My accelerant of choice is white vinegar. Those go a a solid black where the natural ones tend to be mottled grey like your 52100.
Very, very nice!
Ken
Very, very nice!
Ken
- Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:34 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Can someone help me understand the AT Barr One-Eyed Jack?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8447
Re: Can someone help me understand the AT Barr One-Eyed Jack?
Of course the fact that he's no longer making them also means there's no chance of getting a new custom one today, at any price. I don’t know, Paul. I take your point ‘any REASONABLE price’ Now I don’t know the man but I gotta believe that if you offered him $15M dollars he would probably find some...
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:57 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Back After a Few Years... Thoughts on LW Knives.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8084
Re: Back After a Few Years... Thoughts on LW Knives.
I generally like linerless LW knives that have under 3" blade length (Dragonfly, Urban, Roadie, Manbug ETC). I'm with you on this. And since my preference has shifted down to smaller blades in general I find these perfect for my needs. Case in point - The K390 Urban hasn’t left my pocket since...
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:42 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Irrational fear of getting a nicked Spyderco?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8179
Re: Irrational fear of getting a nicked Spyderco?
THANK YOU!!! I had the exact same thought.Nate wrote:I thought this thread was going to be about a fear of potentially buying a stolen Spyderco on the secondary market, which is probably also a little irrational, even if possible. :p
(Yep, thread risen from the dead - haha. Oh well)
Ken
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:22 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bringing my Urban into Israel ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2290
Re: Bringing my Urban into Israel ?
Great idea. Any really good Israeli knife brands?tonijedi wrote:Leave it at home and buy something over there :)
Great excuse to buy a new knife!
Ken
- Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:43 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Bringing my Urban into Israel ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2290
Re: Bringing my Urban into Israel ?
Can't speak Israeli laws specifically, Marius, but, like you, I LOVE my K390 Urban and I would be very hesitant to take it traveling to any areas I might have issues, including just "loss". Stuff happens when you travel. New places. New routines. Easy to misplace it. I'd leave it home. Not...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:30 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: A quest for Sal ! Do you like CPM-Cru Wear ?! Well...you'd be blown away by this one...
- Replies: 119
- Views: 27550
Re: A quest for Sal ! Do you like CPM-Cru Wear ?! Well...you'd be blown away by this one...
YES!twinboysdad wrote:Would so prefer no cladding and would preferJazz's marigold FRN
Ken
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 2:59 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Unusual But Excellent Camping Knife?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4431
Re: Unusual But Excellent Camping Knife?
I think that's a terrific suggestion. Simple, functional, dependable.Vivi wrote: Let me throw an unusual suggestion into the mix: Spyderco Aqua Salt
Ken
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:01 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Re: Name a Spyderco knife you thought you would like but didn't once you owned it.
- Replies: 92
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Re: Re: Name a Spyderco knife you thought you would like but didn't once you owned it.
My "only" are due to how pocket filling they are. BBLs in Phoenix and D'Allara make them both so wide I just never carry them. I love the action and the grip. In use they are terrific but they're so big in pocket I just never carry either of them. Even the Dodo was too wide. If I was a bel...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:48 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Name a Spyderco knife you did not think you would like until you owned it.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 9062
Re: Name a Spyderco knife you did not think you would like until you owned it.
I never liked Memory until I bought it under peer pressure from Ken. Thanks Ken My pleasure, Roman. ;) I had the same sort of experience with the CF Balance. No interest in that weird looking tiny knife. Then Paul explained what a great little design it actually is, and he was so right. It immediat...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:59 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Wire Clip: express your love, hate, indifference
- Replies: 101
- Views: 14882
Re: The Wire Clip: express your love, hate, indifference
You too, Roman!bh49 wrote:Good to see you Ken :)kbuzbee wrote:
Agreed David. It's perfect on my Urban.
Ken
Ken
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:26 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Wire Clip: express your love, hate, indifference
- Replies: 101
- Views: 14882
Re: The Wire Clip: express your love, hate, indifference
Small or very lightweight knives = wire clip Large and heavier knives = hourglass clip or equivalent I love the wire clip but it just doesn't suit larger heavier knives, it doesn't clip strong enough and doesn't provide enough traction. It's absolutely perfect for knives like the Dragonfly though. ...
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:49 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Maxamet vs. K390 in experience
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4946
Re: Maxamet vs. K390 in experience
I sincerely hope that we will see more blade offerings in the Signature Series knives using K390, Maxamet, and PMA11, either in Stocking Releases or Sprint Runs. Agreed. I feel the same way about the LW Urban. It's such a great knife for my needs but I'd totally overlooked it until the K390 release...
- Sat Aug 05, 2017 6:35 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: If you could keep only one Spyderco, which one would it be?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 12078
Re: If you could keep only one Spyderco, which one would it be?
Assuming this is some kind of apocalyptic scenario where I have to go on the run and can’t pack anything extra... See, that's the thing, there weren't any caveats or scenario conditions given. My default answer would be based on 'what do I carry all the time now that does anything I need it to in m...
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:47 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How have you preferences changed over the years?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 10845
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:39 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: How have you preferences changed over the years?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 10845
Re: How have you preferences changed over the years?
In some ways yes, years back I preferred short stout blades and usually carried something in the 3" range. for the last couple years my preference has changed to longer blades like the Military, also preferring thinner, slicer grinds/blades. I've been just the opposite. I used to like 3-4"...