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by sparky2016
Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Shot Show 2019
Replies: 58
Views: 11070

Re: Shot Show 2019

Liquid Cobra wrote:
Tue Jan 22, 2019 4:18 pm
A thread for everything From this years Shot Show.

https://youtu.be/_9jYzYE2JOU
That's a great video, thanks. Eric does a nice job of conveying what makes Spyderco unique. Credit to BladeHQ as well for how it was produced.
by sparky2016
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:00 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade Steel CQI
Replies: 12
Views: 1687

Re: Blade Steel CQI

In a folder that is probably the most relevant aspect for a lot of People. Me, i don't really care if i can cut 100 feet of cardboard or 120 before sharpening. :) Me neither. There are a lot of people who prefer something that can be sharpened reasonably easily, others that look for toughness for a...
by sparky2016
Thu Jan 24, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Gift for new sailor
Replies: 14
Views: 1912

Re: Gift for new sailor

You might still look at the Salt knives that use H1 steel - the Salt 1 and Salt 2 in particular - and see what you think. To me they seem better suited to sailors, while some of the others seem better suited to fishermen and other sportsmen.
by sparky2016
Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Blade Steel CQI
Replies: 12
Views: 1687

Re: Blade Steel CQI

I would tend to think they have it pretty well figured out in the first place. Most of these steels have been around a while, even if they are new to knives, and they are careful. As to some of the comparisons - It may be Spyderco is going for a different mix of characteristics than other companies....
by sparky2016
Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: eBay selling
Replies: 47
Views: 6183

Re: eBay selling

Things may lean in favor of fixed price. There's a thread here, a lot of the recent posts are about eBay coupons. The idea is that when an eBay coupon that works pops up, a buyer gets a discount and seller gets their price, because eBay funds the coupon. Coupons seem to be easier for buyers to use o...
by sparky2016
Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Will the Paramilitary FRN replace the Delica?
Replies: 69
Views: 9903

Re: Will the Paramilitary FRN replace the Delica?

Lock, choil, size. Plus you haven't seen the Delica 5 yet. :P Delica 5: For me still NO choil, still backlock hopefully... ;) Yeah, I don't see it getting a choil. That's why there are other models. And that's one reason why the Para variations don't displace the Delica. Clearly there's room for bo...
by sparky2016
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Will the Paramilitary FRN replace the Delica?
Replies: 69
Views: 9903

Re: Will the Paramilitary FRN replace the Delica?

Lock, choil, size.

Plus you haven't seen the Delica 5 yet. :P
by sparky2016
Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Hard truths and observations
Replies: 249
Views: 35184

Re: Hard truths and observations

On a different note- Who’s buying a delica for $75 odd dollars when the new para3 lightweight is $90? Other than the lock which some have strong opinions on gotta say that’s a tough sell! In addition to the lock, there's also the choil vs no choil camps. The handle and blade of the Delica are narro...
by sparky2016
Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: BD1N I still want to know
Replies: 30
Views: 12148

Re: BD1N I still want to know

Keep in mind it's just meant to be something better than VG-10 or BD1, as an all around and moderately priced steel. It's not a super steel, so some comparisons may not be useful. [ Elliot Williamson, Founder of Ferrum Forge Knife Works] tells us Carpenter’s CTS-BD1N holds the potential to achieve s...
by sparky2016
Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2019 Reveal Volume One - Live!
Replies: 53
Views: 9161

Re: 2019 Reveal Volume One - Live!

CTS-BD1N article and threads. New, improved, wave of the future, etc:
https://knifenews.com/are-we-entering-t ... de-steels/
viewtopic.php?t=77098
viewtopic.php?t=79786

The Abels Reel stuff is really something. Genius.
by sparky2016
Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 2019 New Product Reveal!
Replies: 52
Views: 6969

Re: 2019 New Product Reveal!

That's brilliant. Thanks for the heads up.

Some FRN colors would be nice.

The Abel's Reel stuff is interesting and different.
by sparky2016
Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:07 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LC200N Native 5 Salt. Still no knife. Come on! When???
Replies: 133
Views: 21243

Re: LC200N Native 5 Salt. Still no knife. Come on! When???

hi LC200N, Welcome to our forum. Patience is a good thing. Upset gains no points here. They should be shipping soon. They are very nice. You can cancel your order if you want to. sal I'm surprised at this comment. There's something to learn from honest feedback, even if not expressed exactly the wa...
by sparky2016
Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Two questions for Sal regarding the Chaparral design
Replies: 26
Views: 3472

Re: Two questions for Sal regarding the Chaparral design

I think he means that the entire "arc" itself is kinda of an hump. At least in comparison to the Calypso (older design) and the Urban (wider blade to offer more of a leverage arm to one hand open). sal I've noticed that too. I prefer the narrower blade designs as well, but the answer seem...
by sparky2016
Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New? Immerse!
Replies: 62
Views: 7870

Re: New? Immerse!

Certainly I've come to realize that everything on a Spyderco knife is done for a reason. And I think of that when I read the critical comments people make that don't seem to understand the knives. You can understand a knife without liking it or wanting it, but so many of the comments don't seem to u...
by sparky2016
Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do most of us need larger knives?
Replies: 120
Views: 13314

Re: Do most of us need larger knives?

3" seems too small when I'm in the woods, too hard to comfortably do what I need. So yes, most people should own some bigger knives.
by sparky2016
Wed Nov 07, 2018 7:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What would make you buy more Spyderco fixed blades?
Replies: 84
Views: 8711

Re: What would make you buy more Spyderco fixed blades?

Take the Spyderco ergonomics genius and apply it to all elements of fixed blades. As Evil D notes, having a way to carry them is critical. Though I don't know that there's ever going to be a way to put away a fixed blade without being very careful, I'm sure the right sheath could help a little. Any ...
by sparky2016
Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: All About D2 Steel - Development, Use in Knives, and Properties
Replies: 23
Views: 3022

Re: All About D2 Steel - Development, Use in Knives, and Properties

Interesting discussion, especially the history in the article. But D2 is the choice only if someone values good edge retention and lower cost without regard to other aspects.
by sparky2016
Mon Nov 05, 2018 11:10 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LC200N or BD1N
Replies: 81
Views: 10652

Re: LC200N or BD1N

Nothing to fool anyone. No laboratory. 150’ linear cardboard to cut. :) Well, I can't tell if you're trying to be clever here, or what that is meant to represent. A typical light duty EDC user's day, or week? If that's the point,it's clearer just to say that. I've made 150' of cuts in cardboard in ...
by sparky2016
Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:57 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LC200N or BD1N
Replies: 81
Views: 10652

Re: LC200N or BD1N

If someone put three identical knives with three different blade steels all sharpened to the same level of sharpness with no way of identifying what was what on a table and gave you say 150' linear feet of cardboard to cut. I'd bet my home 99.9% of the self proclaimed steel boffins wouldn't be able...