Really? That's crazy... luckily I am not interested in that particular model myself, otherwise I'd be quite upset...
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Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Spyderco Para 3 LW Drop
this popped up on @pm2og instagram
they were also talking about how it only has 1 washer
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Thank you for the picture of it taken apart, looks like Spyderco has covered all the mechanical interaction using metal so this one is now on the purchase list for me.
How are you liking the BD1N steel thus far?
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No thank you,,, those pockets in the FRN appear to be magnets for accumulating debris.
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What are the two extra holes around the pivot on the blade for? Maybe it has something to do with that extra metal piece that goes around the pivot and stop pin. I guess that means we can't swap blades between the g10 and frn models...
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Iirc, they are there to tell the different blade steels apart and also to help secure the blade during machining. I suppose with several different models of Para 3 they don't want any s30v or s110v or bd1n, etc blades getting mixed up.
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I always assumed that any extra holes in blades are for tooling/mounting. I'd be shocked if the blades were any different than the G10 version, it just doesn't make sense economically for the maker.
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I would agree but that logic has already been proven not to follow.
Case in point. The Spyderco Stretch2 blade in FRN with VG10 Steel is different in size and shape to the Stretch 2 with G10 slabs and ZDP-189 steel.
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According to the Instagram conversation the blades aren't interchangeable.
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Wow...major bummer. Will certainly hurt sales a bit if true.
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
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i liked it until i saw there is absolutely no liners. i need at least a sliver of metal as a small or thin liner. looks kool tho.
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That's why it's a LWrabbitanarchy14 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:00 pmi liked it until i saw there is absolutely no liners. i need at least a sliver of metal as a small or thin liner. looks kool tho.
The native 5 lw and manix 2 lw also lack liners
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yes and the native is not for me its a backlock, and the manix too big. i didnt say they have to i said for me i feel i need that solid feeling.Marulaghost wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:38 pmThat's why it's a LWrabbitanarchy14 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:00 pmi liked it until i saw there is absolutely no liners. i need at least a sliver of metal as a small or thin liner. looks kool tho.
The native 5 lw and manix 2 lw also lack liners
192.168.0.1 -Para 3 G10 M390 Red, Dice XHP, Lil Native Rex 45 comp, Manix 2 M390 G10 BR, PM2 M390 DLC BL, PM2 k390 RGreen, Cat BD1N, Dragonfly 2 k390
Saving for - Lil Native K390, D'allara 3, UTX-70
Instruments- Kimber EVO, SA Hellcat, SW Shield Plus 9
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Re: Spyderco Para 3 LW Drop
The other side without the washer, is that a bearing I'm seeing? Hopefully removable.
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No bearing, it’s a moulded frn ‘bush’. A similar setup can be seen on the Native 5 LW.youmakemehole wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:24 pmThe other side without the washer, is that a bearing I'm seeing? Hopefully removable.
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Anxious to get one of these in hand! Even though it's going to be tough to kick the Bugout from my pocket.
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And PE is already sold out. I hope they're able to get another run cranked out again soon.Extra330SC wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:00 amLive on Spyderco website
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/det ... ght/1201
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Purchased a PE version about 15 minutes before I linked this thread. They roughly lasted another hour before just the SE was left on the site. With as popular as the Para 3 Lightweight is...I'm sure Spyderco will have many coming in weeks and months ahead!ugaarguy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:29 pmAnd PE is already sold out. I hope they're able to get another run cranked out again soon.Extra330SC wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:00 amLive on Spyderco website
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/det ... ght/1201
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