bevelled Spydie hole?
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bevelled Spydie hole?
I apologize if this has already been discussed. (I could not find anything within the forum on this.)
Would it be possible to put a tiny bevel in the Spydie hole, or would the tolerance not allow for this?
My thought was that if this was possible, it might feel just a tad bit more comfortable. Although, I am not sure if this would make it harder to open, like if your thumb would slip off easier.
Would it be possible to put a tiny bevel in the Spydie hole, or would the tolerance not allow for this?
My thought was that if this was possible, it might feel just a tad bit more comfortable. Although, I am not sure if this would make it harder to open, like if your thumb would slip off easier.
Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
They leave the hole sharp intentionally. It's fairly easy for the end user to break the edge using a Sharpmaker rod or similar. I prefer to leave the hole as is. I had one that was a little beveled and I didn't like it
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
They come sharp because it is easier to make it less sharp than it is to make it more sharp.
I think that the sharp edge gives it a little more grip on the pad of your thumb. My Sage3 came sharp enough to cut me so I did knock the edge down a little on that knife but I haven’t touched any others. I prefer them with a crisp edge.
If you want to bevel it and you think you will prefer it then go for it. I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t. I bet you are not the only one who would prefer it softer.
I think that the sharp edge gives it a little more grip on the pad of your thumb. My Sage3 came sharp enough to cut me so I did knock the edge down a little on that knife but I haven’t touched any others. I prefer them with a crisp edge.
If you want to bevel it and you think you will prefer it then go for it. I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t. I bet you are not the only one who would prefer it softer.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
This has come up periodically on forums. Like Sharp Guy said, you could use a Sharpmaker rod for this, but I wouldn’t. I’ve never found the holes uncomfortable, and having a beveled hole can/will make it harder to open. I have an older model Benchmade Griptilian (the one with the sheepsfoot blade and oval hole), and its hole is beveled; it feels much less secure to open, as if my thumb might slip out.
I have read posts on forums (I don’t recall if it was here or on BF) where some people said they were afraid the hole would cut their thumbs. TBH, I’ve never felt that was even a remote possibility with the ones I own. Of course, YMMV.
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I have read posts on forums (I don’t recall if it was here or on BF) where some people said they were afraid the hole would cut their thumbs. TBH, I’ve never felt that was even a remote possibility with the ones I own. Of course, YMMV.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
I like how the maxamet blades are done. Those seem to have smoother edges than other blade steels.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
Of the 10+ Spydies I currently own, plus a few more that I've traded or gifted, only my Dragonfly 2 Salt feels like it has too sharp an edge on the opening hole. I really should pull out a Sharpmaker rod and knock that edge down a bit.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
Thanks for the feedback. This makes sense to leave it the way it is. I just thought I would inquire in case it had not been brought up before.
The Spydie hole on my Native 5 SPY27 feels fine for me. I just like thinking about possible design improvements.
The Spydie hole on my Native 5 SPY27 feels fine for me. I just like thinking about possible design improvements.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
knives with the satin stonewash finish (techno 2, mcbee, paysan etc) all have nicely rounded spydieholes. The only knife I find to be too sharp in my collection is the Kapara. It always hooks and shaves bits of fingernail, and it is sharp enough to cut skin.
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Yes, the Maxamet blades are top notch. I would love to see more of that blade finish from Spyderco.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
I have an old worker were the hole has a chamfer.
It's much better to have a sharp hole. It's easier to hold on and to use it.
It's much better to have a sharp hole. It's easier to hold on and to use it.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
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That's how they used to do them. I've had a couple of new ones slice my thumb pretty good, but 30 seconds with a bit of fine sandpaper fixed that.
Like the sharpening notches some people champion, it's a lot easier for an end user to take a little steel off than it would be to add a little back on.
That's how they used to do them. I've had a couple of new ones slice my thumb pretty good, but 30 seconds with a bit of fine sandpaper fixed that.
Like the sharpening notches some people champion, it's a lot easier for an end user to take a little steel off than it would be to add a little back on.
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I use a Dremel with a sandpaper barrel to sharpen my thumb holes and smooth out any irregularities inside the hole from cutting them out. If you just want to dull them down I'd suggest a Sharpmaker rod. You could also wrap sandpaper around a pen or something but be careful not to scratch the side of the blade.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
I also like the holes as they come from the factory.
Ironically the junction has a chamfered/bevelled/(chined?) Spydiehole.
Ironically the junction has a chamfered/bevelled/(chined?) Spydiehole.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
The chamfer can be done with a countersink bit and finished with sandpaper. I like the chamfer but it’s not necessary.
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I love how my Taichungs, especially the Slysz Techno 2 and Swayback, have ohhh-so-comfortable rounded edge spydieholes. Not all Taichungs are finished this way though. Currently fiddling with my Swayback as I type and the finish is just spectacular.
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A Dremel with a small felt buffing wheel, does a great job, just did my resilience.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
I use a fine sharpmaker rod to smooth out the round hole on my first Spyderco, a Stretch. Have never bothered since.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
My first Endura SE purchased in 1990 felt very sharp to my thumb.
I had a set of Cratex abrasive wheels, cones and rods.
They chamfered the edge and polished smooth the interior of the hole.
It felt luxurious and added a ring of gleam to the toothy blade.
I'm a sucker for eye candy such as serrated blades, swedges and hollow grinds.
But I must confess I have not polished my other opening holes.
When using a Sharpmaker rod, take care to have the groove up, out of the hole.
Otherwise it can scratch up the blade. Don't ask me how I know this.
I had a set of Cratex abrasive wheels, cones and rods.
They chamfered the edge and polished smooth the interior of the hole.
It felt luxurious and added a ring of gleam to the toothy blade.
I'm a sucker for eye candy such as serrated blades, swedges and hollow grinds.
But I must confess I have not polished my other opening holes.
When using a Sharpmaker rod, take care to have the groove up, out of the hole.
Otherwise it can scratch up the blade. Don't ask me how I know this.
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Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
There is one company that uses the Spyderhole, let's not get into verbiage around "uses" vs. other potential word choices, but:
They bevel the Spyderhole super smooth and it makes for the worst possible user experience. Do not buy, do not pass Go, do not collect 200$. So hard to open.
They bevel the Spyderhole super smooth and it makes for the worst possible user experience. Do not buy, do not pass Go, do not collect 200$. So hard to open.
Re: bevelled Spydie hole?
I’ve noticed it also depends on the blade grinds as well for ffg the hole is angled with the blade grind. For some with a saber the hole feels different. I can’t tell if I like a chamfered hole like early spydercos or not due to the models that I have having a smaller diameter spydie hole.