Ambitious long term folder test.

Grathr · **Reply #150 on:** January 24, 2015, 08:05:48 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on January 24, 2015, 07:51:29 PM

First: ZOIDBERG

The G10 Version looks much better, I mean much better...
Would you please take a picture of Ambi, Dragonfly and a SAK for size comparison? Please, pretty please with cherry on top?

From the top:
Dragonfly G10
Ambi
Farmer

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Etherealicer · **Reply #151 on:** January 24, 2015, 08:09:29 PM

Thanks, that is very helpful.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #152 on:** January 24, 2015, 10:12:38 PM

Some nice knives there.

enki_ck · **Reply #153 on:** January 24, 2015, 10:25:29 PM

to Zoidberg.

Grathr · **Reply #154 on:** January 25, 2015, 10:03:05 AM

to zoidberg

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Grathr · **Reply #155 on:** January 30, 2015, 05:57:42 PM

Day 7:
Not much to report.
Its still scary sharp and performes all tasks like a pro. Its heavier than the FRN but still very pocketable.
I have had non of he minor issues I had with the FRN.
Zoidberg was right. The G10 really is a much better knife.

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Zidaya · **Reply #156 on:** January 30, 2015, 06:19:17 PM

I've saved some money and here it is. My own little razor. And believe me scary sharp (VG10) is nothing compared to this one! It bit me the moment I've pulled it out of the box.

Freaver · **Reply #157 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:32:35 PM

Quote from: Zidaya on January 30, 2015, 06:19:17 PM

I've saved some money and here it is. My own little razor. And believe me scary sharp (VG10) is nothing compared to this one! It bit me the moment I've pulled it out of the box.

This might seem like a silly question, but bear with me - I've never handled, or even seen, a Spyderco in real life. What kind of scales are those? Looks like there's some 3D to them?

Zidaya · **Reply #158 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:40:52 PM

Quote from: Freaver on January 30, 2015, 09:32:35 PM

This might seem like a silly question, but bear with me - I've never handled, or even seen, a Spyderco in real life. What kind of scales are those? Looks like there's some 3D to them?

Those are Nishijin scales. AFAIK it's some kind of carbon fiber. But correct me if I'm wrong.

Freaver · **Reply #159 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:53:02 PM

Quote from: Zidaya on January 30, 2015, 09:40:52 PM

Quote from: Freaver on January 30, 2015, 09:32:35 PM

This might seem like a silly question, but bear with me - I've never handled, or even seen, a Spyderco in real life. What kind of scales are those? Looks like there's some 3D to them?

Those are Nishijin scales. AFAIK it's some kind of carbon fiber. But correct me if I'm wrong.

Never heard of those before. Seems like I've got myself some researching to do, tomorrow.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #160 on:** January 31, 2015, 08:13:40 AM

Quote from: Zidaya on January 30, 2015, 09:40:52 PM

Those are Nishijin scales. AFAIK it's some kind of carbon fiber. But correct me if I'm wrong.

Glass fiber weave impregnated in polymer. That pattern is suppose to simulate the pattern of a traditional kimono.

Very smooth scales.

powernoodle · **Reply #161 on:** January 31, 2015, 11:30:05 AM

Grathr · **Reply #162 on:** January 31, 2015, 01:20:21 PM

Nice Dragonfly and Ambitious

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Grathr · **Reply #163 on:** February 01, 2015, 04:38:22 PM

The Dragonfly got to do a lot of woodwork today. We had a playday in my sons kindergarden today, and I was put in charge of the fire in the fire hut. Lots of feathering had to be done to get the fire started.

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zoidberg · **Reply #164 on:** February 02, 2015, 12:56:21 AM

The fire pic looks cool.

ducttapetech · **Reply #165 on:** February 02, 2015, 01:04:18 AM

Thanks a sweet pic!

Nate

Grathr · **Reply #166 on:** February 02, 2015, 05:20:00 PM

Thanks!

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Grathr · **Reply #167 on:** February 05, 2015, 08:11:26 PM

Day 13:
I gave the dragonfly a small touch up today. A few swipes on the spyderco fine ceramic stone and it was as sharp as new.
I am however surprised that it did not hold its edge razor sharp longer. In its defence it has feathered a lot more wood than Ambi did in the same amount of time.

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HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #168 on:** February 06, 2015, 08:17:42 PM

Quote from: powernoodle on January 31, 2015, 11:30:05 AM

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Very nice.

Where you get the scales Noodle?

Grathr · **Reply #169 on:** February 15, 2015, 01:36:56 PM

Day 23:
Not much to report.
The dragonfly performes well, cutting cartboard boxes, opening packages, feathering firewood and other small tasks.

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ducttapetech · **Reply #170 on:** February 15, 2015, 02:22:43 PM

Thanks for the update. Nice pic too. You said feathering firewood, how well does the blade shape and grind do for that? Is it just OK or does it do a sweet job?

Nate

Grathr · **Reply #171 on:** February 15, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on February 15, 2015, 02:22:43 PM

Thanks for the update. Nice pic too. You said feathering firewood, how well does the blade shape and grind do for that? Is it just OK or does it do a sweet job?

Nate

Its not the ideal tool for the job, and it probably isnt designed for this kind of jobs. The cutting edge is a bit short, and to be able to angle the blade right I have to have my thumb on the back of the blade. The combination has given me many painful splinters in my thumb.

That beeing said, its better than most other similar sized folders that I have used for the same task.
A Mora would do a much better job of it though, but that wont fold away nicely into my pocket. But that is like complaining that my butterknife is bad at gutting fish when it excells as spreading butter.

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ducttapetech · **Reply #172 on:** February 15, 2015, 03:13:32 PM

Makes sense. I figured it would do OK on some task and excel at others and like you said, it fits in your pocket.

Nate

zoidberg · **Reply #173 on:** February 15, 2015, 08:43:44 PM

Quote from: Grathr on February 15, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on February 15, 2015, 02:22:43 PM
Thanks for the update. Nice pic too. You said feathering firewood, how well does the blade shape and grind do for that? Is it just OK or does it do a sweet job?

Nate

Its not the ideal tool for the job, and it probably isnt designed for this kind of jobs. The cutting edge is a bit short, and to be able to angle the blade right I have to have my thumb on the back of the blade. The combination has given me many painful splinters in my thumb.
That beeing said, its better than most other similar sized folders that I have used for the same task.
A Mora would do a much better job of it though, but that wont fold away nicely into my pocket. But that is like complaining that my butterknife is bad at gutting fish when it excells as spreading butter.

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Time to change your technique.

Grathr · **Reply #174 on:** February 15, 2015, 08:46:39 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on February 15, 2015, 08:43:44 PM

Quote from: Grathr on February 15, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on February 15, 2015, 02:22:43 PM
Thanks for the update. Nice pic too. You said feathering firewood, how well does the blade shape and grind do for that? Is it just OK or does it do a sweet job?

Nate

Its not the ideal tool for the job, and it probably isnt designed for this kind of jobs. The cutting edge is a bit short, and to be able to angle the blade right I have to have my thumb on the back of the blade. The combination has given me many painful splinters in my thumb.
That beeing said, its better than most other similar sized folders that I have used for the same task.
A Mora would do a much better job of it though, but that wont fold away nicely into my pocket. But that is like complaining that my butterknife is bad at gutting fish when it excells as spreading butter.

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Time to change your technique.

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HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #175 on:** February 16, 2015, 03:26:35 AM

Quote from: Grathr on February 15, 2015, 08:46:39 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on February 15, 2015, 08:43:44 PM
Quote from: Grathr on February 15, 2015, 02:58:13 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on February 15, 2015, 02:22:43 PM
Thanks for the update. Nice pic too. You said feathering firewood, how well does the blade shape and grind do for that? Is it just OK or does it do a sweet job?

Nate

Its not the ideal tool for the job, and it probably isnt designed for this kind of jobs. The cutting edge is a bit short, and to be able to angle the blade right I have to have my thumb on the back of the blade. The combination has given me many painful splinters in my thumb.
That beeing said, its better than most other similar sized folders that I have used for the same task.
A Mora would do a much better job of it though, but that wont fold away nicely into my pocket. But that is like complaining that my butterknife is bad at gutting fish when it excells as spreading butter.

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Time to change your technique.

Umm no!

It has worked for me going on 35 years, why mess with a good thing?

Grathr · **Reply #176 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:40:04 PM

Day 28:
Not much to report.
Testing good knives is surprisingly boring. It holds its edge well, is well built and doesnt need constant adjusting.

Heres another pic I took taking a walk earlier today.

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