Ambitious long term folder test.

[Grathr]

That is a great pic.

Nate

Thank you!


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[English333]

I'm loving this thread. I just wish I had a DeLorean right about now. And on a side note. What do you call those scales featured on the Dragonfly my Pacific Salt has FRN and they're strong as an ox but they just feel a little too light weight. I prefer something a little heavier.

[zoidberg]

I'm loving this thread. I just wish I had a DeLorean right about now. And on a side note. What do you call those scales featured on the Dragonfly my Pacific Salt has FRN and they're strong as an ox but they just feel a little too light weight. I prefer something a little heavier.

They are G10 over milled out liners. And well worth the extra weight IMO.

[Grathr]

I'm loving this thread. I just wish I had a DeLorean right about now. And on a side note. What do you call those scales featured on the Dragonfly my Pacific Salt has FRN and they're strong as an ox but they just feel a little too light weight. I prefer something a little heavier.

They are G10 over milled out liners. And well worth the extra weight IMO.

I agree with zoidberg on this one.


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[harronek]

Any updates ?

Ken

[zoidberg]

Any updates ?

Ken

  CRKT No Bother

[harronek]

Any updates ?

Ken

  CRKT No Bother

Just updated that thread

Ken

[Grathr]

Day 43:
Not much to report. The dragonfly does everything well. The edge holds up well. I cant really notice much differences between the steels of the Ambitious and the Dragonfly in day to day use. The VG 10 seems more rust resistant at this point though.




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[zoidberg]

Any updates ?

Ken

  CRKT No Bother

Just updated that thread

Ken

Thank you Ken. 

[shark_za]

So I am looking at adding a little knife to my next order and have the choice of the following short list.
I think I am excluding the Ambitious for now.

Either a G10 Cat or one of the Dragonfly 2's.
Salt Serrated, ZDP-189, Orange FRN or plain black,

What do you think?
I like bigger blades hence the Cat, I'm ok with 440C but a ZDP might be special.
An orange one to go with my Military?
I dont have and Salts and I hear the serrated one is awesome?

[Grathr]

I dont have any experience with most of those knives, so Im afraid Ill be of little help.


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[AdmSlc]

Epic thread! I'm a huge Spyderco fan, I find it especially interesting

[anditsgone]

I recently purchased a extrema ratio BF1 1 which costs 130 euros, this was my first high end folder, although i don't regret it i don't know if it was the smartest decision. I am always hard on my knives and now i have to be careful with it.

I consider a knife a tool, and you don't baby your tools either, so i would probably be better off with a cheap buck knife but it was more like a present for my self, some people buy an expensive watch,i buy an expensive knife.

[Grathr]

Epic thread! I'm a huge Spyderco fan, I find it especially interesting

Thanks! I was quite new to spydercos before I started this thread, now I love them too.

I recently purchased a extrema ratio BF1 1 which costs 130 euros, this was my first high end folder, although i don't regret it i don't know if it was the smartest decision. I am always hard on my knives and now i have to be careful with it.

I consider a knife a tool, and you don't baby your tools either, so i would probably be better off with a cheap buck knife but it was more like a present for my self, some people buy an expensive watch,i buy an expensive knife.

I too think twice about what Im about to do when using a pricey knife. I dont do that when using a cheap knife.





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[anditsgone]

I recently purchased a extrema ratio BF1 1 which costs 130 euros, this was my first high end folder, although i don't regret it i don't know if it was the smartest decision. I am always hard on my knives and now i have to be careful with it.

I consider a knife a tool, and you don't baby your tools either, so i would probably be better off with a cheap buck knife but it was more like a present for my self, some people buy an expensive watch,i buy an expensive knife.

I too think twice about what Im about to do when using a pricey knife. I dont do that when using a cheap knife.



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[/quote]

For work use i would recommend a cheap buck knife, not a Chinese crappy knife.
The extrema ratio is more a present for my self,i do not edc it, i only have it I pyjama pants.
I don't really baby it, but i have promised one thing.i will not use it as a pry bar. I just can not afford it to break it.

I have it more for the another reason.
It is an awesome folding knife with great quality that will last for years and it has a lifetime warranty.
I ever get kids i trade it to them.
Then it is probably twenty five years old and you rather give your kids an high quality knife than a worn out cheap Chinese knife.

High end knives will probably keep their value pretty good or rise in value

[shark_za]

Id take a Chinese "crappy" Spyderco over a Buck anyday.

[anditsgone]

Id take a Chinese "crappy" Spyderco over a Buck anyday.

I do not mean that Chinese made spydercos are bad, i mean the man nameless crappy knives that are stamped stainless but rust like hell

[Grathr]

Day 56:
I touched up the blade again today.
A few swipes, and its as sharp as new.



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[ducttapetech]

Nice pic. Beautiful woods also.

[Grathr]

Thanks!
I love pine forrests. They are so easy to move around in.


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[ducttapetech]

I agree.

[SteveC]

Great picture  G   

[Grathr]

Thanks Steve!


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[powernoodle]

Very nice.

Where you get the scales Noodle?

Sorry for the delay in seeing this.  I think the blue scales were a sprint run - or possibly a dealer exclusive - from Spyderco.

[Zed]

Great thread G  I was a big spyderco fan and had a few,started with some frn handled Byrd's and then got a ladybug and a dragon fly,plus a bug and a grasshopper,I ended with a ukpk,I always wished the ukpk was the size of a dragonfly,well i ended up trading and selling them all,main reason was the locks and the ukpk's size,well i just ordered a clipitool with scissors as would make a good work edc for me,will be nice to have a spydie back in my pocket 

[Grathr]

Great thread G  I was a big spyderco fan and had a few,started with some frn handled Byrd's and then got a ladybug and a dragon fly,plus a bug and a grasshopper,I ended with a ukpk,I always wished the ukpk was the size of a dragonfly,well i ended up trading and selling them all,main reason was the locks and the ukpk's size,well i just ordered a clipitool with scissors as would make a good work edc for me,will be nice to have a spydie back in my pocket 

Thanks!
I have become a big Spyderco fan myself.


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[cool123]

I love folding knives for everyday carry.
I believe that I would increase my knowledge here.

[kirk13]

I love folding knives for everyday carry.
I believe that I would increase my knowledge here.

And decrease your bank balance

[Grathr]

I love folding knives for everyday carry.
I believe that I would increase my knowledge here.

And decrease your bank balance

Very true!


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[cool123]

I love folding knives for everyday carry.
I believe that I would increase my knowledge here.

And decrease your bank balance

I have to manage on it either way.
knowledge or bank balance......