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Help me choose a Spyderco

wales Offline hiraethus

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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #30 on: January 20, 2018, 09:56:02 PM
Native arrived today.  It's very nice. :)  In very good condition for a second hand knife, though I think it's been taken apart at least once before.  The action is slightly rough, so I need to oil the tang but otherwise it's great.  Slightly smaller blade than I was expecting but the handle is very comfortable.



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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #31 on: January 21, 2018, 12:28:32 AM
Nice choice and great lookin' knife. Any chance we can get a review in a couple weeks or so.....?   :dd:


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #32 on: January 21, 2018, 12:33:32 AM
Native arrived today.  It's very nice. :)  In very good condition for a second hand knife, though I think it's been taken apart at least once before.  The action is slightly rough, so I need to oil the tang but otherwise it's great.  Slightly smaller blade than I was expecting but the handle is very comfortable.



Bloody Hell that was quick - nice one!

I quite fancy one now... maybe in the summer?

Edit: Do you think it's missing one of its washers?
« Last Edit: January 21, 2018, 12:36:17 AM by Fuzzbucket »


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #33 on: January 21, 2018, 12:49:44 AM
Fuzzy, any chance that you are the actual previous owner of this knife? Is this a knife that you may have 'restored' to new condition...?  :think:


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #34 on: January 21, 2018, 12:55:54 AM
Gees, one time you get carried away with a wee bit of acid and...  :whistle:

Funnily enough, I do have a Spyderco for sale, I might list it tomorrow... and... and it's in perfect working order thank you very much...!  :D


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #35 on: January 21, 2018, 07:48:28 AM
Nice choice and great lookin' knife. Any chance we can get a review in a couple weeks or so.....?   :dd:

Thanks Nix.  I'll try - I still owe you a write up on the Terzuola too. :-[


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #36 on: January 21, 2018, 07:50:54 AM
Fuzz, you ought to get one. :pok:  You deserve it. ;)

Edit: Do you think it's missing one of its washers?

No, they're both there.  It was just a bit of gunk on the tang.  A drop of mineral oil sorted it right out - it's lovely and smooth now.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #37 on: January 21, 2018, 12:58:20 PM
Fuzz, you ought to get one. :pok:  You deserve it. ;)

Edit: Do you think it's missing one of its washers?

No, they're both there.  It was just a bit of gunk on the tang.  A drop of mineral oil sorted it right out - it's lovely and smooth now.

Yes, you're right... maybe with custom natural linen micarta scales perhaps...? Mrs Fuzzy wants us to go to BC end summer... surely I'll need a new knife for that trip, won't I?  :think:


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #38 on: January 23, 2018, 11:59:29 AM
Nice one Hi :tu: :like: :like:


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #39 on: January 23, 2018, 12:32:14 PM
Thanks Poncho.  I'm very happy with it so far.  It's a reassuringly hefty and a good size in hand though the blade might be a little too short :-\.  I can't flick it open, but it is very smooth and it is possible to close it one-handed.  Going to try it tip-up in my pocket to see if it's easier to get to.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #40 on: January 25, 2018, 12:44:00 PM
Put the clip on the other end this morning to see if tip-up carry suits me, but the screws are just long enough to contact the blade and slow down the action.  I might see if I can find some tiny washers before I file the end down.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #41 on: January 25, 2018, 03:19:36 PM
glad you're liking it thus far
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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #42 on: January 26, 2018, 10:26:46 AM
It sure seems like a keeper. :tu:


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #43 on: February 13, 2018, 10:15:18 AM
Well, I really like the Native.  It's not too big, got a great blade shape and the G10 feels good in the hand.  The action is great now I've cleaned and oiled it, and back lock is very secure and easy to use.  The clip works well and it stays exactly where I put it in my pocket.  The blade is maybe a little too short and deep for use as a paring knife, but for everything else I've tried it's great.  If I'm being really picky, the lock drops in a touch too far, and leaves the bit you press sticking up by about 0.2 mm.

I'm fairly certain I want a compression lock Spydie next, and the Shaman is very high on the list, just above the PM2.  Shame it doesn't seem to be for sale in the UK yet - and I'm a little wary of ordering one from abroad.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #44 on: November 30, 2018, 08:36:31 AM
Turns out I didn't like the Native as much as I first thought...  It felt great, and the build quality was excellent, but I sold it a while back as the blade is just a little too short and I bought a Sebenza instead.  I am still after a large spydie folder, and the Shaman is calling to me.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #45 on: November 30, 2018, 08:42:07 AM
Really? Maybe I need to look at it again, I don't think the Shaman does it for me.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #46 on: November 30, 2018, 08:47:36 AM
Big comfy handle, compression lock, chunky blade, good steel but not crazy hard. :like:

What would you choose instead, z?


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #47 on: November 30, 2018, 08:49:23 AM
Arrgh just wait there while I flick through the latest catalog for a few hours...   :facepalm:


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #48 on: November 30, 2018, 08:50:36 AM
What I really want is a Rock Lobster, but they've been out of production for several years now.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #49 on: November 30, 2018, 08:52:34 AM
And I want a slip joint Lil Native, and to make some CF or G10 scales for my Pingo.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #50 on: November 30, 2018, 08:53:57 AM
What I really want is a Rock Lobster, but they've been out of production for several years now.

Yeah that's a nice one.
The spydiechef has been on my list for a while but the caribbean might take it's place.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #51 on: November 30, 2018, 08:58:16 AM
Spydiechef is nice, but expensive.  Love the blade on the sheepsfoot Caribbean but the handle is gopping.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #52 on: November 30, 2018, 09:00:23 AM
Aye but peeps wont want to steal a plugly lookin knife.


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #53 on: November 30, 2018, 09:27:39 AM
I should have known better than to look at the mid year guide.   :crash:


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #54 on: November 30, 2018, 09:35:06 AM
 :D  What have you spotted?


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #55 on: November 30, 2018, 09:38:17 AM
Everything.   :dwts:


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #56 on: November 30, 2018, 11:36:01 AM
The Shaman is getting very positive reviews, but I find it a bit vanilla

Spydiechef is nice, but expensive.  Love the blade on the sheepsfoot Caribbean but the handle is gopping.

 :iagree:

I also wish somebody would give me a SpydieChef  :facepalm:

Everything.   :dwts:

 :iagree:
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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #57 on: November 30, 2018, 01:24:05 PM
Everything.   :dwts:

It's why I try not to look :ahhh It usually doesn't work but I have kept the Spydie's down to two :salute:

Good luck in the new search, Hi :popcorn: :o


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Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #58 on: November 30, 2018, 02:53:55 PM
Have you had the Manix 2 Ultra Light in hand yet?

I just can't seem to go back to anything heavier since deciding to EDC one for the last 3/4 of the year!

I was a little worried it might not be tough enough but now I realize that I just might not be tough enough?

Just a crazy great largish but light weight choice.

Umm not that I would ever kick a Sebenza to the Curb either  :whistle:

« Last Edit: November 30, 2018, 02:58:56 PM by ezdog »


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Re: Help me choose a Spyderco
Reply #59 on: November 30, 2018, 03:29:54 PM
I had a chance to pick one up but for some reason I passed.  I still kick myself over it.  I quite like the SLYSZ BOWIE  :drool: but well out of my price range. 
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