Looking forward to your thoughts on it TB. Rustproofness is what drew me down the Spyderco rabbit hole that and MTo
Quote from: eamo on August 06, 2018, 10:19:43 AMQuote from: ThundahBeagle on August 06, 2018, 05:27:40 AMIf I may interject...Great testing, Sir Ether...Well done.Peacent - all good points!Eamo...respectfully...by your own standards, the Spyderco should be tops. If the Palm knife cuts 80 percent on first cut but needed a second cut, why is it considered tops if the Spyderco that cuts 95 -99% in one cut- leaving only threads- considered second? As an ex EMT, I am curious for your answer on this, as I already know my answer. Being on the highway at night in the rain, trying to extricate someone from a car, or cutting a kayaker free, I would rather cut once and pull, instead of cut twice and pull. Are you being fair in your assessment?Ether- I know there may be very little difference, but could you please put the Byrd Cara Cara 2 "Rescue 2" through the same test (if you have one)? I am curious if we get good "bang for the buck?" I am thinking of getting either a Spyderco Atlantic Salt or a Byrd Rescue 2 and would love to know what a difference $90 can make (aside from rust resistance).I have found that my Leatherman Surge serrated sheepsfoot blade cuts through nylon webbing belt and velcro strips like butter. I imagine it is similar to the Wave in this respect.Thanks Ether!Hi TB the palm was the first of the 3 I tested. I didn't rank them.Top is Palm Equipment rescue knife - this took two goes to cut through the seatbelt, first cut about 80% and the second finished the job.Middle is the Spyderco Saver Salt - took one cut though theres was a thread or two left, these broke easily without needing a second run.Bottom the resqume - this was a chore...Ah, my apologies, Eamo. I mistook description of physical position in the photo, for ranking.I'll be over here earing my hat...
Quote from: ThundahBeagle on August 06, 2018, 05:27:40 AMIf I may interject...Great testing, Sir Ether...Well done.Peacent - all good points!Eamo...respectfully...by your own standards, the Spyderco should be tops. If the Palm knife cuts 80 percent on first cut but needed a second cut, why is it considered tops if the Spyderco that cuts 95 -99% in one cut- leaving only threads- considered second? As an ex EMT, I am curious for your answer on this, as I already know my answer. Being on the highway at night in the rain, trying to extricate someone from a car, or cutting a kayaker free, I would rather cut once and pull, instead of cut twice and pull. Are you being fair in your assessment?Ether- I know there may be very little difference, but could you please put the Byrd Cara Cara 2 "Rescue 2" through the same test (if you have one)? I am curious if we get good "bang for the buck?" I am thinking of getting either a Spyderco Atlantic Salt or a Byrd Rescue 2 and would love to know what a difference $90 can make (aside from rust resistance).I have found that my Leatherman Surge serrated sheepsfoot blade cuts through nylon webbing belt and velcro strips like butter. I imagine it is similar to the Wave in this respect.Thanks Ether!Hi TB the palm was the first of the 3 I tested. I didn't rank them.
If I may interject...Great testing, Sir Ether...Well done.Peacent - all good points!Eamo...respectfully...by your own standards, the Spyderco should be tops. If the Palm knife cuts 80 percent on first cut but needed a second cut, why is it considered tops if the Spyderco that cuts 95 -99% in one cut- leaving only threads- considered second? As an ex EMT, I am curious for your answer on this, as I already know my answer. Being on the highway at night in the rain, trying to extricate someone from a car, or cutting a kayaker free, I would rather cut once and pull, instead of cut twice and pull. Are you being fair in your assessment?Ether- I know there may be very little difference, but could you please put the Byrd Cara Cara 2 "Rescue 2" through the same test (if you have one)? I am curious if we get good "bang for the buck?" I am thinking of getting either a Spyderco Atlantic Salt or a Byrd Rescue 2 and would love to know what a difference $90 can make (aside from rust resistance).I have found that my Leatherman Surge serrated sheepsfoot blade cuts through nylon webbing belt and velcro strips like butter. I imagine it is similar to the Wave in this respect.Thanks Ether!
Quote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 09:58:13 AMLooking forward to your thoughts on it TB. Rustproofness is what drew me down the Spyderco rabbit hole that and MToRustproofness = supecoolness, and it also drove me to Spyderco,I fell into the rabbit Spydie hole in no time!! (Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: ThePeacent on August 07, 2018, 11:24:11 AMQuote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 09:58:13 AMLooking forward to your thoughts on it TB. Rustproofness is what drew me down the Spyderco rabbit hole that and MToRustproofness = supecoolness, and it also drove me to Spyderco,I fell into the rabbit Spydie hole in no time!! (Image removed from quote.) haven't got bitten by the hawkbill bug yet, and doubt i will given the cost of those things
Quote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 11:27:59 AMQuote from: ThePeacent on August 07, 2018, 11:24:11 AMQuote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 09:58:13 AMLooking forward to your thoughts on it TB. Rustproofness is what drew me down the Spyderco rabbit hole that and MToRustproofness = supecoolness, and it also drove me to Spyderco,I fell into the rabbit Spydie hole in no time!! (Image removed from quote.) haven't got bitten by the hawkbill bug yet, and doubt i will given the cost of those things Oh, those hawkbills do bite you can be sure (Image removed from quote.)in fact is the style of blade that has biten me the most, that tip is so nasty!! (Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: ThePeacent on August 07, 2018, 11:54:16 AMQuote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 11:27:59 AMQuote from: ThePeacent on August 07, 2018, 11:24:11 AMQuote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 09:58:13 AMLooking forward to your thoughts on it TB. Rustproofness is what drew me down the Spyderco rabbit hole that and MToRustproofness = supecoolness, and it also drove me to Spyderco,I fell into the rabbit Spydie hole in no time!! (Image removed from quote.) haven't got bitten by the hawkbill bug yet, and doubt i will given the cost of those things Oh, those hawkbills do bite you can be sure (Image removed from quote.)in fact is the style of blade that has biten me the most, that tip is so nasty!! (Image removed from quote.)yeah, you're not convincing me i want a hawkbill (i definitely don't need one but hey this is MTo)
Quote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 12:02:16 PMQuote from: ThePeacent on August 07, 2018, 11:54:16 AMQuote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 11:27:59 AMQuote from: ThePeacent on August 07, 2018, 11:24:11 AMQuote from: eamo on August 07, 2018, 09:58:13 AMLooking forward to your thoughts on it TB. Rustproofness is what drew me down the Spyderco rabbit hole that and MToRustproofness = supecoolness, and it also drove me to Spyderco,I fell into the rabbit Spydie hole in no time!! (Image removed from quote.) haven't got bitten by the hawkbill bug yet, and doubt i will given the cost of those things Oh, those hawkbills do bite you can be sure (Image removed from quote.)in fact is the style of blade that has biten me the most, that tip is so nasty!! (Image removed from quote.)yeah, you're not convincing me i want a hawkbill (i definitely don't need one but hey this is MTo)these can be had for less than a dinner for two at a restaurant! https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SPBY22SBK/spyderco-byrd-by22sbk-meadowlark-hawkbill-folding-knife-serrated-blade-black-frn-handles
so i got a ladybug to give as a gift - before wrapping it i had to test it same test, cut the seatbelt in 2 goes and the 10mm climbing rope also in 2 goes for such a tiny knife i was well impressed with how easily it cut. (Image removed from quote.)TB you get your cara cara yet ?
yup and it's amazing what the Byrd line gives you for the $
PASS, SUMMA CUM LAUDE#1 Spyderco Clipit RescueAfter the stellar performance of the Dragonfly II, I was not surprised that its bigger brother surpassed every other blade I have. This was a close call.Pure cutting performance the Spyderco has a slight edge over the Vics. Locking is clearly also a bonus (though the Hunter has that too). The Spyderco has by far the widest blade with the bluntest tip, which could be problematic when having to get under a belt. I think the tip of the Rescue Tool would work best (I will try to make a test for that)
Quote from: Etherealicer on June 29, 2018, 09:26:44 PMPASS, SUMMA CUM LAUDE#1 Spyderco Clipit RescueAfter the stellar performance of the Dragonfly II, I was not surprised that its bigger brother surpassed every other blade I have. This was a close call.Pure cutting performance the Spyderco has a slight edge over the Vics. Locking is clearly also a bonus (though the Hunter has that too). The Spyderco has by far the widest blade with the bluntest tip, which could be problematic when having to get under a belt. I think the tip of the Rescue Tool would work best (I will try to make a test for that)
The widened of the Spyderco blade and bluntness if the tip is exactly what helps it get under a seat belt safely, without injuring the patient.If there is ever any doubt about that, give a try cutting away the shrink wrap from a 24 or 40-pack of plastic water bottles.
Go Beagle!!!To everyone: What you see is what you get... that is pretty much my whole serrated blade collection.Quote from: ThundahBeagle on August 13, 2018, 07:27:50 PMThe widened of the Spyderco blade and bluntness if the tip is exactly what helps it get under a seat belt safely, without injuring the patient.If there is ever any doubt about that, give a try cutting away the shrink wrap from a 24 or 40-pack of plastic water bottles.Good idea for a test...I'm not worried about the injury part, more about maneuvering the blade into a position where it actually cuts. A wider blade needs more room to operate.I'm also guessing that different blades need different techniques. E.g. with those pointy hawkbills you probably use the tip to puncture the clothing, then cut towards you, that has the potential to make unsupported cutting easier.