Finally got my 1st Spyderco in the mail

Kaizen1

Kaizen1

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I got this modified by STR and just recieved it. Initial thoughts:
The Wave works great. It's A LOT lighter than I expected. I was EDCing a Heat and a Griptilian 551 and will now add this to the rotation. It's as sharp as I'd expected, just because so many people have already commented on that. I'm not very smooth with opening the knife with the thumb hole. I wish all folders would open at least as smooth as theGriptilians. This will give me an excuse to go to swimming more often. I actually had this sent directly to STR from eBay so this is actually the 1st time it's been in my hand. Many, many thanks again STR.
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Congrats! You will find the H1 steel scratches easily but sharpens easily too. It will also work harden over time. Have fun.
 
i have a salt-I. love it. good knife for edc. plus its a spyder...str also did an amazing job with the waving. tell me how good the wave works when you get it...
 
CONGRATS on your P.S. I have a Salt 1 and a Pacific Salt. It is great having a knife that I can take to the beach and swim with, and NOT have to worry about it.
 
mafeya said:
i have a salt-I. love it. good knife for edc. plus its a spyder...str also did an amazing job with the waving. tell me how good the wave works when you get it...
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I don't have muchto compare it to. I've only tried the wave onthe CS Ti Lite. It seems to work fine, but my semi baggy pants seem to make it not as smooth as I think it should work.

But I just made a cool discovery, I can open and close this thing like I would my Griptilian! I can open and close it by flicking my wrist and not touching the blade. It may be considered a gravity knife because of it. I sprayed it with a little wd-40 to make it a little looser. Does anyone know if WD-40 is ok for knives?
 
Just asked the question about oils. Most say that WD-40 is fine, it's just not the best lube. They all said that it works best as a cleaner.

From what everyone said you cannot hurt the FRN. Glocks are made of this stuff. I'm sure plenty of Glock's see WD-40 and have no problems.

How much did it cost for the wave, i love it! How can I contact STR?
 
CMSpeedy said:
Just asked the question about oils. Most say that WD-40 is fine, it's just not the best lube. They all said that it works best as a cleaner.

From what everyone said you cannot hurt the FRN. Glocks are made of this stuff. I'm sure plenty of Glock's see WD-40 and have no problems.

How much did it cost for the wave, i love it! How can I contact STR?
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I'll email him right now and give him your ID. His bladeforums ID is "STR"
 
I just read that out of the common chemicals you might expose your FRN too, DEET (bug repellent) is the only one that "melts" FRN.
 
ignoramus said:
I don't have muchto compare it to. I've only tried the wave onthe CS Ti Lite. It seems to work fine, but my semi baggy pants seem to make it not as smooth as I think it should work.

But I just made a cool discovery, I can open and close this thing like I would my Griptilian! I can open and close it by flicking my wrist and not touching the blade. It may be considered a gravity knife because of it. I sprayed it with a little wd-40 to make it a little looser. Does anyone know if WD-40 is ok for knives?
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i see. what do you mean flicking the knife? do you mean depresing the lockback and flicking the blade open?
 
mafeya said:
i see. what do you mean flicking the knife? do you mean depresing the lockback and flicking the blade open?
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Not necessarily, some lockbacks and other lock systems, if loose or lubed enough, allow a person to hold the handle and "flick" their wrist. The knife blade will snap open.
 
mafeya said:
i see. what do you mean flicking the knife? do you mean depresing the lockback and flicking the blade open?
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What I meant by opening it was thatI don't even have to touch the lockback or the blade. Let me see if I can describe it accurately. Hold the handle at about 2/3 of the handle (the bottom2/3). Quickly flick your wrist forward to get the blade out of the handle, then quickly back to completely staighten out the blade into locking position.

To close it, I hold it at the same area of the handle, press the lockback with the index finger while holding the handle firmly with the thumb and the rest of the fingers (obviously make sure your fingers are clear of the path of the blade). While the lockback is pressed in, flick the knife closed just like you would with an axis lock.
 
A gravity knife must be opened with gravity alone. Flicking a knife open does not make it a gravity knife.

In many places it is illegal if the knife does not have a tendency to close. Pretty much all lockbacks "detent" closed. Unlock the blade and slowly close it. Does the blade "jump" closed just before the end of the travel? Does it take more force to open the knife 5 degress when closed then it does to move the blade 5 degress when already half open?

In addition to flicking the knife open and closed, you can also hold the hole in the blade and flick the handle open.
 
How many years after STR has passes on will we have to wait before canonizing him as a knife saint?
He is a good guy and has made a genuine contribution to knife knowledge.
 
Hair said:
A gravity knife must be opened with gravity alone. Flicking a knife open does not make it a gravity knife.

In many places it is illegal if the knife does not have a tendency to close. Pretty much all lockbacks "detent" closed. Unlock the blade and slowly close it. Does the blade "jump" closed just before the end of the travel? Does it take more force to open the knife 5 degress when closed then it does to move the blade 5 degress when already half open?
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It definitely has a detent, so that's good to know. After asking about the Griptilian in the knife law section, I was under the impression that it could beconsidered a "gravity" knife because it could be opened with centrifugal force. But I don't that definition in the actual code.

In addition to flicking the knife open and closed, you can also hold the hole in the blade and flick the handle open.
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That's the "spyder drop" right? I have to apply a little more force because the handle's so light. Thanks
 
katsu said:
How many years after STR has passes on will we have to wait before canonizing him as a knife saint?
He is a good guy and has made a genuine contribution to knife knowledge.
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Yeah, we should declare a knife day to STR. Seriously, the guy's an asset to the industry.
 
Your knife should be California state legal. Although I don't know what specific city or county ordinances might be in effect. Those lockbacks have a "bias toward closure" due to the lockbar pressing on a flat spot at the base of the blade when closed. Check on the Knife Laws sub-forum if you're really concerned. Behave yourself when out in public and all should be okay. :)
 
Spydercos are kinda chincy, i prefer myerco. Same design, less cash, and the meyercos come with a better warranty too!
 
BFsucks said:
Spydercos are kinda chincy, i prefer myerco. Same design, less cash, and the meyercos come with a better warranty too!
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Disregard this troll. Nothing he says is worth listening too.

As for spyderco, they are great knives and i have been very happy with my chinookII.:thumbup:
 
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