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I consider flicking or inertia opening abuse. Some folders can take it a lot more than others but still I don't do it. That's just me though.
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Love my Persistence by some questions
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I consider flicking or inertia opening abuse. Some folders can take it a lot more than others but still I don't do it. That's just me though.
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That's probably the "13" from the 8cr13mov marking on the blade you see. It's just the type of steel it's made of. If it's right beside the spider logo, then I have no idea what it is.
Singularity, there was a thread about flicking in the general knife forum. I will not flick other than with my thumb
As to the 13, is is 013 next, or to the left of the Spyder. I see the full blade stamping the 13 but that is to the right of the Spyder and is vertical if I recall (knife is at home today, lots of court)
As to the 13, is is 013 next, or to the left of the Spyder. I see the full blade stamping the 13 but that is to the right of the Spyder and is vertical if I recall (knife is at home today, lots of court)
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Not sure if this is necessarily the thread to say it but since Sal mentioned putting a ton of work into this design I wanted to chime in with feedback. I've purchased both the Tenacious & the Persistence & will be getting the Resilience as well. My girlfriend edcs the Persistence.
What we both particularly like about these designs is the way the grind near the tang tapers back all the way to the edge. Not only is this (very) aesthetically pleasing but it allows us to use the entire blade length for cutting. I don't see many comments on this feature so I wanted to sound off about it. Most non-finger choil Spydercos would profit from this feature.
As for Sam's learning curve, I'd recommend handling a Delica, Caly 3, & Sage at some point if possible. Folks will make the world out of steel, lock ect. because we tend to focus on things that are easily quantifiable for side by side comparisons. And they do count, of course. But the most important factor (assuming a certain minimal quality of manufacture) is how it feels & handles in your hand. This is what makes this model such a winner. You'll easily triple your expense without getting better build quality, ergos or edge geometry (or looks, in my opinion).
What we both particularly like about these designs is the way the grind near the tang tapers back all the way to the edge. Not only is this (very) aesthetically pleasing but it allows us to use the entire blade length for cutting. I don't see many comments on this feature so I wanted to sound off about it. Most non-finger choil Spydercos would profit from this feature.
As for Sam's learning curve, I'd recommend handling a Delica, Caly 3, & Sage at some point if possible. Folks will make the world out of steel, lock ect. because we tend to focus on things that are easily quantifiable for side by side comparisons. And they do count, of course. But the most important factor (assuming a certain minimal quality of manufacture) is how it feels & handles in your hand. This is what makes this model such a winner. You'll easily triple your expense without getting better build quality, ergos or edge geometry (or looks, in my opinion).
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I love how it feels and yes, I want a Delica to compare it to. One thing, I tried to cut off a small branch off a crepe myrtle about 1/4 inch in diameter and it would not saw through it. Stopped trying after 4 back and forth attempts. Now, it slices open a letter better than those little letter openers.
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Branches are a bit hard to saw through. Try slicing diagonally.
Thanks. So, any idea what the 013 to the left of the thumbhole means? I notice it is also on the box. Can't imagine I have a limited edition Persistence, lol.
I have stropped straight razors and used pastes and Handamerican flat honing system with the paste. I also had a stone or two. I dont intend to let the edge get dull and last night, ran it across the knife steel that I have for my kitchen knives (the two good ones I have). Any idea of what I should get to keep my edge keen? Lowes, Home Depot or something short of the Spyderco system?
I have stropped straight razors and used pastes and Handamerican flat honing system with the paste. I also had a stone or two. I dont intend to let the edge get dull and last night, ran it across the knife steel that I have for my kitchen knives (the two good ones I have). Any idea of what I should get to keep my edge keen? Lowes, Home Depot or something short of the Spyderco system?
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I, myself would like to learn to sharpen with sandpaper and mousepad. I have tried and sometimes I get wickedly sharp edges but I can't do it consistently. Also the polish I get on the bevel after 1500 grit lubed with water is almost mirror.
Sorry, I have no idea what that number means. It obviously doesn't indicate your luck since you got a good one.
Sorry, I have no idea what that number means. It obviously doesn't indicate your luck since you got a good one.
The 013 is almost surely a collector's club number. See this webpage (The Deacon's) for a good description.
The Persistance and Tenacious are no doubt good knives for the money. My first knife was a Tenacious and I had no complaints about the quality. However, I feel that the ergos are all off, especially after handling other Spydies-and this has kept me from buying the Persistence.
As for the blade steel, it's usually not a matter of being able to take a sharp edge, but a matter of being able to hold that edge, with the higher end steels.
The Persistance and Tenacious are no doubt good knives for the money. My first knife was a Tenacious and I had no complaints about the quality. However, I feel that the ergos are all off, especially after handling other Spydies-and this has kept me from buying the Persistence.
As for the blade steel, it's usually not a matter of being able to take a sharp edge, but a matter of being able to hold that edge, with the higher end steels.