Skeletonized Liners - one mans 2 cents

IronSteve said:
Or a Delica 4?
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Because that (nested, skeletonized, steel liners) is specifically what people (here and on other forums) asked for back when Sal sought out end line user input for improvements to be made to the Delica and Endura line.;)

Rant on:

That's something I'll never truly understand. People whine and complain about what they want Spyderco to start doing to their knives, to make them better (adding steel liners, using PB washers, using XXX steel) and then they whine and complain about it when Spyderco listens to them and actually does it.:confused:


Rant off:

Regards,
3G
 
3Guardsmen said:
Rant on:

That's something I'll never truly understand. People whine and complain about what they want Spyderco to start doing to their knives, to make them better (adding steel liners, using PB washers, using XXX steel) and then they whine and complain about it when Spyderco listens to them and actually does it.:confused:


Rant off:

Regards,
3G
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Well said, 3G. I buy a Spyderco because of the design engineering. If the liners are partial, drilled, solid or missing entirely, it is my trust in the design that keeps me coming back. As well, I am old enough to realise that it is just possible that people who make knives for a living, may know a thing or two that I don't.
 
3Guardsmen said:
Rant on:

That's something I'll never truly understand. People whine and complain about what they want Spyderco to start doing to their knives, to make them better (adding steel liners, using PB washers, using XXX steel) and then they whine and complain about it when Spyderco listens to them and actually does it.:confused:


Rant off:

Regards,
3G
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Are you sure they are the same people?

It is very difficult to CLEAN medium/small folders with skeletonized liners. Spyderco could, perhaps, provide a small brush in the form of "L" to make cleaning easier.

It is not problem for people who collect knives or are excited about a handle color, but never use it seriously.

Franco
 
You know... If I personally used my knives in such an enviroment to warrant frequent cleaning and I had a problem with the drilled liners, I would just fill the liner with some sort of enamel and be done with it. But as luck would have it, I don't so I... dont.

I usually clean mine at work. I'll spray it down with either WD 40 for my G10 knives and denatured alcohol for my FRN knive and blow them out with the air blower that will take the hide off a rhino. Every so often I'll do a tear down though, but the drilled liners have never been a problem with me.
 
Two solutions---Find your "Ideal" folder. It should be out there.
Have a Custom folder made for You.
I have a custom folder comprised of Micarta Slabs, no lock and a pocket clip. It works for me. Good luck.
 
I really like skeletonized liners.

For the most part every knife with steel liners can be taken apart so cleaning shouldn't be a problem. The one knife that I can think of as an exception would be the Caly 3. Since it's got only a removeable pivot and the rest of the knife is pinned.

If I'm going to use a knife for a task that I may get a bunch of crap in the liners I will use an FRN knife like the Spyderco Pacific Salt or the old school Delica or Endura.

Just my $.02 :)
 
Bushman5 said:
and that 2 cents is:

NO THANKS! I dont like em. The weight savings is insignificant, in fact i PREFER heavier folders.

my 2 cents, your milage might vary.

good day. :cool:

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I'll see your 2 and raise 1. Keep them as light as is reasonably possible. That means nested liners with plenty of holes and FRN. HSLD. You do know what HSLD stands for correct?
 
I like the rigidity that a liner provides. Don't like the extra weight.

A skelatonized liner provides all the strength, but adds minimal weight. I don't see the problem.

A quick rinse under running water and a pass with a dish brush and dish soap dislodges all the gunk on mine.

Followed up with a blow dry and a drop or two of oil, and GTG.

I have become a big fan of low ride clips (think benchmade's dejavoo/lum all rounder and Spydie Rookie).

ETA: "David Lowry - If I'm going to use a knife for a task that I may get a bunch of crap in the liners I will use an FRN knife like the Spyderco Pacific Salt or the old school Delica or Endura."

This
 
Because that (nested, skeletonized, steel liners) is specifically what people (here and on other forums) asked for back when Sal sought out end line user input for improvements to be made to the Delica and Endura line.

Rant on:

That's something I'll never truly understand. People whine and complain about what they want Spyderco to start doing to their knives, to make them better (adding steel liners, using PB washers, using XXX steel) and then they whine and complain about it when Spyderco listens to them and actually does it.
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I didnt know that that's what people asked for...to be honest i dont really care b/c Spyderco has always given me a quality product.
 
Franco G said:
It is very difficult to CLEAN medium/small folders with skeletonized liners.
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Computer duster is your friend.:)
Seriously, only cleaned the computer twice, and went through 2 cans of duster, because of the knives.
Gets the lint out of AXIS locks too, and the slot for the ball lock.
 
Franco G said:
Are you sure they are the same people?

It is very difficult to CLEAN medium/small folders with skeletonized liners. Spyderco could, perhaps, provide a small brush in the form of "L" to make cleaning easier.

It is not problem for people who collect knives or are excited about a handle color, but never use it seriously.

Franco
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BINGO!!!!! exactly my thoughts!

and for the record, i LOVE spyderco knives. I have a bunch, and they all see use, some daily. :thumbup:
 
Just for kicks and giggles, and to throw more fuel on the fire and make people go WT-HECK! .........i'm going to buy ANOTHER Manix, and get someone to remove the G-10 where the holes in the liner are......That actually really appeals to me.......

heeheeheehee
 
David Lowry said:
I really like skeletonized liners.

For the most part every knife with steel liners can be taken apart so cleaning shouldn't be a problem. The one knife that I can think of as an exception would be the Caly 3. Since it's got only a removeable pivot and the rest of the knife is pinned.

If I'm going to use a knife for a task that I may get a bunch of crap in the liners I will use an FRN knife like the Spyderco Pacific Salt or the old school Delica or Endura.

Just my $.02 :)
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see, thats what i SHOULD have done...i mean i'm already carrying anywhere from 3 - 10 knives daily (most in the truckers briefcase....) would'nt take much for me to grab my trusty ol FRN Endura Clipit and cut away......

:D
 
Bushman5,

My rant was not aimed at you, Sir. It was a general sort of rant. Just wanted to make sure you knew that.:)

Regards,
3G
 
Has anybody here tried compressed air to clean their skel liners???

I think a good psi of air would clean it without taking it apart.But a compresser

would be out of some people's reach i'm sure.Most of the time it's just pocket lint anyways.
 
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Bushman5 said:
3Guardsmen said:
Bushman5,

My rant was not aimed at you, Sir. It was a general sort of rant. Just wanted to make sure you knew that.:)

Regards,
3G[/QUOTE

hey i'm not a Sir, i work for a living! :D:D:D:D:D

no worries my fellow blade nut! :cool::thumbup:
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Any time I go on a ROTC paintball trip i will usually address the feild owners and staff members as sir and its pretty funny how i almost always hear that comment.

I wonder if you called a homeless man sir would he be like bingo you got me im unemployed.. :D
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