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Spyderco JD Smith 3-7/8" VG10 Steel Plain Edge with G10 Handle
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It's a fine knife, but the blade is not 3- 7/8".
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=383
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=383
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Wasn't the original hollow ground as in your link, Jill? All I can find for sale of these are FFG ones.
-Great Ergonomic handles
-slices with ease and VG-10 is easy to sharpen and maitain
-IMHO, more of a "gentleman's knife" as I would only carry it for light work (cutting bags open, stuff around the house, food prep). I just don't see it as a folder for hardcore duties.
-tip may be a bit too thin and may snap (as tips from the Endura #, 2, and 1 did at times)
I'm not bashing the folder (I bought two for use and really like the blade overall) but I see it as a medium use folder.
-slices with ease and VG-10 is easy to sharpen and maitain
-IMHO, more of a "gentleman's knife" as I would only carry it for light work (cutting bags open, stuff around the house, food prep). I just don't see it as a folder for hardcore duties.
-tip may be a bit too thin and may snap (as tips from the Endura #, 2, and 1 did at times)
I'm not bashing the folder (I bought two for use and really like the blade overall) but I see it as a medium use folder.
Looking forward to your report!I have one coming to runs some tests on.
Ankerson
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Once it gets here I will do a short video then I will knock down the edge to 15 degrees per side and do a cutting video.
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From the bottom of the linked page: "Please note the production knife has a Full Flat Ground blade, the prototype pictured above has a Hollow Ground blade."
Ankerson
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The blade is already thin enough not to need a hollow grind.
I haven't handled one, but I'd agree with you just from the pictures. I just posted that because someone mentioned it being FFG when it's "supposed to be" hollow ground.
Ankerson
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It's pretty thin, I handled one a few months ago and the blade tapers down to a very fine point.
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I love mine, it's one of my favourite Spydies. From a utility point of view the only bad thing about it is that the tip is quite thin, but that hasn't been a problem for me so far. I mean, I've used the crap out of my Buck 110's and they have fine points as well.
It's slim and carries really well. Materials are very good, too.
It's slim and carries really well. Materials are very good, too.
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Seems to be a great blade, the ergo's are perfect and the quality is up there. I love the knife.
It takes a wicked edge and slices quite nicely.
It takes a wicked edge and slices quite nicely.