Monday, December 26, 2011

Knife review: Spyderco Street Beat and Pohl Force Hornet XL

A look at two highly capable and interesting compact modern fixed blade designs. The nimble Spyderco Street Beat was designed by Fred Perrin and the attractive Pohl Force Hornet XL was designed by custom maker Spencer Reiter.

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Spyderco Caly 3.5 Black G-10 PlainEdge Knife

!±8±Spyderco Caly 3.5 Black G-10 PlainEdge Knife

Brand : Spyderco
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Price : $112.07
Post Date : Dec 20, 2011 06:51:06
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Spyderco has several knife designs that remain steadfast year after year.  What keeps people buying them over decades is their basic function but also that they’re upgraded or refreshed with new technology and materials when they become available.  A prolific design in Spyderco’s line is the Calypso. Its arrival over a decade ago as a mid-sized folder has spawned numerous variations and converted legions of knife buyers to the benefits of flat-ground, thick leaf-shaped blades.  This is a workingman’s or woman’s folder founded on the premise that a comfortable, usable pocketknife is one that feels like a natural extension of your hand. A larger, newer Bionic version of the original Calypso Jr. is the Caly3.5.  The latest Calypso progeny has a three and a half inch VG-10 leaf-shaped blade that is thick at the tang, then tapering to a tip.  The cutting edge is flat-ground and thin for precision and receptive cutting. Ergonomics and control were taken into the designs’ consideration and where handle and blade meet is a substantial finger choil.  This is the spot where the index finger settles ergonomically leading the thumb to naturally position itself directly above on the blade’s spine.  Also the spine is textured with slip resistant jimping making the knife feels like part of the hand with no sliding forward or backward while cutting.  The black G-10 handle has a mid-positioned back lock and a low profile wire clip, holding the folder deeply in a pocket facing tip-up.

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Spyderco Tenacious: Large Folder Awesomeness

A review of my Spyderco Tenacious. This has been one of my favorite EDC knives that I've carried. Go to www.edcdepot.com and enter "gwynn1975" as a coupon code to receive 10% off of your purchase.

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Spyderco Centofante 3

www.newgraham.com Blade Thickness 5/64" 2mm Diam. Blade Hole 1/2" 13mm Edge Type Plain Edge Handle Material Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon, FRNR with Shell Inlay Blade steel VG-10, Hollow ground Length Blade 3 1/8" 79mm Length Closed 4 1/2" 114m Length Overall 7 9/16" 192m Weight 2.5oz 71g

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The History of Knives

!±8± The History of Knives

Knives are one of the oldest tools to ever have been used. Early humans used sharp stones, bones, or wood pieces to cut and carve. The first effective knives were made out of flint. Even before that, knives were made out of a hard silicate form of the mineral quartz. They could be crudely formed into a palm-shape with a sharp edge which could be used for cutting, scraping, and other activities. These knives were shaped and sharpened against rocks.

With the invention of metal came great advancements in this early human tool. Humans learned the art of melting metals, which could then be molded into various shapes, including knives. As civilizations advanced, knives could be made out of newer and better materials. First came knives out of copper and bronze, and then iron.

These knives were often decorated with feathers; our ancestors took great pride in possessing a beautiful knife, as well as one that was relatively sharp compared to other knives of the period. Some knives were designed just for men, while others included designs specifically for women. These included fancy gold and silver designs for the upper classes. These jeweled knives were prized possessions, and were often carried in sheaths attached to a belt.

Once knives with metal alloys became possible, knives could be made out of many combinations of metals, first steel and then even harder materials. This paved the way for today's knives, made of stainless steel and similar alloys.

Since this early history, knives have been used for diverse activities including hunting, eating, tasks such as cutting wood or other materials, and as weapons. However, with the advent of guns and other forms of advanced warfare, the knife lost its place on the battlefield. Today, knives mainly serve domestic duties, or are used by hunters, campers, and other outdoorsmen.

Even though the materials and purposes of knives have changed greatly over the years, the shape of a knife has not changed much over time. The basic knife shape, with a handle and blade, was present even in the earliest knives. Although modern knives have more variations due to varying knife uses and more sophisticated technology for constructing knives, the basic concept remains unchanged.

Knife technology has come a long way over the past several thousand years. Today, rubberized handles, more advanced blade materials, and additional built in features make modern knives much more effective than their historic or even prehistoric counterparts. Modern knives may even utilize more complex materials such as titanium, ceramic, and carbon fiber, although steel is still widely used.

Today's knives also differ from historic knives mainly in how sharp they are able to become. Older technologies resulted in thicker and blunter knife blades. Today's knives can be much sharper, which results in easier to use knives. Older knife materials would have required much more pressure to be applied in order to cut the same materials, and they would not have been usable for precision cuts like the knives of today.


The History of Knives

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Spyderco Leafstorm

A short overview of the Kevin Wilkins designed Leafstorm, produced by Spyderco. Hires photos can be found at my website: www.spydercollector.com

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Knife Review -- Spyderco Paramilitary 2 -- Big Done Right

My review of the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 in both the standard G10 version and the limited edition Carbon Fiber! Special thanks to Apophysis7 for the awesome gift! Please feel free to leave me a comment and thanks for watching!! "Supremacy" and its logo ™ MJF Productions.

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight Blade Combination Edge Knife, Black

!±8± Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight Blade Combination Edge Knife, Black

Brand : Spyderco | Rate : | Price : $65.99
Post Date : Nov 11, 2011 06:55:03 | Usually ships in 24 hours

First introduced in 1990, the Spyderco Delica was one of the first lightweight, high-performance, one-hand-open pocketknives ever developed. A consistent best seller, it has evolved steadily over the years through Spyderco's CQI (Constant Quality Improvement) process. The Delica 4 features enhanced ergonomics, screw-together construction, and a four-position clip for versatile carry options. Its fiberglass reinforced nylon handles are molded with Bi-Directional Texturing for improved traction and control and are supported by dual skeletonized stainless steel liners. The liners increase structural strength without adding weight and provide a framework to anchor all external and internal components. Its VG-10 blade is flat saber-ground with a stronger tip and larger 13mm opening hole. This version is also black titanium carbonitride coated to reduce reflection and provide increased corrosion resistance. Phosphor bronze washers ensure a smooth action, and textured jimping on the spine guarantees positive control during use.

  • Black, titanium carbonitride-coated blade for low profile and extreme corrosion resistance
  • Flat-ground VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel blade with a partially serrated
  • Mid-positioned back lock with David Boye Dent locks blade securely open and prevents accidental closure
  • Skeletonized stainless steel liners support injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle scales
  • Four-position pocket clip supports tip-up/tip-down, left or right-side carry

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Spyderco Ladybug Key Ring Knife Review

!±8± Spyderco Ladybug Key Ring Knife Review

We've all seen the buckets of key ring knives for sale at the cigar or liquor store that cost under .00 a piece. The problem with these "bargains" is that they have almost no lock strength, cheap handles and poorly made blades. Spyderco takes the idea of a practical key ring knife and puts their own high quality spin on it.

Here are my thoughts on the Spyderco Ladybug.

What I like about the knife:

1. VG-10 is a high quality stainless steel, which is most commonly seen in knives that range from and up. It not only holds a great edge but has the same rust and corrosion resistance that you would expect from stainless steel.

2. It seems that knife companies are constantly making their products larger and larger. In doing so, their smaller and more practical designs are being dropped from the lineups. The Spyderco Ladybug has a blade length of 1.94 inches, making it legal to carry with you and large enough to be a helpful tool.

3. Spyderco's time proven lock back mechanism does a great job of protecting your fingers. The last thing that you want to worry about with a sharp VG-10 blade is lock failure.

4. For the handle, you get the option of black zytel, orange or black FRN material or stainless steel. I went with the black zytel version because I've had positive experiences with it before. Each material should be fine, it just comes down to a matter of personal preference.

5. You also get the option between plain and serrated edge styles. The serrations seem to come in handy for opening boxes, or cutting through fibrous material. The plain edge version can be easier to sharpen though.

What I didn't like:

The only critique I have is that the handle could be designed a little bit more comfortably. While each handle style is durable enough to last a long time, I think the finger choils could be slightly repositioned.

Overall:

With suggested retail values ranging from .95 to .95, the Spyderco Ladybug is not your average key ring knife. The high quality steel, fantastic lock strength and rugged handle makes this knife a trusted companion for years to come. Spend the extra money and go with the Spydero Ladybug. Your fingers will thank you!


Spyderco Ladybug Key Ring Knife Review

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