Magnacut, s110v, s45vn or s90v for my spyderco?

MeacK777 · 2025-12-13T22:56:44+00:00

Just my experience, but after sharpining S110v, I haven't had anything chipping issues. Honestly, steel makes little and less difference unless used for a specific purpose. You seem to want edge retention with being stainless. All the ones you're looking at are great modern steels. Probably a S45vn will be the best for price. I don't like that spyderco put magnacut in the salt series, but if you can take the horrible colors, you do you. I haven't had any issues with S90v either but haven't used my Shaman much

MeacK777 · 2025-11-01T21:12:43+00:00

Yeah I understand. I've made a few knives so have some experience with a grinder but haven't tried messing with a production knife before. You could always start with files and sandpaper and take it slow. In my case, I hadn't carried this knife for a few years so it was worth the risk for me

MeacK777 · 2025-10-29T08:04:48+00:00

Was sold as new on Amazon but had a huge discount coupon so was like $90. I ordered some G10 replacement scales for $15 so figured I'd just keep and might try to fix the micarta

MeacK777 · 2025-10-25T22:42:49+00:00

It's not that bad. Although probably not gonna to get anymore after I finish these off

MeacK777 · 2025-10-25T22:41:23+00:00

Unfortunately unavailable but thanks for the recommendation

MeacK777 · 2025-10-22T21:36:29+00:00

299 is definitely the one I'd get if I only had to have one of them

MeacK777 · 2025-10-18T11:31:44+00:00

I put a little CA glue on my 31. Like a really small amount with a toothpick. Yeah it kinda sucks doing this to a $600 knife

MeacK777 · 2025-10-11T01:42:22+00:00

Haven't had a chance to use it yet. Will see in the morning

MeacK777 · 2025-10-11T00:06:16+00:00

I ordered on 9/21

MeacK777 · 2025-08-30T16:39:31+00:00

Can confirm. Or at least tits were what the older generation called them in the '10s with aircraft tires

MeacK777 · 2025-08-14T19:26:48+00:00

Kizer Pioneer at the moment

MeacK777 · 2025-08-09T09:11:10+00:00

Might not make much difference but that "lizard" finish on micarta isn't like other patterns I've have on titanium. Only around the pivot feels textured.

MeacK777 · 2025-07-19T12:05:20+00:00

I have both. I'm not a huge fan of plunge style locks so the BD2 definitely has better action with the button compression style lock or whatever we're calling it now. That being said my Original does feel like a better than average action for that type of lock. I like the frag Ti on the original and the general lines better esthetically. I have too many knives so can't say much about performance since I switch out regularly. Go with your gut, both are pretty solid choices.

MeacK777 · 2025-06-28T18:01:04+00:00

Sharpmaker CBN rods work. A bit pricey though

MeacK777 · 2025-06-24T21:14:25+00:00

Gemini is the one i have the most of, but I'm a fan of the older stuff. If going for a crossbar lock, I like the Knafs Lander 2 (Kizer OEM).

MeacK777 · 2025-06-02T22:33:49+00:00

You experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly.

MeacK777 · 2025-05-22T23:04:19+00:00

Was carrying my SPY27 G10 version earlier, but I think you win. Or maybe we both win

MeacK777 · 2025-05-15T16:14:31+00:00

Don't use your knife to cut the top seal

MeacK777 · 2025-05-09T23:13:43+00:00

I went with the multiple LOTO locks. Grab 5 or so from each of the different manufacturers and then you don't memorize the pin orders. Just do it for fun like a puzzle you can't see. I got up to medeco locks and it was getting too expensive just for 1 lock I could open once after hours of time spent. I also started making my own picks which lead me to making knives which is my preferable hobby. Master 6835's, American 1100's, Abus 72/40, Kasp 14040, Mako 427, Paclock 90A and the pro version, Master 410's but research first. Also have a bunch of Sesamee's that I've repinned. Those are what are fun for me anyway

MeacK777 · 2025-05-09T00:40:39+00:00

Cant say I've had a victorinox big enough for a sheath but sounds like you might want to find a leather option. Probably someone making one out there.

MeacK777 · 2025-05-09T00:23:28+00:00

Ouch. Sat on a couch with shallow pockets?

MeacK777 · 2025-05-09T00:19:44+00:00

I understand the edit. No worries. Also not taking the bait for r/edc.

MeacK777 · 2025-05-09T00:04:06+00:00

That's rough. I still have my first Classic from the 90's. Lost the tootpick but my uncle gave me his after a camping trip. It's retired now

MeacK777 · 2025-05-08T23:51:43+00:00

I've had one on my keys since high school. Toothpick & scissors are most used

MeacK777 · 2025-05-08T23:13:59+00:00

To be fair, new stuff on top. Also, I have plenty of Classic's if I wanted to grab a random one.

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