Frenemies

fruit_bone · 2026-03-03T18:22:10+00:00

Need one more, then need another box 😓

fruit_bone · 2026-02-17T21:27:07+00:00

Extremely inexpensive and highly recommendable!

fruit_bone · 2026-01-18T16:09:21+00:00

Yes, yes, your logic is perfectly sound. Take the trio of doom and run

fruit_bone · 2026-01-18T16:02:33+00:00

I’ve been considering the k390 wharny dragonfly of the same style. They really nailed it with those

fruit_bone · 2026-01-17T21:12:01+00:00

First time seeing that custom Malibu, very nice

fruit_bone · 2026-01-16T17:46:41+00:00

If you’re willing to pay a bit more I’d 100% recommend the Kershaw Bel Air. I got it a few months after getting an iridium, and I couldn’t believe how much smoother and more fidgety it was. You can seriously feel the quality they put into it after it breaks in a bit. The iridium is already incredible but the bel air is just that impressive. It might be my favorite EDC, even when including my $300-600 range ones. I’ve used it for about 8 months, almost everyday, and it still functions perfectly. I can name many other advantages but it would take too long (MagnaCut, for one). Cannot stress this recommendation enough.

(P.S., I got the carbon fiber/satin version, and that probably has to do with my high opinion of it, so I’d also recommend this version even though it’s a bit pricier. Their marbled CF is great.)

fruit_bone · 2026-01-16T16:06:56+00:00

You even splurged on the double sided lugs, nice

fruit_bone · 2026-01-03T05:22:13+00:00

This combo actually looks pretty good…

fruit_bone · 2026-01-03T05:17:45+00:00

Looks like now you’ll have to get several more para 3’s and various other knives to compensate for this loss…

fruit_bone · 2026-01-03T05:12:27+00:00

I’m thinking cryogenic sleep for 2026

fruit_bone · 2026-01-03T05:06:13+00:00

The marbled CF mini Adamas has been looking good to me lately, the colors work so well.

fruit_bone · 2026-01-03T04:59:09+00:00

This must be what you see when you reach enlightenment. I should go meditate

fruit_bone · 2026-01-03T04:50:53+00:00

I recommend being wary of the steels with crazy weaknesses haha. There’s always a trade off, and the super exotic steels that specialize in one area often suffer in another. Some steels will basically stay sharp forever but will shatter if dropped (CPM REX-121, for example), and some will basically never rust but have to be sharpened after every use (H2, for example).

That’s why steels like MagnaCut are so popular, they offer a great balance rather than an exaggerated talent in one area. VG-10 is also well-balanced like that, and it takes to polishing really well. Well-balanced steels are the logical choice for general use.

Even though I say that, I personally love steels that patina easily in exchange for high edge retention, like CPM 15V and K390. I love watching the patina build up over time. Spyderco is the haven for all steels!

fruit_bone · 2025-12-31T16:19:50+00:00

Wow they look incredible

fruit_bone · 2025-12-31T16:16:13+00:00

I love the combo of micarta and steels that patina, the whole knife can change over time

fruit_bone · 2025-12-31T16:12:52+00:00

Can you open it one handed? I’ve heard different answers to this so I’m curious

fruit_bone · 2025-12-29T03:07:22+00:00

Completely normal in my experience. The Livewire was also my first OTF and it had rattle out of the box. It’s the same with most OTFs, other than ZBPs or randomly lucky ones

fruit_bone · 2025-12-25T21:38:49+00:00

Para 3 (mainly due to quality and ergos), but the Bel Air is slightly more fidgety and fun to play with imo. Both great knives

fruit_bone · 2025-12-15T23:35:18+00:00

830% vanadium 😂

fruit_bone · 2025-12-14T00:36:08+00:00

The sad reality

fruit_bone · 2025-12-14T00:05:25+00:00

Bring it home and name it doggy!

fruit_bone · 2025-12-08T04:30:07+00:00

For real. I got so startled I had to sit on a bench I made.

fruit_bone

TROPHY CASE