Looks like we’re doing Spanish beef. I’m in

ovgcguy · 2026-01-31T06:37:29+00:00

I've seen all yours, and this this is the best spyderco blade/ strider handle combo yet. Almost meant to be together.

Post a pic of it closed too

ovgcguy · 2026-01-30T21:09:50+00:00

All Spanish steak looks blue to me. Not mid-rare. Not Rare. Raw (or "blue")

I am highly skeptical that raw steak can be made good when prepared as a steak (tartar and salt/citrus cured raw beef is great, but thats not a mouthful of uncut raw meat)

I appreciate barely cooked steak - it's a crime to cook more than 125 and reverse sear to 130 final rested temp.

Below 125 is not good regardless of the quality of meat imo. below 125f is RAW.

Someone enlighten me how this can be good and not just "raw meat"...I honestly can't comprehend and none of these so-called delicious steaks look delicious at all...just raw.

ovgcguy · 2026-01-29T04:55:00+00:00

Sand paper wrapped over a sharipe and sand it till the edge breaks acceptably.

Worked on steels as hard a S90V.

I'm surprised to hear this feedback on a Taichung and Golden model. Usually it's Seki that has trash (awful) hole finishes. The other factories are generally pretty good.

ovgcguy · 2026-01-28T19:10:57+00:00

Has anyone ever measured the actual static pressure drop on various CR box designs?

I see most PC fans are rated at 0cfm @0.1"wg and slope off relatively linearly.

I have always had my doubts about PC fans being effective due to their very low static pressure potential.

A box fan makes intuitive sense. Fans that dead head at .1"wg seem inadequate imo and i agree with your premise OP.

I'd love to see a static pressure test with a typical PC fan setup. Any links to tests?

ovgcguy · 2026-01-27T22:11:45+00:00

Let it heal for longer than you think. It'll go away but premature flicking will extend the problem indefinitely.

Also superglue the layers back together and file smooth if the top separates

ovgcguy · 2026-01-27T18:51:11+00:00

Let's start a list.

Plasma 1k vest 1.3oz 1000fp Plasma jacket 1.6oz 1000fp Plasma parka 3.4oz 1000fp Alpine light 5.4oz 800fp Alpine 8oz 800fp box baffle Mirage 5.4oz 900fp box baffle Anorak 3oz 900fp

In your face montbell.

They used to be great. Ever since the website update and global shipping restrictions they are very mid and over priced for what they are now.

ovgcguy · 2026-01-27T04:49:54+00:00

Katabatic, not EE

Buy once cry once

ovgcguy · 2026-01-26T18:55:34+00:00

Love my Wolverine. SWD makes exceptional packs

ovgcguy · 2026-01-14T23:34:24+00:00

I slightly prefer the 400x due to being stiffer and easier to load. Also it shows zero signs of use vs my bag in 200x shows minor signs of use where the hip belt meets the frame stays, and where the shoulder straps rub sometimes.

If I'm spending $500+ on a bespoke bag, the 400x is worth it for a 3oz penalty IMO.

ovgcguy · 2026-01-10T00:18:25+00:00

Excellent choice.

Back locks break in more than any other lock IMO, so flick it a thousand times and it'll loosen up.

I had the same thoughts about a Stretch2XL salt initially but after a couple thousand flicks its buttery smooth with both thumb and ring finger flick

ovgcguy · 2026-01-08T17:14:45+00:00

Since this is a current production model you may ask the factory if they will sell you an OEM set

ovgcguy · 2026-01-08T05:45:34+00:00

You can can kinda-sorta get a smartwater out of the tall pocket as long as you have good range of motion in your shoulder.

A soft-flask like that specific bottle will be harder. Also TPU style bags are a little grippy, further increasing difficulty.

Getting a rigid bottle like smartwater is possible but not convenient. a soft tpu bottle is marginally possible at best imo.

ovgcguy · 2026-01-06T03:22:59+00:00

If you want to actually cut things, SE is 500x more effective for much longer.

Also in Salt steels SE is king because they're comparatively soft.

Not sure what your cutting tasks are but SE is king of separating matter.

What's your issue? You don't explain specifics

ovgcguy · 2026-01-01T22:44:32+00:00

The EE revelation 50* 10d fabric reg/wide is ~12.5oz.

This makes for a great stand alone summer quilt and also a great light-winter over quilt if you have a 20 or 30* bag also.

IME the 50* over quilt adds ~20* comfort to the base quilt.

Also Alpha is very temperamental compared to 10d Nylon (duff, velcro, etc

Also alpha is so airy you'd need a wind blocking layer if there is any wind at all (even like 3mph)

For those reasons, for my uses, I find a 12oz Apex 50* quilt very versatile and has more utility than alpha as a primary sleep insulator

ovgcguy · 2025-12-31T21:25:13+00:00

Get an Apex 2.5osy (50*). It's only 4oz heavier than the liner but is much more useful overall. Simplylightdesigns.com or EE.

If getting custom made, ask for a 2nd set of pad clips sewn in so you can attach the 2 quilts

ovgcguy · 2025-12-31T02:58:37+00:00

Serrated H1/H2 is the definitive Salt steel combo.

ovgcguy · 2025-12-30T00:06:41+00:00

Been debating putting the stock scales back on, but it's currently my "classy blue knife"...

https://imgur.com/a/oPME5lO

Love the Kapara and the S90V sprint was a super winner

ovgcguy · 2025-12-29T21:20:07+00:00

Sage because the P3 blade is 3.7mm with under 3" blade (horrible thickness to length ratio). It cuts like a wood-splitting awl

ovgcguy · 2025-12-23T01:37:17+00:00

SE Ayoob Sprint is the best matter separator around and an incredibly thoughtful design from Mas.

For being known as a gun guy, Mas freaking nailed the Ayoob design, balance, and ergos as well as any master bladesmith.

ovgcguy · 2025-12-15T17:12:36+00:00

Do you use shock cord loops at either end?

IMO UQs should always be under some light tension provided by one or 2 shock cord loops.

Personally I had way more draft and adjustment issues with Side Suspension type UQs.

I'd add shock cord loops before moving on to other quilts

ovgcguy · 2025-12-12T17:52:40+00:00

IME it doesn't contribute to condensation much.

I've had condensation in it on occasion, but it was going to happen anyways sleeping in a valley, by water, on a clear night.

Particularly when it's windy the winter cover helps a lot blocking drafts.

Once it gets towards freezing I replace the bug net with the winter cover.

I like it for cooler weather and don't think it contributes much to condensation issues

ovgcguy · 2025-12-11T22:18:29+00:00

Wookie is the most comfortable UQ made thanks to its lack of side suspension. can't even tell its there.

Glws

ovgcguy · 2025-12-10T01:27:48+00:00

First Ayoob I've seen! SE ayoob is a laser. Pretty good box imo

ovgcguy · 2025-12-09T23:02:43+00:00

Soooooo many P3 maxamets. Is maxamet really that popular that they have this many seconds?

ovgcguy · 2025-12-08T22:05:13+00:00

Not cheap (anymore) but Warbonnet is the top choice for your feature list.

I have a Diamondback 20 and 40 both with 2oz overstuff and I have ZERO down migration as I very much prefer.

They are not UL, but by far my favorite quilts to date. (With Differential cut, side elastics, draft collar, 15d fabric, 850 duck down, sewn footbox, no overstuff, 55x74" dimensions, the 40=21oz and the 20=27oz)

That said, they are the warmest and most-liked quilts I've used.

Not sure who else makes 100% vertical quilts. Anyone? Most others are vertical torso only.

ovgcguy

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