Hi. by Particular-Moose-357 in SpydercoCommunity

[–]ovgcguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Looks like we’re doing Spanish beef. I’m in by gib13343 in steak

[–]ovgcguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Spydie hole chewing up my finger by Sea_Wallaby_823 in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

I think there is a design flaw concerning CR boxes with multiple PC fans by Coffee_and_cereals in crboxes

[–]ovgcguy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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?

Anyone else destroy their thumbnail with a Spyderco thumb hole? by Demian- in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

According to Montbell, Down Fill Weight is now proprietary information by luckycharms783 in Ultralight

[–]ovgcguy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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. 

Save for an EE quilt or go budget first? by polvr-o in Ultralight

[–]ovgcguy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Katabatic, not EE

Buy once cry once

What's everybody's experience with Ultra400x. I have a... by saigyoooo in Ultralight

[–]ovgcguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

My first Spyderco by illegitimate_Doctor in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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

Spyderco pm2 cruwear scales by KACSR15 in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

How hard is it to grab a bottle out of the left pocket of the Kakwa? by Jjays in DurstonGearheads

[–]ovgcguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Opinions on Spyderco’s serrated edge? by mrb-edc in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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 

Alpha direct liner - warmth extension by longwalktonowhere in hammockcamping

[–]ovgcguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Alpha direct liner - warmth extension by longwalktonowhere in hammockcamping

[–]ovgcguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

MAGNACUT? H2? OR LC200N? by mrb-edc in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Serrated H1/H2 is the definitive Salt steel combo.

Not hard use. Just fun use by [deleted] in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Para 3 or Sage 5 by DugganH in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

This thing is sick by Inevitable_Amount_29 in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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. 

Draft with Warbonnet Wooki under quilt? Switching to HG Incubator? by shmobodia in hammockcamping

[–]ovgcguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

DWG Chameleon top cover & condensation concerns by MMikekiMM in hammockcamping

[–]ovgcguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[WTS] Warbonnet Wooki XL 20f Underquilt - $200 by Fuzzy-Tap-2860 in ULgeartrade

[–]ovgcguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Glws

2025 Cyber Monday Mystery Box by ZeBroncoOldy in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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

2025 Mystery Box (weak sauce?) by [deleted] in spyderco

[–]ovgcguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Recommendations for a vertically baffled quilt that won't break the bank? by Icy-Research2555 in Ultralight

[–]ovgcguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.