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Originally Posted By doubleplusgood: something a little different. a little friction folder I got from a guy in texas, you wont mistake it for a shiro, but it is a neat little folder and his prices are great. let me know and I will forward his contact info https://i.imgur.com/E44fJlm.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/E44fJlm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/6NUWGkh.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/6NUWGkh.jpg he makes his own resin scales, this blade is in D2 tool steel View Quote That's kinda cool. |
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or more stuff will get stuck in there
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Originally Posted By williedikker72: The section of micarta behind the lock flexes since the lock is part of the liner and is moved away to lock the blade. Here's a cropped net pic showing the unsupported area behind the tab and full liners. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48347/th-3380693778_jpg-2659604.JPG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By williedikker72: Originally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By 80085: That particular crucarta model is garbage, having owned one it’s a worse model than the g10 version. The action was trash. I’d suggest getting a regular g10 pm2 if that’s what you want. S35vn, I’m not sure any of those are or even were available. Perhaps you’re thinking s30v? People seem to like cruwear better than s30v. But the pm2 has so many steels available why limit yourself to those two options? I think you can still get the s90v version relatively cheap compared to what it could cost… https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-paramilitary-2-od-green-g-10-black-cpm-s90v-blade mmmm...S90V.... Originally Posted By konger: Cutting things I don’t cut with my fixed blades. Daily carry. I noticed Cruwear has the same corrosion resistance as 3V. It doesn’t seem to rust. I also read some guys say the new handle is more flimsy or something with the micarta. I never had an issue with 3V as far as corrosion, but generally in a knife that size I would be prioritizing edge retention over toughness and there are better steels than 3V for edge retention. S90V for instance. Maxamet. Originally Posted By konger: Thanks for sharing your crappy experience. I kind of had my heart set on the Cruwear version because I put a premium on ease of sharpening. I really wouldn’t want something that’s harder to sharpen than S35vn, which is why it was my other choice. I can’t find one in stock however. I’d buy a 3V version if they made it. I wouldn't listen to this guy konger. He is a professed Spyderco fan boi who apparently doesn't even know they did S35VN (I had one). If the action was trash it was probably his own fault. They stopped doing the S35VN a while back. S45VN should be comparable for sharpening and stainless. 3V would not be as easy, but if you are using diamonds shouldn't be too bad. But S90V and maxamet will likely be harder to sharpen than S45VN. Originally Posted By williedikker72: I think the standard current ones are S45vn, which isn't any harder to sharpen than s30 or s35 for me. I have that S90v version referenced earlier and really like it. Still haven't had to sharpen yet though. The Crucarta has full liners and I think they sit a little proud of the scales. The scales near the compression lock have alot of flex. Was looking at getting one awhile back, but never got around to it. I'd like to try some Cruwear though. but just the scales, not the liners? The section of micarta behind the lock flexes since the lock is part of the liner and is moved away to lock the blade. Here's a cropped net pic showing the unsupported area behind the tab and full liners. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48347/th-3380693778_jpg-2659604.JPG I've got a set of (somewhat) thin micarta scales on a PM2 and I have never felt it move. The spring pressure of the lock is pretty light. So unless they made them paper thin, it's a nothing burger. |
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God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
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God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
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God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
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God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
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Communists aren't people.
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Originally Posted By doubleplusgood: This is intriguing I think that the food-release properties will be good https://i.imgur.com/eJqh7vY.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/eJqh7vY.jpg View Quote Looks cool but I see stuff getting stuck in the milling. |
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Originally Posted By doubleplusgood: This is intriguing I think that the food-release properties will be good https://i.imgur.com/eJqh7vY.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/eJqh7vY.jpg View Quote Bacteria holding too. |
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Originally Posted By WIC: it's a sweet rubbermaid trolley to hold my tools and cleaning supplies since I am the building manager/janitor/maintenance/groundskeeper/snowremoval/ITbitch/supply specialist. I am also the HR and customer complaints department and if I have any spare time, sometimes they let me do legal stuff. But I don't use my special cart for that View Quote A bolo tie would really change things. |
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Originally Posted By JaredGrey: https://i.imgur.com/S1WFhGK.jpg With the exception of the Redemption, this has been my concealed carry for a couple of days, and I’m really digging the combo. https://i.imgur.com/4dNxMoG.jpg View Quote how's that BiB? |
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Originally Posted By doubleplusgood: yeah, im saving it for something special. got some starry night too https://i.imgur.com/t05GmmF.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/t05GmmF.jpg View Quote |
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your opinions haven't been popular last couple of pages Op, might want to stop now mr. mustard toast
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Originally Posted By JaredGrey: https://i.imgur.com/S1WFhGK.jpg With the exception of the Redemption, this has been my concealed carry for a couple of days, and I’m really digging the combo. https://i.imgur.com/4dNxMoG.jpg View Quote Why exclude the redemption? |
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Originally Posted By doubleplusgood: This is intriguing I think that the food-release properties will be good https://i.imgur.com/eJqh7vY.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/eJqh7vY.jpg View Quote That's pretty cool. Won't stuff get trapped in it. |
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Originally Posted By rbb2: All of them, or a lemon? I'd be surprised if it was the former but not having had one I can't say you're wrong. View Quote My example was probably a lemon and most likely was resold at the seconds sale after its return, the action was very poor which is the reason I returned it. Others report being unhappy with the flexibility and thinness of the micarta. That's also true. FWIW, I've seen an unbelievable amount of these for sale at the SFO seconds sale. Even if the knife was perfect, I don't think it's better in implementation than a G10 model. On paper the cruwear and micarta seems great, but the frame flex doesn't exactly make up for a better steel. The micarta also feels "off", it's as if a sheet of cardstock is sitting on liners. Somehow they took a great idea and screwed it all up. |
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so, basically, a person interested in a PM2 should get a version in G10 and buy RGT aftermarket micarta scales if they want to be happy for the rest of their life.
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Originally Posted By WIC: so, basically, a person interested in a PM2 should get a version in G10 and buy RGT aftermarket micarta scales if they want to be happy for the rest of their life. View Quote If one is so inclined to have a PM2 with micarta scales, that's probably the best way to do it. I have a set of RGT micarta scales for the PM2 but haven't swapped them out yet. |
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Originally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By JaredGrey: https://i.imgur.com/S1WFhGK.jpg With the exception of the Redemption, this has been my concealed carry for a couple of days, and I’m really digging the combo. https://i.imgur.com/4dNxMoG.jpg how's that BiB? Rittenhouse Rye is, IMO, one of the two pillars of rail rye, the other being Old Overholt. When I evaluate it, that’s what I’m gauging it against. It’s fairly unique in that it mixes fairly well with EITHER Coke or Pepsi. Not particularly good on its own though. I give the edge to the most recent releases of Old Overholt. Higher proof, non chill filtered, slightly tastier neat, but only mixes well with Pepsi. |
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Originally Posted By rbb2: The blade looks like it was made from a specter fossil. https://i.imgur.com/EPNBWLeh.jpg Interesting idea though. Like a granton edge but maybe actually functional. View Quote It kinda does. Or. Like a New Zealand Fern feel |
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Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Why exclude the redemption? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By JaredGrey: https://i.imgur.com/S1WFhGK.jpg With the exception of the Redemption, this has been my concealed carry for a couple of days, and I’m really digging the combo. https://i.imgur.com/4dNxMoG.jpg Why exclude the redemption? I feel like all the places I go in a day - work, shopping, the gas station, etc. - would look askance at me if I carried a bottle of Redemption around with me. It’s a little too big to conceal, unlike the G43, Aculeus, and MDV-F. |
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Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Why exclude the redemption? View Quote I can never find it so insert beowulfx.jpg here. Never mind, here it is. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By WIC: so, basically, a person interested in a PM2 should get a version in G10 and buy RGT aftermarket micarta scales if they want to be happy for the rest of their life. View Quote I think that’s my route. I seen a number of nice micarta scales for sale in a variety of places while researching this afternoon. Someone also sells a g10 version with Cruwear blade, but I can’t remember where I saw it. Oh well, I stumble upon it again. |
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Originally Posted By 80085: If one is so inclined to have a PM2 with micarta scales, that's probably the best way to do it. I have a set of RGT micarta scales for the PM2 but haven't swapped them out yet. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By WIC: so, basically, a person interested in a PM2 should get a version in G10 and buy RGT aftermarket micarta scales if they want to be happy for the rest of their life. If one is so inclined to have a PM2 with micarta scales, that's probably the best way to do it. I have a set of RGT micarta scales for the PM2 but haven't swapped them out yet. How hard is it? I think you have to take the knife apart. I seen a number of warnings about disassembly on the pm2 on these scale ads. It didn’t inspire confidence. This is why I stick to fixed blades guys lol. |
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Originally Posted By konger: I think that’s my route. I seen a number of nice micarta scales for sale in a variety of places while researching this afternoon. Someone also sells a g10 version with Cruwear blade, but I can’t remember where I saw it. Oh well, I stumble upon it again. View Quote The purple works for me here also, only brand to get for micarta scales is RGT. because Wisconsin. |
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Originally Posted By konger: How hard is it? I think you have to take the knife apart. I seen a number of warnings about disassembly on the pm2 on these scale ads. It didn’t inspire confidence. This is why I stick to fixed blades guys lol. View Quote nah, someone put it together in the first place, you can def take it apart. |
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