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    Mild7
    Joined: 3 May 2012

    Thanks Doug, will look into a Delica.

    last edited by 13 Jan 2013, 23:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      DougNg
      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

      It's a great knife for $50. If you're in the States, Howe's knife shop has them in black at a very good price with free shipping

      It's great for pocket carry, very light, and the ergos (while the knife isn't pretty) is spot on

      The edge was uneven though, I had to reprofile (the back was at a shallower angle than the tip). Bugged me

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

      last edited by 13 Jan 2013, 23:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        CLJ
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 26 Feb 2012

        My Strider SnG. Old pic from when I first got it. Couldn't be arsed to take a new one. Its my EDC.

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          DougNg
          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

          Nice, I still have two Striders, an Airwing and a ZM. They don't get much use but they're cool

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

          last edited by 14 Jan 2013, 00:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            DougNg
            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

            For anyone else that also loves Swiss Army Knives:

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

            last edited by 16 Jan 2013, 22:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              derivative666
              Joined: 30 Jan 2011


              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

              last edited by 17 Jan 2013, 18:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                zhivago
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 17 Aug 2010

                Dang sahn!!!!

                Zhivago

                MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

                last edited by 17 Jan 2013, 19:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Seul
                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                  Beauts… So jealous of that Mnandi... How easy is it to open the Mnandi compared to the Sebenza?..

                  last edited by 17 Jan 2013, 19:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    derivative666
                    Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                    Sebenza is obviously easier to open but, the Mnandi opens very easily. My biggest issue is I have very large hands but, I can easily open it with one hand. It is significantly smaller than the small sebi. However it is no slouch very very sturdy!!!

                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

                    last edited by 17 Jan 2013, 19:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Seul
                      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                      Thanks.

                      Just packed up my Sebenza… Going back to Idaho for the full spa treatment, new cord, and new clip... I noticed I first contacted them in August... Simply can NOT miss this knife... Also not sure I can do a whole month with the Kershaw Scallion...  😠 😠 😠

                      last edited by 17 Jan 2013, 20:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        DougNg
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        You could just drill out the screw and tie a new lanyard…

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                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                        last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Mild7
                          Joined: 3 May 2012

                          Can anyone chime in with views on the Mini Griptillian?  More specifically vs the Spyderco Delica?

                          last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            DougNg
                            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                            My son has a full size Griptilian that I've used and I have a Delica. They're both very light. His Griptilian has 154CM and my Delica has VG10 steel. I like them both very much. I feel that the Griptilian holds an edge longer, but it's not as sharp. That's probably due in part to the full flat grind on the Delica. The Delica has a thinner tip though, if you're worried about breaking it off. I don't pry with my knife so I don't worry about that.

                            Both the Griptilian we have at home and the Delica has the hole opener, which is pretty awesome

                            For me, I favor the Delica because I really don't like the Axis lock. I think it's a pain in the ass to unlock, and I can see all kinds of crap getting stuck in there when I work in the yard

                            Really, you should try to get your hands on both and see which one you favor. They're both classics for a reason

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                            last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Mild7
                              Joined: 3 May 2012

                              Thanks Doug, I very much appreciate you taking the time.

                              Im in Aust, so touching (although ideal) is not so easy.

                              If it makes any difference, our laws dont like folders that can be opened too quickly or easily..  In fact our laws dont like much at all these days.

                              Mike.

                              last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                DougNg
                                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                Neither one of them is particularly fast. You can open the griptilian with a wrist flick though. Can't with a delica. I don't know about the mini grip, but the delica pretty much disappears in the pocket, whereas the griptilian is thicker and you know it's there

                                I think it's safe to say if you use your knife a lot, the griptilian is more comfortable in hand, but the delica is more comfortable to carry. You don't know it's there until you need it

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                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                                last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  derivative666
                                  Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                  Personally I'd spend a little bit more and buy a Benchmade 707 Sequel by Mchenry and Williams. It's around $160 and it is a very nice blade.

                                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

                                  last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    DougNg
                                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                    Oh, and for manual sharpening, vg10 seems easier to get a hair popping edge in my experience. Doesn't hold an edge as long so it's a give and take. Depends on how much you use your knives between sharpenings and how good at it you are

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                                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                                    last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      DougNg
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      @derivative666:

                                      Personally I'd spend a little bit more and buy a Benchmade 707 Sequel by Mchenry and Williams. It's around $160 and it is a very nice blade.

                                      Knifeworks.com has it for less than that plus a 25% off coupon

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                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                                      last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Mild7
                                        Joined: 3 May 2012

                                        Thanks again guys.  I will try the Delica i think. 
                                        For about $75 I think its worth trying.

                                        last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          derivative666
                                          Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                          Doug do you like the 707. I think it's a great little knife and a step up from both the mini grip and delica

                                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

                                          last edited by 18 Jan 2013, 01:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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