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    tmg
    Joined: 10 Sept 2010

    Ok, so I recently saw a pic of a Curtiss Nano (posted by anaesthetist I think), and whilst I'd really like one, I was wondering how similar the Boker Nano is? I know the designer of both is the same, but the Boker is at a nice entry-level price point, plus I'm saving my pennies for a Mnandi 😉

    Any thoughts?

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      Seul
      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

      Skip Böker, go for the Mnandi…

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        tmg
        Joined: 10 Sept 2010

        The Mnandi is a bit further in the future, so this would satisfy my 'new knife' craving…

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          Seul
          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

          Skip Böker, I'm sure Spyderco has a model like that'un… I've been checking their models... I'll see whether I can find it tomorrow...

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            DougNg
            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

            The Spyderco Dragonfly is a good choice in that size/price range

            I have the G10 version which is more expensive but is fantastic

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

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              Jii
              Joined: 4 Oct 2010

              The scales on my Wilkins-gripped Griptilian have been wreaking havoc on my pocket lining, so I've switched to EDC my Dragonfly G10 and I quite like small-bladed knives for a change. I actually just ordered the Böker Nano thanks to the pics of the Curtiss that were posted here :).  I doubt it will live up to the quality of the Dragonfly which really is an amazing knife, but then again it's half the price..

              AIAN HA-TO!

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                Seul
                Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                Spyderco Dragonfly is the one I meant… Dear Lord the Caly3 super blue is really calling my name...

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                  Jordan23
                  Joined: 19 Nov 2011

                  What's with the Ti Lock Eli? Any news?

                  Enjoy ya addiction!

                  AE

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                    Seul
                    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                    Guy said 350 quid (£)… That's 402 €... I can get a new one for 350 € in the States... But this one is NIB, plus I wouldn't have to proxy it, worry about customs (UK => Belgium), and the postage cost 'd be very low… So I asked him if 325 £ was ok... No answer yet...

                    Fingers crossed  :-\

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                      Jordan23
                      Joined: 19 Nov 2011

                      Fingers crossed! It's a great lookin knife.

                      Enjoy ya addiction!

                      AE

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                        DougNg
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        I'll probably be getting a delica in super blue when it drops. I like carbon steels, even though they require more maintenance

                        Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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

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                          derivative666
                          Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                          @Seul:

                          Guy said 350 quid (£)… That's 402 €... I can get a new one for 350 € in the States... But this one is NIB, plus I wouldn't have to proxy it, worry about customs (UK => Belgium), and the postage cost 'd be very low… So I asked him if 325 £ was ok... No answer yet...

                          Fingers crossed  :-\

                          Hope this works out for you Ti-Lock is ridiculously awesome.

                          "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

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                            Seul
                            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                            Passing on Caly3… Clip not adjustable, and the super blue steel needs too much maintenance... Focusing on the Ti-Lock instead...  ::)

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                              Seul
                              Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                              Customs Clearance
                              February 24, 2013, 3:29 pm
                              BELGIUM

                              Come to papa, baby…

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                                DougNg
                                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                It's left hand/ right hand carry for the Caly 3, not sure what you're talking about, unless you want tip down carry

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

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                                  derivative666
                                  Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                  Clip is ambidextrous on ti-lock

                                  "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

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                                    Seul
                                    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                    Tip down carry… I know it's l/r handed... So Ti-Lock is only ambidextrous?..

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                                      DougNg
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      Ti lock is like the sebenza, tip up only

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

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                                        Seul - If you're not 100% set on a tip-down carry, then maybe I can help convice you on the SuperBlue Caly 3. I have two and they're great. SuperBlue doesn't need that much maintenance. It is surprisingly pretty rust proof. A lot of people let it patina naturally, or patina it by sticking it in an apple, or white vinegar for a few minutes. The patina itself will help resist rust. I have also read that people wipe it with Marine Tuf-Cloth and put Tuf-Glide around the pivot to give it extra protection either after letting it patina, or not allowing it to patina that much at all.

                                        Even if you won't EDC it, it is still a wonderful knife to have in your collection. SuperBlue is too damn cool, especially if you let it patina naturally. I'm actually still debating on whether or not to EDC one of mine. I currently rock a CF Caly 3 in the ZDP189/420J2 and it's suiting all of my needs. Only thing that is keeping me from not using the SuperBlue is the scales. The G-10 is pretty rough and I feel like it'll tear my jeans apart overtime. The CF just glides in my pocket.

                                        Hope that helps a little bit because you NEED that SuperBlue 🙂

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                                          Seul
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                          @DougNg:

                                          Ti lock is like the sebenza, tip up only

                                          Then I have the whole definition of "tip up" wrong… Cause I need it to be like the Seb. Thanks DNG.

                                          Thanks for the info about the SB. Let's just see how I like the Delica first...

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