Hey, guys. I don't post in this part of the forum too much.
I've got relatives visiting from Japan for a month or so, just picked them up from the airport last night. My uncle brought me a little gift, thought I'd share some pics with everyone.
It's a Spyderco Spin with etched scales and a VG-10 stainless Wharncliffe blade. In my experience, VG-10 takes and holds an absolutely amazing edge, and doesn't rust AT ALL. I live practically on the beach and have three VG-10 knives that I regularly use, and I've never seen a spot of corrosion or even discoloration on any of them.
The locking mechanism is similar to a liner lock, except the scale itself is the lock instead of having any internal liner. There's a small detent ball that you might be able to see in the pics that holds the blade closed with a tiny amount of force- just enough to keep it from opening accidentally.
It's a tiny knife, but it's actually quite easy to handle and is extremely sharp. It also might be hard to find in the US, as it's apparently discontinued here.
Sorry for the picture quality, it's an iPhone and I'm not very good at taking pics.
I've got relatives visiting from Japan for a month or so, just picked them up from the airport last night. My uncle brought me a little gift, thought I'd share some pics with everyone.
It's a Spyderco Spin with etched scales and a VG-10 stainless Wharncliffe blade. In my experience, VG-10 takes and holds an absolutely amazing edge, and doesn't rust AT ALL. I live practically on the beach and have three VG-10 knives that I regularly use, and I've never seen a spot of corrosion or even discoloration on any of them.
The locking mechanism is similar to a liner lock, except the scale itself is the lock instead of having any internal liner. There's a small detent ball that you might be able to see in the pics that holds the blade closed with a tiny amount of force- just enough to keep it from opening accidentally.
It's a tiny knife, but it's actually quite easy to handle and is extremely sharp. It also might be hard to find in the US, as it's apparently discontinued here.
Sorry for the picture quality, it's an iPhone and I'm not very good at taking pics.