Spyderco fanboy thread

[blues]

So...you're saying you like it, then?

;)

[NH Shooter]

https://i.ibb.co/FqrkmHh/edc-30.jpg

[DacoRoman]

My Spydercos, and a couple others on top...I have a couple more too, a Delica I think it’s called, and Leaf (?) but they’re in some pouches somewhere.

[WDR]

https://imgur.com/a/OYMdbv0

I ended up going for a Para 3 Lightweight, instead of the Native, in Spyderco's exclusive CPM SPY27 steel.. No comments on how it cuts or anything yet, but this is my first compression lock, and it's quite smooth.

[Clusterfrack]

DacoRoman, what is the knife 2nd from top?

[WDR]

Somehow the picture I tried to put in my last post didn't want to show up when I was using my phone. Lets try again, now that I'm on my laptop:

https://i.imgur.com/2pgqUSkl.jpg

[DacoRoman]

DacoRoman, what is the knife 2nd from top?

Kizlyar Supreme Whisper Folding Knife 3.75,” Bohler M390 Steel, Black/Blue G10 Handles. Made in Russia. I wanted a nice looking and functional Tanto folder and I’m glad I took a chance on it, one of my favorites... it’s sort of my Gentleman’s folder. I dig it. Liner locker but has a very secure lockup insofar as liner lockers go, and it has a very quick and snappy one handed blade deployment.

Check it out!
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KZRKK0120/kizlyar-supreme-whisper-folding-knife-375-m390-stonewashed-blade-blackblue-g10-handles

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211214/fd81c8675635d5b186f79c1fcffc2bfa.jpg

[Guerrero]

Now that it's been out a while, what do people think of the Smock?

[UNM1136]

I need to replace my Military, my way favorite EDC blade. I suspect one of the kids "borrowed" it and lost it. Hopefully in their room. One of the original 440V versions, bought after a factory tour with Patrick Glesser and Vince. Spyderco no longer does factory tours.

Buuuut, I get a uniform allowance yearly, and it can wait for that. The SpidieChef is calling. I don't think I will ever get a pretty, inlaid large Sebenza that I have lusted after for a couple of decades now. A Spydie blade giving Chris Reeves credit (maybe royalties, too?) looks fabulous. Might just have give myself a Christmas presant and accept what I can get.

pat

[blues]

I need to replace my Military, my way favorite EDC blade. I suspect one of the kids "borrowed" it and lost it. Hopefully in their room. One of the original 440V versions, bought after a factory tour with Patrick Glesser and Vince. Spyderco no longer does factory tours.

Buuuut, I get a uniform allowance yearly, and it can wait for that. The SpidieChef is calling. I don't think I will ever get a pretty, inlaid large Sebenza that I have lusted after for a couple of decades now. A Spydie blade giving Chris Reeves credit (maybe royalties, too?) looks fabulous. Might just have give myself a Christmas presant and accept what I can get.

pat

Pat,

FWIW, many folks I know, who like the look of the "chef" as I do, have compained about the feel in hand due to the thin profile of the grip. Not as locked in as a Military, nor as friendly to the hand.

Not trying to talk you out of it, simply commenting on observations I've read before ever jumping myself. (And it kept me from doing so.)

[Ptero]

Now that it's been out a while, what do people think of the Smock?

I bought one about 6 months ago. Overall I like it. The steel is decent and holds an edge alright. Easy to sharpen. I've grown to like the button, blade lock release.The only thing I don't like is the choil on the blade that forms a sort of a hook and hangs up and snags when cutting things like dog food bags or mulch where you take long sweeping cutting strokes. I'll eventually get around to reprofiling that and it should fix my one real complaint. Also I swapped out the standard pocket clip with a deep carry one. I still don't know why knife companies even put non deep carry clips o. Knives...

[Navin Johnson]

I need to replace my Military, my way favorite EDC blade. I suspect one of the kids "borrowed" it and lost it. Hopefully in their room. One of the original 440V versions, bought after a factory tour with Patrick Glesser and Vince. Spyderco no longer does factory tours.

Buuuut, I get a uniform allowance yearly, and it can wait for that. The SpidieChef is calling. I don't think I will ever get a pretty, inlaid large Sebenza that I have lusted after for a couple of decades now. A Spydie blade giving Chris Reeves credit (maybe royalties, too?) looks fabulous. Might just have give myself a Christmas presant and accept what I can get.

pat

I guess the palm to the forehead question is why not another military?

I think the paramilitary 2 is a better all-round knife than the military. If you're looking for something different.

The spidey chef is designed to cut on a surface not in space. Most of the cutting that people do outside of say the kitchen is in space not on a surface. I don't believe the geometry is ideal for an everyday type use knife.

I have a Sebenza. It's very nice and to me is more of a bucket knife. A quality Spyderco will kick its ass in performance all day long.

[Exiledviking]

I agree with the suggestion for a Paramilitary 2. That's the Easy button for Spyderco knives. Another option is the Shaman. Or an Amalgam. I had my Amalgam modified to remove the flipper. See below.
Another option is the Cold Steel Recon 1. That's the knife that I've come to carry the most lately. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211215/cbf0cdef05cff54fd1c7f53c6c54621f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211215/fdc585abeace9c859d75c67b4abcc362.jpg

[JCN]

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[newyork]

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You use it as your defensive piece or has it been decent with utility?

[JCN]

You use it as your defensive piece or has it been decent with utility?

I just received it yesterday so I don’t have any experience yet!

The plan was to carry it for self defense as it was designed for untrained people to use. Anatomically it makes sense as a “flail and slash” last ditch weapon.

I don’t have plans for using it as a utility knife, I keep Gerber multi-tools in the car / work bag and usually that’s close enough.

[newyork]

I always thought they were interesting but never got around to buying one. Seems like what you said, a flail and slash knife but probably not for stabbing. Probably do well as a seatbelt and cord cutter.

[Totem Polar]

I just received it yesterday so I don’t have any experience yet!

The plan was to carry it for self defense as it was designed for untrained people to use. Anatomically it makes sense as a “flail and slash” last ditch weapon...

The S-curve was designed by Sal Glesser as a one-trick pony, but it’s pretty good at the trick. Check this out:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cijSHVp4ebs

[blues]

I would not want to be on the wrong end of that blade.

[WDR]

That is indeed a nasty blade. I wonder how much is balde shape, and how much is the serrations, as far as how it cuts. I'm sure it's a bit of both.

[JCN]

The S-curve was designed by Sal Glesser as a one-trick pony, but it’s pretty good at the trick. Check this out:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cijSHVp4ebs

Great video!

I like testing capabilities of my tools in the scenarios that I might use them in.

I did that with handguns when starting out.

My potential perceived use of the blade would be to attack forearms or face in the setting of an attack. If all the forearm muscles and tendons are cut, there is no hand function.

That’s why I’m interested in this blade over a P’kal. Rather than slipping off and out of the tissue with a slash, it can hook a bone and pull in on a fulcrum lever using the bone as a pivot point with that curve.

I have a lot of ballistic gel left over from firearms testing so I plan on making a simulated bone in forearm wrapped in leather and testing on that with a conventional blade versus this one.

I’ll make a video when I do it if people are interested.

I think the benefit of the blade shape is if there are bones involved.

[Totem Polar]

I would not want to be on the wrong end of that blade.

There are only a few AARs on that blade floating around out there that I am aware of. The one that comes to mind is a guy running payroll to the bank, IIRC, who had one palmed while carrying his bag and then being accosted by a set of robbers. As the story goes, a low-line upward slash into the inguinal area of one criminal cut the poor bastard’s belt off of him from the inside out, in addition to everything else it encountered on the way out through the belt. Ugly stuff, if true.

[JCN]

There are only a few AARs on that blade floating around out there that I am aware of. The one that comes to mind is a guy running payroll to the bank, IIRC, who had one palmed while carrying his bag and then being accosted by a set of robbers. As the story goes, a low-line upward slash into the inguinal area of one criminal cut the poor bastard’s belt off of him from the inside out, in addition to everything else it encountered on the way out through the belt. Ugly stuff, if true.

I found a few reports from people who had used them successfully and they seem incredibly effective for their intended use (untrained slash and flail). To me they’re kind of like a 12 gauge… just go in the general direction with aggression.

[UNM1136]

I guess the palm to the forehead question is why not another military?



July is when I get my uniform allowance and it will get done then. A waved Matriarch is also on the short list JCN

As far as the Mil vs the Para, I have HUGE (6" blade) limited edition BladeForums Sifu in D2. I have a Vaquero Grande. For almost 15 years I carried a Kimber Warrior everywhere. My wife says I am compensating for something, but I don't know what she means.

Totem Polar I need to go back to the pawnshop and see if at least one of those Civilians is still there. I could of had one like new, and one NIB for two bills last year.

Thanks blues.

pat

[UNM1136]

That’s why I’m interested in this blade over a P’kal. Rather than slipping off and out of the tissue with a slash, it can hook a bone and pull in on a fulcrum lever using the bone as a pivot point with that curve.



TLG handed me his Clinch Pick on the range one time and I have taken SouthNarc's ECQC and Cecil Burch's IAJJ, so I have been shown the concept, and actually like it. But it use window is really narrow, and ign't folks complain about not being able to rest their thumb on the back of the blade, so just handing it to someone unfamiliar like TLG did for me is probably a bad idea.

I also have a Gunting with trainer and two of Bram Frank's post Spidie blades, and lots of reps kinetic opening them and "defanging the snake".

I can't remember the maker now, but someone makes and sells a ring for the pommel of the Matriarch that allows you to use it in a kerambit fashion. That and a kydex sheath that holds the blade open would be two very interesting accessories for me to play with. I have never been taught to use a kerambit, but a couple of people I respect speak fairly well of them. One, a DT trainer and decades long judo guy called the Matriarch with the ring the "ultimate fireman's knife."

pat

[JCN]

TLG handed me his Clinch Pick on the range one time and I have taken SouthNarc's ECQC and Cecil Burch's IAJJ, so I have been shown the concept, and actually like it. But it use window is really narrow, and ign't folks complain about not being able to rest their thumb on the back of the blade, so just handing it to someone unfamiliar like TLG did for me is probably a bad idea.

I also have a Gunting with trainer and two of Bram Frank's post Spidie blades, and lots of reps kinetic opening them and "defanging the snake".

I can't remember the maker now, but someone makes and sells a ring for the pommel of the Matriarch that allows you to use it in a kerambit fashion. That and a kydex sheath that holds the blade open would be two very interesting accessories for me to play with. I have never been taught to use a kerambit, but a couple of people I respect speak fairly well of them. One, a DT trainer and decades long judo guy called the Matriarch with the ring the "ultimate fireman's knife."

pat

Wise men make the ring. I looked but it sticks up out of the pocket a lot.

I bought three Matriarch consistent with how I test carry guns.

One will be for carry, one will be for spare, one will be for testing and after that I’ll grind down the edges and use it for training.

[JCN]

This is why I was so interested in the matriarch for a “defang the snake” defense.

This is a simulated arm bone.

Fixed blade versus matriarch. Totem Polar JCS

The fixed blade glances off the bone and pulls out.

The claw / hawksbill of the matriarch grabs and redirects the forces to cut flesh away from the bone circumferentially.


https://youtu.be/CrKVfHaYO8Y

The PVC pipe is part of my simulated arm that I’ll set up for testing.

[Crashpad]

My gym/running knife, Spyderco dragonfly with wave feature.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210413/990fd19b6816c0e7d222e401a897ebbe.jpg


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I bought one of these earlier this week. When they were first released I wasn't really interested because to me something that size didn't really benefit from a wave, even though I pretty much think that most folders should be waved. I also didn't really care for the Dragonfly for many years, but have started regularly pocket carrying a DF Salt that had been laying around the house for several years. The only issue with the DF Salt is that my hand size makes it annoying to open one handed sometimes, which defeats the purpose of carrying it versus a SAK. I also often use it as a money clip, which makes the issue worse.

Looking at options to replace it, I was seriously considering a small auto, like one of Kershaw's Launch models or the Microtech Exocet. I was concerned about the Launch opening in my pocket and the size (and cost, honestly) of the Exocet wasn't what I was looking for.

The shop I was in had a waved DF and it occurred to me that the wave might help with my issue opening it one handed. Thus far that has proven true and it is working quite well as a money clip/box opener. The grip is still smaller than I prefer, but as it turns out the cash held in the clip adds enough thickness to allow for a solid grip in the case that an emergency arises requiring the poking of something.

[backtrail540]

https://i.postimg.cc/ZnHj2hZP/IMG-20211210-090246-053.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Zv9rv2W0)

[JCN]

In case anyone here wants to see it:


https://youtu.be/Qnc9SjLUbn4

Question for knife owners with Emerson Waves…

Is there a different clip that can facilitate draws AIWB?

[Totem Polar]

In case anyone here wants to see it:


https://youtu.be/Qnc9SjLUbn4

Question for knife owners with Emerson Waves…

Is there a different clip that can facilitate draws AIWB?

That is a good question, IMHO. Being all captain NPE at work, myself, I tend to end up with small folders in exactly that role, and I’ve found that the wave doesn’t work for me from AIWB. My Matriarch—which I’ve lugged around a fair bit since getting it—is unwaved. I ended up taking the bespoke, bolt-on wave attachment off of my Civilian for the same reason.

There are clips out there that will allow for deeper carry—though I’m not sure that will help.

I’ve also found, over time, that I prefer tip up carry for front pants pocket and tip down carry for waistband. If set up for tip down carry, the waved Matriarch in essence becomes a plain spyderco with a little guard on it, as the wave is taken out of play on the draw.

Anyhoo… that’s what I’ve got on the matter.

Actually, that’s not all I’ve got. Let me see if I can get a buddy in here who has hacked the P’kal wave using kydex and shock cord: another way to go is to concoct an AIWB kydex rig that incorporates a wave trigger—eg. Shock cord loop—to guarantee deployment.

This is the sort of thing that comes when short fixed blades (SFBs) are verboten, but a folder of whatever length is legal…

SLUZENE

[JCN]

Totem Polar

Thanks!

JCS helped point out that compressing the clip makes it harder to draw (that’s how noobish I am to knives).

Thanks all!

[WDR]

Having played a bit with the Lightweight Para 3 in CPM SPY27 a bit now... I am really liking this knife. Carries about the same as my old Delica, its not much bigger, and still very light. It has stayed pretty sharp even with a little box cutting/opening abuse, some utility use at work, and minor food prep. I probably should touch up the blade a bit with a stone or something, but a couple light strokes to each side on my kitchen steel ( I know, not the best tool) seem to have brought the edge back to near factory sharp again. I don't think the steel is some super wonder steel, for sure, but I'm very happy with the knife so far.

I have not had any problems with the wire clip yet, and I'm trying to give it a fair shake, since I've not used one before. I think the wire clips look cheap/weak, vs the traditional clip. I do like the "deep carry" aspect of it. If it comes loose, or I decide I hate it, I'll probably order a Lynch NW clip for it. So far, it doesn't seem necessary. I'd almost dare say the Para 3 size knife is perfect for my needs. I may have to get a G10 model eventually.

[Navin Johnson]

Having played a bit with the Lightweight Para 3 in CPM SPY27 a bit now... I am really liking this knife. Carries about the same as my old Delica, its not much bigger, and still very light. It has stayed pretty sharp even with a little box cutting/opening abuse, some utility use at work, and minor food prep. I probably should touch up the blade a bit with a stone or something, but a couple light strokes to each side on my kitchen steel ( I know, not the best tool) seem to have brought the edge back to near factory sharp again. I don't think the steel is some super wonder steel, for sure, but I'm very happy with the knife so far.

I have not had any problems with the wire clip yet, and I'm trying to give it a fair shake, since I've not used one before. I think the wire clips look cheap/weak, vs the traditional clip. I do like the "deep carry" aspect of it. If it comes loose, or I decide I hate it, I'll probably order a Lynch NW clip for it. So far, it doesn't seem necessary. I'd almost dare say the Para 3 size knife is perfect for my needs. I may have to get a G10 model eventually.

Wire clips are generally good. I don't think thy hold quite as well as the stamped ones but they tear up clothes less.

[5pins]

I found it! Only two more missing.

https://i.imgur.com/BBPoXAzl.jpg

[ubervic]

I'll play.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 with custom acid wash liners, micarta scales and Lynch clip.

83174

[Guerrero]

I found it! Only two more missing.

https://i.imgur.com/BBPoXAzl.jpg

You must misplace a lot of knives. If I lost one, I'd be beside myself.

;)

[newyork]

I'll play.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 with custom acid wash liners, micarta scales and Lynch clip.

83174

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[5pins]

You must misplace a lot of knives. If I lost one, I'd be beside myself.

;)

Yes I do but they normally show up at some point.

[Wyoming Shooter]

Yes, I have the Lynch clips on my Para 3s, it's a necessary upgrade, the stock clip position sucks. Go with the Lynch clips, he's a solid dude worth supporting.
https://www.lynchnw.com/clips/lynchnw-spyderco-para3-deep-carry-clip

I somehow tweaked the LYNCHNW clip on my Yojimbo 2. I emailed Casey for suggestions as to how to bend it back into position. Casey emailed back within minutes offering to replace the clip free of charge. It doesn't get any better than that.

[5pins]

All sharpened up and ready to cut.

https://i.imgur.com/I3Wd7TXl.jpg

[joshs]

All sharpened up and ready to cut.

https://i.imgur.com/I3Wd7TXl.jpg

I love Para ergonomics. I'm holding out for a Para 3 lightweight in Magnacut. I'm pretty sure that will be my perfect pocket knife.

[Navin Johnson]

The Stretch 2 SS is a near identical copy of the P2.

In a light weight format with much better stay closed bias.

[Jared]

The Stretch 2 SS is a near identical copy of the P2.

In a light weight format with much better stay closed bias.

I dunno about that. I’ve got a stretch 2. It’s a good knife but I really prefer the handle shape, size, curves on the PM2. There are a lot of reasons, good ones, for the fame and demand surrounding the PM2. It’s just about perfect as far as a general use folder go. Only thing I can really complain about is they aren’t the bargain they used to be.

[blues]

I love Para ergonomics. I'm holding out for a Para 3 lightweight in Magnacut. I'm pretty sure that will be my perfect pocket knife.

It's a great steel for holding an aggressive edge...but be very careful with any lateral force applied.

[joshs]

It's a great steel for holding an aggressive edge...but be very careful with any lateral force applied.

Magnacut or Maxamet? Magnacut is still pretty new, but my understanding is that it should do very well with edge "toughness" similar to non-stainless powdered tool steels. https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/ It seems like the optimal pocketknife steel. I still like 14C28N or AEB-L for larger fixed blades due to ease of sharpening and greater toughness. I've never really been into the high abrasion resistant steels like Maxamet.

[blues]

Magnacut or Maxamet? Magnacut is still pretty new, but my understanding is that it should do very well with edge "toughness" similar to non-stainless powdered tool steels. https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/ It seems like the optimal pocketknife steel. I still like 14C28N or AEB-L for larger fixed blades due to ease of sharpening and greater toughness. I've never really been into the high abrasion resistant steels like Maxamet.

Sorry, Josh. I read too fast for my own good. (I'll blame it on aging eyes.)

MagnaCut will be just fine. It'll be something akin to the toughness of CPM Cru-Wear with high end stainless-ness.

So far, early testing seems to be quite positive from most of my sources.

[joshs]

Sorry, Josh. I read too fast for my own good. (I'll blame it on aging eyes.)

MagnaCut will be just fine. It'll be something akin to the toughness of CPM Cru-Wear with high end stainless-ness.

So far, early testing seems to be quite positive from most of my sources.

It seems pretty awesome from most of the testing I've seen so far. Nearly as stainless as LC200N, but edge performance like CPM Cru-Wear or 4V.

Spyderco is apparently going to run it about 62 HRC. I'll probably grab the new Native 5 Salt when in comes out since it looks like it's going to be the first production Spyderco in Magnacut.

Even beyond Magnacut, Larrin's contributions to the knife world are pretty awesome. His testing certainly corrected a number of misconceptions I held about steel performance. Primarily, I used to think that 1095/O1 were tougher steels, but a lot of commonly available simple stainless steels (12C27, 13C26, 14C28N, and AEB-L) are substantially "tougher." I think Mora does a disservice to their stainless models by running them softer than the equivalent carbon models, which leads to easier edge deflection (especially in zero ground scandis).

[blues]

It seems pretty awesome from most of the testing I've seen so far. Nearly as stainless as LC200N, but edge performance like CPM Cru-Wear or 4V.

Spyderco is apparently going to run it about 62 HRC. I'll probably grab the new Native 5 Salt when in comes out since it looks like it's going to be the first production Spyderco in Magnacut.

Even beyond Magnacut, Larrin's contributions to the knife world are pretty awesome. His testing certainly corrected a number of misconceptions I held about steel performance. Primarily, I used to think that 1095/O1 were tougher steels, but a lot of commonly available simple stainless steels (12C27, 13C26, 14C28N, and AEB-L) are substantially "tougher." I think Mora does a disservice to their stainless models by running them softer than the equivalent carbon models, which leads to easier edge deflection (especially in zero ground scandis).

A lot of production companies and even custom makers run 'em softer than need be.

Nathan Carothers has been pretty sanguine about his testing with MagnaCut so far, (he's still at it), and I have a lot of respect for his work with 3V, AEB-L etc.

Larrin has been a real asset to the knife community. We're happy to have him post regularly on bladeforums.

[javemtr]

A lot of production companies and even custom makers run 'em softer than need be.
Nathan Carothers has been pretty sanguine about his testing with MagnaCut so far, (he's still at it), and I have a lot of respect for his work with 3V, AEB-L etc.
Larrin has been a real asset to the knife community. We're happy to have him post regularly on bladeforums.

I will be very sad if production heat treats do not fully exploit MagnaCut's potential. Because it is so much tougher than other stainless steels, it can be run harder without sacrificing strength. They could go harder and gain some edge retention while still being way tougher than S30V/S35VN/S45VN/20CV/M390/... So 62HRC is definitely on the lower end of the hardness range I'd like to see, 63-64 HRC would be more like it. Let's hope for the best.

[Navin Johnson]

Production heat treats are never "pushing it" hard. Likely in a range that gives best balance of performance and least warranty claims.

Magnacut seems like a great steel for a fixed blade....not sure what people do with folders that will make Magnacut such a game changer. But i'm a tools for the job guy.

[joshs]

Production heat treats are never "pushing it" hard. Likely in a range that gives best balance of performance and least warranty claims.

Magnacut seems like a great steel for a fixed blade....not sure what people do with folders that will make Magnacut such a game changer. But i'm a tools for the job guy.

I like very stainless steels for folders. I also regularly use a folder to remove stuck cases and do other non-cutting tasks because its the tool I have on hand, so edge toughness matters.

[Navin Johnson]

I like very stainless steels for folders. I also regularly use a folder to remove stuck cases and do other non-cutting tasks because its the tool I have on hand, so edge toughness matters.


If that's the case then....within reason...... geometry matters far more with an edge toughness. H1 would be my choice there as it's easy to fix a damaged edge.

And realistically you'd be far better off with a Swiss army knife.

I often carry a primary folder and a Swiss army knife or a secondary folder that I'm not afraid to beat to death when I don't want to ruin my $130 primary.

I lost count of how many times people wanted to borrow my folder because they wanted to pry or use it as a screwdriver.

ETA. Even magna cut at 62 + hardness is not going to be anything like a screwdriver to pry with so be careful

[joshs]

If that's the case then....within reason...... geometry matters far more with an edge toughness. H1 would be my choice there as it's easy to fix a damaged edge.

And realistically you'd be far better off with a Swiss army knife.

I often carry a primary folder and a Swiss army knife or a secondary folder that I'm not afraid to beat to death when I don't want to ruin my $130 primary.

I lost count of how many times people wanted to borrow my folder because they wanted to pry or use it as a screwdriver.

ETA. Even magna cut at 62 + hardness is not going to be anything like a screwdriver to pry with so be careful

I usually have a SAK and Knipex mini Cobras. My M4 Para 3 has held up really well to doing non-cutting things. If I can get the similar performance without having to worry about corrosion, that will be great. H1 seems to roll pretty easily (at least when it's not serrated).

[SLUZENE]

[...]
Actually, that’s not all I’ve got. Let me se if I can get a buddy in here who has hacked the P’kal wave using kydex and shock cord: another way to go is to concoct an AIWB kydex rig that incorporates a wave trigger—eg. Shock cord loop—to guarantee deployment.

[...]]

Yep, I'm happy with it.

[Mirolynmonbro]

Got my first spyderco... A para 3 lightweight. I like it better than my mini griptilian. Will probably grab a trainer next

[Le Français]

I continue to be impressed by how my H1 Pacific Salt easily takes a very keen edge, despite my rudimentary freehand technique with a whetstone.

[Jared]

Got my first spyderco... A para 3 lightweight. I like it better than my mini griptilian. Will probably grab a trainer next

Para 3 LW is an awesome Spyderco. I think it’s arguably better than the regular Para 3. I use a Sharpmaker to sharpen mine and for reasons I’ve never been able to explain I’ve been able to put the sharpest edges on my Para 3 and my wife’s Para 3.

[vcdgrips]

I have been using my Sharpmaker (Sharpkeeper) with great success on an Ltd Edition Emerson Waved Endura (VG10) a Rockjumper (VG10) an old school Walmart Native (S30V) and a Cat (BD1N).

I did spring for the ultra fine rods. All of these knives will shave my forearm with ease and will "confetti" cut the corner of a piece of typing paper with ease. Sharp enough for me.

Looking to get one more knife to round out the rotation as I have seemed to misplaced a Benchmade Barrage.

[joshs]

Looking to get one more knife to round out the rotation as I have seemed to misplaced a Benchmade Barrage.

Like others here, I really like the Para 3 LW. It's also a Golden, CO knife, which is nice. The compression lock is very convenient to open and close.

[Duelist]

I’m trying really, really hard not to say that prying on things with sharpened pieces of steel is a poor choice with potentially life altering consequences, above and beyond the definite potential for damaging the abused tool.

Really, I am trying to restrain myself. But I guess I can’t. I have a hard time with this. Slipping and slicing yourself or someone else, sending a broken bit of sharp steel flying God knows where, or just damaging your tool isn’t necessary under most circumstances when a better, purpose-designed prying tool (or SAK or just a screwdriver!) is easy to have with you for incidentals and especially to have in the range bag.

Potentially bend or damage a >$20 screwdriver or prybar or SAK or a $150-$500 knife? Give myself or another person an avoidable injury? Geez.

[Jared]

84165

This showed up today and I’m really excited. It’s the Cru-Wear Micarta scaled PM2. Supposed to be a standard production item but they’re damn hard to find. I was perusing GP knives and saw they had em in stock. After a sub second credit card draw I had the order placed. Checked back next day and out of stock again. Damn. Anyway, I got mine and I’m really looking forward to testing it out a bit.

[blues]

This showed up today and I’m really excited. It’s the Cru-Wear Micarta scaled PM2. Supposed to be a standard production item but they’re damn hard to find. I was perusing GP knives and saw they had em in stock. After a sub second credit card draw I had the order placed. Checked back next day and out of stock again. Damn. Anyway, I got mine and I’m really looking forward to testing it out a bit.


Don't go by "that guy's" home or car. ;)

[Jared]

Don't go by "that guy's" home or car. ;)

I laughed at your comment because it is a bit ironic. I actually ordered this the night before “the incident.” After the week I had I needed something cool to show up.

[5pins]

84165

This showed up today and I’m really excited. It’s the Cru-Wear Micarta scaled PM2. Supposed to be a standard production item but they’re damn hard to find. I was perusing GP knives and saw they had em in stock. After a sub second credit card draw I had the order placed. Checked back next day and out of stock again. Damn. Anyway, I got mine and I’m really looking forward to testing it out a bit.

I'm so tempted to grab one.

[blues]

I'm so tempted to grab one.

CPM Cru-Wear is good stuff. Not quite stainless, pretty tough, takes and holds a good edge.

[5pins]

CPM Cru-Wear is good stuff. Not quite stainless, pretty tough, takes and holds a good edge.

Don't be an enabler.

[blues]

Don't be an enabler.

I am only speaking truth.


(While enabling.)


I have three knives with Cru-Wear...PM2, Para 3 and a Demko AD-20.

[Jared]

CPM Cru-Wear is good stuff. Not quite stainless, pretty tough, takes and holds a good edge.

I agree. I got the DLT Dragonfly CruWear exclusive and have been very pleased with it. As handy as the Dragonfly is though, my two favorites are the PM2 and the Manix 2. Had there been a CruCarta version of the Manix 2 as well, I would have had a very difficult choice to make. As it is, with only the one option, it was pretty easy.

5pins

Do it, you won’t be disappointed. I haven’t cut enough yet for this knife to need a sharpen, but it’s absolutely love the Micarta scales. Now, if you don’t like Micarta, it may not be for you. I had a Buck 112 with Micarta scales that I gifted to a good friend that really really needed a good knife. So I knew going in that I’d like the scales and the previous Dragonfly experience told me I’d love the steel. The combination of it being a PM2 with scales I knew I’d like and a steel I knew I’d like made this one a no-brainer for me.

[Guerrero]

Wow...

dude really doesn't like the Para3

https://www.everydaycommentary.com/?offset=1644109547385

to be honest, I'm not a big fan of it, either.

[Jared]

Wow...

dude really doesn't like the Para3

https://www.everydaycommentary.com/?offset=1644109547385

to be honest, I'm not a big fan of it, either.

Different strokes for different folks I reckon. I like the regular Para 3 quite a bit and really like the LW. I do agree with him that the PM2 is a better knife in most ways. I also prefer the Manix 2. We part ways on the Native, as I think the Native is a really good knife but prefer the Delica and the Para 3 in that size class. But again, different strokes for different folks and that’s why they make all kinds.

[blues]

I don't understand this fascination with knives...

[Clusterfrack]

I don't understand this fascination with knives...

“You can never have too many knives.”
― Joe Ambercrombie

[JCS]

Wow...

dude really doesn't like the Para3

https://www.everydaycommentary.com/?offset=1644109547385

to be honest, I'm not a big fan of it, either.

I don’t like the PM2. I find it to be overrated and overpriced. But TRM ruined pretty much all other knives for me :(

[Duelist]

Wow...

dude really doesn't like the Para3

https://www.everydaycommentary.com/?offset=1644109547385

to be honest, I'm not a big fan of it, either.

I’ve never had a PM, PM2, or PM3.

I don’t believe a word of the review.

[5pins]

Goldilocks picked up the PM3 and said, “this one is too small”. She picked up the Military and said, “this one is too big”. She picked up the PM2 and said, “this one is just right”.

[5pins]

One more found one more to go.


https://i.imgur.com/EW8X5nNl.jpg

[JWH]

Just picked up a Yojimbo 2. It is simultaneously bigger than I expected and smaller than I expected.

85761

[backtrail540]

Tried to grab these scales from Smock a few months ago when they dropped but missed out. Happened across them on a swap page. Perfection... I'm smitten.


https://youtu.be/kir19F4k0G0

[blues]

Got the M4 Shaman in pocket today...

85888

[noguns]

I have a PM2 problem.

86082

[5pins]

I have a PM2 problem.

86082
I feel your pain.

[UNM1136]

I have a PM2 problem.

86082

I wish I could have your problem....

pat

[Clusterfrack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220322/fc125ef5cd8f70940ac5b7183c34c8e2.jpg

Not the best tool for the job, but it gets it done.

[newyork]

Looks like a tough task.

[mmc45414]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220322/fc125ef5cd8f70940ac5b7183c34c8e2.jpg

Not the best tool for the job, but it gets it done.Hmmmmm....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220323/d4d89f0df79e7628695bef2d36cc1215.jpg

Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

[rob_s]

Hmmmmm....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220323/d4d89f0df79e7628695bef2d36cc1215.jpg

Funny you mention that.

I’ve been thinking I need one of these to leave in my summer kitchen. You know, so it doesn’t rust in the Florida humidity and I can slice loaves without having to go inside….

Come to think of it, I probably need two. One plain edge for meats and one serrated for breads…

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[mmc45414]

You know, so it doesn’t rust in the Florida humidity and I can slice loaves without having to go inside….

This is a safe space, it is OK to say you want them because they are cool as hell... :cool:

[pastaslinger]

84165

This showed up today and I’m really excited. It’s the Cru-Wear Micarta scaled PM2. Supposed to be a standard production item but they’re damn hard to find. I was perusing GP knives and saw they had em in stock. After a sub second credit card draw I had the order placed. Checked back next day and out of stock again. Damn. Anyway, I got mine and I’m really looking forward to testing it out a bit.

I have a sprint run pm2 in cruwear with polished g10 scales and it's my favorite Spyderco.

[blues]

I have a sprint run pm2 in cruwear with polished g10 scales and it's my favorite Spyderco.

I have a couple of those smooth black G10 versions from KnifeCenter. PM2 and Para 3. I'm a CPM Cru-Wear fan.

[vcdgrips]

Rob S-The one for meat and one for non meat (breads/veggies etc) is a great idea. Perhaps two different colors or configurations so you know which is which never to mix. One is none and two is one. Because you work hard for the money and you want what you want and you just can because you want to!!!

We have started to do that ( on a much more modest scale equipment wise) with the boys (Scouts) during their cooking merit badge re both utensils and the cutting board. It is a good food handling practice at core.

[Duelist]

2 years today since I started this thread. :D

[Totem Polar]

2 years today since I started this thread. :D

Are you ahead or behind financially?

;)

[Duelist]

Are you ahead or behind financially?

;)

Well, I’ve only bought a few since then. Most as gifts! I did finally misplace that Sage 2 you sold me, so I bought another one (liner lock G10), and bought one to give my MIL (compression lock). My brother got gifted a liner lock I don’t remember the model name of, and my wife got a Spyderco paring knife she admired.

I have resisted the Yojimbo and PM2 that keep calling my name, but those are the two that will eventually get me in trouble. :D

[pastaslinger]

I have a couple of those smooth black G10 versions from KnifeCenter. PM2 and Para 3. I'm a CPM Cru-Wear fan.

I wish all manufacturers did smooth G10 more often, it looks really classy and is fairly grippy despite lack of texture.

[il duce]

Having Knivesshipfree right down the road is both a blessing and a curse. Picked up an all black PM2 and a sprint released Delica today on lunch.

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[5pins]

Having Knivesshipfree right down the road is both a blessing and a curse. Picked up an all black PM2 and a sprint released Delica today on lunch.

88402

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The there is some irony in the fact you drive to a place to by something they will ship to you for free.

[il duce]

The there is some irony in the fact you drive to a place to by something they will ship to you for free.

While I agree to that the benefit is I get to mess with any knife they have in stock to see if I like it in the hand before I actually buy it.

[Crashpad]

The there is some irony in the fact you drive to a place to by something they will ship to you for free.
If you drive there they will let you handle everything that they have in stock, which is nice. I rarely get by there during the week when they are open but sometimes luck up and have errands in the area on a weekday.

[il duce]

If you drive there they will let you handle everything that they have in stock, which is nice. I rarely get by there during the week when they are open but sometimes luck up and have errands in the area on a weekday.

Yeah they physical store hours could def be better but it is better than nothing.

[Crashpad]

Yeah they physical store hours could def be better but it is better than nothing.
It gives me a reason to schedule a weekday trip every once in a while. I'll do some errand, hit Knivesshipfree and go for a run or take the bike out at Enterprise South or Collegedale.

[Jared]

Having Knivesshipfree right down the road is both a blessing and a curse. Picked up an all black PM2 and a sprint released Delica today on lunch.

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First, I love that all black PM2. Those things are sexy.

Second, I feel your pain as I live close enough to GP Knives that it’s not a burden to just take the family there on a Saturday. My little girl loves looking at Spydercos, my wife loves owning Spydercos, and I’ve got my own issues. I actually bought the kiddo the wooden Dragonfly kit last time we were at GP. Everyone got something that day, lol.

[il duce]

Decided to change up the PM2 with some Flytanium Lotus in Jade/Natural G10/Ghost Green. It feels so much better in the hand now and I really like the contrast.

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[Smoke]

I made these lapel pins for the knives I want to try later (Tanto PM2, McBee, I did have a P'kal once) :)

[Smoke]

Here's another set of Spyderco pins (Shabaria, Ronin aka Micronin) among some others (EKI Commander, EKI Elvia and CS Desperado charms)

[newyork]

Just gave a co-worker my Spydie Endura in vg10. Of course now I need a new Spydie. (Need hehe). I carry a k390 Endela but who wouldn’t love another Spydie for fun. Not sure what to get yet.

[UNM1136]

Back when Spyderco did factory tours, I met Chief Engineer Vince, and Patrick Glasser. The X-ray spectography sold me on the wonderfulness of VG10. Still my favorite blade steel...

pat

[newyork]

I’m looking over a few models. One was the Delica. To match my Endela in k390 it’s $125. In vg10 it’s $89.

Been checking out;

Delica
Native chief
Shaman
Pm2/3
Police 4
Watu
Military

[Wingate's Hairbrush]

...The X-ray spectography sold me on the wonderfulness of VG10. Still my favorite blade steel...There are PF rules regarding making statements like this without elaboration --- you may want a refresher. I think I can probably talk the #modshereareshit (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=modshereareshit) shit mods out of a suspension, but you'll have to explain yourself on VG10...right...now.

;)

[newyork]

Is Bento Box trustworthy? They have a GB 2 for under $200.

[pastaslinger]

Anyone have a yojumbo? I am pretty interested in one but I am also not a fan of s30v because I have a few Spyderco s30v knives between my father and I that have chipped or rolled much more than other steels.

[Totem Polar]

Is Bento Box trustworthy? They have a GB 2 for under $200.

Yeah, I’ve bought some of their exclusive sprint stuff from time-to-time, and they’re good to go. Not cheap, but fast shipping and legit.

[newyork]

Awesome. Thank you.

[newyork]

https://i.imgur.com/0K8DR2K.jpg

[javemtr]

The Spyderco Subway Bowie was discussed earlier in this thread. The two versions (coated and satin) are part of the newest release and are now available for pre-order from Knifecenter. I must say the production model looks better than the prototypes. Also, the kydex sheaths are surprisingly low profile for Spyderco. Very nice: https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?usrsearch=subway

[momano]

BladeHQ is offering a $5 now pre-order. I'm all in.

[Willard]

BladeHQ is offering a $5 now pre-order. I'm all in.

Thanks bro. Just pre-ordered.

[gringop]

My birthday present to myself is a Autonomy 2, my first auto. Shown beside it are my old well worn Delica and Rescues, picked up after taking Insights "Defensive Folding Knife" class. Remember that one, Glenn E. Meyer?
I still carry the lower Rescue everyday.

My excuse for an auto was my declining hand strength and dexterity but the button on this thing out of the box is gritty and very hard to push. After some judicious application of high moly grease, it is working in pretty well. Still can't actuate it with my left hand but I will keep working on it. I kinda wanted a black blade with DLC but I got a much better deal on this one.

Looking forward to carrying this but I can't decide if I want to be a Shark or a Jet.

Gringop

[Glenn E. Meyer]

I remember the class. Steve Moses straddled my chest and I 'stabbed' in both 'kidneys' to remove him. I still have the Delicas I bought then. I did break the clips on them though and had them replaced.

[Guerrero]

Looking forward to carrying this but I can't decide if I want to be a Shark or a Jet.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b6/57/03/b6570321da12db036d0b05f74a6b6f73.gif

[UNM1136]

There are PF rules regarding making statements like this without elaboration --- you may want a refresher. I think I can probably talk the #modshereareshit (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=modshereareshit) shit mods out of a suspension, but you'll have to explain yourself on VG10...right...now.

;)

Patrick had framed photos in his office of several of their blade steels having undergone x-ray crystal examination. He took the photos and explained the grain and the carbides and they were all....beautiful. The VG10 was uniform and even textured and fine grained. It was just gorgeous. He explained that VG10 was prettty staiinless, and that it would take and hold a great edge, and yet be easy to resharpen. I immediately went to the Factory Store and bought 3 different VG10 bladed knives to play with. I found all of Patrick's predictions to be true. They make fantastic EDC blades. With the daily use of everything from food prep to butchering small animals (which is, I guess, extreme food prep) to opening mail, braking down boxes, and pretty much anything I need to do day to day. Light stropping on cardboard or the edge of a car window keeps the edge alighed, and I usually only sharpen them every six or so months-whether they need it or not. I have Cold Steels, Benchmades, Kershaws, a couple of Emersons. Unless I have a special need or a wild follicle in my rectum I reach for one of my VG10 blades, my Military in 440V, or my AFCK in D2. The edges don't chip or roll, they are easy to maintain, no discoloration.

On the same trip Patrick showed me some of their tools, like the laser that measures grind angles and symmetry at the cutting edge. The original device using a wire and a scale to determine relative sharpeness, and the rig that dragged a knife along carbide embedded paper to gauge relative edge holding ability. He asked me to take out the AFCK in my pocket and showed me how the scales and steel liners flexed under finger pressure, and then he handed me his Military from his pocket and asked me to do the same. There was no flex and I bought a Military that trip, too.

Spyderco is easily my favorite mass manufacturer of blades, and I like pretty much all blades.

Althoigh I understand Laci Szabo now lives about 90 minutes away from here, so I will need to look at getting new Perrins and a UUK. Oh, and a Felony Stop....

pat

[RevolverRob]

VG10 is an excellent steel and chemically very similar to 154CM, CPM154, ATS-34, and RWL34 - Together all of them are steels I simply love for ease of sharpening, edge holding, ease of working with them, and great corrosion resistance.

154CM Chemical Composition:

Carbon 1.05%
Chromium 14.00%
Manganese 0.50%
Molybdenum 4.00%
Silicon 0.30%

Vs. VG-10 Chemical Composition:

1% Carbon
15.5 %Chromium
1% Molybdenum
0.2% Vanadium
1.5% Cobalt
0.5% Manganese

The additional molybdenum in 154/ATS34 steel takes the place of the reduced Chromium and Vanadium vs. VG10 - high similar carbon and manganese content means the steels will sharpen and perform generally the same. The composition of them produces highly similar rust resistance. But Chromium and Vanadium is cheaper than molybdenum, so it's a bit easier to make overall.

[pastaslinger]

Ordered the DLT PM2 exclusive in tan g10 scales and coated 20cv blade, very excited to get it.

I'm thinking of getting the BHQ Sage exclusive with M4 steel next. I hope Spyderco does some more Yojimbo and Yojumbo sprint runs or exclusives soon though.

[Tannhauser]

Does anyone own (or carry) a Spyderco Street Beat? I'm specifically talking about the 3.5" version with black coated VG-10 blade and FRN scales?

[rob_s]

on a recent tubing trip, I realized that my Salt ladybug (https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Ladybug-Serrated-Knife-Yellow/dp/B001RATY5O) was just too small for my needs, but my regular Salt (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EIAYVC)was too big.

so now I have a Dragonfly (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00507AJ40)on order. :p

[D-der]

on a recent tubing trip, I realized that my Salt ladybug (https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Ladybug-Serrated-Knife-Yellow/dp/B001RATY5O) was just too small for my needs, but my regular Salt (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EIAYVC)was too big.

so now I have a Dragonfly (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00507AJ40)on order. :p

I've got a stainless Dragonfly that I picked up a long time ago in VG10,
neat little knife that cuts considerably beyond it's size

[pastaslinger]

Knifecenter dropped their exclusive Spyderco Shaman in s90v with burlap micarta scales... And I couldn't resist

[Jared]

Knifecenter dropped their exclusive Spyderco Shaman in s90v with burlap micarta scales... And I couldn't resist

My feeble attempt at resistance was futile as well. But holy shit do I like the Shaman and surprisingly enough, I currently only have one, which was a Father’s Day gift. I’m looking forward to this one

[rob_s]

on a recent tubing trip, I realized that my Salt ladybug (https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Ladybug-Serrated-Knife-Yellow/dp/B001RATY5O) was just too small for my needs, but my regular Salt (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EIAYVC)was too big.

so now I have a Dragonfly (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00507AJ40)on order. :p

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[BobLoblaw]

I currently have a beat up Salt 1 but lost my ZDP189 Dragonfly and I still haven't made peace with it. Let us know how it stacks up.

[momano]

I love the salt series. H1 and LC200N are my favorite two steels because I value toughness and easy sharpen-ability. The FRN scales make them light- what's not to like about them? 90539

[Guerrero]

...lost my ZDP189 Dragonfly and I still haven't made peace with it.

That's sad. Really. I still carry my ZDP189 DF every day, but this makes me wonder if I shouldn't.

The DF really is a great little knife that doesn't get enough love IMO.

[pastaslinger]

What Spyderco should I get next?

Endura k390
Spydiechef
Gayle Bradley 2
Smock
(Another) PM2

I am pretty undecided overall. The GB2 looks really good but I am concerned about rust with the uncoated M4. The Smock seems awesome but I don't like s30v. The endura would be cool because the k390 should be similar to 10v which I really like, but the lock isn't interesting/"fun" and the price is kind of high for FRN handles. The Spydiechef is the most expensive but might fit my tastes the best; I just wonder if a magnacut version will come out. The PM2 is one of my favorite designs but I have several already.

[Clusterfrack]

I'd get the GB2 because I like how it can be used in a reverse grip.


What Spyderco should I get next?

Endura k390
Spydiechef
Gayle Bradley 2
Smock
(Another) PM2

I am pretty undecided overall. The GB2 looks really good but I am concerned about rust with the uncoated M4. The Smock seems awesome but I don't like s30v. The endura would be cool because the k390 should be similar to 10v which I really like, but the lock isn't interesting/"fun" and the price is kind of high for FRN handles. The Spydiechef is the most expensive but might fit my tastes the best; I just wonder if a magnacut version will come out. The PM2 is one of my favorite designs but I have several already.

[vcdgrips]

Endura k390 (5th)
Spydiechef (3nd)
Gayle Bradley 2 (2rd)
Smock (1st)
(Another) PM2 (4th)

The button lock flipper is something fairly unique in the Spyderco line so that gets my vote, patricularly if you can find it in M390 given your steel concerns.

The GB seems to hit everything well.

The Spydie Chief is also quite nice though I think the GB represents greater value.

The PM2 is a fine knife. You know this given how many you ALREADY have.

The Endura 390 is another plastic handled knife at 120-150 in hand depending on affiliation/source etc. I am pushing away from such plastic knives absent great value or it hitting a very specific niche i.e. Salt series/Rescue applications to include the Byrd one/Travel knife-good enough to use on every vector, few tears if lost, stolen, left behind, taken by/before security/knife blade length from frame out to hit certain not to exceed certain lengths i.e. sub 2, 2.5, 3 or 4.

FWIW/YMMV

[noguns]

I think the PF answer is to buy them all.
Lately I’m enjoying my k390 stretch 2 and pm2 crucarta.

As an actual cutting tool I prefer the stretch. .5 mm in thickness compared to the pm2 doesn’t sound like much but It destroys Costco cardboard like nothing else I have.
I like how the cruwear pm2 feels in the hand and I don’t have to worry about breaking the tip or chipping the edge. It is also very easy to sharpen.

If I was shopping I’d consider one of the wharncliff k390 knives or a k390 police serrated.

Just like you I prefer the pm2 because of how easily it flicks open and closed. If I could customize a spyderco it would be a seki bladed k390 pm2 with 2.5mm blade stock.

[Blades]

What Spyderco should I get next?

Endura k390
Spydiechef
Gayle Bradley 2
Smock
(Another) PM2

I am pretty undecided overall. The GB2 looks really good but I am concerned about rust with the uncoated M4. The Smock seems awesome but I don't like s30v. The endura would be cool because the k390 should be similar to 10v which I really like, but the lock isn't interesting/"fun" and the price is kind of high for FRN handles. The Spydiechef is the most expensive but might fit my tastes the best; I just wonder if a magnacut version will come out. The PM2 is one of my favorite designs but I have several already.

I vote for the GB2; if you've never had an M4 blade, they are great. Of course, that is in my non-scientific testing. :)

[blues]

Another vote for GB2...it's one of the patterns I don't own, but I do own and like M4.

The GB models are well received by virtually everyone who owns 'em.

[pastaslinger]

Appreciate the above answers, I really do like the GB2 and Smock


I think the PF answer is to buy them all.
Lately I’m enjoying my k390 stretch 2 and pm2 crucarta.

As an actual cutting tool I prefer the stretch. .5 mm in thickness compared to the pm2 doesn’t sound like much but It destroys Costco cardboard like nothing else I have.
I like how the cruwear pm2 feels in the hand and I don’t have to worry about breaking the tip or chipping the edge. It is also very easy to sharpen.

If I was shopping I’d consider one of the wharncliff k390 knives or a k390 police serrated.

Just like you I prefer the pm2 because of how easily it flicks open and closed. If I could customize a spyderco it would be a seki bladed k390 pm2 with 2.5mm blade stock.

The crucarta is exactly the one I was thinking of; I have another cruwear pm2 and love it and the full liners sound interesting.

What I'd REALLY like is either a Yojimbo/Yojumbo or PM2 wharncliffe in a steel such as k390, cruwear, etc and either TICN or DLC coated (or alternatively magnacut)

[Exiledviking]

Another vote for the GB2. That's the most recent Spyderco I picked up.
Perhaps take a look a the sheepsfoot LC200 Caribbean for something different. I really like mine. Another option is the Amalgam. Or if you want to big the Subvert is cool.

[rob_s]

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[Willard]

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Rob, what pants are those? I like the Sap pocket and I could probably get by with them at work. Also what clip is that? Thanks.

[pastaslinger]

Another vote for the GB2. That's the most recent Spyderco I picked up.
Perhaps take a look a the sheepsfoot LC200 Caribbean for something different. I really like mine. Another option is the Amalgam. Or if you want to big the Subvert is cool.

I'm solidly between the GB2 and the spydiechef

I like cooking with my folders but the gb2 looks simply awesome. There's some pics of acid washed ones I found online and it would be fun to go that direction.

[rob_s]

Rob, what pants are those? I like the Sap pocket and I could probably get by with them at work. Also what clip is that? Thanks.

Not pants, but shorts. Columbia.
https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-pfg-blood-n-guts-shorts-1577201.html


Pocket clip is this
https://www.amazon.com/KeySmart-Nano-Clip-Pocket-Eliminates/dp/B09SBMQSW5

[Crashpad]

Apparently Spyderco's H1 steel is going away because the supplier is no more. They are transitioning to "H2" steel. I'm a big fan of H1 and have ordered a couple of Salts just in case H2 isn't as good or they change the scale color, as they did with the LC200N Seki models.
I have a Native Salt and often carry it. I like the steel, didn't care for the knife originally but now am fine with it. I hope they do an Endela Salt in yellow soon. If they do I'll likely order two in both SE and PE and be done spending money on knives for a long time.

I'm on the fence about ordering another Pacific Salt before H1 goes away. The Endela is a better size for me, but I spent a lot of years carrying a Pacific Salt or Endura and have many good experiences with them.

[Duelist]

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I have heard for years what wonderful tools Benchmade Mini Griptilians are. I have never seen one with a blade I’d like, due to the shape, grind, and stud used, until this one came along.

It’s too darn small: I can’t safely close it one handed, and actually using it puts my index finger in danger. Sigh. So I’ll give it away or sell it.

On the other hand, I was reading this thread the other day and looked up the Stretch. It landed at my place today. Almost identical blade shape, better grind, and I can actually use it. Pretty excited!

[Duelist]

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I have heard for years what wonderful tools Benchmade Mini Griptilians are. I have never seen one with a blade I’d like, due to the shape, grind, and stud used, until this one came along.

It’s too darn small: I can’t safely close it one handed, and actually using it puts my index finger in danger. Sigh. So I’ll give it away or sell it.

On the other hand, I was reading this thread the other day and looked up the Stretch. It landed at my place today. Almost identical blade shape, better grind, and I can actually use it. Pretty excited!

My daughter thinks the cool lock and handle size of the mini grip are just right, so it’s got a pocket to live in.

[pastaslinger]

I was so disappointed with my KC exclusive Shaman that I returned it. The actual blade and scales looked really good- I was expecting the burlap micarta to look rough but they looked fantastic.

The problems were fit and the action. The blade on this knife that cost me >$260 after tax was not centered, the knife was not flickable, and it had severe lock stick. The action felt similar to my back lock original Native that has no liners. I understand that some people argue blade centering does not matter and maybe this is true in terms of function, but for the price it is aesthetically unacceptable and I do suspect it negatively affects the action. If <$100 Kizer vanguard budget series knives can have great actions as well as fit and finish, why can't these?

[rob_s]

finally decided to bite down on the serrated SALT ARK I've had in my amazon cart for ages, only to find that they discontinued the serrated? :mad:

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[Chuck Whitlock]

^^^^^

Story of my life, Brother.

[boing]

Mom and Dad are in and out medical offices regularly, so I put this wee rescue knife in my appointment go bag for cutting off the temporary ID wristbands. A pair of EMT shears in the glove box would make more sense, but somehow I ended up doing this instead.

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[rob_s]

Since I can’t find a serrated Ark, anyone have experience with the Enuff (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DVHBCX8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_SYH9SWJPK2B9JMYR59YP)?

Quite a bit more expensive, sadly. Appears as though the blade is only slightly longer, while the handle is significantly longer? 6.75” OAL for the Enuff and 5.00 for the Ark.

[Erik]

Since I can’t find a serrated Ark, anyone have experience with the Enuff (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DVHBCX8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_SYH9SWJPK2B9JMYR59YP)?

Quite a bit more expensive, sadly. Appears as though the blade is only slightly longer, while the handle is significantly longer? 6.75” OAL for the Enuff and 5.00 for the Ark.

I don't know anything about the Ark but I have an Enuff that I use as a dive knife. Which means it doesn't actually get any real use, but it has had a lot of salt water exposure and been fine if that's the question.

[rob_s]

I don't know anything about the Ark but I have an Enuff that I use as a dive knife. Which means it doesn't actually get any real use, but it has had a lot of salt water exposure and been fine if that's the question.

I have several salts already so that part I’m already familiar with.

[Erik]

So, what is the question you're asking?

[rob_s]

So, what is the question you're asking?

Any other thoughts on it besides “un-rustable knife doesn’t rust”? :p

But mostly specific comparisons to the Ark I really want(Ed).

[Erik]

Overall, I think the Enuff is a pretty handy and useful knife. For me, I find it to be just the right size to attach it to a BC somewhere accessible but not in the way, the handle is comfortable and grips well and the blade is big enough to be useful without being ridiculous or in the way. I like the blade shape too. For my use, lack of a sharp tip is a benefit. I've used it some for cutting and been satisfied but you're already much more familiar with this style of Spyderco blade than I am so that won't come as a surprise to you.

[Willard]

Mom and Dad are in and out medical offices regularly, so I put this wee rescue knife in my appointment go bag for cutting off the temporary ID wristbands. A pair of EMT shears in the glove box would make more sense, but somehow I ended up doing this instead.

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Dragonfly?

[boing]

Dragonfly?

Manbug:

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/MYL/1034

[Bernomad]

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The top one is a Shaman I just got from BladeHQ. Green Mycarta scales w/ CPM M4 blade. The other is a Paramilitary 2, brown mycarta, CPM Cruwear.

[rob_s]

This thing is so cool!

But now that I have it, I really wish I could have gotten the serrated!

What are people doing to add clips to the sheath?

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[Clusterfrack]

What are people doing to add clips to the sheath?


The Mummert Clip (https://www.mummertknives.com/collections/tools-accessories/products/slotted-titanium-clip) is my current favorite for this type of thing.


Mummert clips are the secret sauce for me.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200622/9fb692106fd30d82d2996fee3b70f8e6.jpg


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200622/6f7fceb36d1493e0533d62218f458020.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200622/b6835fbeabd25fac353979c61d47b5d3.jpg

[rob_s]

The Mummert Clip (https://www.mummertknives.com/collections/tools-accessories/products/slotted-titanium-clip) is my current favorite for this type of thing.

Pretty neat. Feels like I gotta order a regular and a reverse ‘cause if I don’t I’m gonna get it wrong…

[Clusterfrack]

Pretty neat. Feels like I gotta order a regular and a reverse ‘cause if I don’t I’m gonna get it wrong…

Yes, good catch. Hopefully you have some of those rubber spacers that go between holsters and clips? I have my Mummert clips tipped out at the top to tuck the grip. I also ground off the corner (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?2846-Fixed-blade-picture-thread&p=959995&viewfull=1#post959995).

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191124/9cd8cba1890924f07cb6762c7284c0b0.plist

[Willard]

Does anyone know of a good neck sheath for the Spyderco Street Beat?

[Default.mp3]

Anyone have any recommendations for aftermarket carbon fiber or titanium scales for a PM2? I've seen the Flytanium (pass, PRC made), RGT (don't have what I want in stock currently), and Sharp Dressed Knives. Also of importance is the ability to carry both left handed and right handed.

Based off of my browsing, I'll likely just stick to the stock G10 scales, but if something nice that fits the bill comes up, I could be convinced.

[rob_s]

Got quite the dilemma now that the clips have arrived…

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[rob_s]

Got quite the dilemma now that the clips have arrived…


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I’m leaning this way because:

Seems to give a nice deep carry option
Doesn’t interfere at all with the locking/release lever
Retains the potential for use as a neck knife by keeping the bottom grommet holes open



Doesn’t mean that’s how it will stay, but gotta start somewhere!

Btw, this thing is SHARP! I guess it’s partially a function of the blade being so thin, but my god is this thing sharp.

[Willard]

I have several Spydercos, but this is probably the one that I'm finding most functional for day-to-day use in office setting.

[Willard]

A couple of others

[momano]

Just Arrived~ with Izula for size comparison

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[theJanitor]

Anyone have any recommendations for aftermarket carbon fiber or titanium scales for a PM2? I've seen the Flytanium (pass, PRC made), RGT (don't have what I want in stock currently), and Sharp Dressed Knives. Also of importance is the ability to carry both left handed and right handed.

Based off of my browsing, I'll likely just stick to the stock G10 scales, but if something nice that fits the bill comes up, I could be convinced.

Not Ti, but lighter due to internal milling. Made in America, and drilled for ambi pocket clip mounting. I have no experience with these, however

https://appliedweaponstech.com/products/spyderco-paramilitary-agent-scales-andozied

[Blades]

A couple of others

When you are tired of the Caribbean let me know. :)

[Willard]

duplicate post

[Willard]

Not sure if this helps, but if you are mil, retired mil, LE, etc you can qualify for the spyderco 50% off. It isn't a true 50% as it is off MSRP, but it still beats the usual suspects discounted price. It's good for 10 purchases a year. IIRC, they use various ID platforms to verify eligibility without emailing credentials, etc..

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C217G/Caribbean-trade-G-10-Black-Yellow-Leaf/1091 in stock. With discount would work out as $155.25 (plus shipping/tax).

[Guerrero]

Has anyone here ever sent one of their knives back to Spyderco for the "spa treatment"?

[theJanitor]

Has anyone here ever sent one of their knives back to Spyderco for the "spa treatment"?

One of our members just had two knives stolen out of the USPS box, last week. Spyderco said the box arrived empty

[Guerrero]

One of our members just had two knives stolen out of the USPS box, last week. Spyderco said the box arrived empty

Well... *that* sucks.

[Flamingo]

Any opinion on the add on wave type devices for sypdercos? I have been looking at the waved delica but I want to get a trainer as well, and those are as rare as hen's teeth. I have been looking at the 5x5 combat solutions and snaggletooth versions, but I would appreciate any leads to additional versions.

[Default.mp3]

Any opinion on the add on wave type devices for sypdercos? I have been looking at the waved delica but I want to get a trainer as well, and those are as rare as hen's teeth. I have been looking at the 5x5 combat solutions and snaggletooth versions, but I would appreciate any leads to additional versions.

https://wisemencompany.com/fang/

[Clusterfrack]

Any opinion on the add on wave type devices for sypdercos? I have been looking at the waved delica but I want to get a trainer as well, and those are as rare as hen's teeth. I have been looking at the 5x5 combat solutions and snaggletooth versions, but I would appreciate any leads to additional versions.

5x5 Pickpocket works great.


Spyderco Yojimbo 2 (S90V) and trainer w/5x5 Pickpocket waves, set up for support side carry.
https://5x5combatsolutions.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fxn-pickpocket-s35f

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190729/e1c4d73cf22a0f1019580d8f280d1502.jpg

[momano]

I've sent two knives back to Spyderco- not for warranty, but for wear issues. They have been outstanding in their customer service in my experience.

[Navin Johnson]

I've sent two knives back to Spyderco- not for warranty, but for wear issues. They have been outstanding in their customer service in my experience.

I only buy Spyderco and SAK folders and my experience is Exactly the opposite with Spyderco.

I own 25 + Spyderco knives and am awaiting another

[parishioner]

I've sent two knives back to Spyderco- not for warranty, but for wear issues. They have been outstanding in their customer service in my experience.

Curious what your turnaround time was.

This is my first time sending in knives for a basic sharpening and they've had mine for 2 weeks now and was wondering what was typical. Emailed them a few days ago asking but haven't heard back.

[momano]

I sent a very early Delica with a stainless steel handle to them because the clip had lost some screws. They replaced the clip and also the blade (which had been chipped at work, my fault). Later I sent a 1st gen Native that I had bought at Walmart for another clip related problem and I think they replaced the blade on that one also. I think the turn around was 2-3 weeks. They really took care of me and I've bought many Spydercos since.

[Willard]

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Serrated Manbug. Recent acquisition based on posts different thread (NPE) this forum. Lot of knife in a very small package.

[parishioner]

I sent a very early Delica with a stainless steel handle to them because the clip had lost some screws. They replaced the clip and also the blade (which had been chipped at work, my fault). Later I sent a 1st gen Native that I had bought at Walmart for another clip related problem and I think they replaced the blade on that one also. I think the turn around was 2-3 weeks. They really took care of me and I've bought many Spydercos since.

Got my 2 knives back today. So about 2 weeks for me. Not bad, will definitely do again when the time comes.

[RevolverRob]

Anyone seeing finish issues with Seki City knives? I was handling Flamingo's new Waved Delica today. And for the most part it was precisely what I expect from Spyderco, except the finish inside the Spydiehole. It was rough, there are visible tool marks inside of the hole, and a noticeable edge/burr all the way around the hole. The edge caught my attention when thumbing it open, it was almost, but not quite sharp enough to slice my thumb. Looking closely then, I saw the tool marks. I ended up breaking the edge down with a fine stone and running a buffer and some polishing compound inside the hole. That made the tool marks visible but not feelable, the edge is present but softer. You would probably have to more aggressively go after it to get it really clean, since it's a hardened blade.

I have not previously encountered a Japanese or USA made Spyderco with that lack of detail in finishing. The tool marks really caught me by surprise.

I guess, I expect that kind of finish on a $30-60 Chinesium knife, even a Spyderco. But the Seki City knives have always been a step up from those in my experience much closer to USA made stuff (and sometimes superior to USA made knives). In particular because a Waved Delica is basically a $100 knife, I find it a bit off putting overall.

[Duelist]

Anyone seeing finish issues with Seki City knives? I was handling Flamingo's new Waved Delica today. And for the most part it was precisely what I expect from Spyderco, except the finish inside the Spydiehole. It was rough, there are visible tool marks inside of the hole, and a noticeable edge/burr all the way around the hole. The edge caught my attention when thumbing it open, it was almost, but not quite sharp enough to slice my thumb. Looking closely then, I saw the tool marks. I ended up breaking the edge down with a fine stone and running a buffer and some polishing compound inside the hole. That made the tool marks visible but not feelable, the edge is present but softer. You would probably have to more aggressively go after it to get it really clean, since it's a hardened blade.

I have not previously encountered a Japanese or USA made Spyderco with that lack of detail in finishing. The tool marks really caught me by surprise.

I guess, I expect that kind of finish on a $30-60 Chinesium knife, even a Spyderco. But the Seki City knives have always been a step up from those in my experience much closer to USA made stuff (and sometimes superior to USA made knives). In particular because a Waved Delica is basically a $100 knife, I find it a bit off putting overall.

I can’t say that it was unfinished as you describe, but my recently purchased Stretch (a Seki City knife) had the sharpest corners on the Spyderhole I have ever experienced. I broke them with some 400 grit emery cloth, much as you did, but have not yet tried to go after it with some polishing compound.

When I looked on one of the Spyderco forums that Sal Glesser started and moderates, I noticed questions about why the holes aren’t chamfered and finished like they used to be, and Sal actually answered himself and said that if they are chamfered and polished, they get away from some people (thumbs slip off/out of the hole) and there have been injuries as a result, so they have been leaving them sharper. No burr, but square and sharp.

Made sense, but I feel like it has gone too far the other way now.

[Willard]

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[TOTS]

Anyone seeing finish issues with Seki City knives? I was handling @Flamingo (https://pistol-forum.com/member.php?u=2339)'s new Waved Delica today. And for the most part it was precisely what I expect from Spyderco, except the finish inside the Spydiehole. It was rough, there are visible tool marks inside of the hole, and a noticeable edge/burr all the way around the hole. The edge caught my attention when thumbing it open, it was almost, but not quite sharp enough to slice my thumb. Looking closely then, I saw the tool marks. I ended up breaking the edge down with a fine stone and running a buffer and some polishing compound inside the hole. That made the tool marks visible but not feelable, the edge is present but softer. You would probably have to more aggressively go after it to get it really clean, since it's a hardened blade.

I have not previously encountered a Japanese or USA made Spyderco with that lack of detail in finishing. The tool marks really caught me by surprise.

I guess, I expect that kind of finish on a $30-60 Chinesium knife, even a Spyderco. But the Seki City knives have always been a step up from those in my experience much closer to USA made stuff (and sometimes superior to USA made knives). In particular because a Waved Delica is basically a $100 knife, I find it a bit off putting overall.
No issues with any of a sample size of about (30) Pacific Salts. Definitely squared and abrupt. But not to the point it would cut you. Black coated blades, so no visible tool marks. Fit-and-finish is nice in all other respects.

[UNM1136]

Anyone seeing finish issues with Seki City knives? I was handling Flamingo's new Waved Delica today. And for the most part it was precisely what I expect from Spyderco, except the finish inside the Spydiehole. It was rough, there are visible tool marks inside of the hole, and a noticeable edge/burr all the way around the hole. The edge caught my attention when thumbing it open, it was almost, but not quite sharp enough to slice my thumb. Looking closely then, I saw the tool marks. I ended up breaking the edge down with a fine stone and running a buffer and some polishing compound inside the hole. That made the tool marks visible but not feelable, the edge is present but softer. You would probably have to more aggressively go after it to get it really clean, since it's a hardened blade.

I have not previously encountered a Japanese or USA made Spyderco with that lack of detail in finishing. The tool marks really caught me by surprise.

I guess, I expect that kind of finish on a $30-60 Chinesium knife, even a Spyderco. But the Seki City knives have always been a step up from those in my experience much closer to USA made stuff (and sometimes superior to USA made knives). In particular because a Waved Delica is basically a $100 knife, I find it a bit off putting overall.

I had a couple of rough finished spydie holes, a hit with the fine stone 9f a sharp maker fixed it.

pat

[vcdgrips]

Most recent folding Knife purchase to “replace’’ Spyderco Cat I had to leave in NYC when I failed to put it in home bound checked baggage.

Spyderco Waved Dragonfly. VG-10. Forearm Hair shaving shave from the box. Easily maintained with a few passes on the edges of a Sharpmaker Fine Rod.

Big enough to get a solid grip given my Outdoor Research L sized hands.

Small and light enough to disappear in a suit pants/slacks pocket.

I like it very much.
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[Duelist]

Most recent folding Knife purchase to “replace’’ Spyderco Cat I had to leave in NYC when I failed to put it in home bound checked baggage.

Spyderco Waved Dragonfly. VG-10. Forearm Hair shaving shave from the box. Easily maintained with a few passes on the edges of a Sharpmaker Fine Rod.

Big enough to get a solid grip given my Outdoor Research L sized hands.

Small and light enough to disappear in a suit pants/slacks pocket.

I like it very much.
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I quite like the Dragonfly. We have two: a ZDP-189, and a tattoo in VG-10. I just put a wire clip back on the ZDP, since I had one. But I really like carrying it without, so I may remove it again.

[Willard]

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[vcdgrips]

Duelist

You are definitely on to something- a clip less Dragonfly (waved or not) would be an intersection of function/form/quality that would be very tough to beat for a multi jurisdictional edc.

[Willard]

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[Tannhauser]

Just Arrived~ with Izula for size comparison

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momano that's a useful pic for me to examine the grip on the Subway. I've carried an Izula on and off for years, and for me it's a 3.5 finger grip. I'm guessing the Subway Bowie is a 2 finger grip?

[rob_s]

What's that guy in the middle there? Salt fixe blade?


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[Willard]

What's that guy in the middle there? Salt fixe blade?

Yes. Aqua Salt.

[momano]

@momano that's a useful pic for me to examine the grip on the Subway. I've carried an Izula on and off for years, and for me it's a 3.5 finger grip. I'm guessing the Subway Bowie is a 2 finger grip?

for me it's a 2.5 finger grip and the lanyard is necessary.

[javemtr]

DLT Trading is offering another run of their exclusive PM2 with OD Green scales and DLC coated S90V blade: https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-paramilitary-2-od-green-g-10-black-cpm-s90v-blade

[Willard]

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[Willard]

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[Willard]

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[Willard]

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Smoothest opening & closing. I actually think the Taichung plant puts out better products than Golden or Seki City at least in terms of fit & finish.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Just Arrived~ with Izula for size comparison

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Thanks for the pic, this one interested me quite alot... enough to recommend it to my ex... who needs something under 3" for carry in Michigan.

[Rex G]

I just bought a pair of Matriarchs, after my wife showed interest in a James Keating video, in which he demo’ed the Civilian. I have been a fan of the Civilian, since forever, but, it is a bit large for some female hands, and is larger than some men want to carry concealed. (I do tend to buy Spyderco knives, in twos and threes.)

Edited to add: With the decline of my right wrist/arm/shoulder, due to age, wear, and tear, I am reverting to carrying the Civilian, to use as a serious defensive option. In the Nineties, and into this century, I tended to carry one Civilian, during personal time, and two of them while in police uniform, with one Civilian clipped, high center-line, to the front of my concealed body armor. I trended toward other blades, as I learned more about knife defense, but as the forward-thrusting capability of my right arm has all but disappeared, a reach-out-and-rip blade makes plenty of sense, again. (Yes, I’ll need to work more, on the forward thrust, with the left hand.)

[Half Moon]

"It's so CUUUTTE"! With a wife-ish squee usually reserved for baby mammals (especially kittens), I couldn't not buy it for her:

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Gun show find by my wife from a table of random assorted blades. Any one able to ID it? 2.5" folded, around 2" blade. Marked Seki - Japan and Spyderco (of course!) but no steel identification or such. Looks close to Ladybug 3 pics but the handle profile is hair off. I'm thinking maybe an earlier gen Ladybug Salt, maybe?

[Blades]

"It's so CUUUTTE"! With a wife-ish squee usually reserved for baby mammals (especially kittens), I couldn't not buy it for her:

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Gun show find by my wife from a table of random assorted blades. Any one able to ID it? 2.5" folded, around 2" blade. Marked Seki - Japan and Spyderco (of course!) but no steel identification or such. Looks close to Ladybug 3 pics but the handle profile is hair off. I'm thinking maybe an earlier gen Ladybug Salt, maybe?

I think if it was a Salt the blade would show H-1. Maybe it's a first generation Ladybug?

[Half Moon]

I think if it was a Salt the blade would show H-1. Maybe it's a first generation Ladybug?

Someone told me awhile back the yellow FRN is reserved for Salts which seems unlikely but a quick search of the current Spyderco site does seem to match that. Then again, even if true today, doesn't mean it's always been true. So it's a wonky guess at best and absolutely may not be a Salt. Kind of surprised there's no steel marking but not up enough on Spyderco history to know the norms of the different runs.

[Duelist]

"It's so CUUUTTE"! With a wife-ish squee usually reserved for baby mammals (especially kittens), I couldn't not buy it for her:

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Gun show find by my wife from a table of random assorted blades. Any one able to ID it? 2.5" folded, around 2" blade. Marked Seki - Japan and Spyderco (of course!) but no steel identification or such. Looks close to Ladybug 3 pics but the handle profile is hair off. I'm thinking maybe an earlier gen Ladybug Salt, maybe?

Sure looks like a Ladybug, and meets the physical attributes of a Salt. Pic of the opposite side tang may give additional clues.

[PNWTO]

If I have already have a Delica… do I need a waved Delica? Or do I need a Native 5….

Question of the day for myself.

[Willard]

If I have already have a Delica… do I need a waved Delica? Or do I need a Native 5….

Question of the day for myself.

You know the correct answer is "both"

[vcdgrips]

To shamelessly rip off a post I just saw somewhere else- How about a Para 3 lightweight 115ish instead:

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Para-3-Lightweight--93614

better lock

more ergonomic

better pocket clip


even less that the Native 5. 120 ish
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Native-5-S35VN-Lockback--25851

the waved delica at 99 does have the wave.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-Knife-w--8095


Let us know what you do.

[Navin Johnson]

If I have already have a Delica… do I need a waved Delica? Or do I need a Native 5….

Question of the day for myself.

Why do you need a wave?

I carry IWB or loose in pocket and MUCH prefer a lock back for stay closed bias.

Wire clips on P3 are less secure but do less pocket damage.

N5 is great for utility but not as good tactically as the hole is hard to reach and choils do not work on a tac knife.

Just like with any Cary safety equipment many of the same is a good thing

YMMV

[BillSWPA]

If I have already have a Delica… do I need a waved Delica? Or do I need a Native 5….

Question of the day for myself.

The waved Delica and Endura are the most reliable pocket opening knives I have seen. They are also the gentlest on clothing.


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[blues]

Everyone has their own preferences.

I have never cared for the wave feature on knives. Others love them. Don't make me no never mind.

[Chuck Whitlock]

Everyone has their own preferences.

I have never cared for the wave feature on knives. Others love them. Don't make me no never mind.

+1.

I have found that a waved blade can get fouled on a duty holster, and can slice up a cover garment.

ETA- That being said, I really dig the concept, and often contemplate a waved Delica.

[Willard]

+1.

I have found that a waved blade can get fouled on a duty holster, and can slice up a cover garment.

I have waved Yojimbo and Yojumbo (add on attachments) no issues thus far. With the Matriarch, I've cut some clothing. I think the thumb hole is good enough.

[Larry Sellers]

One of our members just had two knives stolen out of the USPS box, last week. Spyderco said the box arrived empty


Waves angrily, to Spyderco's credit they did offer me 40% off a knife in their catalog but I was not sure what I wanted to buy at that time to replace the delica and endela that were suppose to be in their hands for sharpening etc.


I think I am leaning Para 2...I wish I could find a para 2 with a spyderedge. Anyone have any leads? I see most are sold out everywhere.


ETA: So I happen to make a living climbing in and out of fire engines about 20 times a shift. I have had issues in the past with the standard spyderco pocket clip and it getting caught on my radio, doors etc during a 24 hour tour. Has anyone had luck with aftermarket clips? I see Lynch Clips make a titanium version that appears to be WAY more durable and less bend-resistant for about $20. I think I may give one a shot and toss it on an endela and see how it goes before diving head first into a para 2.

[PNWTO]

Let us know what you do.

Thank you for the recommendation, based on that and some light perusing of the Spyderco subreddit (oddly the least cringey knife-centric forum I’ve found, but still pretty cringey) I ordered a Para 3. Also ordered a waved dragonfly and a H1 dragonfly; successfully resisted a Matriarch 2. So a good cover the bases trio and I’ll pass the Delica along to the better half to replace her current folder.

Now to, hopefully, throw some other blades on the FSOT subforum.

[5pins]

Waves angrily, to Spyderco's credit they did offer me 40% off a knife in their catalog but I was not sure what I wanted to buy at that time to replace the delica and endela that were suppose to be in their hands for sharpening etc.


I think I am leaning Para 2...I wish I could find a para 2 with a spyderedge. Anyone have any leads? I see most are sold out everywhere.


ETA: So I happen to make a living climbing in and out of fire engines about 20 times a shift. I have had issues in the past with the standard spyderco pocket clip and it getting caught on my radio, doors etc during a 24 hour tour. Has anyone had luck with aftermarket clips? I see Lynch Clips make a titanium version that appears to be WAY more durable and less bend-resistant for about $20. I think I may give one a shot and toss it on an endela and see how it goes before diving head first into a para 2.

I found my Lynch Clip to bend easier, not hold as well, and gets caught on things easier because it's a little bigger.

[Larry Sellers]

I found my Lynch Clip to bend easier, not hold as well, and gets caught on things easier because it's a little bigger.



This does not make me happy. Lol


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[BillSWPA]

Waves angrily, to Spyderco's credit they did offer me 40% off a knife in their catalog but I was not sure what I wanted to buy at that time to replace the delica and endela that were suppose to be in their hands for sharpening etc.


I think I am leaning Para 2...I wish I could find a para 2 with a spyderedge. Anyone have any leads? I see most are sold out everywhere.


ETA: So I happen to make a living climbing in and out of fire engines about 20 times a shift. I have had issues in the past with the standard spyderco pocket clip and it getting caught on my radio, doors etc during a 24 hour tour. Has anyone had luck with aftermarket clips? I see Lynch Clips make a titanium version that appears to be WAY more durable and less bend-resistant for about $20. I think I may give one a shot and toss it on an endela and see how it goes before diving head first into a para 2.

I have found these clips to be superior to the factory clips.

https://mxggear.com/collections/spyderco


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[blues]

I have found these clips to be superior to the factory clips.

https://mxggear.com/collections/spyderco


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I only have one of their clips...on a ZT...but I really like it. It was a nice upgrade.

[Navin Johnson]

Waves angrily, to Spyderco's credit they did offer me 40% off a knife in their catalog but I was not sure what I wanted to buy at that time to replace the delica and endela that were suppose to be in their hands for sharpening etc.


I think I am leaning Para 2...I wish I could find a para 2 with a spyderedge. Anyone have any leads? I see most are sold out everywhere.


ETA: So I happen to make a living climbing in and out of fire engines about 20 times a shift. I have had issues in the past with the standard spyderco pocket clip and it getting caught on my radio, doors etc during a 24 hour tour. Has anyone had luck with aftermarket clips? I see Lynch Clips make a titanium version that appears to be WAY more durable and less bend-resistant for about $20. I think I may give one a shot and toss it on an endela and see how it goes before diving head first into a para 2.

Either a lower cargo pocket on your pants or a belt mounted Kydex sheath

[Tannhauser]

Waves angrily, to Spyderco's credit they did offer me 40% off a knife in their catalog but I was not sure what I wanted to buy at that time to replace the delica and endela that were suppose to be in their hands for sharpening etc.


I think I am leaning Para 2...I wish I could find a para 2 with a spyderedge. Anyone have any leads? I see most are sold out everywhere.


ETA: So I happen to make a living climbing in and out of fire engines about 20 times a shift. I have had issues in the past with the standard spyderco pocket clip and it getting caught on my radio, doors etc during a 24 hour tour. Has anyone had luck with aftermarket clips? I see Lynch Clips make a titanium version that appears to be WAY more durable and less bend-resistant for about $20. I think I may give one a shot and toss it on an endela and see how it goes before diving head first into a para 2.

The Lynch clip is thin titanium, so it is in fact MUCH easier to bend than steel clips. I’ve had to remove Lynch clips to bend them back into place multiple times. As much as I love the deep carry Lynch clips, I purposefully have a couple of Spydercos with the stock clip to give me a stringer clip.

If you routinely catch/bend the steel clips then you’ll destroy a Lynch clip.

[Flamingo]

I ordered a Manix 2 (C101PCBL2). I used the MIL/LEO/Veteran deal that they offer and got it for a little cheaper than most of the online stores.

I am excited to see if this works with our SOS system. I need to see if 5x5 makes a pick pocket for it. If not I will run it with the zip tie mod.

[Duelist]

I ordered a Manix 2 (C101PCBL2). I used the MIL/LEO/Veteran deal that they offer and got it for a little cheaper than most of the online stores.

I am excited to see if this works with our SOS system. I need to see if 5x5 makes a pick pocket for it. If not I will run it with the zip tie mod.

Nice choice! My Manix 2 is a favorite.

[Flamingo]

The Manix 2 works great with the SOS system.

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[Duelist]

95907

I was looking at and researching different knives and steels recently, and I got kind of curious about H1. The rust-proof nature of it intrigues me. I have never used it at all, nor have I ever had an Endela, Endura, or Police, so I put a bid on this used Pacific Salt and got it for a reasonable amount. I was thinking about getting a Dragonfly, maybe a hawkbill, maybe serrated (even though I kind of mostly hate serrated edges). Plain edges are my thing, though, and if I’m going to test a steel, I think it makes sense to test what is more similar to what I normally use.

First impressions: This is a big damn knife! Though I think I like it and it fits my big hands, it’s bigger than I will probably carry to work - the biggest knife I usually carry at the office is my Sage, and it fits. I’ve never had a Spyderco with a coated blade, either, and it has an interesting feel.

It hasn’t been used much, so the edge is pretty much the factory profile. I’m a little surprised at the relatively obtuse angle.

[momano]

H1 is supposed to be a very tough steel. Mine are easy to sharpen. H1 and LC2000 are my favorite knife steels. Good choice!

[UNM1136]

H1 is supposed to be a very tough steel. Mine are easy to sharpen. H1 and LC2000 are my favorite knife steels. Good choice!

I had the same experience with 440v. Using a Sharpmaker, or a Ken Onion Worksharp. In fact, the only steel I found to be difficult to sharpen (I even free hand, sometimes) was old school 90s Benchmade ATS-34. I actually gave up on a friend's knife and told him to send it back to Benchmade for sharpening. IIRC they were ardened to about 72 RC, and an absolute bitch to sharpen. Benchmade D2 and M2HSS were a dream to sharpen and use.

My China Spydie (Temperence) EDC blade is sidelined after losing two of the three clip screws (and nearly losing the knife in a cat hole while hunting). I am carrying my M2 AFCK Bladeforums special. The only reason I don't carry it more is I can't replace it.

pat

[JTQ]

... nor have I ever had an Endela, Endura, or Police, so I put a bid on this used Pacific Salt ...

First impressions: This is a big damn knife!

I have a Delica and Native. Looking at pictures on line, I always think, I should get an Endura, but then I see them in person and say the same thing to myself "this is a big damn knife." I still don't own one, but maybe one day...

[Gun Mutt]

Endura is a big damn knife for edc & its chores. Years ago, I was unable to resist a deal on a Salt H1, rides in my pocket still. I bet I've thought at least 3 times a week that I need a new Delica variation. Time to go see what's available.

H1 with Ram key, .22 Punch & karma Graith PF key fob for scale:

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[spyderco monkey]

Spyderco Massad Ayoob Cruwear, fully serrated. I've been carrying it every day since it was re-released; I carried the earlier 2010 PE VG10 version for many years.

The Ayoob was designed to have the stabbing ergonomics of a push dagger with the slashing power of a hawkbill, and its also a surprisingly great utility knife.

These are a limited sprint run, so if anyones interested nows the time to snag one as they are likely to never be re-released per Sal @spyderco.

https://i.ibb.co/0DgSCxR/Spyderco-Massad-Ayoob-Cruwear-Serrated-backside.jpg

[TOTS]

95907

I was looking at and researching different knives and steels recently, and I got kind of curious about H1. The rust-proof nature of it intrigues me. I have never used it at all, nor have I ever had an Endela, Endura, or Police, so I put a bid on this used Pacific Salt and got it for a reasonable amount. I was thinking about getting a Dragonfly, maybe a hawkbill, maybe serrated (even though I kind of mostly hate serrated edges). Plain edges are my thing, though, and if I’m going to test a steel, I think it makes sense to test what is more similar to what I normally use.

It hasn’t been used much, so the edge is pretty much the factory profile. I’m a little surprised at the relatively obtuse angle.
Fun Fact, the H1 Pacific Salt is what has been issued in the survival vest/ body armor that USMC helicopter squadrons have used since about 2011-12 or so. I know I have two that I deployed with. On one hand, a great option as they will never rust and H1 is very tough, on the other hand, H1 doesn’t seem to hold an edge that long and it seems pretty fragile as a folder. Pretty easy to sharpen though and very lightweight. I do wonder why they coated a corrosion resistant blade - but I guess “tactical “ is the answer.

[spyderco monkey]

Fun Fact, the H1 Pacific Salt is what has been issued in the survival vest/ body armor that USMC helicopter squadrons have used since about 2011-12 or so. I know I have two that I deployed with. On one hand, a great option as they will never rust and H1 is very tough, on the other hand, H1 doesn’t seem to hold an edge that long and it seems pretty fragile as a folder. Pretty easy to sharpen though and very lightweight. I do wonder why they coated a corrosion resistant blade - but I guess “tactical “ is the answer.

Kind of a weird fact about H1 is that its 'work hardening,' and the act of grinding it increases the hardness.

So PE H1 has pretty mediocre edge retention, similar to Aus 8 / a bit better then 420HC (and subsequently sharpens very easily.) RC hardness is reportedly in the 56-57 zone.

But on the flipside, the act of grinding Serrations into the blade dramatically boosts the hardness - reportedly as high as RC 67. Spyderco has reported that SE H1 has the longest edge retention in CATRA testing of any of the blade steels they produce.

[rob_s]

Kind of a weird fact about H1 is that its 'work hardening,' and the act of grinding it increases the hardness.

So PE H1 has pretty mediocre edge retention, similar to Aus 8 / a bit better then 420HC (and subsequently sharpens very easily.) RC hardness is reportedly in the 56-57 zone.

But on the flipside, the act of grinding Serrations into the blade dramatically boosts the hardness - reportedly as high as RC 67. Spyderco has reported that SE H1 has the longest edge retention in CATRA testing of any of the blade steels they produce.

I knew there was a legitimate reason I’m still mad that they discontinued the serrated version and I had to settle for the non serrated ARK (https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB35BK/ARK-trade-FRN-Black/921)! :p

[javemtr]

DLT Trading dropped the price of their exclusive PM2 with OD Green scales and DLC coated S90V blade to only 139.99: https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-paramilitary-2-od-green-g-10-black-cpm-s90v-blade

[Default.mp3]

Bought a new PM2 as my daily because I had thought I lost my Sebby, turns out it was just buried in my friend's tote. Not sure what I'm going to do with it now.
https://i.imgur.com/LCDVsNch.jpeg

[Crawls]

DLT Trading dropped the price of their exclusive PM2 with OD Green scales and DLC coated S90V blade to only 139.99: https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-paramilitary-2-od-green-g-10-black-cpm-s90v-blade

That’s a hard deal to pass up! Must resist!

[Wyoming Shooter]

This is my latest - the Canis.

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C248CF/Canis-trade-/1881

I added a Lynch clip:

https://www.lynchnw.com/clips/spyderco-standard-deep-carry-titanium-clip

I am very impressed by this knife. I love the blade shape. The CPM S30V blade is well centered and extremely sharp. The action is very smooth.

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[Blades]

Spyderco is having a seconds sale for Cyber Monday. The website is slow but they have Yojumbo's still showing, plus some others. Trying to get a lightweight Manix.
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/seconds?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=cyber+monday+flash+sale+-+factory+seconds%21

[Tensaw]

From Tamara 's blog: 98073

Very reminiscent of the REKAT Hobbit (which I missed out on). Love the belly on this thing! Belly is where it's at! (One look at me and you can tell I'm a big fan of the belly...) And (I'm assuming this is no longer produced by Spyderco) any ideas on where a fella might score one? TIA.

[Tamara]

Very reminiscent of the REKAT Hobbit (which I missed out on). Love the belly on this thing! Belly is where it's at! (One look at me and you can tell I'm a big fan of the belly...) And (I'm assuming this is no longer produced by Spyderco) any ideas on where a fella might score one? TIA.

That's a Spyderco Pygmy Warrior, basically a production version of the REKAT Hobbit.

Long out of production, yeah, but you can still find them for sale out on the web. I got a screaming deal on this one at a gun show here in Indy back in '18 or '19.

[Tensaw]

That's a Spyderco Pygmy Warrior, basically a production version of the REKAT Hobbit.

Long out of production, yeah, but you can still find them for sale out on the web. I got a screaming deal on this one at a gun show here in Indy back in '18 or '19.

Ahhh, thank you very much. I found some references to the Pygmy Warrior before posting, but wasn't sure. Let the search begin! Thanks again.

ETA: Well dang! For some reason, I thought this was a folder (although those serrations on the spine would make that... tricky). I see that it is a fixed blade (which is what threw me off earlier). Oh well, may still kick around and see what I can find. If anyone knows of a folder with a similar blade profile, I would love to hear about that.