Spyderco fanboy thread

[Totem Polar]

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





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.

Being local to “the hobbit from hell” himself (REKAT founder Bob Taylor) I used to lust over the originals. Especially the Damascus steel Hobbit Warrior spec’d by Erik Remmen of NW safari. To make matters worse, the Round Eye Knife and Tool (REKAT) dealer here was custom 1911 guy Mark Morris. I’d stop in his shop all the time and get an eyeball full of stuff that I couldn’t afford. 5k 1911s and $450 Damascus Hobbits… in 1995 dollars, or whenever it was.

At any rate, the folder version—yes, there was one—was way ahead of its time. Dig it, especially the lock, which presaged current designs by years:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R72qd6m0do8


Also, the one that got away:

https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1024145/



ETA: here ya go, my friend. You’re welcome, or sorry for costing you money—whichever it is—in advance.

:D

https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1053172/

[blues]

Taylor was quite the character. I used to hobnob around with him at the Blade Show when he and Rob Simonich were cooking up some projects together. I couldn't take the guy but for very short doses. I do still have one of his pieces in the collection.

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[Joe S]

I still kick myself for not picking up one of those ugly-adorable little REKAT Fang neck knives. I have no idea why, but that design always caught my eye.

[Totem Polar]

I still kick myself for not picking up one of those ugly-adorable little REKAT Fang neck knives. I have no idea why, but that design always caught my eye.

Check your PMs.

:)

[Tensaw]

ETA: here ya go, my friend. You’re welcome, or sorry for costing you money—whichever it is—in advance.

:D


So, first I was like, "You know, five bills ain't that much for a knife like that..." (the wife would disagree). But then I was like, wait - no pocket clip; and that is a *lot* of knife... So I guess it works out.

Someone needs to produce a knife with that blade and the lock shown in the video (looks smooooth...)and maybe ditch all the finger grooves and add a clip. That would be pretty great. They keep calling this a fighter, which I get; but I see a ton of utility with all that belly and then the top serrations. To me, it looks like more of an extremely robust utility blade - which is what I desire. Currently running a Manix XL that I've had since they were first released. It would take something like the Pygmy Warrior folding version to replace it.

[UNM1136]

I still have a Hobbit Fang. I velcro'd the sheath so I could wear it upside down on the shoulder of my body armor. Even with a Benchmade AFCK and a Spyderco Military in my pants pockets when I was cutting evidence tags or lifting fingerprints the Fang was the easiest to get to and put away.

In the safe I also have the Bladeforums Commemorative Sifu in D2. Great big carry knife. The wife says I am compensating for something, but I have no idea what she is talking about.

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Love this thing. Super sharp!

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[Totem Polar]

I still have a Hobbit Fang. I velcro'd the sheath so I could wear it upside down on the shoulder of my body armor. Even with a Benchmade AFCK and a Spyderco Military in my pants pockets when I was cutting evidence tags or lifting fingerprints the Fang was the easiest to get to and put away.

In the safe I also have the Bladeforums Commemorative Sifu in D2. Great big carry knife. The wife says I am compensating for something, but I have no idea what she is talking about.

98111

Love this thing. Super sharp!

pat

Yeah, you *are* an old fart. Killer knives, though!

:D

PS. My current EDC is an original recipe AFCK…. The 90s rule; the 2020s drool…

[Joe S]

I shopped the KSF Black Friday sale, as my newest mentee is getting a pocket knife. Decided to pick myself up something small, with the excuse of how much I'd been doing shipping and receiving related work. Lots of cardboard, tape, packing straps, crating, etc. Due to the social NPE, I usually have a small old fashioned lockback or trapper on me, but for the next couple months, needed something easier to use with one hand, to get out of the pocket, etc. I picked up a Spydie Ambitious, which was a little over $20 with the sale. I guess it is part of their budget line.

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I like it. It's done well so far. A good option to consider for a cheap gift knife, or for those locals with short blade limits, like Chicago. Unsure if I want to cut the hole into a wave or not.

[Exiledviking]

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Since some people are sharing their old school Spyderco knives I thought I'd do the same. The Benchmade was carried for many years between Spydercos. I had a Goddard that I think had carbon fiber scales. I gifted it to LE friend way back when. I wish I could find a G10 scaled Goddard.

[Willard]

Battle Station

[Totem Polar]

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Since some people are sharing their old school Spyderco knives I thought I'd do the same. The Benchmade was carried for many years between Spydercos. I had a Goddard that I think had carbon fiber scales. I gifted it to LE friend way back when. I wish I could find a G10 scaled Goddard.

I have that same Benchmade in my desk drawer, as a low-frills alt to my AFCK.

[Willard]

Matriarch w Ring

[newyork]

FYI

Empire outfitters has a few spydies up for sale. 15% off on top of the sale. Code : SPY

[Willard]

99677. Should have made edge in

[Willard]

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[javemtr]

Spyderco showed the latest prototype of the micro version of the Yojimbo at Shot Show. 2.5" blade length, USA made, deep carry wire clip, full flat instead of hollow grind, looks pretty good.
Starts at 9:52 in the video:

https://youtu.be/DTHH5GwEhjQ?t=592

[blues]

I'm a big M4 steel fan and have a couple of Spydercos in M4 so never thought I needed a GB2. (Gayle Bradley 2). I was wrong.


Picked this up on bladeforums.com this week from another member there. Great knife...sharp as all get out.


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[Gater]

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

Adding another from SHOT, with Janich. He covers the Microjimbo starting at 15:23. I liked his Glock 26 comparison :)

[Clusterfrack]

...Microjimbo...

I really want to like the Yojimbo, and would be all over a smaller version if it had:

1) A symmetrical grip that works when held edge in. 2) A thicker and more durable tip. The Yojimbo grind is so fine that it's almost certain to get bent if used for daily tasks*.

*I get that it's a purpose-build defensive folder, but if I'm going to carry a purpose-built defensive-only knife it will be a Clinch Pick or Pikal. My folders are all multi-purpose.

[Gater]

I really want to like the Yojimbo, and would be all over a smaller version if it had:

1) A symmetrical grip that works when held edge in. 2) A thicker and more durable tip. The Yojimbo grind is so fine that it's almost certain to get bent if used for daily tasks*.

*I get that it's a purpose-build defensive folder, but if I'm going to carry a purpose-built defensive-only knife it will be a Clinch Pick or Pikal. My folders are all multi-purpose.

Excellent point (so to speak :) ). I wouldn't be interested in something that could not stand up to some utility use.

[Navin Johnson]

So what about a Delica Warncliffe?

[Duelist]

FFG Microjimbo looks like a knife I'd use...

[ST911]

So what about a Delica Warncliffe?

No science to offer, but running Warncliffes against others shapes on Porkman cut more with less effort. Delica is a great size.


FFG Microjimbo looks like a knife I'd use...

Yeah, I didn't need to see that, but I do have an MBC class coming up I should have a fresh live/drone set for. :)

[Duelist]

So what about a Delica Warncliffe?

I have other knives I like better, but I’m very pleased with my Delica Wharncliffe.

[Gater]

This is reminding me of Janich's first (AFAIK) folder model aimed at the 2.5 blade length (from fed bldg limit), a Kahr-branded cut down Delica:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgTV8KKNQ3w

It's purely in a utility role for me, but I really like my Wharncliffe Dragonfly (2.3 in).

[blues]

Ouch...

[grnamin]

Yojimbo 2 with Rockscale Design titanium scales, MXG Gear deep pocket carry clip, Cru-wear blade...

https://youtube.com/shorts/_Jgmk-8erzI

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[Joe S]

I really want to like the Yojimbo, and would be all over a smaller version if it had:

1) A symmetrical grip that works when held edge in. 2) A thicker and more durable tip. The Yojimbo grind is so fine that it's almost certain to get bent if used for daily tasks*.

*I get that it's a purpose-build defensive folder, but if I'm going to carry a purpose-built defensive-only knife it will be a Clinch Pick or Pikal. My folders are all multi-purpose.

This may or may not work better for you. I personally prefer the Axis lock.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BM2950BK/benchmade-2950bk-partial-auto-immunity-folding-knife-cpm-m4-cobalt-black-wharncliffe-blade-crater-blue-billet-aluminum-handles

[Clusterfrack]

This may or may not work better for you. I personally prefer the Axis lock.


The full-size Benchmade Immunity (https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BM290BK1/benchmade-290bk-1-full-immunity-axis-folding-knife-cpm-m4-cobalt-black-wharncliffe-blade-flat-dark-earth-billet-aluminum-handles) looks like it's targeting the Yojimbo. Looks interesting, and I agree that the Axis lock is good--although the Spyderco compression lock is simpler and IMO just as good.

If only it didn't have finger grooves...

[PNWTO]

I really want to like the Yojimbo, and would be all over a smaller version if ...

Emerson Mini Seax fit the bill? Probably not in the size requirement.

[Clusterfrack]

Here’s a comparison of the Yojimbo and Salt2 to some of the others in my collection. Note how the Spydercos have in-swept grips with a deep front finger groove. I sorted them in order from R to L in design: “edge out”, to neutral, to “edge in”.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230123/d916424a7969a651a46875c1ac915944.jpg

[jandbj]

Wharncliff Salt2 or perhaps a Kershaw Launch 10 would fit the bill?

Spyderco Salt 2 Wharncliffe Folding Utility Knife with 2.9" H-1 Ultra-Corrosion Resistant Steel Blade and Lightweight Yellow FRN Handle - Everyday Carry - PlainEdge- C88PWCYL2 https://a.co/d/cYTtFb7

https://kershawguy.com/product/kershaw-7350olblk-launch-10-the-claw/

[Joe S]

Here’s a comparison of the Yojimbo and Salt2 to some of the others in my collection. Note how the Spydercos have in-swept grips with a deep front finger groove. I sorted them in order from R to L in design: “edge out”, to neutral, to “edge in”.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230123/d916424a7969a651a46875c1ac915944.jpg

It may have been here or TPI where we had an in-depth discussion about point angle in FGEI and RGEI. I think you were involved, I remember Jody H was. It was illustrative to me how while there is a general spectrum, the limits of what is a feasible design for either grip is personal, I suppose due to hand/wrist geometry and mobility.

More concretely, I would agree that the Spyderco Delica is very clearly biased towards an edge out grip. I always found my old EDC of an Endura unworkable edge in. I had recently stolen back one of the Delicas from the wife, and have found it ok, if not ideal, edge in. Similarly, the Kershaw CQC-5K that I know we both like I consider perfectly workable for edge in, even though it's not designed that way.

[Wyoming Shooter]

I really want to like the Yojimbo, and would be all over a smaller version if it had:

1) A symmetrical grip that works when held edge in. 2) A thicker and more durable tip. The Yojimbo grind is so fine that it's almost certain to get bent if used for daily tasks*.

*I get that it's a purpose-build defensive folder, but if I'm going to carry a purpose-built defensive-only knife it will be a Clinch Pick or Pikal. My folders are all multi-purpose.


I have a Yojimbo and the visual fragility of the blade tip concerns me. That said, it’s been just fine in my normal use.

I also have the Canis. The Canis blade shape and size s similar to the Yojimbo. However, the blade tip is notcably "beeefier".

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

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From the Big Empty, ELN.

[EricP]

Here’s a comparison of the Yojimbo and Salt2 to some of the others in my collection. Note how the Spydercos have in-swept grips with a deep front finger groove. I sorted them in order from R to L in design: “edge out”, to neutral, to “edge in”.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230123/d916424a7969a651a46875c1ac915944.jpg

What is the knife third from the left, next to the Pikal?

[Wondering Beard]

I have a Yojimbo and the visual fragility of the blade tip concerns me. That said, it’s been just fine in my normal use.

I also have the Canis. The Canis blade shape and size s similar to the Yojimbo. However, the blade tip is notcably "beeefier".

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

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From the Big Empty, ELN.

A few years back I dropped a Yojimbo from waist high (cutting something and being inattentive). It drove into the hardwood floor, stayed upright for a fraction of a second and then simply bent over to the side (still embedded into the floor). Needless to say the tip was completely bent.

I have a Canis because of the stronger tip and while it is an excellent knife for forward grip -edge out use, it is totally unsuitable for reverse grip-edge in use.

I'd like to see a Canis blade that isn't angled but rather straight.

[Clusterfrack]

What is the knife third from the left, next to the Pikal?

Kizer Swaggs Swayback. CPM-4V. Great deal, IMO for $75.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KUV3566E3/kizer-cutlery-vanguard-swaggs-sway-back-flipper-knife-cpm-4v-stonewashed-wharncliffe-blade-black-linen-phenolic-handles-knifecenter-exclusive

[FrankB]

I used to have way more Spyderco knives. My current collection: Chaparral Ti, Nirvana, Native Fluted Ti, PM2 S110v, Sage 5. I don’t remember what my wife has…

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[awp_101]

I just recently picked up my first Spyderco, a UKPK Salt. I’m “wave curious” and digging around today I found the Wise Men Fang but the Salt isn’t listed in the model selection. Is the Salt similar to any other model?

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[Flamingo]

Try using the zip-tie modification. It works pretty well on most spydercos.

[awp_101]

Try using the zip-tie modification. It works pretty well on most spydercos.
Thanks, I’d planned on that anyway to see if I even like the concept.

[Joe S]

Thanks, I’d planned on that anyway to see if I even like the concept.

If you decide you like the idea, some Dremel work can make the spydie hole into a wave.

[Blades]

So much for my revolver fund. $116.00 will be gone on Friday. :)
I can't pass up the M4.
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[5pins]

So much for my revolver fund. $116.00 will be gone on Friday. :)
I can't pass up the M4.
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I just got on the list. I have been wanting to try one.

[Duelist]

The Manix 2 in M4 is a great knife. I’ve had a translucent G10 version for several years now, and it is a favorite, though I don’t carry it often because it is a bit outsized for the work environment I spend most of my days in.

[Blades]

I just got on the list. I have been wanting to try one.


The Manix 2 in M4 is a great knife. I’ve had a translucent G10 version for several years now, and it is a favorite, though I don’t carry it often because it is a bit outsized for the work environment I spend most of my days in.


I've had a lightweight Manix in the past and they are great. So much knife in such a lightweight folder. Now, a ltwt Manix in CPM-M4!? For $117.00!? Yes please!!

I've had the Military and PM2 CPM-M4 knives for over 5 years. The Military I carry as one of my EDC knives. As I've gotten older my dexterity has diminished and the larger Military has been easier to operate. The M4 blade steel has been a workhorse of blade steel. Easy to keep sharp with the Spyderco stones and it just cuts and cuts.

[javemtr]

I was at the IWA show in Nuremberg yesterday and was able to look at Spyderco's display case of prototypes. The Microjimbo is very nice in hand, the proportions feel and look great. I find the Spydiehole a little big for the blade, but who knows. It will also carry much easier in pocket. The full-size Yojimbo is fairly broad in the pocket because of the tall blade. Overall I'm excited.

[Wooosh]

I've heard that the Para 2 tips break off easily. From personal experience, how true is this?

[Blades]

I've heard that the Para 2 tips break off easily. From personal experience, how true is this?

I carried one for a year or so. Never broke the tip but it's M4 and I didn't pry with it.

[PNWTO]

I've heard that the Para 2 tips break off easily. From personal experience, how true is this?

My Para 3 lost the last eighth of an inch after a drop but it is still going strong after a visit to the mothership. I don't treat it the same way as my BM Bushcraft but it's a fine blade design for daily life.

[Navin Johnson]

I've heard that the Para 2 tips break off easily. From personal experience, how true is this?

Not if it’s being used for its intended purpose…….

[Blades]

New lightweight Manix with CPM-M4 blade steel on the way to me! :D

[Wondering Beard]

I've heard that the Para 2 tips break off easily. From personal experience, how true is this?

Maybe some ten years or more ago I did do that and I have no idea how.

Mothership took care of it.

[Tannhauser]

I've heard that the Para 2 tips break off easily. From personal experience, how true is this?

The grind on the Para produces a very fine tip.

I have multiple Para 2s and 3s, and I’ve carried a Para of some sort daily for years. I’ve never a broken a tip, but I only use my knives for knife tasks. It’s definitely not a blade for use as a screwdriver or prybar.

[Blades]

Blade HQ doesn't waste time! Knives arrived today. I bought 2 but only keeping one. I just bought some more Glock magazines and need to pay for them. :)

[backtrail540]

I've used a mint/m4 native 5 since release and it's been great. It's dirty and patina'd due to work environment and neglect but it holds an edge for a long time. I'm a novice sharpener but even I'm able to maintain a poor but usable edge on it. If you know sharpening it can be a real performer.

[JPedersen]

I've heard that the Para 2 tips break off easily. From personal experience, how true is this?

I have 3 - and 1 of the PM2 tips broke off when dropped. Little bit of time in the sharpener and back in business.


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[spyderco monkey]

I've heard that the Para 2 tips break off easily. From personal experience, how true is this?

My current EDC, which I've carried ~50% of the time since 2008, is the larger Spyderco Military, which shares the fine needle point of the Para 2.

Tip is still needle sharp.

https://i.ibb.co/djpg33R/D2-Military-EDC-4-2023.jpg

Avoid dropping it while it's open on concrete, prying open paint cans, or stabbing into a ceramic plate cutting chorizo, and it will be fine.

And of course, most important rule - never lend anyone your knife when they ask for one. The only tip I've lost in 30 years of carrying a knife was when an idiot friend of mine asked to borrow a knife, only to use it to pry a safety off a Bic lighter...

[Irelander]

So, my daughter is turning 10 next month and I think she is ready for a decent folding knife. She has had a small Victorinox Swiss Army knife but she definitely needs a Spyderco. Looking for recommendations.

The Dragonfly looks about her size and I can get a wooden knife kit for her to learn about it. Same goes for the Lil' Native although it's more expensive. I definitely don't want a liner lock for her so that sidelines the more budget models, unfortunately.

Let me know what you would recommend.

I'm trying not to buy a Shaman at the same time. :cool:

[BobM]

So, my daughter is turning 10 next month and I think she is ready for a decent folding knife. She has had a small Victorinox Swiss Army knife but she definitely needs a Spyderco. Looking for recommendations.

The Dragonfly looks about her size and I can get a wooden knife kit for her to learn about it. Same goes for the Lil' Native although it's more expensive. I definitely don't want a liner lock for her so that sidelines the more budget models, unfortunately.

Let me know what you would recommend.

I'm trying not to buy a Shaman at the same time. :cool:

I got my daughter a pink Delica for her sixteenth birthday. Last Christmas I got her a purple one. (She’s thirty now). I have a few black ones myself and it’s a very practical size.

[Navin Johnson]

So, my daughter is turning 10 next month and I think she is ready for a decent folding knife. She has had a small Victorinox Swiss Army knife but she definitely needs a Spyderco. Looking for recommendations.

The Dragonfly looks about her size and I can get a wooden knife kit for her to learn about it. Same goes for the Lil' Native although it's more expensive. I definitely don't want a liner lock for her so that sidelines the more budget models, unfortunately.

Let me know what you would recommend.

I'm trying not to buy a Shaman at the same time. :cool:


What is its purpose?

[Duelist]

So, my daughter is turning 10 next month and I think she is ready for a decent folding knife. She has had a small Victorinox Swiss Army knife but she definitely needs a Spyderco. Looking for recommendations.

The Dragonfly looks about her size and I can get a wooden knife kit for her to learn about it. Same goes for the Lil' Native although it's more expensive. I definitely don't want a liner lock for her so that sidelines the more budget models, unfortunately.

Let me know what you would recommend.

I'm trying not to buy a Shaman at the same time. :cool:

I would get a Dragonfly or a Delica, FRN in a cool color, full flat ground. If you project that your daughter will always have small hands, the Dragonfly. Medium size hands, get the Delica.

[Joe S]

I would get a Dragonfly or a Delica, FRN in a cool color, full flat ground. If you project that your daughter will always have small hands, the Dragonfly. Medium size hands, get the Delica.

This. The Delica is my go-to gift, especially for ladies. Last year I was gifting to a new mentee, and she is seriously 90 lbs soaking wet. I did the Dragonfly for her and she loved it.

[Irelander]

What is its purpose?

Mainly a general utility knife. We try to do a lot of camping and hiking so there's always something that needs cut along with the odd box.

[Guerrero]

Mainly a general utility knife. We try to do a lot of camping and hiking so there's always something that needs cut along with the odd box.

I would look at the pink Dragonfly with the black blade in S30V. The Dragonfly is a great general purpose knife, and that pink color would be great for a typical girl. Not to mention that the S30V is a great upgrade from the normal VG-10.

[ST911]

So, my daughter is turning 10 next month and I think she is ready for a decent folding knife. She has had a small Victorinox Swiss Army knife but she definitely needs a Spyderco. Looking for recommendations. The Dragonfly looks about her size and I can get a wooden knife kit for her to learn about it. Same goes for the Lil' Native although it's more expensive. I definitely don't want a liner lock for her so that sidelines the more budget models, unfortunately. Let me know what you would recommend. I'm trying not to buy a Shaman at the same time. :cool:

Between the Dragonfly and Delica, the Delica.

[Leroy Suggs]

I have carried this Sage 1 since they came out. About 10 years ago?
Used a bunch and still good as new.


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[Navin Johnson]

Handle is more important than the blade

I think the DF has an awkward (although well thought out) handle with a choil (less safe for a newish user)

Delica is a “life time” knife that does everything and is not to big for her hand and not too small for an adult.

Delica = G19 in PF language……

That being said a fixed blade with a well thought out sheathing system would be good for the outdoors.

[blues]

Mainly a general utility knife. We try to do a lot of camping and hiking so there's always something that needs cut along with the odd box.

It's hard to say...primarily because I'd want to make sure that the knife was of a size that would be stable in her hand and not subject to torquing, twisting, or being difficult to maintain control of. This could make a slightly larger knife more useful.

Make sure she has the finger power and dexterity to disengage any lockback safely. They're not always easy to manipulate while controlling the knife in a safe fashion.

[Irelander]

It's hard to say...primarily because I'd want to make sure that the knife was of a size that would be stable in her hand and not subject to torquing, twisting, or being difficult to maintain control of. This could make a slightly larger knife more useful.

Make sure she has the finger power and dexterity to disengage any lockback safely. They're not always easy to manipulate while controlling the knife in a safe fashion.

She is definitely tall for her age so bigger hands than a normal 10 year old.

I figured a lockback would be a little safer than a liner lock since the liner lock puts your finger or thumb in direct line of blade closure. Maybe the AXIS style lock of the Manix would be better?

[Duelist]

She is definitely tall for her age so bigger hands than a normal 10 year old.

I figured a lockback would be a little safer than a liner lock since the liner lock puts your finger or thumb in direct line of blade closure. Maybe the AXIS style lock of the Manix would be better?

Way bigger knife, though. And much more expensive. Get the Delica first.

[backtrail540]

I'm currently waffling between a stretch 2, st nicks goddard, or a Demko as a new work knife and not making much headway. I think the stretch looks like it will be perfect by the others are distracting me. I should just grab the British racing stretch off the swap and call it good.

[Archimagirus]

I'm currently waffling between a stretch 2, st nicks goddard, or a Demko as a new work knife and not making much headway. I think the stretch looks like it will be perfect by the others are distracting me. I should just grab the British racing stretch off the swap and call it good.

The original Goddard came out while I was a broke college student and I could never afford one but I loved the knife. That St. Nicks exclusive is a version of one of my favorite, bucket list knives, with my favorite steel, with my least favorite colored handle with my second to least favorite blade configuration. I feel so conflicted about it. If they had a partially serrated version, I could deal with the handle color, and I would make sure I got one, but as it stands I only kinda love it.

[backtrail540]

The original Goddard came out while I was a broke college student and I could never afford one but I loved the knife. That St. Nicks exclusive is a version of one of my favorite, bucket list knives, with my favorite steel, with my least favorite colored handle with my second to least favorite blade configuration. I feel so conflicted about it. If they had a partially serrated version, I could deal with the handle color, and I would make sure I got one, but as it stands I only kinda love it.

Agreed on the color but the price is good enough that i can live with it. It's on the large side of my preference though and I'm just not sold on it completely vs the other considerations.

[Navin Johnson]

I'm currently waffling between a stretch 2, st nicks goddard, or a Demko as a new work knife and not making much headway. I think the stretch looks like it will be perfect by the others are distracting me. I should just grab the British racing stretch off the swap and call it good.

What will the knife be used for?

[backtrail540]

What will the knife be used for?

Everything from general chores during yardwork, whatever may come up at the marina while working there(zip ties, marine rope, ratchet straps, vinyl etc), rope and plastic on a shipping dock, to good old package opener. It will be a true daily use blade that will be occasionally used for non cutting tasks as needed.

[Archimagirus]

Everything from general chores during yardwork, whatever may come up at the marina while working there(zip ties, marine rope, ratchet straps, vinyl etc), rope and plastic on a shipping dock, to good old package opener. It will be a true daily use blade that will be occasionally used for non cutting tasks as needed.

With those uses in mind, I would stay away from the limited edition Goddard. The M4 steel is fairly high carbon and would be apt to rust. I would look at one of the Salt series if I was going to be around water.

[Duelist]

Everything from general chores during yardwork, whatever may come up at the marina while working there(zip ties, marine rope, ratchet straps, vinyl etc), rope and plastic on a shipping dock, to good old package opener. It will be a true daily use blade that will be occasionally used for non cutting tasks as needed.


With those uses in mind, I would stay away from the limited edition Goddard. The M4 steel is fairly high carbon and would be apt to rust. I would look at one of the Salt series if I was going to be around water.

The Stretch is really nice, but with marina and rope etc. work, a serrated Salt sounds like more what you need.

[Irelander]

I got my daughter the Spyderco Delica plastic knife kit so I can teach her more about knives and see how she likes the Spydie hole and lockback. I also got these kits for my nephews and I'm sure they will have a fun time putting them together and learning about knives.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SPPLKIT1/spyderco-c11-plkit1-delica-glow-in-the-dark-plastic-folding-knife-kit

[Irelander]

I happened upon this exclusive from Knifejoy and I'm not sure that I can live much longer without it. My only pause is that I'm not too familiar with Damascus steel. I know it's a blending/folding of two different steals but is it mostly for looks as a display knife or can it handle duty as an EDC knife?

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https://www.knifejoy.com/products/spyderco-c243fpnbd-endela-lightweight-wharncliffe-k390-plainedge-blade-with-blue-frn-scales-3-42-satin

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I happened upon this exclusive from Knifejoy and I'm not sure that I can live much longer without it. My only pause is that I'm not too familiar with Damascus steel. I know it's a blending/folding of two different steals but is it mostly for looks as a display knife or can it handle duty as an EDC knife?

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https://www.knifejoy.com/products/spyderco-c243fpnbd-endela-lightweight-wharncliffe-k390-plainedge-blade-with-blue-frn-scales-3-42-satinFor that model, the Damascus is purely decorative cladding, I believe, and there is a VG-10 core. VG-10 is pretty long in tooth these days, though perfectly serviceable in an EDC.

Spyderco’s Damascus is a laminated fifteen-layer steel with a Suminagashi pattern. The Damascus steel is composed of layers of erosive and non-erosive material over a VG-10 core center. The erosive layers are hard martensite stainless steel and the non-erosive layers are anti-corrosion nonferrous metal. These layers block carbon particles in the core from spreading to the outer layers. After layering the blade is forged to intentionally distort the layer-lines making a complicated, artistically beautiful pattern called Suminagashi. Suminagashi is the traditional Japanese art form of creating ripples of Chinese ink on the surface of water. This steel mimics the art form with interesting results on a knife blade. Once the layers are distorted, the blade is bathed in acid etching the pattern to vivid relief.

Known as D.P.S. 15, the blade material is produced by Takefu Special Steel Company, Ltd. in Japan. It consists of a VG-10 stainless steel core sandwiched between two outer layers of Damascus steel. Each of the Damascus layers is composed of 15 layers of forge-welded steel, beautifully patterned and etched to reveal the detail of the structure.

[Duelist]

I happened upon this exclusive from Knifejoy and I'm not sure that I can live much longer without it. My only pause is that I'm not too familiar with Damascus steel. I know it's a blending/folding of two different steals but is it mostly for looks as a display knife or can it handle duty as an EDC knife?

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https://www.knifejoy.com/products/spyderco-c243fpnbd-endela-lightweight-wharncliffe-k390-plainedge-blade-with-blue-frn-scales-3-42-satin

Damascus can handle EDC. Depending on what it is actually made from, and the processes used to create it, it *may* require more care to prevent rust, like any non-stainless blade would.

[Irelander]

For that model, the Damascus is purely decorative cladding, I believe, and there is a VG-10 core. VG-10 is pretty long in tooth these days, though perfectly serviceable in an EDC.

Spyderco’s Damascus is a laminated fifteen-layer steel with a Suminagashi pattern. The Damascus steel is composed of layers of erosive and non-erosive material over a VG-10 core center. The erosive layers are hard martensite stainless steel and the non-erosive layers are anti-corrosion nonferrous metal. These layers block carbon particles in the core from spreading to the outer layers. After layering the blade is forged to intentionally distort the layer-lines making a complicated, artistically beautiful pattern called Suminagashi. Suminagashi is the traditional Japanese art form of creating ripples of Chinese ink on the surface of water. This steel mimics the art form with interesting results on a knife blade. Once the layers are distorted, the blade is bathed in acid etching the pattern to vivid relief.

Known as D.P.S. 15, the blade material is produced by Takefu Special Steel Company, Ltd. in Japan. It consists of a VG-10 stainless steel core sandwiched between two outer layers of Damascus steel. Each of the Damascus layers is composed of 15 layers of forge-welded steel, beautifully patterned and etched to reveal the detail of the structure.

Thanks. I suppose it might be best to spring for the Endela with K390 steel. Decisions decisions.

[blues]

Thanks. I suppose it might be best to spring for the Endela with K390 steel. Decisions decisions.

K390 is a great steel for edge holding...but not the best for either corrosion resistance or for toughness. Really just depends upon your priorities and usage.

Consider how you will use it, and if you don't mind keeping up with a bit of maintenance, (or the appearance of patina on your blade).

If you do go with K390, and it's great steel, you should also avail yourself of diamond hones for sharpening...as it is very wear resistant.

[Duelist]

To someone who grew up with 420HC and CV/10xx series steels in his pocketknives, this talk of VG10 being a mediocre, long-in-the-tooth steel is odd.

I mean, 440C & 154CM/ATS34 were expensive, hot stuff back then. VG10 would have been a miracle steel. Quite corrosion resistant, good edge holding and toughness, it is as near an ideal EDC steel as I can think of. For me, a tie between it and S30V.

If another steel better suits, by all means, get it and enjoy, but don’t dismiss VG10 or some other steel just because it’s been around for a while. There are more similarities between modern performance steels than dramatic differences.

[Irelander]

I went with the damascus blade. Couldn't pass it up for just under $100.

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To someone who grew up with 420HC and CV/10xx series steels in his pocketknives, this talk of VG10 being a mediocre, long-in-the-tooth steel is odd.

I mean, 440C & 154CM/ATS34 were expensive, hot stuff back then. VG10 would have been a miracle steel. Quite corrosion resistant, good edge holding and toughness, it is as near an ideal EDC steel as I can think of. For me, a tie between it and S30V.

If another steel better suits, by all means, get it and enjoy, but don’t dismiss VG10 or some other steel just because it’s been around for a while. There are more similarities between modern performance steels than dramatic differences.To be fair, VG-10 is old as fuck, it was developed in the late 1950s. I personally have never had a VG-10 knife, but I've always judged it to be about the same class as 154CM. But yes, VG-10 isn't a bad performer by any means, just that there are plenty of steels that are better now, even if we're not talking about revolutionary advances for the most part.

As for the "ideal EDC steel", the spec sheet would suggest CPM MagnaCut has somehow broken the code to be able to pick all three attributes of great corrosion resistance, toughness, and edge retention. I'm awaiting CRK to start making MagnaCut blades for retrofitting older knives, but for now, my S35VN blade will more than suffice.

[blues]

Some of you who are interested in the properties of various blade steels: Carbon / Low Alloy, High Alloy / Tool Steel, and Stainless, will find these charts available from Larrin Thomas, informative.

(Larrin is Devin Thomas' son, and the creator of MagnaCut. He is one of the preeminent voices when it comes to this area of metallurgy.)



https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/10/19/knife-steels-rated-by-a-metallurgist-toughness-edge-retention-and-corrosion-resistance/

[1slow]

Thank you very much for reminding me of this reference.

[EVP]

Some of you who are interested in the properties of various blade steels: Carbon / Low Alloy, High Alloy / Tool Steel, and Stainless, will find these charts available from Larrin Thomas, informative.

(Larrin is Devin Thomas' son, and the creator of MagnaCut. He is one of the preeminent voices when it comes to this area of metallurgy.)



https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/10/19/knife-steels-rated-by-a-metallurgist-toughness-edge-retention-and-corrosion-resistance/

So awesome and goes into the details how the other factors are important and why sometimes you cannot just say x steel vs y steel. There really is a lot more to it.

Thanks for posting that!

[vcdgrips]

Outside my lane.

I can sharpen VG 10 on my sharpmaker to wrist flick cut typing paper from the corner diagonal down the sheet confetti style and then shave my forearm.

Good enough for me.

Respect to the linked site re all of the information correlated.

[Cool Breeze]

For those that are into locking styles on their spyderco knives...do any reach the level of a Benchmade Axis lock? The Axis has to be the quickest fastest non-spring assisted folder opening method ever I love it. My paramilitary 2 opens fast but still in second place.

[blues]

For those that are into locking styles on their spyderco knives...do any reach the level of a Benchmade Axis lock? The Axis has to be the quickest fastest non-spring assisted folder opening method ever I love it. My paramilitary 2 opens fast but still in second place.

They have a ball bearing lock which mimics in large measure the Axis lock. I find it not as smooth or compliant, but it is strong and functional.


https://agrussell.com/files/products/large/spc101gp2.jpg

[Navin Johnson]

For those that are into locking styles on their spyderco knives...do any reach the level of a Benchmade Axis lock? The Axis has to be the quickest fastest non-spring assisted folder opening method ever I love it. My paramilitary 2 opens fast but still in second place.

As long as you have room to flick your wrist, the axis is faster than assisted or autos in my opinion. I think their biggest value is how fast they can be closed one-handed while using as a utility or work knife.

For me, I prefer the stay closed bias of a lock back for safety reasons. YMMV

[rd62]

I'm looking to possibly pickup a new Paramilitary 2 in S45VN and with the compression lock.

This will be my first new Spyderco in years.

How's this lock? I'm not familiar with it.

[blues]

I'm looking to possibly pickup a new Paramilitary 2 in S45VN and with the compression lock.

This will be my first new Spyderco in years.

How's this lock? I'm not familiar with it.


It works well. It's like a liner lock on top of the knife and keeps your fingers out of the path of the blade when closing. You'll get used to it quickly.

[rd62]

I've carried a Benchmade mini-AFCK daily for 20 years or so and this would seem to make a suitable replacement.

Would you concur?

[blues]

I've carried a Benchmade mini-AFCK daily for 20 years or so and this would seem to make a suitable replacement.

Would you concur?

I found the mini AFCK awkward for me to manipulate, but absolutely love my full size AFCK. (Both with M2 steel from way back when.)

That said, I think you will find the PM2 very comfortable...and you won't have any issues with the lock. I'd bet on it.

[backtrail540]

With those uses in mind, I would stay away from the limited edition Goddard. The M4 steel is fairly high carbon and would be apt to rust. I would look at one of the Salt series if I was going to be around water.

I am currently using a mint(color not condition) native with uncoated m4 and don't find it hard to keep in working condition. It does patina but i can maintain it with a light coat of oil on occasion(no food for me) and it's been going since they dropped without much rust. So i'm not afraid of rust issues in my use and the Goddard is coated as well.

Anyway, I ended up giving in to impulse and a fair bit of FoMO crossed with boredom. I ordered a Goddard last night. Today I went to my favorite local knife shop, Blademan's, with the idea that i was just going to fondle and on the off chance they had a stretch lw I would consider it. That went to hell and I ended up walking away with a Stretch 2xl in Cruwear....

It is big and the straight spine doesn't appeal to me aesthetically but i haven't owned a g10 spyderco in a long time and on the 2xl it is so thin! Not at all like a pm2, which i always felt was a touch girthy. Likely, simply a perception thing because the frn native i'm using is thicker than a pm2 but i don't feel the same way about it.

The 2xl feels great in hand and the g10 is grippy without being sticky. Very much improved over my previous experiences with spyderco g10 scaled knives. It will make a nice weekend user. I love finger choils and the stretch is big without feeling like a sword. Long blades feel like i don't have as much control usually but the ergoes here seem as if that won't be an issue.

https://i.postimg.cc/QCs7nq3v/20230701-180121.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qhbgNygG)

https://i.postimg.cc/zGfCrpgr/20230701-180007.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mt0z3YjX)

Who knows, i may hate it in a few weeks and put it on the swap but in the honeymoon phase, i'm pleased.

[Gun Mutt]

Irelander, that Damascus was seriously tempting, but my sweat has rusted every edc thing I've ever carried save for Tennifer and my Endura sized Salt.

Visited the Spyderco booth at the NRA convention. Found exactly what I wanted: Delica sized Salt with non-serrated blade. (Really liked that the pocket clip screw holes had a metal insert inside the handle so they wouldn't strip out when I inevitably snag it on something and bend it.) Plus 30% off at the convention...I'll take it!

Whoops, no joy, it was the only one left and they adamantly refused to sell display models. Frig. Consolation prize, they gave me a discount code so I could order one. Even less joy, I can't find them on Spyderco's site and I don't know what that specific model is to try and find one elsewhere.

Anyone got an assist on this?

[backtrail540]

Irelander, that Damascus was seriously tempting, but my sweat has rusted every edc thing I've ever carried save for Tennifer and my Endura sized Salt.

Visited the Spyderco booth at the NRA convention. Found exactly what I wanted: Delica sized Salt with non-serrated blade. (Really liked that the pocket clip screw holes had a metal insert inside the handle so they wouldn't strip out when I inevitably snag it on something and bend it.) Plus 30% off at the convention...I'll take it!

Whoops, no joy, it was the only one left and they adamantly refused to sell display models. Frig. Consolation prize, they gave me a discount code so I could order one. Even less joy, I can't find them on Spyderco's site and I don't know what that specific model is to try and find one elsewhere.

Anyone got an assist on this?

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C88YL2/Salt-reg-2-FRN-Yellow/1049

When you go to the page the drop down allows you to pick plain edge or serrated. Just choose whichever Salt model you like and pick the edge you want, if available.

[Cool Breeze]

These Spydercos have all lived in my pocket at one point or another. Fortunately (or unfortunately), my knife purchasing stopped around the fall of 2015 when I got the Paramilitary 2 which stopped me from looking any further in the pocket folder category. From order of preference - 1) Paramilitary 2 (S30V) 2) Stretch in dark blue sprint run (ZDP189) - I also have a brand new backup of that in storage, 3) Pacific Salt 2 w/black blade & black handle (H1), 4) Pacific Salt 2 (yellow handle), and 5) Endura (VG10).
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[Cool Breeze]

Here is a batch that never made it to pocket carry and are brand new in the collection - 1) Police 3 G10 (VG10), Delica grey handle (VG10, Delica purple handle (VG10), Byrd Cara Cara (8cr13mov), Byrd Cara Cara G-10 (8cr13mov), Endura trainer
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[Cool Breeze]

I'm looking to possibly pickup a new Paramilitary 2 in S45VN and with the compression lock.

This will be my first new Spyderco in years.

How's this lock? I'm not familiar with it.

I've carried mine since 2015 and love this knife. The lock allows for very smooth and quick deployment. I just disassembled and cleaned it for the first time last week and it was pretty easy as well.

[Cool Breeze]

I am currently using a mint(color not condition) native with uncoated m4 and don't find it hard to keep in working condition. It does patina but i can maintain it with a light coat of oil on occasion(no food for me) and it's been going since they dropped without much rust. So i'm not afraid of rust issues in my use and the Goddard is coated as well.

Anyway, I ended up giving in to impulse and a fair bit of FoMO crossed with boredom. I ordered a Goddard last night. Today I went to my favorite local knife shop, Blademan's, with the idea that i was just going to fondle and on the off chance they had a stretch lw I would consider it. That went to hell and I ended up walking away with a Stretch 2xl in Cruwear....

It is big and the straight spine doesn't appeal to me aesthetically but i haven't owned a g10 spyderco in a long time and on the 2xl it is so thin! Not at all like a pm2, which i always felt was a touch girthy. Likely, simply a perception thing because the frn native i'm using is thicker than a pm2 but i don't feel the same way about it.

The 2xl feels great in hand and the g10 is grippy without being sticky. Very much improved over my previous experiences with spyderco g10 scaled knives. It will make a nice weekend user. I love finger choils and the stretch is big without feeling like a sword. Long blades feel like i don't have as much control usually but the ergoes here seem as if that won't be an issue.

https://i.postimg.cc/QCs7nq3v/20230701-180121.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qhbgNygG)

https://i.postimg.cc/zGfCrpgr/20230701-180007.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mt0z3YjX)

Who knows, i may hate it in a few weeks and put it on the swap but in the honeymoon phase, i'm pleased.

I think the new stretch is the most exciting knife they have come out with in awhile. I love the new look. The original was a great knife - so much faster and easier than the endura to deploy. Great purchase!

[Gun Mutt]

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C88YL2/Salt-reg-2-FRN-Yellow/1049

When you go to the page the drop down allows you to pick plain edge or serrated. Just choose whichever Salt model you like and pick the edge you want, if available.

Thanks, but I went there first, no joy. I really want it all black with plain edge & actually available for purchase. Came close to ordering a standard Delica 4, but couldn't pull the trigger. The search continues...

[Duelist]

Thanks, but I went there first, no joy. I really want it all black with plain edge & actually available for purchase. Came close to ordering a standard Delica 4, but couldn't pull the trigger. The search continues...

BladeHQ is the only place I’ve seen that specific variation even listed, but it’s out of stock: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Salt-2-Lock-Back-Knife--71339

There seems to be one available on the bay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145033600370?epid=27004188795&hash=item21c4ad1d72:g:49QAAOSwLclkN-Xh&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8MrGq8CReZN6BIumkouoGGhlh%2FW MnOQSmw42IV8x9KDiC2T3MqEFVwTTa801otymOAwcsz%2BidQA dBgSio6W9L9zKvwg6GP9sRNeRB8bK2HAxPYjigLVA0JXOa%2Ft W49AAOxef1hBgMNtCpC7sSRhYL7V4xSJ5bWXBmnMt0LQrncO7W Ss2iHzR2pyIUoei5mXKgSWoOoYpZdaP8FpIjS%2FI%2Bcx3LI4 LHu%2BHNcBF0JMdaiZycaQk07DPAYQw1sycA75YCoe08FPEdUL DKJXwBmaE%2BwkzlgXP3jplVj%2BtNv2W0xH4c3orOscTAfjJz FRJNRYtFw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM-OH3vaNi

[Navin Johnson]

Thanks, but I went there first, no joy. I really want it all black with plain edge & actually available for purchase. Came close to ordering a standard Delica 4, but couldn't pull the trigger. The search continues...

H1 PE has poor edge retention in todays world (and it is a myth that it "work hardens")

The LC200 version (green handles) would be much better

Avoid buying Spyderco off "the bay"

Has your sweat rusted VG-10 or S30V or M390?

I have used VG-10 in a saltwater environment and rinsed and wiped down with a bit of oil with no problems

[Joe S]

H1 PE has poor edge retention in todays world (and it is a myth that it "work hardens")

The LC200 version (green handles) would be much better

Avoid buying Spyderco off "the bay"

Has your sweat rusted VG-10 or S30V or M390?

I have used VG-10 in a saltwater environment and rinsed and wiped down with a bit of oil with no problems

This is also where the Marine "Tuf-Cloth" shines. Since losing my last one, I had forgotten about them until recently a maker whose custom was rusting a bit on me admonished me.

[Irelander]

My damascus Endela arrived yesterday. Just in time for Independence Day. Very impressive blade.

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[Joe S]

My damascus Endela arrived yesterday. Just in time for Independence Day. Very impressive blade.

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Damn, that is pretty.

[backtrail540]

https://i.postimg.cc/63NrLLb4/IMG-20230705-150917.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WDXqsrvs)

https://i.postimg.cc/0QdptMhW/IMG-20230705-150938.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ftytyLzm)

https://i.postimg.cc/25WdZXGf/IMG-20230705-152321-171.webp (https://postimg.cc/d7qTM6gW)


The Goddard would be a solid lightweight bigger work knife had i not already impulse bought the stretch a few days prior.

I prefer the stretch ergos but the Goddard can still be choked up on and feels fine in hand.

I like the Goddard blade shape better.

Actions are both similar.

Goddard is lighter but the stretch is by no means heavy for a blade that size.

Handle to blade ratio - the Goddard has a big handle for the smaller blade and you notice it when gripped traditionally. By the same token you don't notice the bigger blade on the stretch.

As it stands i will be moving the Goddard along simply because the stretch will fill my need in the big user class and i generally prefer smaller blades so i don't need redundancy there. Cool blades all around though. I'd like to see more classics brought back in sprints. Like a Starmate ;)

[davisj]

I’ve become more partial to the Native 5 LW. I don’t fidget with my knives and am old enough to prefer a back lock.

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[javemtr]

Is that Native Salt already the MagnaCut version? I have the LC200N version and have been looking for user reports on how the new steel compares. Thanks!

[davisj]

Yes, it is Magnacut. Received Friday so no significant experience yet.

[Gater]

Got an email today from KnivesShipFree that they are running a summer Spyderco sale on select stuff that may be of interest to some:

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco-summer-sale/?page=1

Prices on a couple I checked looked pretty good, including black blade Yojimbo at $151.90:

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco-yojimbo-2-black-blade-black-g-10-cpm-s30v-c85gpbbk2/

They also have the Manbug Wharncliffe serrated at about $40. I know the little knives aren't for everyone, but I get a ton of use out of mine both as backup to a bigger blade and as fifth pocket carry. I find the Wharncliffe/serrated combo very handy as a task knife.

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/spyderco-manbug-lightweight-wharncliffe-black-frn-vg-10-serrated-mbkws/

[backtrail540]

Snagged a stretch 2 lw for 79.99 from knifejoy. If you're looking for a deal on Spyderco, chances are your favorite dealing is running a sale currently. Lots to be had out there.

[PNWTO]

I jumped in the inventory dump party as well and picked another waved delica and, new to me, a waved matriarch.

[Coal Train]

Medicine and Big Medicine

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[PNWTO]

I jumped in the inventory dump party as well and picked another waved delica and, new to me, a waved matriarch.

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Now to finally bite the bullet and throw some excess stuff on the FSOT forum.

I know it already has a well-known reputation, but that matriarch is mean.

[Totem Polar]

Medicine and Big Medicine

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Now all you need is the upcoming Small Medicine, to be a complete healer.
:cool:

[Tranvaal]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XU8y80xDDg&t=6s&ab_channel=WorkingwithWarriorsBookshelf

[Blades]

I received this Military for my 50th birthday. I turn 56 in a few months. It's a tough knife but the clip does not like getting caught on a storm door screw. :(

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[WobblyPossum]

I received this Military for my 50th birthday. I turn 56 in a few months. It's a tough knife but the clip does not like getting caught on a storm door screw. :(

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Try the Lynch Northwest deep carry clips. I greatly prefer them to the OEM clip.

[Duelist]

I received this Military for my 50th birthday. I turn 56 in a few months. It's a tough knife but the clip does not like getting caught on a storm door screw. :(

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Something similar happened to the clip on the last Delica I bought.





The first time I carried it. :D

[Blades]

Try the Lynch Northwest deep carry clips. I greatly prefer them to the OEM clip.

I went to buy one and they are discontinued. :( May have to go with the original Spyderco clip.
EDIT: I found some other ones, just not made by Lynch.

[WobblyPossum]

I went to buy one and they are discontinued. :( May have to go with the original Spyderco clip.
EDIT: I found some other ones, just not made by Lynch.

The website shows they’re still available for sale. One of the two options is currently sold out but the other is available. The model name is SPYDERCO MILITARY / TUFF CLIP. You can also filter the Clips page by brand and model.

[Blades]

The website shows they’re still available for sale. One of the two options is currently sold out but the other is available. The model name is SPYDERCO MILITARY / TUFF CLIP. You can also filter the Clips page by brand and model.

I'll check again. I was looking quickly before church started this morning. :) I saw they had the left handed one, and thought that was all.

EDIT: I checked again and picked a different finish and viola! In stock. That will teach me to try and look fast right before church starts. THANK YOU!

[Default.mp3]

Looks like the 2024 reveal is out: https://catalog.spyderco.com/spyderco-reveal-14-2023/

The black MagnaCut PM2 is what I have my eye on: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C81GMCBK2/Para-Military-reg-2-Salt-Black-G-10-CPM-MagnaCut-reg-Black-Blade/2506

[Blades]

I really like the Military 2, but not enough to carry one in S30v. There are a few steels I like and Cru Wear is one of them. Spyderco likes to mess with you and make knives you gotta have. My next Spyderco: Military 2 with CPM Cru Wear and Micarta handles!

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

[BobM]

The folding filet knife is interesting, I didn’t know Spyderco made one.

[diananike]

The magnacut Para 3 salt in yellow and the cruwear Military 2 are a spyderco tour de force.
I’ll be getting both of them.
I already have a Para 3 lightweight and a crucarta PM2 and they are possibly my favourite knives.
Personally I think this is the best Spyderco new product line reveal I can remember.

[jandbj]

HIC Mule is interesting… will wait to see what develops of that one.

[WobblyPossum]

HIC Mule is interesting… will wait to see what develops of that one.

Yeah, that’s the one that caught my eye too.

[rhino on INGO]

I was an "early adopter" of Spyderco back in the 1980s when they were the only game in town for both one-hand opening as well as pocket clips. I carried an original Police model in my hand all the time when I couldn't avoid being out and about in Oakland, Berkeley, and other unpleasant places in the Bay Area where I was stuck for four years. Over the years, my interest in the brand has waxed and waned, but I always have at least one Spyderco on my person. My favorites are the Military (haven't had the pleasure of the Military 2 yet) and the Police 4. The Police 4 lightweight in K390 is one of the best cutting tools ever to emerge from a factory. A very thin, slicey blade longer than four inches made from a modern powder metallurgy tool steel that is unmatched in the combination of wear resistance and toughness is hard to beat.

[JTQ]

I've been thinking about a Dragonfly 2 for small tasks like cutting the tape on boxes, opening mail, cutting open fertilizer bags, etc. I've never had a Warncliffe blade, does that blade shape give any advantage to those types of tasks.

[Duelist]

I've been thinking about a Dragonfly 2 for small tasks like cutting the tape on boxes, opening mail, cutting open fertilizer bags, etc. I've never had a Warncliffe blade, does that blade shape give any advantage to those types of tasks.

Yes. Like utility/razor knives, except the blade won’t snap under most normal lateral loads, and its made of better steel that will actually hold an edge and is worth keeping sharp.

[SeriousStudent]

Yeah, that’s the one that caught my eye too.

I am going to snag a HIC Mule, and beg a friend to do a traditional Japanese rayskin and cord wrap on it, Then get a fold-over Kydex taco sheath with aircraft adhesive to seal in together.

Put it on a thin Kevlar loop, and it should be a very useful tool.

[Navin Johnson]

I've been thinking about a Dragonfly 2 for small tasks like cutting the tape on boxes, opening mail, cutting open fertilizer bags, etc. I've never had a Warncliffe blade, does that blade shape give any advantage to those types of tasks.

Yes

[rhino on INGO]

I've been thinking about a Dragonfly 2 for small tasks like cutting the tape on boxes, opening mail, cutting open fertilizer bags, etc. I've never had a Warncliffe blade, does that blade shape give any advantage to those types of tasks.

Both Wharncliffe and sheepsfoot blade patterns provide the same advantages of a box cutter-type blade, but none of the disadvantages. The straight edge allows the user to easily exert pressure near the tip for cutting package open and other duties at which a utility knife excels, such as precisely slicing thin materials using a straight edge as a guide. The Wharncliffe has the additional advantage over the sheepsfoot in that its pointier shape also allows for decent penetration if you need to poke into something.

[WobblyPossum]

I am going to snag a HIC Mule, and beg a friend to do a traditional Japanese rayskin and cord wrap on it, Then get a fold-over Kydex taco sheath with aircraft adhesive to seal in together.

Put it on a thin Kevlar loop, and it should be a very useful tool.

I think we have the same idea. Yours will just be executed better.

[Basher]

Black and yellow are my favorite color combo, so the MagnaCut PM2 will wind up in my rotation sooner or later. Same with that HIC Mule, that looks like an interesting material for sure.

[rob_s]

Mega do want!

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[rhino on INGO]

Mega do want!

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Is that a Salt series Manix lightweight?

[Default.mp3]

Is that a Salt series Manix lightweight?Yes: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C101YL2/Manix-reg-2-Lightweight-Salt-CPM-MagnaCut-reg-/2486

[rhino on INGO]

Yes: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C101YL2/Manix-reg-2-Lightweight-Salt-CPM-MagnaCut-reg-/2486

Thanks!

If they do an XL version, I may not be able to resist.

[rob_s]

Mega do want!

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Is that a Salt series Manix lightweight?


Yes: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C101YL2/Manix-reg-2-Lightweight-Salt-CPM-MagnaCut-reg-/2486


Thanks!

If they do an XL version, I may not be able to resist.

Resistance is futile!

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Manix-2-Lightweight-Salt--191664

[rhino on INGO]

Resistance is futile!

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Manix-2-Lightweight-Salt--191664

Nice knife, but too small!

Now, a Salt Series Police 4 Lightweight in Magnacut would be very difficult for me to resist.

[Default.mp3]

Nice knife, but too small!

Now, a Salt Series Police 4 Lightweight in Magnacut would be very difficult for me to resist.Neither are quite as long as a Police, but they're close to 4":
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C244YL/Native-Chief-trade-Lightweight-Salt-CPM-MagnaCut-reg-/2496
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C258YL/Stretch-trade-2-XL-Lightweight-Salt/2497

[rob_s]

Nice knife, but too small!

Now, a Salt Series Police 4 Lightweight in Magnacut would be very difficult for me to resist.


Neither are quite as long as a Police, but they're close to 4":
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C244YL/Native-Chief-trade-Lightweight-Salt-CPM-MagnaCut-reg-/2496
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C258YL/Stretch-trade-2-XL-Lightweight-Salt/2497

For me it’s the lock that did it.

Of course now it’ll probably fill up with sand and suck ass as a water knife…

[rhino on INGO]

Neither are quite as long as a Police, but they're close to 4":
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C244YL/Native-Chief-trade-Lightweight-Salt-CPM-MagnaCut-reg-/2496
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C258YL/Stretch-trade-2-XL-Lightweight-Salt/2497

The Native Chief in your first link is another that appeals to me . . . "coming soon."

[rhino on INGO]

For me it’s the lock that did it.

Of course now it’ll probably fill up with sand and suck ass as a water knife…

The Spyderco ball bearing lock is interesting. Some day I'm going to take one apart and compare to and Axis Lock. I know it's enough different to avoid patent infringement when Benchmade's patent was still in force, but I've never compared diagrams or the locks themselves.

[rob_s]

Are the kitchen knives any good? In other words, are they worth the price relative to other options in the same range?

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/culinary


Looking more at the utility type than the fancy type
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/KSET/Kitchen-Classics-Set/2471

[Duelist]

Are the kitchen knives any good? In other words, are they worth the price relative to other options in the same range?

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/culinary


Looking more at the utility type than the fancy type
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/KSET/Kitchen-Classics-Set/2471

I have limited exposure to their kitchen cutlery, but what I do have says that this is good stuff.

I don’t remember if my wife has a Counter Critter or a Counter Puppy. I think the handle is too short and thin, but she loves it - my hands are much, much larger than hers. Kinda makes sense as I am more than 6" taller than she is as well.

All that said: I am rather picky about my kitchen cutlery b/c my dad hand forges high end and practical kitchen cutlery. So I don’t buy much of that type of cutlery b/c he just gives the stuff to me. :D

[JTQ]

I have a Z-Cut pointy tip. It's sharp, but even my 20-something daughter commented it seems a little flimsy. It is very lightweight.

I bought it with the intention of using it to replace my normal sandwich cutter, a 35+ year old utility knife from a Chicago Cutlery set. The Z-Cut sits in an odd size range, at least for me. It is longer than a pairing knife, but shorter than my utility knife, so it seems less convenient for pairing and a little short for cutting sandwiches.

It is sharp and easy to clean, though. I bought it at a St Nick's Knives brick and mortar store and they had a Dexter knife sheath ( https://www.dexterrussellcutlery.com/knife-guards/ ) that I bought for it which is handy for keeping safe it in the silverware drawer.

[WDR]

Looks like the 2024 reveal is out: https://catalog.spyderco.com/spyderco-reveal-14-2023/

I really shouldn't have clicked on that...

[javemtr]

Yeah, that Magnacut Manix Lightweight will be a must have!

[Up1911Fan]

Just ordered a Shaman. Don't have a lot of Spyderco experience, this will be my first compression lock. LynchNW clip inbound as well. Looking forward to checking it out.

[Clusterfrack]

I want to like Spyderco, but their classic curved handles and deep finger grooves just don't work for me. The P'Kal and a few others are the exception.

[Redhat]

I want to like Spyderco, but their classic curved handles and deep finger grooves just don't work for me. The P'Kal and a few others are the exception.

Which models are you referring to? I carry a Delica so nothing fancy.

[Clusterfrack]

Which models are you referring to? I carry a Delica so nothing fancy.

Delica is a good example. But also Manix, Para 2, pretty much their whole line. The new SpyMyto looks great to me.

[Exiledviking]

I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the Spyderco Bodacious. My current favorite carry knife is the Caribbean with the sheepsfoot plain blade. Light and thin for its size and I love the feel of the blade deploying on the bushings.

[Leroy Suggs]

Delica is a good example. But also Manix, Para 2, pretty much their whole line. The new SpyMyto looks great to me.

Cluster,get yourself a Galye Bradley 1.

[Super77]

Yeah, that Magnacut Manix Lightweight will be a must have!

Magnacut really is all it’s hyped up to be. I’ll be getting the Para 3 lightweight magnacut myself.

[Leroy Suggs]

I will be getting the Para 2 magnacut.

[lwt16]

Had birthday/Christmas cash. Bought new stabby toy.

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I’ve loved my PM2 and this Military 2 should be a smooth transition.

[blues]

That's a very nice slicey toy, brother. I dunno about the stabbin' part. ;)

[Clusterfrack]

Posts about Magnacut are in a new thread (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?59227-Magnacut-vs-other-steel).

[lwt16]

That's a very nice slicey toy, brother. I dunno about the stabbin' part. ;)

Thankfully, my CSO retirement gig is less fighty and shooty than the last gig.

[Borderland]

Somebody here posted about a Black Friday sale last year and I bought my first Spyderco. I'm not much of knife junkie but my eyes have been opened wide because of this thread. The Yojimbo 2 that I purchased has been a carry since I got it. That's one hell of a knife.

https://i.ibb.co/HFf5gN7/C253-GBBK-M.jpg (https://ibb.co/7Ydsygv)

[Leroy Suggs]

I just ordered this Native 5 in Cruwear with some Christmas money.

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[Up1911Fan]

I just ordered this Native 5 in Cruwear with some Christmas money.

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Nice, I have another Native 5 LW on the way. Not a big fan of the lock on them, but it's a nice lightweight blade to clip to sweats or shorts. It's also the folder I carry when going to Canada.

[vcdgrips]

Edge of my lane at best. Thank you in advance.


Presumption 1: VG-10 comes forearm shaving sharp out of the box

Presumption 2: VG-10 is easy to maintain forearm shaving sharp with a Sharpmaker (“Sharpkeeper”)

Presumption 3: VG-10 has significant stainless/no rust qualities when exposed to water and other liquids.


Question: Is there a steel that comes as sharp out of the box and is as easy to keep sharp that has any meaningful advantage over VG-10?

[JTQ]

I know nearly nothing about steels, but my Native 5 with S30V was sharper out of the box than my VG10 Delica. I haven't sharpened either of them, so I don't know which is easier to sharpen or how long they hold an edge.


Edit to add: for my light use, and because I don't know what I don't know, what steel the knife has, hasn't made much difference to me. Other features of the knife have a bigger impact on my likes/dislikes rather than the steel.

[Redhat]

Edge of my lane at best. Thank you in advance.


Presumption 1: VG-10 comes forearm shaving sharp out of the box

Presumption 2: VG-10 is easy to maintain forearm shaving sharp with a Sharpmaker (“Sharpkeeper”)

Presumption 3: VG-10 has significant stainless/no rust qualities when exposed to water and other liquids.


Question: Is there a steel that comes as sharp out of the box and is as easy to keep sharp that has any meaningful advantage over VG-10?

I agree with #2 somewhat. It is easy to maintain a sharp enough edge...even though I don't use a Sharpmaker. From my personal experience and for my daily use needs Spyderco's VG10 works fine.

As to #1, I would say "most of the time". I recieved a VG10 Street Beat a few years back that was not sharp out of the box and needed work. I was actually surprised by it.

[Up1911Fan]

Shaman arrived today. Initial impressions are good.
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[lwt16]

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PM3 followed me home today. Had Cabela bucks to spend.

[Up1911Fan]

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PM3 followed me home today. Had Cabela bucks to spend.

Nice trio. A PM2 and 3 are on my short list.

[lwt16]

I will say that the PM 3 is a handy knife to use. Very good “clip to the workout pants/shorts” sort of tool.

I dig it.

[Leroy Suggs]

The Native 5 came today and I am impressed.
I have several Spydercos and they are all very well made and finished.
This Native is at near custom level.
Construction, fit, and finish are outstanding.
Excellent grind and edge.
Very pleased with this knife.
It will replace my Sage 1 as EDC.

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[Up1911Fan]

The Kapara showed up today and is getting sent out tomorrow to be chopped. Before size comparison between a Shaman and a Native 5.
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[Duelist]

The Kapara showed up today and is getting sent out tomorrow to be chopped. Before size comparison between a Shaman and a Native 5.
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What are the chop plans?

[Up1911Fan]

What are the chop plans?

There's a guy that goes by Bladechops on IG that does some really good looking work. He's going to take the blade down to 2.9", chop the butt back and drill and tap for a new clip. Similar to this one.
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[Leroy Suggs]

The Kapara showed up today and is getting sent out tomorrow to be chopped. Before size comparison between a Shaman and a Native 5.
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I didn't realize the Shaman was so large until I saw that pic.

[rob_s]

Mega do want!

110675


Resistance is futile!

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Manix-2-Lightweight-Salt--191664

I could have sworn I ordered one, and then I saw this thread got bipumoed and thought “where the hell is that knife, anyway?”

Thought this was yet another age-indiced thing I forgot to actually do.

Never been so glad to see a “pre-order” label still on the page!
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Eta:
Looks like I am both justified in my wonderment as its been over two months and also guilty of some boomer-esque shit as I appear to have used my company email address to place the order. :p

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[Sadmin]

Spydie fan here. AWT scales are such a great perk.

https://i.imgur.com/AXzScl1.jpg

[JTQ]

I didn't realize the Shaman was so large until I saw that pic.

I'm probably the opposite of most folks, I do my research on line and have bought all my Spyderco's from brick and mortar stores.

There have been multiple knives that I had intended to purchase based on my on line research that I passed on after getting to the store and realizing just how big, and on occasion, how small, they were.

[Sadmin]

I was able to locate a s90v PPT and I had forgotten how much I like to carry that knife. Excellent size & ergos imo. The s90v from Spyderco is still one of my favorites to sharpen; takes an incredibly keen edge.

[Up1911Fan]

Little project with my son tonight. Had his name added to it and put an MXG Gear deep carry pocket clip.
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[Leroy Suggs]

I am getting this one when it releases. It will be my "little knife".

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It will match my new EDC. The Native 5 in Cruwear. :cool:

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[Super77]

I could have sworn I ordered one, and then I saw this thread got bipumoed and thought “where the hell is that knife, anyway?”

Thought this was yet another age-indiced thing I forgot to actually do.

Never been so glad to see a “pre-order” label still on the page!


Thanks, you reminded me to order a Magnacut PM3 Lightweight Salt.

[rob_s]

Thanks, you reminded me to order a Magnacut PM3 Lightweight Salt.

Well I'm three months in so get comfortable! :p

[Up1911Fan]

Just added these black titanium Lotus Pattern Flytanium scales to my 10V Para 3. Really liking them.
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[Up1911Fan]

My pair of Para 3's.
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[Archimagirus]

It looks like the Mule Team 40, the HIC bladed version, dropped yesterday and sold out in a few hours. Word is they are making a second batch though.

[WobblyPossum]

It looks like the Mule Team 40, the HIC bladed version, dropped yesterday and sold out in a few hours. Word is they are making a second batch though.

I missed out on the first batch. Hopefully you’re right and they keep producing these.

[Archimagirus]

I was holding off on ordering anything from BTS waiting on the MT40, but I will probably pick up an X2 in the mean time.

[SeriousStudent]

I missed out on the first batch. Hopefully you’re right and they keep producing these.

I would love to get one, it would be a very useful addition to the stable.

I was going to snag one on Wednesday, but something thought I had more important things to do than send Sal money. :(

[Super77]

My pair of Para 3's.
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Very nice! Are those aftermarket scales?

PM3 is my favorite one they make

[Up1911Fan]

Very nice! Are those aftermarket scales?

PM3 is my favorite one they make

Yes. Flytanium and Meton Boss.

[5pins]

Give me one good reason why I should not get this knife for $189 with free overnight shipping? If you give B&H your email they will send you a link for the unadvertised price. I have never delt with B&H before, no clue if they are a good place or not.

Spyderco Para Military 2 Folding Knife C81MPCW2 B&H Photo Video (bhphotovideo.com) (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1754404-REG/spyderco_c81mpcw2_paramilitary_2_folding_knife.htm l)

https://static.bhphoto.com/images/images500x500/1678271726_1754404.jpg

[Navin Johnson]

Give me one good reason why I should not get this knife for $189 with free overnight shipping? If you give B&H your email they will send you a link for the unadvertised price. I have never delt with B&H before, no clue if they are a good place or not.

Spyderco Para Military 2 Folding Knife C81MPCW2 B&H Photo Video (bhphotovideo.com) (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1754404-REG/spyderco_c81mpcw2_paramilitary_2_folding_knife.htm l)

https://static.bhphoto.com/images/images500x500/1678271726_1754404.jpg

If one likes PM's that is pretty sexy

[5pins]

If one likes PM's that is pretty sexy

I must like them; I already have four.

[Blades]

I must like them; I already have four.

The CruWear will make your other PM2's sad because they won't get any more pocket time.
I'm waiting on the Military 2 CruWear.

[blues]

Cru-Wear is great stuff. (I also like M4 and MagnaCut.)

[5pins]

Since no one gave me a good reason not to buy it, I did.

[Gater]

Looks like the satin blade Microjimbos are in stock...anyone had a chance to mess with one?

[Wondering Beard]

Looks like the satin blade Microjimbos are in stock...anyone had a chance to mess with one?

Just got mine in today. Looks fine, a little small for my hands (size L) but I can work with it.


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[Joe S]

Just got mine in today. Looks fine, a little small for my hands (size L) but I can work with it.


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Do you mind sharing a glove size or palm width measurement?

This ticks all the boxes for me, but I have bigger mitts.

[Wondering Beard]

Do you mind sharing a glove size or palm width measurement?

This ticks all the boxes for me, but I have bigger mitts.

As I wrote, perhaps not as clearly as I thought, I wear size L gloves.

To give you a visual the following photo is the best I can do.

I hope it helps :-)


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[ST911]

Just got mine in today. Looks fine, a little small for my hands (size L) but I can work with it.


Do you mind sharing a glove size or palm width measurement? This ticks all the boxes for me, but I have bigger mitts.

Same observation as WB, micro feels a little small in my bigger hand. For more average to smaller hands, it's a winner though and nice to see this option in standard production. Wouldn't mind seeing better availability of the Chicagojimbo.

[Joe S]

As I wrote, perhaps not as clearly as I thought, I wear size L gloves.

To give you a visual the following photo is the best I can do.

I hope it helps :-)


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D'oh. Thanks for the help.

[rob_s]

I could have sworn I ordered one, and then I saw this thread got bipumoed and thought “where the hell is that knife, anyway?”

Thought this was yet another age-indiced thing I forgot to actually do.

Never been so glad to see a “pre-order” label still on the page!
113747

Eta:
Looks like I am both justified in my wonderment as its been over two months and also guilty of some boomer-esque shit as I appear to have used my company email address to place the order. :p

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Still waiting, if anyone (else) is counting...

I guess so long as it gets here by summer when I'd actually want the "salt" properties for carrying in wet locations like the beach and rivers and the like.

[Navin Johnson]

Just got mine in today. Looks fine, a little small for my hands (size L) but I can work with it.


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Delica works well with all but largest hands

MJ carries a FFG warncliff Delica

[5pins]

The new addition to the family came in yesterday.
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[Archimagirus]

I grabbed my new Tenacious with the brown micarta and CPM-M4 blade out of the mailbox this morning. The blade is FAFO sharp. I will try to get some pictures taken of it and my last three purchases with the K390 when I get home tonight.

[Wondering Beard]

Delica works well with all but largest hands

MJ carries a FFG warncliff Delica

Carried it all day today and yeah, ease of operation is the same as a Delica. For me, that means a little extra work/time to deploy the knife but it becomes smooth with practice.


ETA: brain fart about removing the "like", forgot I had already done it.

[5pins]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fejtMgO6NPc

[5pins]

SPYDERCO C186TIPBL KNIFEJOY EXCLUSIVE SLYSZ BOWIE

A little too rich for me at $450, but damn.

Available 2/29/24 10:30 am CST. Limit one per customer.

https://www.knifejoy.com/products/spyderco-c186tipbl-knifejoy-exclusive-slysz-bowie-folder-m390-with-blue-handle

https://www.knifejoy.com/cdn/shop/files/KJ-callout_SLYSZ_BOWIE_1800x1800.jpg?v=1708093520

[Up1911Fan]

SPYDERCO C186TIPBL KNIFEJOY EXCLUSIVE SLYSZ BOWIE

A little too rich for me at $450, but damn.

Available 2/29/24 10:30 am CST. Limit one per customer.

https://www.knifejoy.com/products/spyderco-c186tipbl-knifejoy-exclusive-slysz-bowie-folder-m390-with-blue-handle

https://www.knifejoy.com/cdn/shop/files/KJ-callout_SLYSZ_BOWIE_1800x1800.jpg?v=1708093520

Mine will be here Monday.

Sold out in 27min.

[Clusterfrack]

SPYDERCO C186TIPBL KNIFEJOY EXCLUSIVE SLYSZ BOWIE


I like that design a lot, but wish the handle had some texture.

[Up1911Fan]

I like that design a lot, but wish the handle had some texture.

I'm most likely going to have mine orange peeled, it may be more aesthetic than functional, but should add a little traction.

[Up1911Fan]

PM2 Salt in Magnacut available on Spyderco's website. Retail is high, but first responder pricing is aggressive. Just placed my order, I've been waiting for this to be released since I saw then announced last year.

[GyroF-16]

May I ask what makes it so expensive?
Is the steel something special?
Or just a limited edition, so priced accordingly?


SPYDERCO C186TIPBL KNIFEJOY EXCLUSIVE SLYSZ BOWIE

A little too rich for me at $450, but damn.

Available 2/29/24 10:30 am CST. Limit one per customer.

https://www.knifejoy.com/products/spyderco-c186tipbl-knifejoy-exclusive-slysz-bowie-folder-m390-with-blue-handle

https://www.knifejoy.com/cdn/shop/files/KJ-callout_SLYSZ_BOWIE_1800x1800.jpg?v=1708093520

[Up1911Fan]

May I ask what makes it so expensive?
Is the steel something special?
Or just a limited edition, so priced accordingly?

There's only been 2 runs of them. The originals sell at like 3X the original retail. This run sold out in 27 min. I'm not saying M390 is the best steel out there, but it's pretty good. I think it was priced slightly high, but for a Ti framelock in M390 that's a limited run collaboration, I don't think it was overpriced. I have zero doubt that if I decide I don't like it I can get my money back in a day out of it.

[rob_s]

PM2 Salt in Magnacut available on Spyderco's website. Retail is high, but first responder pricing is aggressive. Just placed my order, I've been waiting for this to be released since I saw then announced last year.

Interesting I always thought the salt line meant a certain steel and it looks like that was correct but they now consider magnacut “worthy” of salt name.

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C81GBKYLMC2/Para-Military-reg-2-Salt-Yellow-Black-CPM-MagnaCut-reg-/2504

CPM MagnaCut is a revolutionary knife steel that challenges the logic of conventional metallurgy to deliver an outstanding balance of edge retention, toughness, and extreme corrosion resistance. Based on our extensive in-house testing, Spyderco determined it to be worthy of inclusion in our elite Salt® Series of knives.The precision-machined blade of this Para Military 2 Salt takes full advantage of MagnaCut’s remarkable qualities. Full-flat ground for optimal edge geometry, it is paired with a handle featuring G-10 scales with alternating black and yellow layers. Spyderco’s signature Caribbean Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern is painstakingly machined into the scale surfaces, revealing the underlying yellow layer and creating a high-visibility, color-contrasting, non-slip pattern. Consistent with its Salt theme, the knife’s nested liners, fully configurable four- position pocket clip, and all other hardware are crafted from fearlessly corrosion-resistant marine-grade materials.

[blues]

Slysz designs will up the price quite a bit. This is the case with a handful of designers whose patterns are built by Spyderco, primarily in Taichung.

[Up1911Fan]

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[gringop]

"Consistent with its Salt theme, the knife’s nested liners, fully configurable four- position pocket clip, and all other hardware are crafted from fearlessly corrosion-resistant marine-grade materials."

Fearlessly corrosion-resistant marine-grade materials???

"Fearlessly corrosion-resistant, that's some seriously Cro-Magna ad copy there.

Whoever wrote that needs to be castrated with a dull Delica.

Gringop (fearlessly stupid marketing resistant)

[rob_s]

"Consistent with its Salt theme, the knife’s nested liners, fully configurable four- position pocket clip, and all other hardware are crafted from fearlessly corrosion-resistant marine-grade materials."

Fearlessly corrosion-resistant marine-grade materials???

"Fearlessly corrosion-resistant, that's some seriously Cro-Magna ad copy there.

Whoever wrote that needs to be castrated with a dull Delica.

Gringop (fearlessly stupid marketing resistant)

I assume this is quoted from the magnacut salt marketing material?

Personally I don't give a damn how they describe it. Living in Florida and having taken various Salt knives in and out of oceans and rivers and pools without so much as dripping them dry and having never found a speck of rust, I'm sold.

I just hope the Magnacut version isn't simply “almost as good so let's call it salt too”.

I wish someone would make a multi-tool fully out of whatever steel is in the Salt line.

[Le Français]

I wish someone would make a multi-tool fully out of whatever steel is in the Salt line.

Agreed!

[5pins]

I assume this is quoted from the magnacut salt marketing material?

Personally I don't give a damn how they describe it. Living in Florida and having taken various Salt knives in and out of oceans and rivers and pools without so much as dripping them dry and having never found a speck of rust, I'm sold.

I just hope the Magnacut version isn't simply “almost as good so let's call it salt too”.

I wish someone would make a multi-tool fully out of whatever steel is in the Salt line.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC5Uc3l1NC8

[Up1911Fan]

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[javemtr]

Spyderco is committed to CPM-15V and showed several models in that steel at the recent Amsterdam meet: Military 2, Microjimbo, Lil' Native, Para 3, Para 3 Lightweight, Manix 2 Lightweight.
Photos/Videos here: https://spydercollector.wordpress.com/
Exciting times coming up!!!

[Navin Johnson]

Spyderco is committed to CPM-15V and showed several models in that steel at the recent Amsterdam meet: Military 2, Microjimbo, Lil' Native, Para 3, Para 3 Lightweight, Manix 2 Lightweight.
Photos/Videos here: https://spydercollector.wordpress.com/
Exciting times coming up!!!

If Golden makes a decent lockback in 15V I'm in. (I only buy lockbacks due to how I carry and I don't like the native)

[rob_s]

Spyderco is committed to CPM-15V and showed several models in that steel at the recent Amsterdam meet: Military 2, Microjimbo, Lil' Native, Para 3, Para 3 Lightweight, Manix 2 Lightweight.
Photos/Videos here: https://spydercollector.wordpress.com/
Exciting times coming up!!!

I like that groove

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[rob_s]

May have asked this previously here…

I’m looking to sell this but I don’t know the model or anything about the green handle (if it’s special or something).

I’m assuming someone on this thread will know what it is and/or if it’s something special or just a weird one-off color, or just a run of the mill model.

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[JTQ]

Here's a 2020 thread you had on it with one reply

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?40209-%93Zombie%94-green-Spyderco-Endura

[texasaggie2005]

I'm about to buy a Benchmade Bugout 533BK-2, as it ticks all my EDC knife boxes;
- drop point
- deep carry clip
- narrow profiles
- doesn't look "tactical"
- no liner lock

But before I do, is there anything in the current Spyderco catalog this is superior to the Bugout for a similar price? Keep in mind that I know basically nothing about various knife steels, or any other technical details.

[Duelist]

May have asked this previously here…

I’m looking to sell this but I don’t know the model or anything about the green handle (if it’s special or something).

I’m assuming someone on this thread will know what it is and/or if it’s something special or just a weird one-off color, or just a run of the mill model.

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Hey, Rob,

Endura VG-10 knives with FRN handles tend to go for about 70-100 dollars new, a bit less used. That looks like it has been lightly used, if at all, and carried a little bit from the marks on the clip. The color is a little bit brighter than the green they usually use, so someone might like that more (or not). They do make a rainbow of colors in FRN, so I wouldn’t count on it being a big selling point. The black coating costs a few bucks more new, but usually used, coating doesn’t make much of a difference.

Hope that helps!

[vcdgrips]

Edge of my lane

The Spyderco Manix Line has a similarly "crossbolt" style blade lock and the "advantage" of the "Spydie" hole.

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/usa-made

https://www.spyderco.com/?s=manix

[Duelist]

I'm about to buy a Benchmade Bugout 533BK-2, as it ticks all my EDC knife boxes;
- drop point
- deep carry clip
- narrow profiles
- doesn't look "tactical"
- no liner lock

But before I do, is there anything in the current Spyderco catalog this is superior to the Bugout for a similar price? Keep in mind that I know basically nothing about various knife steels, or any other technical details.

I don’t know about superior - that looks like a very good knife. I find the Benchmade minis too short in the grip for an EDC *for me*, but the one I bought last year suits my daughter (small hands) perfectly and she loves it.

Comparable? Yes, there are comparable knives in the Spyderco catalog: Chaparral, Sage, and Native can all hit your list, with comparable, or higher end steel. S30V is a very good, capable stainless tool steel, though. You don’t really need anything “better”’ for an EDC, and both companies seem to make good knives in it.

I usually carry a Sage 1 or 2 in S30V - those are liner and frame locks, though. The Sage 5 is a compression lock, and you might find a different generation with a non-liner/frame lock.

Chaparral uses a compression lock, and most Natives use the back lock.

Most of those are fairly thin in the pocket, but the knives in the Spyderco catalog are not going to be as narrow folded from blade spine to back of the grip due to the blade geometry necessitated by the SpyderHole. I prefer the hole to thumb studs/rings/whatever, though. Protrusions for opening can get hung up in things in use.

ETA: Oh, and the Para 3 - that’s about the same size, drop point, deep clip, compression lock.

The Manix mentioned above is a *great* knife, but quite a bit larger than the Bugout.

[texasaggie2005]

I don’t know about superior - that looks like a very good knife. I find the Benchmade minis too short in the grip for an EDC *for me*, but the one I bought last year suits my daughter (small hands) perfectly and she loves it.

Comparable? Yes, there are comparable knives in the Spyderco catalog: Chaparral, Sage, and Native can all hit your list, with comparable, or higher end steel. S30V is a very good, capable stainless tool steel, though. You don’t really need anything “better”’ for an EDC, and both companies seem to make good knives in it.

I usually carry a Sage 1 or 2 in S30V - those are liner and frame locks, though. The Sage 5 is a compression lock, and you might find a different generation with a non-liner/frame lock.

Chaparral uses a compression lock, and most Natives use the back lock.

Most of those are fairly thin in the pocket, but the knives in the Spyderco catalog are not going to be as narrow folded from blade spine to back of the grip due to the blade geometry necessitated by the SpyderHole. I prefer the hole to thumb studs/rings/whatever, though. Protrusions for opening can get hung up in things in use.

ETA: Oh, and the Para 3 - that’s about the same size, drop point, deep clip, compression lock.

The Manix mentioned above is a *great* knife, but quite a bit larger than the Bugout.

Thanks for the input!

[Navin Johnson]

I'm about to buy a Benchmade Bugout 533BK-2, as it ticks all my EDC knife boxes;
- drop point
- deep carry clip
- narrow profiles
- doesn't look "tactical"
- no liner lock

But before I do, is there anything in the current Spyderco catalog this is superior to the Bugout for a similar price? Keep in mind that I know basically nothing about various knife steels, or any other technical details.

You might want to take some time to handle other things

Remember, the handle is the most important part of the knife and the bug out I have played with the handle is flex-y it’s thin and it’s uncomfortable if you’re going to engage in knife activities

At $160 you have a lot of options. S30V is very average but I don’t know your sharpening skills. (if you don’t know how to or don’t want to sharpen don’t bother buying a quality knife. You would be better off with a utility knife and disposable blades.)

The only 3” knife that I think has a decent handle is a Delica

Good luck!

[Joe S]

I like that groove

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That Charisma is sexy.

[Clusterfrack]

I'm about to buy a Benchmade Bugout 533BK-2, as it ticks all my EDC knife boxes;
- drop point
- deep carry clip
- narrow profiles
- doesn't look "tactical"
- no liner lock

But before I do, is there anything in the current Spyderco catalog this is superior to the Bugout for a similar price? Keep in mind that I know basically nothing about various knife steels, or any other technical details.


You might want to take some time to handle other things

Remember, the handle is the most important part of the knife and the bug out I have played with the handle is flex-y it’s thin and it’s uncomfortable if you’re going to engage in knife activities
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The only 3” knife that I think has a decent handle is a Delica


Grip geometry is really important, as Navin Johnson pointed out. I tried to like the Delica, and I really don't. I strongly dislike the handle. It's curved in a way that impedes anything but a conventional tip up edge out grip. And the narrow waist of the handle makes it hard for me to grip. As well, I prefer a good liner lock to a back lock. Sorry if this pisses off the Spydiefans...

But, as Navin mentioned, the Bugout is a very thin knife. The blade is only 0.09" thick. Great for slicing, but not as robust as I like. 0.125" is a good minimum thickness IMO.

Check out the Spy Opera (https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-SpyOpera-Lockback-Knife--112397) and Spy Myto (https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-SpyMyto-Frame-Lock-Knife--191687). Not tactical looking at all. The Para3 is a nice knife, except the stock clip leaves a lot of knife exposed relative to the overall size. If I carried a Para3, I'd buy an aftermarket deep carry clip.

https://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/manual-knives/spyderco-manual/Spyderco-SpyOpera-Lockback-Knife-Brown-Canvas-Micarta-2.88in-Satin-M390-C255CMP-BHQ-112397-LS-jr.jpg

As well, the Benchmade Mini-Presidio (https://www.benchmade.com/products/575-1-mini-presidio-ii) looks interesting.

[texasaggie2005]

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I won't continue to muck up this Spyderco thread, but I just wanted to say thanks, y'all have opened my eyes to options and thoughts I had previously not considered.

[Up1911Fan]

Really digging thos one.
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[Blades]

Did anyone else buy a Yojumbo Sprint from Blade HQ? CPM - M4 steel and jade G10. Only $180.00!

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[Up1911Fan]

Got this Kapara back from Bladechops, I'm liking the mods.

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Also, I'm still really liking the Slysz Bowie. So much so that 2 is 1, or something Iike that.
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