"It's so CUUUTTE"! With a wife-ish squee usually reserved for baby mammals (especially kittens), I couldn't not buy it for her:
Gun show find by my wife from a table of random assorted blades. Any one able to ID it? 2.5" folded, around 2" blade. Marked Seki - Japan and Spyderco (of course!) but no steel identification or such. Looks close to Ladybug 3 pics but the handle profile is hair off. I'm thinking maybe an earlier gen Ladybug Salt, maybe?
no one sees what's written on the spine of his own autobiography.
I think if it was a Salt the blade would show H-1. Maybe it's a first generation Ladybug?Originally Posted by Half Moon
"It's so CUUUTTE"! With a wife-ish squee usually reserved for baby mammals (especially kittens), I couldn't not buy it for her:
Gun show find by my wife from a table of random assorted blades. Any one able to ID it? 2.5" folded, around 2" blade. Marked Seki - Japan and Spyderco (of course!) but no steel identification or such. Looks close to Ladybug 3 pics but the handle profile is hair off. I'm thinking maybe an earlier gen Ladybug Salt, maybe?
--Jason--
Someone told me awhile back the yellow FRN is reserved for Salts which seems unlikely but a quick search of the current Spyderco site does seem to match that. Then again, even if true today, doesn't mean it's always been true. So it's a wonky guess at best and absolutely may not be a Salt. Kind of surprised there's no steel marking but not up enough on Spyderco history to know the norms of the different runs.
no one sees what's written on the spine of his own autobiography.
Sure looks like a Ladybug, and meets the physical attributes of a Salt. Pic of the opposite side tang may give additional clues."It's so CUUUTTE"! With a wife-ish squee usually reserved for baby mammals (especially kittens), I couldn't not buy it for her:
Gun show find by my wife from a table of random assorted blades. Any one able to ID it? 2.5" folded, around 2" blade. Marked Seki - Japan and Spyderco (of course!) but no steel identification or such. Looks close to Ladybug 3 pics but the handle profile is hair off. I'm thinking maybe an earlier gen Ladybug Salt, maybe?
If I have already have a Delica… do I need a waved Delica? Or do I need a Native 5….
Question of the day for myself.
You know the correct answer is "both"
To shamelessly rip off a post I just saw somewhere else- How about a Para 3 lightweight 115ish instead:
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyder...tweight--93614
better lock
more ergonomic
better pocket clip
even less that the Native 5. 120 ish
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyder...ockback--25851
the waved delica at 99 does have the wave.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyder...-Knife-w--8095
Let us know what you do.
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Why do you need a wave?
I carry IWB or loose in pocket and MUCH prefer a lock back for stay closed bias.
Wire clips on P3 are less secure but do less pocket damage.
N5 is great for utility but not as good tactically as the hole is hard to reach and choils do not work on a tac knife.
Just like with any Cary safety equipment many of the same is a good thing
YMMV
The waved Delica and Endura are the most reliable pocket opening knives I have seen. They are also the gentlest on clothing.
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Everyone has their own preferences.
I have never cared for the wave feature on knives. Others love them. Don't make me no never mind.
There's nothing civil about this war.
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