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Euro leftie here; all my knives are righthanded and the righthanded compression lock works really well once you're used to it! You can't go wrong with the PM2 or 3 as an introduction to spyderco.

The flat grind is of course what makes the Pm2 the Pm2, but hear me out. The Stretch XL shares a very similar blade profile, and there's just something about that hollow saber grind on the Stretch XL Salt version. The blade silhouette works so well with a saber grind. I'm thinking it would be a grea...

Brock O Lee wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:41 pm

My main criteria for a coating is durability, and DLC shines in this regard. If the new coatings are less durable than DLC, I'll probably steer clear.

This is the main issue. DLC is the gold standard for durability in the market.

Merci, Wouter!

That framelock tenacious looks really good. Never had much interest in the model until now!

This thread has been extremely insightful so far. For me important aspect is that Spyderco knives have some "soul", character, history and faces of Sal and his family behind it. I'd like to add something to this. Spyderco designs tend to feel very considered to me, with a consistent design...

Wandering_About wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:15 am

crayon wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:38 am

To piggyback on this question: are the scales of the Native 5 and Native 5 LW interchangeable?

The Native 5 LW and Native 5 G10 handles are not interchangeable.

Appreciate it!

To piggyback on this question: are the scales of the Native 5 and Native 5 LW interchangeable?

Awaiting more info on this mystery coating, specifically regarding durability compared to the current DLC. This is my main concern. DLC is bombproof. Other coatings currently in the market not so much. I recently stuck my DLC PM2 in a pouch with a cerakote Kershaw for some quick transport, and when...

im excited a out the new coatings. dlc has a great ability to resist corrosion better than satin blades but they also increase drag. plus lowered cost is nice to hear. with larger models dlc option can add $30-50. really interesting stuff. excited to learn more! I'll be honest, the new coating bein...

Its price on the secondary market precludes my owning one, so instead I own a Zero Tolerance Emerson 0640, the closest thing I could find. It's also a lovely knife with a much-too-thick blade and disappointing grind geometry. funny you should say that - i too own a 0640 and feel exactly the same wa...

The Nirvana blade attached to a neutral G10 handle with a liner lock is a dream knife to me.

"best" always depends on "best for what?"

...but i think there is a case to be made that the PM2 is spyderco's most iconic model.

I know DLC is generally only found on the golden spydies but.. an all-black DLC coated Gayle Bradley II would be a real looker.

I got my first spyderco 20 years ago. A pro venator with the inset kraton grips. It did everything i expected from a pocket knife, so for 18 years it was the only knife i owned. Then, two years ago i stumbled on a video about the para 3 and thought "That looks neat, maybe after nearly two decad...

I guess this is a related question but i've always wondered why there isn't a PM2 with full SE and DLC! That would be an insta- buy for me.

Looks like EDC perfection, although i think the grind line should probably be lined up with the apex of the spine. Hope it comes in DLC too.

Looks like EDC perfection achieved!

Hopefully it'll be available in DLC.