Official knife comparison pic thread!
Official knife comparison pic thread!
Ok guys so here's the idea. There are always questions popping up in the General section about sizes of knives and how they compare to other models. If we can get enough people to participate in this thread, we can create our own little database of pics detailing how one knife looks next to another. This will help out those people who don't have a local knife shop to handle knives in person, and having the length numbers from the catalog don't always paint a clear picture.
So, people can either request comparisons and then someone who has both knives can chime in with a pic, or people can just post away whatever they like. I think it would be a good idea to set some guidelines on pic taking though;
1) We should have a straight down bird's eye shot of each knife laying flat on a table, maybe opened and closed
2) Maybe shots of the spines of each knife comparing handle and blade width?
3) It would be smart to line the knives up in the pic by the pivot pin as a general reference. This will make comparing size much easier.
Good idea? Yes? No? I guess we'll see based on participation :cool:
So, people can either request comparisons and then someone who has both knives can chime in with a pic, or people can just post away whatever they like. I think it would be a good idea to set some guidelines on pic taking though;
1) We should have a straight down bird's eye shot of each knife laying flat on a table, maybe opened and closed
2) Maybe shots of the spines of each knife comparing handle and blade width?
3) It would be smart to line the knives up in the pic by the pivot pin as a general reference. This will make comparing size much easier.
Good idea? Yes? No? I guess we'll see based on participation :cool:
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
I think it's a great idea. Actually, it *should* also help increase knife purchasing too. :p
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That's a fine idea. I'd be happy to pitch in if I own the knives in question.
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Good idea David, I'm in!
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
I'll get us started, spine comparisons of these knives won't help much as all three have been reground :D
Chaparral vs Techno
Chaparral vs Dragonfly
Chaparral vs Techno
Chaparral vs Dragonfly
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Actually what I had in mind was handle thickness, I guess I didn't type that out very clearly.Holland wrote:I'll get us started, spine comparisons of these knives won't help much as all three have been reground :D
Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
How much can a Koala bear?
Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Reject those are awesome pics...exactly what I had in mind. Thanks!
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Good idea. I'll throw some up when I get home tonight.
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sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Awesome thread David! I'll work in a few pics for later :D
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Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
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"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
I think a lot of people who are looking for comparison pics are trying to decide between two knives in the same size range so here are my knives from the 3" class all lined up. I guess I don't follow directions well, they are lined up by plunge lines. :o I hope this helps. I will post another with my 3.5"-4" folders lined up in a little while.
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sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
To add some color to the collection of Ladybug, Manbug, Dragonfly 2, Delica, Endura photos. H1 Ladybug, Superblue Manbug, VG-10 and ZDP Dragonfly 2, VG-10 Delica, Hap40 Endura. These photos also show the difference in FRN oranges between the normal version and the Hap40 line.
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Dan,
Is that a Superblue Dum Dums sucker in the top photo?? :p :D
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"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
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Actually those are some of those superexpensive dum dums from Cutlery Shoppe... :DSpyderNut wrote:Dan,farnorthdan wrote:I'll contribute:
Is that a Superblue Dum Dums sucker in the top photo?? :p :D
Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
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Haha! Yeah, at over a $100 a pop, they are a bit pricey. :)
:spyder: -Michael
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Really nice thread idea !! :)
Edit :
May I have pic(s) with the FRN Native5 (I have this one) compare to the Manix 2 ?
(And option those knives also compare with the Manix 2 XL)
Edit :
May I have pic(s) with the FRN Native5 (I have this one) compare to the Manix 2 ?
(And option those knives also compare with the Manix 2 XL)
:spyder: adds color to your knife addiction :D
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Sorry I don't have a Manix2 XL and the pic is kind of dark.Nasgul wrote:Really nice thread idea !! :)
Edit :
May I have pic(s) with the FRN Native5 (I have this one) compare to the Manix 2 ?
(And option those knives also compare with the Manix 2 XL)
-Darby
sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Very good thread!!!
This is my little contribution: Camo Military vs Camo Paramilitary2
This is my little contribution: Camo Military vs Camo Paramilitary2
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How much can a Koala bear?