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    I GOT PROMOTED! What's gonna be my reward knife??

    Oh yes...been a long time coming (4 years) but i've finally gotten myself back to the level of pay i lost back in '08, with a little interest

    So obviously there's gonna be a frivolous knife purchase coming up once this cash starts rolling in. Also in this position, i probably won't be using my knife nearly as much which is a little bit of a downer, but i've realised that EDC'ing a Military is probably not the best idea so i'm considering a Caly 3.5 or something along those lines. I'm really wishing i'd got in on the Super Blue craze. Then again, i also like to keep things as light as i can and i'll need to keep it as inconspicuous as i can, so a deep carry wire clip would be preferred but i know that limits my choices.

    I've already owned a Sage 1, and while i'm not opposed to owning another one, i also like to get something new that i've never owned. I might look into a Sage 2 or 3..i'm seriously contemplating a Sage 3 with custom khaki colored scales...

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    Congrats on the promotion.

    I love the Caly 3.5 SB as a work carry knife. It is a little big for my work place, but the dark patina on the blade helps minimize the big scary factor for me. It's a lot of blade in a small package. I am looking forward to the ZDP version.

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    Surely a SB or ZDP 3.5 would be a great addition but Sal has been entertaining the idea of a SB Stretch. Something to consider, perhaps?

    For something more office friendly, there's the upcoming Air!

    Congrats and enjoy whatever you choose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kbuzbee View Post
    Surely a SB or ZDP 3.5 would be a great addition but Sal has been entertaining the idea of a SB Stretch. Something to consider, perhaps?

    For something more office friendly, there's the upcoming Air!

    Congrats and enjoy whatever you choose.

    Ken
    Can you shed anymore light regarding Sal considering doing a super blue stretch, this is the first I have heard and would be all over one if they decide to do a run.

    As for the topic at hand, I think a titanium chaparral would make an excellent choice or the Air.
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    Congrats man!
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    David,

    I say get on the pre-order bandwagon for the Caly 3.5 ZDP or maybe the Damascus Caly 3. Both of those options would have fairly light weight and deep carry clips.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil D View Post
    Oh yes...been a long time coming (4 years) but i've finally gotten myself back to the level of pay i lost back in '08, with a little interest

    So obviously there's gonna be a frivolous knife purchase coming up once this cash starts rolling in. Also in this position, i probably won't be using my knife nearly as much which is a little bit of a downer, but i've realised that EDC'ing a Military is probably not the best idea so i'm considering a Caly 3.5 or something along those lines. I'm really wishing i'd got in on the Super Blue craze. Then again, i also like to keep things as light as i can and i'll need to keep it as inconspicuous as i can, so a deep carry wire clip would be preferred but i know that limits my choices.

    I've already owned a Sage 1, and while i'm not opposed to owning another one, i also like to get something new that i've never owned. I might look into a Sage 2 or 3..i'm seriously contemplating a Sage 3 with custom khaki colored scales...
    I have the perfect knife for you.

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    PS edit: Sorry man, I forgot to congratulate you. Congratulations. I was too excited to see what the new ANY ONE YOU WANT knife looks like.
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    Congrats. I just succumbed and preordered the new Titanium Chaparral. I love the materials, the look, and the lock. It has a wire clip, and at least some sources put the 2.5 oz, and it'll be light even if it doesn't actually come in at that.

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    I was excited but now I'm down on earth (as ever anyway).

    Sage4

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    MY CURRENT (90% of the time) EDC
    D'Arbonne #53: Handmade knife by forum member. CPM-M4 blade, textured G-10 scales
    Sage4: Now with kirinite lava-flow scales, stonewashed blade and bolsters
    Chaparral 2:
    Manbug (G-10): Now with kirinite desert-camo scales, ZDP-189 blade ground to a Jester like shape. Stonewashed blade and bolsters

    Fenix LD01: (single AAA flashlight) clips to Manbug FOB

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    I think you should get an Orange Dodo or pre-order the Carbon Fiber one.

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    Congrats. My vote is a Superleaf with the wire clip switched out for a deeper carry version from the Caly 3. Compression lock and VG10. If you aren't cutting as much the edge retention with VG10 might be sufficient.

    I recently celebrated a bonus with a call to Santa Fe Stoneworks to have a Delica 4 SS scaled with dinosaur bone. It is nice to establish landmarks in your collection of knives, except it makes it that much harder to part with them.

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    Congrats on promotion.
    Caly3.5 is the great knife. I carry mine since they came out and love it.
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    How's about a Military sprint run?

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    Congrats!
    Sorry no experience with these, but some I'm interested in, and would fit an office setting:
    Native 5 Titanium
    Gale Bradley Air
    Centofante Memory
    Enjoy,
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    I'm really leaning towards either a Caly 3.5, regardless of steel, or one of the Sages. I've wanted something with tan colored G10 for a while now and i think a Sage 3 with tan scales would be super nice. Then again, one of my favorite knives is my ZDP Caly 3 so this ZDP 3.5 sounds really nice...Hmmm..ETA?

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    Congrats! I too wish I had jumped on that superblue. You can always do the 3.5 zdp, it's pure class!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SolidState View Post
    Congrats! I too wish I had jumped on that superblue.
    One of my all time favorites. They pop up in reasonable shape at reasonable prices every now and again. There was one for $125 not too long ago. Looked mint.

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    Congrats Evil, I bet that's a big load off your shoulders!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cubsfan1969 View Post
    Congrats Evil, I bet that's a big load off your shoulders!
    It is...i've been scraping by making chump money for 4 years now, it'll be nice to have some breathing room again. Thanks for the congrats everyone

    How would you guys compare SB to ZDP?

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    first off, congrats!!! i say you should get some boost for the stang but that is just me . if you aren't going to do that here are my list of knife recommendations for the office:

    des horn
    CF dodo
    any kopa
    original viele
    phoenix

    that's all i have off of the top of my head. again congrats!!!
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