2019 Knife Plans

[abbazaba]

Thanks Sharp Guy.

Tps3443, the bevel was stock in that photo from 2 years ago and probably between 15-18dps. Both Gb2s I've had were very thin behind the edge, making for a "thin" looking edge bevel.

I highly recommend picking up a GB2. It's a very nice knife at any price, and a good way to try out both M4 and a great hollow grind.

[Sharp Guy]

^ I still need to get me a GB2 just to have along with my GBs.

[knivesandbooks]

Oh, I forgot to say in my initial post: no more super steels that take forever to reprofile for me next year. I need some time off from that. I'll get the Police 4 in ZDP189 if it comes out next year. Other than that, I don't want anything crazy. Will probably avoid s90v or s110v. I just don't like reprofiling them and I have a lot of the stuff anyway. May avoid m4, but I do love using the stuff so idk. No real issues with 20cv and variants so that's on. Next years steel purchases will probably be lc200n and s30v. Hap40, cru wear, 3v, 52100 if I can get it.

[vivi]

^ That's one of the reasons I like 1095 and O1 when it comes to fixed blades.

[Pelagic]

For 2019, I plan on...
buying THE NATIVE CHIEF
Researching until I know of every spyderco ever made
Finding all folding knives in the 4.5-5" blade range
Finding a good small FB with a pocket sized sheath
Hopefully, buying something in Maxamet
Buying a spyderco bench stone
Obtaining another CS knife in XHP before they disappear

And lastly, designing and building my own folding knife from hardwood and a Nicholson file to test out a locking mechanism I've had in mind.

[Sumdumguy]

For 2019, I plan on...
Finding a good small FB with a pocket sized sheath

Swick 5!

[Pelagic]

For 2019, I plan on...
Finding a good small FB with a pocket sized sheath

Swick 5!

Darn, if I didn't absolutely need a bigger blade I'd get that one in a heartbeat. The knife would occasionally be used for cutting rope 4-5 inches thick.

[bearfacedkiller]

I will buy some and sell some. I am currently trying to buy less knives but I am also trying to spend more per knife. In 2019 I plan to continue to refine and improve the collection. The steel junkie in me will also buy any new steel I can get my hands on.

At one point I had more folders than I knew what to do with so I moved to acquiring mostly fixed blades. Now I have too many fixed blades. This year may be focused on Japanese kitchen knives.

[ChrisinHove]

Hopefully the Massdrop Endura SuperGold will show up ....

I will no doubt be tempted by the frn Police 4.

[cwp]

• Continue my search for the perfect EDC knife legal at my workplace (under 2.5" blades only).

• Continue my search for a workplace that doesn't have this restriction (hey, I know where my priorities are).

• Expected Spydie purchases include a Domino, a Dice, a Smock, a Shabaria, a VToku Meerkat, an Amalgam, and whatever vintage Nishijin sprints I can squeeze in.

• Expected non-Spydie purchases include a Holt Specter, a copper Spider Monkey, a Helle GT, and an assortment of vintage Benchmades (730, 812, 880S, 885S, 886BT)

• Get rid of some of the knives I simply don't use as much.

• Get some nice third-party scales for the Southard, Domino, Dice, and, if anyone makes them, the Positron.

Plans are sure to change as 2019 releases start to get announced.

[Naperville]

I started collecting in 2017. Since that time I have spent almost $20,000 and have approximately 85 knives. I assume I'll keep that pace in 2019.

You have me beat! I started "collecting" about the time I joined this forum (Jan 2016). I'm also at about 85 knives but I've only spent just over $8K. I don't feel so bad now. :rolleyes:

Hahahahaha..... :D

[Sumdumguy]

Hopefully the Massdrop Endura SuperGold will show up ....

I want one...

[rwasham]

Bow river and an Autonomy are on my wish list. With the price on the Bow, I may buy a couple to keep several different places.

[Tucson Tom]

You know. There is something you have to watch out for, and I have seen this in other hobbies. That is getting hooked on the joy of acquisition. The thrill of getting something new. The anticipation of a box in the mail. This is a danger and a hazard.

So ..... I intend to enjoy the knives I have more in 2019 and be more circumspect about new purchases.

[TkoK83Spy]

You know. There is something you have to watch out for, and I have seen this in other hobbies. That is getting hooked on the joy of acquisition. The thrill of getting something new. The anticipation of a box in the mail. This is a danger and a hazard.

So ..... I intend to enjoy the knives I have more in 2019 and be more circumspect about new purchases.

Completely agree. I've got 2 display stands in my workout/knife room. They hold 6 knives each. I tell myself I don't need anymore knives than can fit on those stands. I currently have 11 and am patiently awaiting the Smock to drop. My problem at the moment is, I can definitely see myself getting the Kapara at some point, so I'll have to sell off one of my others. Only problem is, I enjoy using all 11 that I currently have! I don't want to break my rule to myself so I need to figure out which one will go.

In 2019 I'm going to try and be more disciplined in my spending. If I acquire something new, I will force myself to sell one that I love. A vicious cycle!

[steelcity16]

Moderation as well. Used 2018 to buy/fondle/sell countless models to see what I liked best. The Native Salts will be must haves for me. Interested to see what else comes along. Any folders in Cruwear, 4V, or 3V (2019 is the year!) will get strong consideration from me. The LC200N Pac Salt is one im watching for as well.

I've been carrying my LW Chap the most these days, so a Salt Version of that is really my dream EDC at this point.

[Naperville]

I'm looking at purchasing the following from Spyderco between now and the end of 2019. Some are new for 2019, and some are from earlier catalogs.

Spyderco Knife Stands Large, CT03. (Can you get them? They may be only for retailers.)

Spyderco Warrior Hawk in D2 by Laci Szabo

Spyderco Para 2 in Maxamet

Spyderco Knife Stands Large, CT03. (Can you get them? They may be only for retailers.)

*** Spyderco Hundred Pacer in CTS-XHP

Spyderco Manix2 CPM-S90V Black DLC Blade Orange FRN Cutlery Shoppe (USA)

Spyderco Military CPM-M4 Black DLC Blade Natural G-10 Blade HQ (USA)

Spyderco Shaman w Plain Black S30V Blade C229GPBK

***** Spyderco CF Shaman in S90V (according to Sal (bladehq, knifecenter, bladeops, nationalknives and gpknives))

***** Spyderco SpyderThrowers Large 11.07" Set of 3 Throwing Knives, Leather Sheath - TK01LG ($78 at Knife Center)
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/catego ... ing-knives

***** Spyderco Fish Hunter, H1 SE ($113 at SMKW)

***** Spyderco BBS's S90V Military in Blue

Spyderco Native 5 Knife Fluted Carbon Fiber (3" Satin CPM-S90V) C41CFFP5 ($234 at Blade HQ AND Knife Center)

*** Spyderco Nirvana Titanium in S90V($430 at DLT)

***** Spyderco FB36CFP Proficient Fixed 4" S90V Satin Blade, Carbon Fiber Handles ($319 at Knife Center)

(TWO) Spyderco C85TR2 Yojimbo 2 Trainer Folding Knife 3.125" CTS-BD1 Unsharpened Blade, Red G10 Handles ($137 at Knife Center)

Spyderco C41POR5 Native 5 - 2.95" CPM-S90V FFG Blade - Orange FRN Handle - CUTLERY SHOPPE EXCLUSIVE - ALMOST GONE! ($96 at Cutlery Shoppe)

Spyderco C41PBOR5 Native 5 - 2.95" DLC Black Finish CPM-S90V Blade - Orange FRN Handle - CUTLERY SHOPPE EXCLUSIVE ($108 at Cutlery Shoppe)

Spyderco, Paul Alexander, Ikuchi

- SPYDERCO AFTERMARKET UPGRADES FOR THE S110V: Aramis CF scales + CF Backspacer, BLUE titanium hardware, MXG deep carry pocket clip. The knives pictured are in M390 and S110v. Not pictured is a DLC M4 with blacked out hardware.

- WICEK LEATHER Spyderco YOJIMBO sheaths

[SG89]

Hit refresh on the Spyderco new release page a lot

[SpyderEdgeForever]

Spydergirl and others, would you ever consider purchasing and carrying for everyday use a Spyderco Moran fixed blade or not likely?

[Pelagic]

Definitely getting a pm2 in Maxamet!!