Which Golden made design for 15V debut?

[Pelagic]

If you want an a11 Military, the police 4 in k390 is darn close.

[Bodog]

I’m still hoping to get 10v in something smaller than a k2. And you guys want to add 5 more v’s on me...

How about we split the 15v up into an "11v" (A11) Military for you, and a 4v Military for me ? (actually I would buy both, before even considering 15v :) )

May i ask why you would want 10V instead of 15V?

[Deadboxhero]

There is a movement on Instagram to get a dealer exclusive sprint PM2 by Rivers edge cutlery.

The 10v will be more stable but the 15v will have more raw aggression and wear resistance.

We want both steels to be made.

I’m still hoping to get 10v in something smaller than a k2. And you guys want to add 5 more v’s on me...

How about we split the 15v up into an "11v" (A11) Military for you, and a 4v Military for me ? (actually I would buy both, before even considering 15v :) )

May i ask why you would want 10V instead of 15V?

[ferider]

I’m still hoping to get 10v in something smaller than a k2. And you guys want to add 5 more v’s on me...

How about we split the 15v up into an "11v" (A11) Military for you, and a 4v Military for me ? (actually I would buy both, before even considering 15v :) )

May i ask why you would want 10V instead of 15V?

Only because it's a known entity to me, Bodog (MT26P & K2), and not yet available in the Military, a favorite platform of mine. I have no idea about 15v. "Better a sparrow in the hand than a pigeon on the roof" and all that.

Yes, the Police 4 is similar to a Military, but for some reason, my P4 rusts in the kitchen, and my K2 doesn't.

Roland.

[ferider]

There is a movement on Instagram to get a dealer exclusive sprint PM2 by Rivers edge cutlery.

The 10v will be more stable but the 15v will have more raw aggression and wear resistance.

We want both steels to be made.

All right, I trust you and voted :) How about another hollow-ground Manix in 15V ?

[Deadboxhero]

There is a movement on Instagram to get a dealer exclusive sprint PM2 by Rivers edge cutlery.

The 10v will be more stable but the 15v will have more raw aggression and wear resistance.

We want both steels to be made.

All right, I trust you and voted :) How about another hollow-ground Manix in 15V ?

We should have a new model, something with the geometry of the Delica, but the handle contours of the shaman and the size of the native with the ball bearing lock. That would be fun.

[Rutger]

I'd rather have K390 than 10V.
Or how about some S390 instead of going for all Vanadium steels. Seen some Russians get that up to 70 HRC.

[Deadboxhero]

Yeah T15 would be interesting, we'll have to see what results Bluntcut is getting with it.

I'd rather have K390 than 10V.
Or how about some S390 instead of going for all Vanadium steels. Seen some Russians get that up to 70 HRC.

[knivesandbooks]

There is a movement on Instagram to get a dealer exclusive sprint PM2 by Rivers edge cutlery.

The 10v will be more stable but the 15v will have more raw aggression and wear resistance.

We want both steels to be made.

All right, I trust you and voted :) How about another hollow-ground Manix in 15V ?

We should have a new model, something with the geometry of the Delica, but the handle contours of the shaman and the size of the native with the ball bearing lock. That would be fun.

And maybe with a high height hollow grind that Sal was talking about being interested in doing.

[Bodog]

I'd rather have K390 than 10V.
Or how about some S390 instead of going for all Vanadium steels. Seen some Russians get that up to 70 HRC.

I have S390. I like it, i got the blade from Russia. Russians are legit steel nuts. Based on just one example of this class i can't say it's my favorite. I can only say i like the example i have.

[Tucson Tom]

All this talk about 10V vs 15V -- makes me kind of lean towards 10V -- and what about PMA11? It was the PMA11 mule that turned me on to this whole gang of steels. I think "more balanced" as opposed to "pushing the limit". I am pretty impressed with the PMA11.

I voted Manix, hoping of course for the Backlock Manix to get the sprint -- but who could complain about another Military? The Shaman would do fine too.

The CBBL Manix has always struck me as the "hard duty knife" out of Golden, with the Backlock version being the whole thing on steroids, so it seems like a good choice -- but if we want to compare steels, maybe the Military is a well known platform for that.

[Tucson Tom]

I'm still jonesing for the mule team, if it HAS to leave why not go out with 15v! :D

You and me both got aboard at the end of the whole Mule Team thing. It was a really great idea. I sometimes wonder if Sal didn't get everything out of it he hoped for as far as feedback on the various steels. It became sort of a baseball card collecting thing for a lot of people. I always felt guilty that I wasn't out doing things with the mules I had and reporting back to headquarters.

But I'm with you -- a 15V mule would seem to make a lot of sense.

[legOFwhat?]

I'm still jonesing for the mule team, if it HAS to leave why not go out with 15v! :D

You and me both got aboard at the end of the whole Mule Team thing. It was a really great idea. I sometimes wonder if Sal didn't get everything out of it he hoped for as far as feedback on the various steels. It became sort of a baseball card collecting thing for a lot of people. I always felt guilty that I wasn't out doing things with the mules I had and reporting back to headquarters.

But I'm with you -- a 15V mule would seem to make a lot of sense.

I'm having a blast making different scales for them and trying new scale material. I hope to get as many mules as I possibly can before they're gone. 2 pd#1 and 2 pma11 would have been awesome to have been able to get maxamet or damascus...

[Tucson Tom]

I'm having a blast making different scales for them and trying new scale material. I hope to get as many mules as I possibly can before they're gone. 2 pd#1 and 2 pma11 would have been awesome to have been able to get maxamet or damascus...

The PD1 and PMA11 are both fantastic steels, so don't feel bad about those. PD1 is effectively Cruwear and PMA11 is more or less 10V. So you have an excellent almost stainless and a tremendous tool steel. I am glad to have a couple of each of those myself. I am still getting up the courage to make scales. I have grand plans, but don't want to screw it up. Sort of like writers block I guess.

[Bodog]

I'm having a blast making different scales for them and trying new scale material. I hope to get as many mules as I possibly can before they're gone. 2 pd#1 and 2 pma11 would have been awesome to have been able to get maxamet or damascus...

The PD1 and PMA11 are both fantastic steels, so don't feel bad about those. PD1 is effectively Cruwear and PMA11 is more or less 10V. So you have an excellent almost stainless and a tremendous tool steel. I am glad to have a couple of each of those myself. I am still getting up the courage to make scales. I have grand plans, but don't want to screw it up. Sort of like writers block I guess.

It's totally not hard to make simple scales. You need a hacksaw, a drill that works, some g10, one of those small grinders from harbor freight with various grit belts from Pops or someplace, a good dust mask, preferably 3M, some decent nickel, brass or carbon fiber pins of the correct diameter, and some good epoxy. A little bit of elbow grease and you'll have some nice scales. After your first set you'll be itching to do more.

[legOFwhat?]

I'm having a blast making different scales for them and trying new scale material. I hope to get as many mules as I possibly can before they're gone. 2 pd#1 and 2 pma11 would have been awesome to have been able to get maxamet or damascus...

The PD1 and PMA11 are both fantastic steels, so don't feel bad about those. PD1 is effectively Cruwear and PMA11 is more or less 10V. So you have an excellent almost stainless and a tremendous tool steel. I am glad to have a couple of each of those myself. I am still getting up the courage to make scales. I have grand plans, but don't want to screw it up. Sort of like writers block I guess.

It's totally not hard to make simple scales. You need a hacksaw, a drill that works, some g10, one of those small grinders from harbor freight with various grit belts from Pops or someplace, a good dust mask, preferably 3M, some decent nickel, brass or carbon fiber pins of the correct diameter, and some good epoxy. A little bit of elbow grease and you'll have some nice scales. After your first set you'll be itching to do more.

Totally agree. I'm on my 4th set and just about finished one in canvas od green micarta with glitd liners. Tried my 1st kydex sheath today...made them too small but the material is pretty cheap and I purchased plenty to screw up.

Would love to make a few sets for 15v!

[The Mastiff]

We're all over the place on this but I'm sure I would overlook not getting the exact model I choose in the poll and gladly buy whatever Spyderco selected and I'd be very thankful.

Joe

[Bodog]

We're all over the place on this but I'm sure I would overlook not getting the exact model I choose in the poll and gladly buy whatever Spyderco selected and I'd be very thankful.

Joe

I agree. At least it can be said that most Golden made models are about equally popular as potential test beds for steels. That's gotta make spyderco feel good.

[Philo Beddoe]

This question makes no sense to me. Why not just do the Para 2, Para 3 and the Millie in 15V like they did with Rex 45?

That way a lot more people would get what they want.

[Crux]

Golden Monkey?