Sage 5 detent
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Sage 5 detent
Hey guys - I am very interested in the sage 5, but just saw a review that says the detent is weak. I just got rid of the sage 3 because of that very reason. How does the sage 5's detent compare with the para 3's detent? Roughly equivalent or noticeably weaker? Thanks in advance!
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I cannot tell you how this compares to the PM3 But what I can tell you is the Sage 5 is one of the nicest Spyderco’s I own. The fit and finish is perfect and it flicks really well, thumb or spydie flick. Get one you won’t be disappointed.
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It compares quite well. The Sage 5 is like a slightly bigger bladed Para 3. I love the compression lock, obviously, and it's a great knife. No regrets.
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Re: Sage 5 detent
Just checked mine and they are pretty much the same. The 5 is one of the best edc knives out there IMO.
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I'm thinking it should be renamed the Para 3.5dammyippon wrote: ↑Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:54 pmJust checked mine and they are pretty much the same. The 5 is one of the best edc knives out there IMO.
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My first Sage 5 a little detent slop but it definitely wasn't what I would consider to be weak. Spyderco's W&R department replaced that knife and the one they sent me was fine. The detent is similar to my Para 3's. It might be a little lighter but (again) not what I would consider weak. I can't shake the blade out of the handle. I just about threw my arm out trying :)Sam Kramson wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:24 pmHey guys - I am very interested in the sage 5, but just saw a review that says the detent is weak. I just got rid of the sage 3 because of that very reason. How does the sage 5's detent compare with the para 3's detent? Roughly equivalent or noticeably weaker? Thanks in advance!
Also, the Sage 3 doesn't use a detent ball like the other versions of the Sage series. That's also why the Sage 3's blade deploys so smoothly.
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I'm not sure I follow Crux. According to the specs the difference is 1mm (.039"). Like you said previously, the blade is only slightly longer. The handle on the Para 3 is actually longer than the handle on the Sage 5.
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Personally, if you already have a Para 3...buying a Sage 5 is kind of a waste. They are such similar knives. I had both at one time, and sold the Sage 5. I began to find it more boring compared to my Para 3's and wasn't as big of a fan of the leaf blade, though I did ever so slightly prefer the ergos/choil of the Sage 5.
But to answer your question, in terms of detent, they were very similar.
But to answer your question, in terms of detent, they were very similar.
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick