What base do I not have covered?
- ivtecdaily
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What base do I not have covered?
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a Knives Plus strop so I figured I would buy another Spyderco with it just for the heck of it. :D
I currently have these:
Manix 2 LW - Cts-xhp, S110v
Ukpk - BD1
Delica 4 - Wharnie, VG-10
Native 5 - S35VN G10
Manbug - ZDP-189
Paramilitary 2 Left handed
Endura 4 - VG-10
Sage 5
Mantra 1
Ladybug Salt - PE
Byrd Meadowlark Hawkbill
My question is, is there a glaring hole that I need to fill? What knife do I need to compliment these? I like small-ish knives obviously, and I am left handed but I dont HAVE to have leftie only specific locks.
Thanks! :spyder:
I'm about to buy a Knives Plus strop so I figured I would buy another Spyderco with it just for the heck of it. :D
I currently have these:
Manix 2 LW - Cts-xhp, S110v
Ukpk - BD1
Delica 4 - Wharnie, VG-10
Native 5 - S35VN G10
Manbug - ZDP-189
Paramilitary 2 Left handed
Endura 4 - VG-10
Sage 5
Mantra 1
Ladybug Salt - PE
Byrd Meadowlark Hawkbill
My question is, is there a glaring hole that I need to fill? What knife do I need to compliment these? I like small-ish knives obviously, and I am left handed but I dont HAVE to have leftie only specific locks.
Thanks! :spyder:
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
Chapparal?
Re: What base do I not have covered?
Perhaps something in Maxamet or Cru-wear. Maybe a Para 3.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
Is it a good EDC or primarily more of a gentleman's folder? I would love that steel and the wire clip.twinboysdad wrote:Chapparal?
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
That's an option for sure, however I have a Paramilitary 2 and don't find myself carrying it that often.Robbob wrote:Perhaps something in Maxamet or Cru-wear. Maybe a Para 3.
Re: What base do I not have covered?
Is it the design, or the size?ivtecdaily wrote:That's an option for sure, however I have a Paramilitary 2 and don't find myself carrying it that often.Robbob wrote:Perhaps something in Maxamet or Cru-wear. Maybe a Para 3.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
I think it's the size of the 2, but perhaps its the g10 scales because for me it makes it tough to get in and out of the pocket. I had to have it though because they made the left handed model.
Re: What base do I not have covered?
If you like smallish, Urban and Dragonfly.
(also no issues with right or left handed)
Oh and if you feel like trying out SE, try a SE Salt 1 or 2. Similar to the Delica but linerless, great blade.
(also no issues with right or left handed)
Oh and if you feel like trying out SE, try a SE Salt 1 or 2. Similar to the Delica but linerless, great blade.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
I have been eyeballing the Dragonfly for awhile and I don't know what is holding me back, sell me on it :DJoris Mo wrote:If you like smallish, Urban and Dragonfly.
(also no issues with right or left handed)
Oh and if you feel like trying out SE, try a SE Salt 1 or 2. Similar to the Delica but linerless, great blade.
Also, I saw the new salts and thought about that too.
Re: What base do I not have covered?
The Dragonfly is one of those typical Spydies that you have to hold & use to believe it.. Tiny knife but a big cutter.
Actually the Urban is similar in use & feel but to many people it's an issue to not have a proper lock.
(today's Spydie slipits are great though)
The new Salts are great, I do prefer the old ones (slightly slimmer handle) but either will serve you very well for EDC.
Actually the Urban is similar in use & feel but to many people it's an issue to not have a proper lock.
(today's Spydie slipits are great though)
The new Salts are great, I do prefer the old ones (slightly slimmer handle) but either will serve you very well for EDC.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
I would buy a Chaparral1.
It is a nice EDC and with it's 2mm blade stock it is a great slicer.
It is a nice EDC and with it's 2mm blade stock it is a great slicer.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
You need a Military, and a Salt.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
Chaparral or Urban are my suggestions. Both are great smaller edc options. I know a lot of people swear by the Dragonfly, but I've never handled one.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
Of the Spyderco knives I own, the Dragonfly is, IMO, the most refined in terms of design and ergonomics. It won't do everything at that size, but it'll do the vast, vast majority of EDC tasks without trouble. I would recommend the ZDP version, or the HAP40 sprint if you can get it. It's the only Spyderco so far that bought a second time (I don't count the Sages, as they're much more different).ivtecdaily wrote: I have been eyeballing the Dragonfly for awhile and I don't know what is holding me back, sell me on it :D
Also, I saw the new salts and thought about that too.
It's a great EDC. Like the Dragonfly, it's a great small knife with very good ergonomics. It's stronger than it looks due to the full liners, and I personally really like the looks of it. The FRN lightweight version is going to be very good, so you might wait on that one. Otherwise, the CF or Raffir Noble versions are both very reasonably priced.ivtecdaily wrote:Is it a good EDC or primarily more of a gentleman's folder? I would love that steel and the wire clip.twinboysdad wrote:Chapparal?
In terms of your original question, I'd recommend a Techno out of the models I own, and the Caly 3, Gayle Bradley, or Slysz Bowie out of those I don't.
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Current: Dragonfly 2 ZDP-189, Chaparral 1, Techno 1, Delica 4 HAP-40, Dragonfly 2 HAP-40, Mantra 1, Ladybug Salt Hawkbill, Nirvana CPM, Endura 4 HAP-40, Sage 4, Para Military 2 CPM Cru-Wear, Sage 5, Caly3 HAP40, Sliverax, Lil' Nilakka, Chaparral Raffir Noble, Zulu, Manbug HAP40, Meerkat HAP40, Sage 1/Sage 2/Sage 3 CF, Introvert, Techno 2
Current: Dragonfly 2 ZDP-189, Chaparral 1, Techno 1, Delica 4 HAP-40, Dragonfly 2 HAP-40, Mantra 1, Ladybug Salt Hawkbill, Nirvana CPM, Endura 4 HAP-40, Sage 4, Para Military 2 CPM Cru-Wear, Sage 5, Caly3 HAP40, Sliverax, Lil' Nilakka, Chaparral Raffir Noble, Zulu, Manbug HAP40, Meerkat HAP40, Sage 1/Sage 2/Sage 3 CF, Introvert, Techno 2
Re: What base do I not have covered?
You need to go a hair bigger than Endura. How about the soon (I hope) to be released Police 4? Or a Military.
Peter
Re: What base do I not have covered?
If I had those knives and money to blow I'd buy a Military and/or a Street Beat.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
Well, thinking of all your suggestions, my choice is going to be between a Chaparral 1, Dragonfly, or a SE Salt 2. I kind of cut out the Urban because I already have a UKPK, and the MIlitary for being huge lol.
I think any of these three will be a nice and different addition to those I already own.
Hmm...decisions, decisions.
I think any of these three will be a nice and different addition to those I already own.
Hmm...decisions, decisions.
Re: What base do I not have covered?
Sage 3 with the bolt lock, totally ambidextrous.
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Re: What base do I not have covered?
The other thing you might consider is a Domino. It has similarly awesome ergos to the Manix or the Sage 3, but is noticeably smaller in the pocket than either. Plus, I really enjoy the flipping action (it's not a ZT, but it flips realiably with a soft enough detent that the spydie hole is usable).
If you want something more "ambi" (I'm a lefty as well, and liner/framelocks work just fine for me), you might consider a Sage 3. I love the bolt action lock--its definitely one of the smoothest knives I've used. The only downside is that is a bit bigger in the pocket than your Sage 5 because of the space needed for the lock.
The other thing you might look at (though absolutely not necessary) is adding something with a unique steel that you don't have: HAP40, M4, Cruwear or Maxamet as mentioned earlier.
A Mule is a great call as well. Of course, by definition it will be a unique steel. But its also just a great fixed blade, not too big and great ergos.
If you want something more "ambi" (I'm a lefty as well, and liner/framelocks work just fine for me), you might consider a Sage 3. I love the bolt action lock--its definitely one of the smoothest knives I've used. The only downside is that is a bit bigger in the pocket than your Sage 5 because of the space needed for the lock.
The other thing you might look at (though absolutely not necessary) is adding something with a unique steel that you don't have: HAP40, M4, Cruwear or Maxamet as mentioned earlier.
A Mule is a great call as well. Of course, by definition it will be a unique steel. But its also just a great fixed blade, not too big and great ergos.