Please help me pick my next Spyderco

[bryan123]

Hi, current knives are in my sig. Looking for something with a lock type that I don't have yet (I have 2 framelocks and a back lock). A light knife that's FFG and a good slicer( blade thickness not to exceed 3mm) with a blade between 2.75 and 3 inches. And not too heavy.

I'm partial to wire clips as opposed to hourglass. Sage 5 is a possibility but did I overlook anything? Thanks

[Surfingringo]

Hey Brian, the PM3 might be worth a look. Personally, I like the design much more than the Sage series.

[ConspicuousConsumption]

Definitely need something with the Compression Lock. Para 3 is hard to beat in S110V.

[bryan123]

Hi folks, I did check out the PM3 at the local brick and mortar store. It's just not my style. Pretty heavy and I dislike the clip. Honestly I'd rather use a Delica than a PM3 and I'm not really a Delica fan. Much prefer the Dragonfly.

I'd pick the Sage 5 right now but for two things:

1. It's not solid carbon fiber, but rather a thin layer of CF over G10

2. Not sure if they're still using red lock tite....anyone know if they stopped doing this and switched to blue? Thanks

[vivi]

Native 3?

[bryan123]

Native 3?

Discontinued (too bad really)

Blade length 3 1/8" exceeds local limit

Hoping for a nicer steel than VG-10

Thanks

[Evil D]

Manix 2 lightweight.

[bryan123]

Manix 2 lightweight.

Blade must not exceed 3 inches for several local jurisdictions. Currently I have 2 knives with 3.25 inch blades that I can use occasionally and many under 2.5 inches for Boston with its ridiculous laws. I don't need any more 2.5 inchers. Now I'm looking for something in the 2.75-3 inch range

Thanks

[vivi]

Manix 2 lightweight.

Blade must not exceed 3 inches for several local jurisdictions

https://www.google.com/search?q=belt+sa ... 8&oe=utf-8

[bryan123]

Manix 2 lightweight.

Blade must not exceed 3 inches for several local jurisdictions

https://www.google.com/search?q=belt+sa ... 8&oe=utf-8

Thanks but I'll pass on this suggestion

If someone could confirm that the Sage 5 no longer uses red lock tite we could wrap this up. Anyone? Sal?

[Johnnie1801]

The Lil' Native is coming real soon. Comp lock, wire clip and 2.5inch ffg s30v blade.

[crazywednesday]

Chaparral LW

[bryan123]

The Lil' Native is coming real soon. Comp lock, wire clip and 2.5inch ffg s30v blade.

Lil Native....Possibly a gem but not for me. Blade is 3.3mm thick according to Blade HQ specs where it is currently out of stock. The Dragonfly's blade is only 2.3mm and potentially a much better slicer.

I have a Three Rivers Nomad with a 3.2mm thick blade. Great knife but the Dragonfly is a better slicer. I'm happy with the Nomad but I'll never buy a blade of greater than 3mm thickness again.

Besides I have the 2.5 inch and under range covered ( DF, Roadie, Nomad, Cub scout, SAK's) and I'm looking for something in the 2.75-3 inch range.

Coming down to the Sage 5 (3mm thick) and the Chaparral (2mm)

Thanks

[roger-roger]

Manix 2 lightweight.

Beat me to it--its a *real* lightweight.

[ConspicuousConsumption]

You keep mentioning the Dragonfly. Might that be what you actually want?

[ronT2]

Hi, current knives are in my sig. Looking for something with a lock type that I don't have yet (I have 2 framelocks and a back lock). A light knife that's FFG and a good slicer( blade thickness not to exceed 3mm) with a blade between 2.75 and 3 inches. And not too heavy.

I'm partial to wire clips as opposed to hourglass. Sage 5 is a possibility but did I overlook anything? Thanks

You just described the Chap to a T although it is a back lock. I don't see anything from Taichung in your sig so that's another plus for it. Love my CF Chaps.