One spydie...just ONE.

[ero2]

I've carried a "borrowed" Native from my dad for the last 3 yrs...time to return his, and find my perfect one.

150$ ish budget
Carry in a suit AND in bball shorts (I've carried the native without comment clipped in my pocket since I got it)j
Weight of the Native is around perfect for me, so thinking PM2/Manix 2 LW
I know it's Spyderco forum, but am slightly open to others...BM Mini Grip Ritter was mentioned.
Contrary to popular belief, whatever I go with will be my one and only, its just how I am lol. One watch, one knife, etc.

With no store local that I can hold em, trying to make a solid call via other people's experiences. Thanks!

[Tyrdle]

The Shaman is coming out sometime this year and it is basically a larger Native with a compression lock for around $155. I think it looks nicer than the Native. It's on page 13 of the new catalog: http://catalog.spyderco.com/midyearproductguide/

[Joris Mo]

Stretch 2
Manix 2 backlock (might be too bulky for in suit)
as main pics since I prefer backlocks and if you don't have that preference:
PM2
PM3
Manix 2 lw

[remnar]

It would be helpful if you give us a little more information about what you like in a knife. What did you like and not like about the Native? You mentioned that you liked the weight of the Native but was it a lightweight or g-10 version. Many people will have their favorite knives but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll like the knife. For example, Whitetail suggested the lightweight Manix but I find that knife to be too wide across the handle. Also, are you restricted by any blade length limits in your area?

Based on what little I know about your preferences and my own personal biases I would suggest a Sage 5 (or any of the Sages), or a Chaparral. The PM2 is also a great choice but for me it wouldn't quite fit the suit pocket carry category and I don't know if I'd want it flopping around inside a pair of shorts.

[mad german]

Sage 5.
Compression lock; check
Deep carry wire clip; check
Great blade steel (S30V); check
Slim enough to carry in a suit; check
Heavy duty enough for nearly all EDC tasks; check
Pillar construction; check
3" blade length legal nearly everywhere: check

I love my Sage 5.

[tonijedi]

What's wrong with the Native? Did you like it? Was there anything you didn't like?

[ero2]

It would be helpful if you give us a little more information about what you like in a knife. What did you like and not like about the Native? You mentioned that you liked the weight of the Native but was it a lightweight or g-10 version. Many people will have their favorite knives but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll like the knife. For example, Whitetail suggested the lightweight Manix but I find that knife to be too wide across the handle. Also, are you restricted by any blade length limits in your area?

Based on what little I know about your preferences and my own personal biases I would suggest a Sage 5 (or any of the Sages), or a Chaparral. The PM2 is also a great choice but for me it wouldn't quite fit the suit pocket carry category and I don't know if I'd want it flopping around inside a pair of shorts.

The native seemed to hold up well for me, weight is perfect (could go a bit heavier), disappeared in my pocket be it suit or shorts...oh, and the native is the LW.

No blade limits in my area, and I find I'm kind of partial to the wider blade as I feel they hold up to potential hard use better (but could be wrong.) , but with the Pm2 and 3 popularity, probably am wrong. My first spydie was a Salsa and I loved it, and carried it FOREVER. I held a PM2 a few minutes ago and it is certainly sleek, and didn't feel too heavy...

Usage: Boxes, yard work, shop work, just kind of a little of everything, but also like it to be able to hold up to hard use (camping, mountain biking, etc. too.)

Sorry I was vague, certainly more I can give you, easier you guys can help me! :)

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=30

[this_is_nascar]

Chaparral, any version, hands down.

[ero2]

What's wrong with the Native? Did you like it? Was there anything you didn't like?

Nothing, to be honest, could go Native 5 in maxamet for my budget as well.

I do have a sharpmaker, although am no pro at sharpening yet.

[Igi964]

Military ( If it's legal in your area) and will never need another knife:) Even better is pay some $26 more for dark blue in S110V. Great steel on great knife.

[EmperorMA]

Midnight Blue PM2 in S110V would be my first choice.

Midnight Blue Para 3 in S110V with an aftermarket deep-carry clip would be a very close second.

Sage 5 almost ties for second but comes in third (just barely) due to blade shape.

I could live with any of the three of those, and probably a Manix 2 LW or a Sage 3 or a Delica 4.

[wrdwrght]

One? If not another Native5 (why not?), I'd echo Mad German.

[tonijedi]

Native 5 is a nice knife, almost as good as a Delica 4 :D

[FCM415]

Chaparral, any version, hands down.

...or a Delica, a very close second.

[AlwaysTomboy]

If you like the Native, I vote stick with the Native. It's a versatile size (not too big; not too small) and the lightweight gives you a few different steel options to choose from.

[ZrowsN1s]

Any of the S110v Models are a good suggestion. It's a great all around steel. Depends on what size knife you want. I happen to like the Native a lot, they've got light weight and G-10 options. If your looking for something bigger the PM2 is hard to beat.

[bh49]

Go with Native5 LW S110V or any other flavor. You will never regret.
I used to prefer 3.5" bladed knives until I started to carry Native5 and find out that this knife is capable to do anything I need to cut. Currently most of the time I am carrying only 3" bladed knives: one of my Natives and Caly3.
But with Shaman coming out, I feel very attracted to this knife and certainly will try it.

[abbazaba]

Another Native5 LW, why fight it.

But I agree that you should really check out the Sage 1,2,and 5... They are excellent every occasion knives. I'm a big fan of the Manix2 LW, but it's really not a suit/office carry IMO. The Chaparral is one ofy favorites, but it's much thinner than the Native5.

I probably post this pic too much, but hopefully it shows how the Sage sits right between the Native5 and Manix2 and helps your decision



Manix2, Sage1, Native5, Chaparral, Dragonfly2, Delica4

[tonijedi]

I used to prefer 3.5" bladed knives until I started to carry Native5 and find out that this knife is capable to do anything I need to cut. Currently most of the time I am carrying only 3" bladed knives: one of my Natives and Caly3.

Most knife people that I know (myself included) did exactly the same: 3.5" seems the right size but for most of us 3" is enough and more practical.

[LDB]

I was going to be smart and say a Centofante and a Sharpmaker but see you already have a SM so either another Native because you know you like it, a Manix 2 because it has such an excellent blade shape or a PM2 because who could argue with that choice. Good luck.