An innocent question about the leafstorm

[foofie]

I have noticed there are a lot of leafstorms for sale and for trade. I only really noticed, since I have been considering one.
Is there some reason there seem to be so many?
I see lots of Caly3, and I absolutely love my Caly3 - so it might just be that lots of people bought them to begin with?

or are people moving more towards the techno for the small/stout blade?

[RevDevil]

Everyone has a different reason to sell anything you see in the Exchange. There is no one common answer.

[dextertron]

I have a friend who traded in his leafstorm... probably because it didn't lend itself well to lefties but I also noticed a couple things while he had it. It was built with precision like most spydercos so it wasn't its f&f and there certainly wasn't anything wrong with its aesthetics IMO. I remember it being difficult to flick open due to a stiff detent and when in use the ergos weren't impressive. Of course these were just my own observations but looking back on it, I saw this piece as a collectors item more than anything else. I've got the techno and I see it as a knife following the same path but it's got more functional sturdiness with its thicker, more exotic steel and two pieces of titanium instead of one. Vinnie, if you're reading this, there was nothing wrong with your leafstorm, but it wasn't a bad idea trading it in for that paramilitary 2 haha.

[Striderco]

I got rid of my leaf bc it didnt fit in my hand at all! Horrible ergonomics IMO. Not comfortable at all! The Techno however I love! Its small yet it fits nicely in the hand and seems secure. I would stick with your Caly and get a Techno! Both the Caly 3 and Techno rock in my book! The Leaf, sorry

[1623]

The Leafstorm seems to be one of those models that quietly calls to most Spyderco collectors but due to the quirky design, gets ignored more often than not.

I debated for almost two months and finally reached a point where I just couldn't take it any longer and ordered one. I really like it and feel that one simply has to get it in hand to make his or her own determination, more so with this knife than many others.

Chances are that if you purchase one and decide that it's not for you, you'll have no trouble selling it. They tend not to sit long once listed and also seem to be one of the more popular Spydercos used for modification.

[bh49]

I have noticed there are a lot of leafstorms for sale and for trade. I only really noticed, since I have been considering one.
Is there some reason there seem to be so many? or are people moving more towards the techno for the small/stout blade?

Variety of reasons. I sold my second LeafStorm, when I realized that one is enough . If a lot of them for sale, you can find one at better price. I am not a fun of techno and will take my Kopa over both of them. But will take leafstorm over techno.

[foofie]

Thanks for the insight.
I guess just have to try it to know for sure...

[Tanker Bob]

I've carried my Leafstorm every day at work for a couple of years now. Wouldn't part with it. The Leafstorm is well made of great materials, the blade cuts well and holds an edge well, and its size is perfect for a gentleman's folder or an office environment.

As always, others may differ depending on their needs/tastes/desires.

[DrChimRichalds]

I got rid of my Leafstorm because I rarely carried it and the way the blade's edge was designed- it was just asking to bite into my finger since it has no finger choil.

It is an exceptionally cool knife but it just wasn't user friendly. Sticky lock, stubborn detent, and it didn't fit my hand well at all. But it was cool, and a cool collector's piece as well, and that's what it had going for it.

[FCM415]

The Leafstorm never appealed to me. An Amazon vendor had it for a bargain basement price brand new last month for a few days and I still passed. Ive been known to jump on Spydie deals even on models I had no plans on purchasing. I am judging it on pictures alone and things may change if I ever handle one. I have heard however that it isnt very kind to the hands and that doesnt help it for me. One thing though, it would be cool to Rit dye the G10 to an ideal color, mine being a dark blue.

[GSO]

I'd point out the great combination of materials as well as the great blade profile and handle design, but I also have to add I'm terribly fond of the name.
I carry my Leaf Storm with more formal attire.

[bh49]

The Leafstorm never appealed to me. I am judging it on pictures alone and things may change if I ever handle one. I have heard however that it isnt very kind to the hands and that doesnt help it for me.

I never liked LeafStorm until I was able to handle it. Than I bought it and like it a lot. I agree with you that G10 in dark blue or dark green or even orange would be nicer and sometime thinking about getting custom ironwood inlay for the scale.