Alright... I want a secondary EDC that's INSANELY-STUPIDLY SHARP!!!

T.K.C. · Jan 20, 2006

Spyderco Calypso, Jr. ZDP-189. But, if you want another brand of knives with ZDP, try William Henry, although they are more than you want to spend.

metallicat · Jan 20, 2006

Instead of another knife perhaps an edge pro sharpener, then reprofile and sharpen your edc till it meets your requirements. Buying a sharp knife is good. Being able to keep it sharp or make it sharper seems better.

Joe Talmadge · Jan 20, 2006

Slvgx said:
It's the steel, but more importantly it is the blade geometry of the Calypso Jr. If it was just the steel then people would say "anything in ZDP-189".

Ya, the Calypso Jr was amazing even when it was in 8A, it was my fave Spyderco even back then.. On the other hand, the ZDP-189 is what let Spyderco modify the geometry to take the edge even thinner. 58 Rc 8A will indent and blunt a whole lot faster than 64 Rc ZDP-189.

GarageBoy · Jan 20, 2006

Spyderco Centofante III is another one..it's thin and will slice like nuts

FliGuyRyan · Jan 21, 2006

Esav nailed it on the head... I meant like dagger-symmetrical. Looks-wise was what I was talking about. Nothing about the grind whatsoever. I'm just learning about the grinds, and I do appreciate the time you've (Joe) taken in explaining everything.

Thanks for the opinions... I'll probably wait for the S30V Leek. And then something with ZDP-189 when my bank account grows in the future.

Thanks again...
Cleary

fudo · Jan 22, 2006

Thanks Joe- I'm straightened out now.:thumbup:

cognitivefun · Jan 22, 2006

The Yojimbo is very, very sharp. Blade geometry -- it is not meant for prying...

ooheadsoo · Jan 22, 2006

Stabbing is more like it. It's a great knife.

hatchetjack · Jan 22, 2006

Sharpest out of the box for me was the Spyderco Ronin VG-10. Nice tek-lok kydex for EDC. Sharp enough to please any Pinoy!

s0rce · Jan 22, 2006

Fallkniven U2

T.K.C. · Jan 22, 2006

Ahhhhhhhh, yes, the Fallkniven U2 is an EXCELLENT knife!! I LOVE mine.

FliGuyRyan · Jan 22, 2006

Thanks so far for all the comments guys... I really like the Spyderco Cricktet, Kershaw S30V Leek, and S30V Spec Bump. Really great opinions guys...

Thanks,
Cleary

love4steel · Jan 22, 2006

ANY new spyderco in vg-10 will cut you just by looking at it.

Stockman · Jan 22, 2006

metallicat said:
Buying a sharp knife is good. Being able to keep it sharp or make it sharper seems better.

My thoughts exactly. With practice, almost any knife can be made shaving sharp.

Halfneck · Jan 22, 2006

I have a Bob Dozier Classic that I can shave with, but it will run you close to 400$ Another of my shaving sharp knives is a Kellam Puukko, basic carbon steel and good edge geometry.

As for folders I have the Calypso ZDP-189 which has been mentioned several times already. Will get the Spyderco ZDP-189 Delica when it comes out too. The other scary sharp folder I have is a 3.5" custom Dick Atkinson with a flat grind 440C blade. Imagine, proper heat treat, good edge geometry, and 440C can be pretty damn good.