Been a long time

I don't have enough time on both to give proper feedback, But i love how pocket friendly the SpydieChef is!
 
I would try a native, you can get it in G10 and its only a 3" blade. Would be a good sheepish blade for a day out in a restricted city. I personally like the chief for the size and it is more slicey than the shaman. The Shaman however is just more my style. The manix has a second finger groove that is in the wrong place for my hands.

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RSL19 said:
Every time I search for a GB2 it’s unavailable at every shop.
My endura is blue too. Doesn’t seem so different in size and shaped from the Endela but it’s hard to tell in pics. Kind of boring and another FRN (last few I’ve owned were frn).
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Endura on top, Endela below.
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That said, these two are my current favorites, with the Smock by far the funnest knive EVER.
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I actually have a maxamet Native. It chipped twice with no good cause. Turned me off.
Endela does seem pretty smart in k390.
If I throw the sheep thing out, the chief looks bad ass.

man that swayback is cool. smock I’m not sure I like the looks of. The button is cool. Is it on bearings? If so i don’t like them.
 
From your list, my favorites are the Manix 2 and the GB. Now, the Manix 2 I didn't like in the beginning, but once I realized that the PM2 is not made for hard use (lock digs in your hand), now the Manix 2 is my favorite Spydie. If you are interested in the GB, try to find the GB1, it's outstanding ... Had to modify my GB2, as I couldn't properly close it in the beginning.

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Both of those look ideal. I’m too lazy and don’t want to pay a ton, to find a GB.
 
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Kinda leaning Endela k390 or some sort of manix. If I get the nerve up then Spydiechef or swayback
 
You would love the Endela IMHO - I do. I had a Spydiechef but didn't keep it, great as it was. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Swayback - my favorite Slysz collab - I've had 'em all too.
 
Oh and I forgot to mention, I fell down the DE safety razor hole last year - alternate between a Blackland Blackbird OC and a RazoRock Lupo DC, both of which are tremendous.

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I don't think the Manix comes in K390 yet. Was looking for an exclusive as they have sceletonized liners, less weight. This one is a "Distributor Exclusive". M390 is a great all-around steel. Austrian version of CPM 20CV. Spyderco runs it at 61-62 HRC or so. And carefree, almost stainless.
 
Funny, I had recommended the kapara a little while back and got boo'ed!

Anyway, try the Caribbean, get the sheepsfoot if you want less threat-generation.

I actually find myself carrying it more than I like...its just that good; ugly, but good.
 
I actually dig the Kaparas looks. I should be listing it but keep forgetting.

so;

Endela k390
manix 2 m390
Kapara
Spydiechef
Swayback
 
How do you small handed guys feel about the ergos between the pm2, pm3 and the Endela? I know the pm2 is super comfy, as is an endura. I could see enjoying the endura with a taller blade and with less handle but still a full grip aka Endela. Never held a pm3. Scared it’d be too small.
Especially in K390 the Endela will certainly be cheapest. Not as refined I suppose.
 
RSL19 said:
How do you small handed guys feel about the ergos between the pm2, pm3 and the Endela? I know the pm2 is super comfy, as is an endura. I could see enjoying the endura with a taller blade and with less handle but still a full grip aka Endela. Never held a pm3. Scared it’d be too small.
Especially in K390 the Endela will certainly be cheapest. Not as refined I suppose.
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FWIW, my collection ranges a good bit "higher" than the Endela, and yet it nearly instantly soared among the top for my likes.
 
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