Deryk Munroe 6K Mutant Shaman Mk. 2

[commodorewheeler]

I got this beauty in time for it to be a great birthday present from my wife this year, and I've been carrying it at work ever since. It is Deryk Munroe's Shaman Mk. 2 model, with a handrubbed Stellite 6K blade, carbon fiber scales, and Moonglow inlays to help me find it in the dark. It has been a major upgrade over my old work EDC, a Kershaw production knife, and I absolutely love it.

Perhaps my favorite thing about the Shaman model is how Deryk manages to fit so much blade in the handle of the knife. Closed, this Shaman is about the same length as my old Kershaw, which sports a sub-3" blade. However, the blade on the Shaman is a full 3 1/4" long, which makes it more versatile in use than the Kershaw ever was. And of course, this knife boasts all of the other things that make Munroe knives so great: flawless fit and finish, smooth action (click here to see), and a killer lock up. There's even a new pivot treatment on this piece by Deryk, and it looks amazing.

 

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The last pic shows a side-by-side comparison of the size difference between the Shaman Mk. 1 and the Shaman Mk. 2. They actually don't look that different in size next to each other in pictures, but the difference is more pronounced when you hold the knives in your hand. The Mk. 1 is a big, tough work knife, while the Mk. 2 is a more carry-friendly piece that is just as overbuilt as its big brother.

This one's definitely a keeper. Thanks D and Jana for making it happen!

 

[T.K.C.]

THAT is a Monroe knife that I actually LIKE! Congrats!! That is a fantastic looking knife.

 

[ROBB]

WOW!! That is nice. Deryk makes a beautiful folder. That Mutant Shaman is extraordinary.

Perhaps my favorite thing about the Shaman model is how Deryk manages to fit so much blade in the handle of the knife

I noticed the handle to blade length when I 1st got my Chimera Elite. Heres a pic.

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Here's my other Munroe: The Typhoon-

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Can you tell us anything about the new pivot teatment ? Also I love those moonglow inserts.:thumbup:

 

[commodorewheeler]

Can you tell us anything about the new pivot teatment ? Also I love those moonglow inserts.:thumbup:

I don't know exactly how Deryk did the pivot treatment, but I would guess that he cut those grooves with a mill and then heat colored and/or hydrochromed the pivot.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

The Shaman is a very good looking knife in either size.

 

[Chiro75]

He makes cool-looking knives. That CF is SO thin!

 

[commodorewheeler]

Jade at Starlingear was kind enough to tie a Starlingear Gasser bead on this one for me. Since the knife's pocket clip is made for very deep carry, which I love, the bead lanyard really helps me draw the knife faster when I need it.