Favorite Spyderco other than the Paramilitary 2?

My favorite: Domino

Runner ups: Caly 3.5, Sage I or II, Para II

Best all around knives: Delica, Endura, Dragonfly
 
chasewatmatters said:
I've been really wanting to get a salt? How do you like yours, compared to a delica for instance.
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Hey there. I assume you are asking me since I'm the only one that mentioned the salt knives. I LOVE the salt line. I live in front of the ocean and spend a lot of time fishing out of my kayak, so my knives are constantly covered in salt water. The salt knives are tough as nails and they WILL NOT RUST! The salt line is one of spydercos most unique and amazing offerings IMO.

Having said all that, there can be some drawbacks to h1 steel. If you get a plain edged knife then you will find the steel is a bit soft compared to most other steels available these days. The steel is very tough and well suited to hard use, but edge retention isn't that great. I still appreciate them but it is in a corrosive environment that they really shine.

All that is true unless you are considering getting a serrated edge knife. (Which I highly recommend btw). Because of the way h1 steel is hardened, se h1 comes out of the grinding process with different properties than pe. Where plain edge h1 is a bit soft, serrated edge h1 has edge retention comparable to some of the newer "super steels". So in se, I would choose h1 over most any other steel, regardless of the environment in which I was planning to use it. Se h1 is still very tough, has great edge retention, yet it's very easy to sharpen. Great stuff. And as a bonus, you've got yourself a completely rust proof knife! :)
 
Worker, Rookie G10 Dragonfly 2 G10, and Delica G10; I've never been able to warm up to the PM2 anymore then the Police lineup.
 
Surfingringo said:
Hey there. I assume you are asking me since I'm the only one that mentioned the salt knives. I LOVE the salt line. I live in front of the ocean and spend a lot of time fishing out of my kayak, so my knives are constantly covered in salt water. The salt knives are tough as nails and they WILL NOT RUST! The salt line is one of spydercos most unique and amazing offerings IMO.

Having said all that, there can be some drawbacks to h1 steel. If you get a plain edged knife then you will find the steel is a bit soft compared to most other steels available these days. The steel is very tough and well suited to hard use, but edge retention isn't that great. I still appreciate them but it is in a corrosive environment that they really shine.

All that is true unless you are considering getting a serrated edge knife. (Which I highly recommend btw). Because of the way h1 steel is hardened, se h1 comes out of the grinding process with different properties than pe. Where plain edge h1 is a bit soft, serrated edge h1 has edge retention comparable to some of the newer "super steels". So in se, I would choose h1 over most any other steel, regardless of the environment in which I was planning to use it. Se h1 is still very tough, has great edge retention, yet it's very easy to sharpen. Great stuff. And as a bonus, you've got yourself a completely rust proof knife! :)
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Yes I forgot to quote it... And thanks for the overview, I didn't know some of those things... I do alot of work outside, not nearly with alot of water but more dirty environments, sometimes wet. And where I live is pretty humid anyways, so this might be a good fit for a hard use outside work knife.
 
I never much cared for the PM2. In fact, it was probably my least favorite Spyderco. :(

The Delica and Dragonfly 2 on the other hand.... excellent!
 
chasewatmatters said:
Yes I forgot to quote it... And thanks for the overview, I didn't know some of those things... I do alot of work outside, not nearly with alot of water but more dirty environments, sometimes wet. And where I live is pretty humid anyways, so this might be a good fit for a hard use outside work knife.
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Everybody should own at least one. They are perfect for dirty work. And they are priced at a point where you aren't afraid to use em hard. You can be a bit more cavalier with maintenance too. I'm not suggesting you neglect it, but if you get busy and put it away without a cleaning its no big deal. I woke up a few months ago and found mine in the sink all covered in fish blood where I had forgotten it. Rinsed it off and it was good as new.

I really do highly recommend the serrated edge models. I was dubious when I first bought mine, but now I love it as much as any knife I own. I would think a se pacific salt or salt 1 would be an awesome choice for the kind of work you described.
 
I have a PM2 but usually carry an Endura or Caly 3.5, both in zdp189, or any of my Manix 2.

I have to edit because I just read Surfingringo's post. My most beat up knife (out of about 50 or so I own) is the Pacific Salt plain edge, It's the knife I carry every day when I work out and every time I go fishing to the pool or the beach. I haven't tried a serrated edge, but the plain edge is easy to sharpen and gets shaving sharp.
 
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Surfingringo said:
Everybody should own at least one. They are perfect for dirty work. And they are priced at a point where you aren't afraid to use em hard. You can be a bit more cavalier with maintenance too. I'm not suggesting you neglect it, but if you get busy and put it away without a cleaning its no big deal. I woke up a few months ago and found mine in the sink all covered in fish blood where I had forgotten it. Rinsed it off and it was good as new.

I really do highly recommend the serrated edge models. I was dubious when I first bought mine, but now I love it as much as any knife I own. I would think a se pacific salt or salt 1 would be an awesome choice for the kind of work you described.
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That sounds like a perfect knife for me, the knife I was previously using on more dirty stuff is starting to develop rust. And I think I am going to go for the serrated variety, I've never been big on combo edges, so I prefer rather it be completely plain edge or completely serrated. Thanks for the info mate.
 
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