Finally got some FRN! But it's not an Endura ;)

cbrstar · Nov 13, 2018

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I'm having the problem the my local knife store wont price match the Endura as it seems thiers is the last light weight in Canada. @ $127.00.. Well they priced matched Native 5 for $125.00, and the zdp Dragonfly for $103.00 (canadian funds) so I feel like I got two smoking deals on two amazing knives.

The native may end up as a Christmas present. Going to give it try for a couple of days first.
And the Dragon fly may retire my SAK that ive been carrying around for 28 years as my key chain knife.
Every Spiderco seems to have some special about it. I really like just about all of them

Sharp Guy · Nov 13, 2018

Both are great FRN choices. Two of my favorites in fact.

Wowbagger · Nov 13, 2018

I love to carry the Dragon with my Endura; a great combo ! (both of mine are ZDP-189 . . . got to be a little careful not to chip that stuff but I love the steel)
I would pay $127 for my Endura; I like it that much !

cbrstar · Nov 13, 2018

Wowbagger said:
I love to carry the Dragon with my Endura; a great combo ! (both of mine are ZDP-189 . . . got to be a little careful not to chip that stuff but I love the steel)
I would pay $127 for my Endura; I like it that much !

$127 isn't bad. It's just I'm a bit thrifty and I've seen them online at other Canadian retailers for a lot less, even as low as $95 Cad. $127 is just at that weird price point where there's a lot of options for only a few extra bucks. For example last week I bought a Pm3 instead of the Endura because it was only $135, and I felt like for $8 more it was quote the upgrade.

BD_01 · Nov 14, 2018

cbrstar , haven’t you meant to buy that endura on four different occasions now? You always come home with something else. Instead of one Endura, you’ve wound up with a whole collection of Spydies—LOL!!!

Careful with that Native 5 LW. I bought one last year, same as you, intending it for a gift. After giving it away, I’ve missed it ever since. Now I’m contemplating the CF S90V model!

cbrstar · Nov 14, 2018

Sorry for the

4mer_FMF said:
cbrstar , haven’t you meant to buy that endura on four different occasions now? You always come home with something else. Instead of one Endura, you’ve wound up with a whole collection of Spydies—LOL!!!

Careful with that Native 5 LW. I bought one last year, same as you, intending it for a gift. After giving it away, I’ve missed it ever since. Now I’m contemplating the CF S90V model!

LOL Yes! I'm up to 6 Spyderco's now so it's fair to say I'm an addict

. I really like the Endura so I don't know why other models keeps catching my eye. But I also love a bargain lol

The thing with Spyderco is each model seems to offer a little something the others don't. I've been reading that the S35VN is a little nicer edge retention and easier to sharpen then S30V. But at the same time the PM3's action seems much smoother to deploy. I also think the shape of the handle on the Native makes the FRN feel a little more grippy then the Endura, but that maybe all in my mind.

I also think you have to own and handle a Spyderco to fully "get it". My own experience lately with this is the Dragon Fly. Every time I saw it in the store all I could think was that it was too little and too expensive. Especially the ZDP model (the store originally wanted $141 for it). But now having it at home and killing a few trees by cutting up some paper, I'm actually really chuffed with it, and I can't wait to take it to work and hopefully show it off a bit.

BD_01 · Nov 14, 2018

I’ve gone a little crazy on Spyderco this year myself. :thumbsup:

Do you have anything from Taichung yet? It’s a slippery slope, brother!

cbrstar · Nov 14, 2018

4mer_FMF said:
I’ve gone a little crazy on Spyderco this year myself.

Do you have anything from Taichung yet? It’s a slippery slope, brother!

Not yet, is there anything in particular you recommend?

BD_01 · Nov 14, 2018

They’re all great. I’ve yet to meet one I haven’t ~~liked~~ loved, and there are even more expected to hit the street soon.

Given the rapidity of your expansion though, I’d recommend enjoying the really excellent Spydies you’ve picked up in the last few weeks. (Yeah, right...you’ve been bitten. Something tells me you won’t be slowing down any time soon.)

cbrstar · Nov 14, 2018

4mer_FMF said:
They’re all great. I’ve yet to meet one I haven’t ~~liked~~ loved, and there are even more expected to hit the street soon.

Given the rapidity of your expansion though, I’d recommend enjoying the really excellent Spydies you’ve picked up in the last few weeks. (Yeah, right...you’ve been bitten. Something tells me you won’t be slowing down any time soon.)

Err well...These two came in the mail today

Way back when I made my original post about the Tenacious vs the Bryd Cara Cara, a member here messaged me and gave me a good deal on them as a package. Well I thought they had gotten pinched at the border but thankfully they arrived today.

I'm not 100% sure but I think the Cara Cara is a Gen 1. It's a excellent knife and I would put it against my CRKT or SOG for quality. But even with the G10 it just doesn't feel as nice as an Endura. I think like others said the FRN handle is much more comfortable. Surprisingly the Tenacious feels kinda nicer at least in the jimping dept, and belt clip.

I'm not sure what I'm going to get next but your right I'm not done yet!

Chris "Anagarika" · Nov 15, 2018

cbrstar ,

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/that-endura.1304098/
Teaser ...

For Taichung model, I’d recommend Gayle Bradley. I favor 1 but 2 is ok by itself, only that having the 1, the 2 felt less robust to me, but that’s likely just in my head.

Another teaser: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/gayle-bradley-hard-use.714931/

You’ll see both have great numbers of followers based on the time span & posts. :thumbsup:

FW JSB · Nov 15, 2018

Congrats on the nice score. Yeah, be careful, the Spydie accumulation can pile up fast.

FW JSB · Nov 15, 2018

The Sage 1 or Sage 5 would be a good intro into the Taichung models. But as mentioned, they're all top-flight knives, some of Spyderco's best.

hank_rearden · Nov 15, 2018

just a request: DON'T use the zdp Dragonfly as a money clip, as my crazy friend does.

cbrstar · Nov 15, 2018

Chris "Anagarika" said:
cbrstar ,

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/that-endura.1304098/
Teaser ...

For Taichung model, I’d recommend Gayle Bradley. I favor 1 but 2 is ok by itself, only that having the 1, the 2 felt less robust to me, but that’s likely just in my head.
Another teaser: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/gayle-bradley-hard-use.714931/

You’ll see both have great numbers of followers based on the time span & posts.

The Bradley model looks awesome, I would love to see it in person.

FW JSB said:
The Sage 1 or Sage 5 would be a good intro into the Taichung models. But as mentioned, they're all top-flight knives, some of Spyderco's best.

The Sage 5 looks like a Native and a Pm2 had a baby. I think its pretty nice and its on the list lol.

hank_rearden said:
just a request: DON'T use the zdp Dragonfly as a money clip, as my crazy friend does.

...Don't worry I decided to put mine to good use and cut down an entire tree.
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Lol just kidding