help with a new EDC folder

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woad lad

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i've carried a gerber covert folder for years and have been very happy with it. However, i moved to a new state, and the local laws require that i carry a knife with a blade at 3.5 inches or less. Hence, i am now in the market for a new folder. my only requirements are that the knife must have a blade under 3.5 inches, a pocket clip, be made of good steel, be reliable, and retail for about $50. I'm seriously considering the spyderco native and the CRKT M-16-12FD.
My concerns about the Spyderco are that the steel would be too difficult to sharpen. I've also never handled an M-16, so i know nothing about them. any advice?
 
woad lad, Welcome to the Bladeforums!!

The Spyderco Native is an excellent choice for EDC. I would advise you to not be discouraged because of the difficulty to sharpen the CPM440V steel. As long as you keep up the edge, with routine edge maintainence (depending on use), you won't have a problem keeping that factory edge. Many KnifeKnuts, myself included, like this steel because it can hold an edge for a long time. With a blade of 440V and the excellent ergonomics on the Native, you won't be disappointed with this Spydie.

BTW, you may also want to check out the Spyderco Delica in VG-10 steel. This steel isn't hard to sharpen at all and can be sharpened to a Wickedly sharp edge :eek:.

Good Luck :D
 
Second on the Delica. The Native is an excellent choice also and isn't really that difficult to sharpen. If possible, handle both to see which one works best in your hand. Another choice is the Camillus EDC.

Paul
 
Originally posted by PWork
Another choice is the Camillus EDC.
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You took the words out of my mouth! If I could only have one folder (gasp!) and it had to be under $50 it would be the Camillus EDC!:D
 
Definately Native.
Just got the Native and the Ergonomics is even better than before.
If you don't like dealing with CPM440V, you can phone up spyderco and ask them when they'll start running VG10 versions... their 2002 catalog says they'll.
 
thanks for all your replies. i think i have decent sharpening skills, but i would like to get better and might need to in order to keep up with the native. where is a good place that I can get excellent sharpening instruction and equipment? thanks.
 
I just purchased the Spyderco 'Tri-Angle Sharpmaker' sharpening system and it is wonderfull. Around $40 and you wont be dissapointed.

edit: even comes with an instructional video tape on the "how to`s" of sharpening everything from serrated blades/scissors/razors/chisels and all with preset angles that the sharpening stones sit in for many different uses.
 
You can't go wrong with either the Native or the Delica.

As stated before the handle ergonomics of the Native are excellent. Fits my hand very well. I'm partial to the serrated version myself.

The delica is also a fine blade. Mine is SE in VG10. Very 'convenient to carry' size and it cuts superbly. For what I cut the PE would've been even better. Mine is pretty new so I have yet to sharpen it but performance thus far has not dissapointed.

I prefer either one of these blades over the M16. The locking bias of the Spyderco's is just more apealling to me when it comes to SOB and IWB carry.

And the 204 is a good touch up system. If your blades are gonna be neglected from sharpening for periods of time though you may also have to purchase the diamond rods.
 
Originally posted by woad lad,
where is a good place that I can get excellent sharpening instruction and equipment?
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If you are just starting out, or even have some experience with sharpening, then you should look into the Spyderco Sharpmaker 204. ;) This is an excellent system that can help you maintain the factory edge on your blades. Just as Eric mentioned, the 204 comes with a very helpful instructional video and book to help you learn the system step-by-step. I've tried many other sharpening systems, but this one works the best for me.

I don't use anything else to sharpen my blades. :D :cool: :D
 
another vote for the Delica - you get awesome VG10 steel and excellent user friendly design. native I haven't handled but I'm told the ergonomics are great. you could also consider the calypso junior (with the same VG10 steel). bundle all that with the sharpmaker 204 & diamond rods. just do it this once (to save on shipping) and you'll have no regrets. I think the diamond rods are a NECESSITY! I use my edgepro to reprofile the edge and give it the first mirror polish edge. Touch-ups are done solely on the sharpmaker!!! it's da bomb.
 
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