I’m a Spyderco owner waiting to happen!

RugerNurse said:
Over 7’ tall! The PM2 must feel like the delica does to me lol
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At different times I've purchased a Crucarta, a Maxamet, and a K390 PM2 in the hopes of convincing myself I could make it work.

I couldn't.

Also, I picked up a Delica for a friend's birthday a few years back. After he opened it, I grabbed it to see what all the fuss was about. That is a SMALL knife! Haha!

So OP, you've been on a knife-buying tear lately. Do you have an established favorite?
 
el gigantor said:
At different times I've purchased a Crucarta, a Maxamet, and a K390 PM2 in the hopes of convincing myself I could make it work.

I couldn't.

Also, I picked up a Delica for a friend's birthday a few years back. After he opened it, I grabbed it to see what all the fuss was about. That is a SMALL knife! Haha!

So OP, you've been on a knife-buying tear lately. Do you have an established favorite?
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I’m just getting to know the Malibu but love its understated execution. It works great, is precise and has an extra capable and versatile blade, perfect for me. It’s work ready and solid as a rock when deployed. I love my Damasteel WE Snick as it is as pretty as it it capable. Blade shape makes me quote, “now THAT’S a knife” lol! The WE Charith is an elegant and refined example and limited edition as well, CRK Magnacut small Sebenza works great and is an heirloom choice, the Leek comes out to the garden with me for yard duty……..
Favorite……🤔 Let’s see…….😉🗡️⚔️👍
 
You can probably find some nice knives on the BladeForums knife exchange forum. I've bought several mint oldies and new on this forum.
 
I'm eagerly awaiting a military 2 to land. I ha e a weakness for the para 2 specials as well. Great knives. Love rhe customizable options on scales and whatnot. Awesome collection you have.
 
Screebo said:
Great answer, gets me thinking! Everyone seems to be gaga about Cruwear! I see why when I hear Dr. Thomas discuss powdered metallurgy steels! He’s a very bright young man! Maybe…….maybe Cruwear!
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Cruwear, z-wear, magnacut, M4, 4v..... you can't really go wrong with any of them. My preference is magnacut for the stainless qualities. However, I've been more than happy with all these steels.
 
tony281sc2 said:
PM2 all the way. It’s kind of mid-size, very slicey geometry, and they make one in tons of different steels. I recently picked up a SMKW M4/CF PM2. It was very rough when I got it (not the norm for a Spyderco), but it is breaking in very nicely. I’ve been loving the M4 so far, it likes to tear through cardboard like nothin. View attachment 2149761
Also, now that this is breaking in, it is by far the easiest PM2 to reverse-flick I’ve owned (out of about 5). The break-away of the detent is set perfectly for that. 👍
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I agree. Paramilitary 2 is my favorite model. I wish they made one with a 4 inch blade!
 
GatorFlash1 said:
Breakfree CLP is what I use for all my knives and firearms that are not stainless. It is military spec and we used them when the army was involved in a little SE Asia conflict back in the 1960's/'70's.
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Thanks for the input, soldier. Thank you for the service you gave to the US and the free world. I enjoy a great life in the The Land Of The Free. I salute you!
 
JB in LV said:
Sage 5 would be my choice.

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I can second that, I got a Sage 5 LW in S30V about 4 months ago and its been the only knife I've carried in my pocket since then - even for my large hands it fits comfortably in a lot of different grips and the blade shape is just phenomenally allround-y ^^

Also the compression lock is both quite fun to pkay with and a great way to lock a knife. The Sage is my first Soyderco and I can definitely see why so many people here have multiple Spydies :)
 
carnifex knifeworks said:
I agree. Paramilitary 2 is my favorite model. I wish they made one with a 4 inch blade!
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Check out the Stretch 2, in Cruwear. It’s a bit pricey, but it looks nice…it’s a lockback however so I’m still on the fence about that one…..they’re making the OG military w/a comp lock now too, but the blade on those is angled down a lot from the handle, it looks too weird to me lol
 
I apologize for taking up this much bandwidth but WOW, I’ve really taken to deploying using, admiring and most of all deploying my para 3. I love the ever so popular reverse finger flip. It’s such a satisfying experience! 😇👍. It’s entirely different sound and feeling from other knife stablemates as I prepare for my cutting adventures. And I’m writing a song. Tool Steel is Cool Steel 🙄😉🎼👍
 
tony281sc2 said:
Check out the Stretch 2, in Cruwear. It’s a bit pricey, but it looks nice…it’s a lockback however so I’m still on the fence about that one…..they’re making the OG military w/a comp lock now too, but the blade on those is angled down a lot from the handle, it looks too weird to me lol
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One of each, please. 😇👍😉
 
Edit: Oh, I see I'm kind of late for the party... 🤣
Anyway, below is my post that I wrote after reading only the 1st page of the OP... 😂
Congrats on your Para 3 !!! Great choice ! :thumbsup:
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Welcome to the Forums !

Spyderco's are awesome knives. My offers for considerations are:

If you are looking for a user with good steel:

1. Manix 2 in whatever steel flavor you like it, my choice would be the BBB release with the special hardening protocol for 15V.
If not this one, I'd personally try to find either the old model with Saber grind or the laminate blade version.
Both fairly rare knives, slap an aftermarket scales and they will become unique and personalized.

2. Para 3 in S45Vn (or whatever better steel they have it now), with some aftermarket scales. If you like slightly larger knife, and I think, more presentable - PM2.

Other than that, there is a plethora of great Spydrco models, some already mentioned above.

3. I like a lot the Stretch 2, but I'm not familiar if they have it in better steel than VG10,
which is also awesome steel that takes very sharp edge, but don't really goes for High-End.
Still you will hardly ever see a rust on it.

This is the Stretch 2 model I have in mind, IMO excellent ergonomics, very close as design to the Gail Bradley 1,
good size, easy to carry. I'd also would pick aftermarket scales for it, they are plenty.
Nothing wrong with the original scales but in my case, aftermarkets are looking better and gives me better,
slightly rounder, therefor more comfortable grip.
Good luck, I'll be curios about you choice :thumbsup:

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POCEH KOCEB said:
Edit: Oh, I see I'm kind of late for the party... 🤣
Anyway, below is my post that I wrote after rereading only the 1st page of the OP... 😂
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Welcome to the Forums !

Spyderco's are awesome knives. My offers for considerations are:

If you are looking for a user with good steel:

1. Manix 2 in whatever steel flavor you like it, my choice would be the BBB release with the special hardening protocol for 15V.
If not this one, I'd personally try to find either the old model with Saber grind or the laminate blade version.
Both fairly rare knives, slap an aftermarket scales and they will become unique and personalized.

2. Para 3 in S45Vn with some aftermarket scales. If you like slightly larger knife, and I think, more presentable - PM2.

Other than that, there is a plethora of great Spydrco models, some already mentioned above.

3. I like a lot the Stretch 2, but I'm not familiar if they have it in better steel than VG10,
which is also awesome steel that takes very sharp edge, but don't really goes for High-End.
Still you will hardly ever see a rust on it.

This is the Stretch 2 model I have in mind, IMO excellent ergonomics, very close as design to the Gail Bradley 1,
good size, easy to carry. I'd also would pick aftermarket scales for it, they are plenty.
Nothing wrong with the original scales but in my case, aftermarkets are looking better and gives me better,
slightly rounder, therefor more comfortable grip.
Good luck, I'll be curios about you choice :thumbsup:

C90PBK2_Both.png
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Hey, I am glad I was here when this reply came in. All good things to think about. There are several models that have got my attention and there are grades of steel that I have yet to try including K390. So many knives, so little time! 🛶🐿️🛶
 
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