I love the Spyderco Shaman!

BMCGear · Sep 10, 2018

Original Post:

Since this knife has come out I have wanted to get it. I put it off and then the price increase happened and I decided not to get one (not really looking to start that debate - just letting you know what took me so long). I was looking for a big folder that sliced well and this knife kept coming back up for me. I ended up picking one up and I'm really excited to get it.

Update:

The knife arrived today and as soon as I pulled it out of the box I felt like I was holding something special. This is a great design and it fits my hand like a glove. I love the broad blade - really glad I picked this one up!

@Sal Glesser you hit a homerun with the Shaman. I'm excited to see the sprint runs released in this model.

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CAD · Sep 10, 2018

She’s big that’s for sure. Enjoy!

Chris D

WadeWilson · Sep 10, 2018

The scales are my favorite on a Spyderco thus far. The sculpted G10is just fantastic. Some will say it’s slick. But I absolutely love the contours. Fits the hand so naturally. This is one of my favorite spydies to date.

dakine · Sep 11, 2018

Definitely agree, i love the size and weight. Not too big not too small not too light not too heavy, just right for me.

sn0wman72 · Sep 11, 2018

The Shaman is a large knife, however it fits well in the hand...enjoy the knife

PStone · Sep 11, 2018

Coming to visit? I bet she ends up staying for a long while. It’s one of my favorite spydercos. Built like a tank but handles like a Vette

Cscotttsss · Sep 11, 2018

I'd like to try one but think it might be a bit too big for my taste and I really don't know when I'd carry it.

sharp_edge · Sep 11, 2018

I'd wait for a sprint run or dealer exclusive.

BMCGear · Sep 11, 2018

PStone said:
Coming to visit? I bet she ends up staying for a long while. It’s one of my favorite spydercos. Built like a tank but handles like a Vette

You may be right.

Cscotttsss said:
I'd like to try one but think it might be a bit too big for my taste and I really don't know when I'd carry it.

I like a bigger knife - especially on the weekends.

sharp_edge said:
I'd wait for a sprint run or dealer exclusive.

If I like this platform I'll be sure to pick a sprint up. The CF/S90v Sprint doesn't interest me much. Cruwear/Micarta? A must have.

Cscotttsss · Sep 11, 2018

bluemetalchurch said:
Cruwear/Micarta? A must have.

I'll be first in line for that, please Sal.

kniferbro · Sep 11, 2018

Yeah it feels great in hand. My fiancee who isn't into knives (but doesn't dislike them), the first thing she said when I handed it to her was "ooohhh the handles feel sooooo nice in your hand"

BMCGear · Sep 11, 2018

Cscotttsss said:
I'll be first in line for that, please Sal.

I'm right there with you!

BMCGear · Sep 12, 2018

Updated the OP - I got the knife in and I absolutely love it. Killer design.

bflying · Sep 12, 2018

Well crap. I keep hearing good things about this one. But resisted til now because it just looked a bit thick, and I already have too many knives in a similar size range. But these stupid threads don't help me any.

What is the overall thickness? How does it carry?

Kels73 · Sep 12, 2018

bluemetalchurch said:
The CF/S90v Sprint doesn't interest me much. Cruwear/Micarta? A must have.

My thoughts exactly. In my opinion, a knife that exudes so much toughness ought to have a sprint which capitalizes on that trait. To that end, I would love to see a G10 or Micarta handle in a dark green or brown. Then give it a tough blade steel like Cruwear or M4 with dlc. Save the CF/S90V for something more gentlemanly, lol.

I'd buy that without question. Yet with all these great pictures, I might not be able to wait for a sprint.

Chariotz4 · Sep 12, 2018

sharp_edge said:
I'd wait for a sprint run or dealer exclusive.

One of the main reasons I've been a holdout on it thus far. The other being the exchange parting me with my wallet these last couple of months.

I'll also second a sprint for something other than CF/S90V. There's nothing particularly wrong with that combination for myself usage wise, it's just that I'd rather see something that's "a little farther off the beaten path" so to speak. +1 for a Cruwear and Micarta combo!

BMCGear · Sep 13, 2018

bflying said:
Well crap. I keep hearing good things about this one. But resisted til now because it just looked a bit thick, and I already have too many knives in a similar size range. But these stupid threads don't help me any.

What is the overall thickness? How does it carry?

It's much thinner than I anticipated and carries well.

BMCGear · Sep 13, 2018

Kels73 said:
My thoughts exactly. In my opinion, a knife that exudes so much toughness ought to have a sprint which capitalizes on that trait. To that end, I would love to see a G10 or Micarta handle in a dark green or brown. Then give it a tough blade steel like Cruwear or M4 with dlc. Save the CF/S90V for something more gentlemanly, lol.

I'd buy that without question. Yet with all these great pictures, I might not be able to wait for a sprint.

I agree completely. CF/S90v doesn't do this knife justice.

Boxer .45 · Sep 13, 2018

I tell you, the Delica and Para3 are my top favorites, but this is in the top 3 and maybe equal too my number 1. I like the size and the Bruteness of the knife. Somehow it remains delicate and easy to manage. I dont even notice it on my pocket.

I want another and haven't even really broken this one in yet.

RayseM · Sep 13, 2018

bflying said:
... resisted til now because it just looked a bit thick, and I already have too many knives in a similar size range. What is the overall thickness? How does it carry?

Boxer .45 said:
Somehow it remains delicate and easy to manage. I dont even notice it on my pocket.

• My thoughts exactly.

• This, on the other hand, is encouraging.

Sprint please!

Ray