The Nav II just came in today (ordered from NGK). Awesome little knife. It certainly looks tough! It's as thick as my SS Calypso Jr, but in a much smaller package. The knife feels really good in my smallish hands. I like the way that the point is relatively thick, compared to the Calypso or the older Delica. I don't think I'll be breaking that tip anytime soon (knock on wood
). I'm surprised at the stiffness though. It loosened up a bit after some lube, but still pretty stiff. However, no blade play at all :thumbup:
The Nav is my 3rd Spyderco out of my 6 folders (yeah, I know, I need to pick up speed ). The first was the obiquitous SAK (Swisschamp), then followed by a Calpyso Jr (SS) in 2001, an FRN Dragonfly in 2002, Kershaw Chive in '03, Decorated small Sebenza in '04 (40th birthday) and finally the Nav in '06.
I may buy 1 Benchmade eventually, but I still have about half a dozen Spydies on my wish list. I'll probably maintain the ratio of 50% Spyderco in my collection.
Spyderco absolutely rocks!
Guy
). I'm surprised at the stiffness though. It loosened up a bit after some lube, but still pretty stiff. However, no blade play at all :thumbup: The Nav is my 3rd Spyderco out of my 6 folders (yeah, I know, I need to pick up speed
). The first was the obiquitous SAK (Swisschamp), then followed by a Calpyso Jr (SS) in 2001, an FRN Dragonfly in 2002, Kershaw Chive in '03, Decorated small Sebenza in '04 (40th birthday) and finally the Nav in '06. I may buy 1 Benchmade eventually, but I still have about half a dozen Spydies on my wish list. I'll probably maintain the ratio of 50% Spyderco in my collection.
Spyderco absolutely rocks!
Guy
