My Next Spyderco

lieferung said:
Always wanted to try a GB myself (1st iteration, for the choil). It's just too big a blade for me. Shame, the design is just so slicey looking.
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It is very slicey and a very strong blade. The only real gentleman's knife that is also a very good hard use knife. One of my favorites.
 
guttaperk said:
My first was the awesome Chaparral Raffir Noble
2.35” 2.3 oz (B:W 1.02)

Intended use: light EDC.

I tend to like lighter knives.


Selected Options:
• Spyderco One Eyed Jack 2.49" 3.7 oz (B:W 0.67)
• Spyderco Lil' Native 2.47” 2.4 oz (B:W 1.03)
• Spyderco Sage 5 3.0” 3.1 oz (B:W 0.97)
• Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight S110VN 3.37” 2.9 oz (B:W 1.16)

The M2LW probably makes most sense, given the longer blade length– a complementary contrast to the Chap.

But I’m fascinated by the compression lock, so I’m also looking at compression lock offerings.

What do you guys think?

Is it hard to keep the Manix 2 LW clean?

How does the Lil’ Native compare to the other recent compression lock offering, the Sage 5?

And what do y’all think of the arguably overpriced but gorgeous One Eyed Jack?
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I'm hoping they'll come out with a cheaper One Eyed Jack without the inlays. They'll probably need to call it something else at that point though as the name wont make much sense without them. I love the design and shape, but I can't help but think that the heart and spade inlays are responsible for a large portion of the rather large price tag. I'm ok with spending the money on inlays for a custom, but on a production Spyderco it seems a bit silly.

Maybe I should just look for a lil nilakka?

A Mantra is next on my list, but I doubt I'll get around to that until after the holidays. Super slicey m4 flipper is just too enticing. Especially if I can get the scales polished and anodized. Might pick up a Raffir Noble Chap at some point too.
 
ScooterG said:
Out of the knives listed, my choice would be the Manix2 LW. I have the Chap, Sage & Manix and the Manix is the a great contrast in blade size to the Chap, doesn’t wiegh much more and that S110V is just great.

Another thought... If you’re good with something with a weight right in between the Jack and the Sage, you might look at the Para3 with compression lock.
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This! I hate the Para 3 for me, but op looking for a small workhorse it would be a great one to go with. The Para carries easier in the pocket to me vs. the Manix. I love both, but if I had to choose one it would be a Para.
 
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