My Spyderco Shaman

[Louky]

Hi !

I just want to show you my new Shaman !

I really like this knife, mostly because of its handle, which is the most comfortable I never tried!

I also would like to have your comments concerning the waves you can see on the edge.

They are not very pronounced: I had to use "macro" setting, right angle, bright light… to clearly show them.

Are all the new Spyderco sharpen like this?

 

[DA170]

Congratulations on your new Shaman, I also really like the ergos of the contoured scales.

I thought I read over on Spyderco forums recently, A similar question about the robotic sharpening marks on the edge. I have a few knives that are more "pronounced " then others, But all cut well and fade away under normal use/re sharpening . Hope you enjoy many years with your Shaman.

 

[SpyderPhreak]

It's not really wavy, that's mostly an optical illusion. It's likely caused by the robot grinding at a very even, continuous speed, giving it a pattern. Some of the scratches are ever so slightly deeper than others, making it look like that. Here's a photo of my Tree Rex Shaman after a light sharpening, and you can see how some of those scratches have been removed, and small patches have not.



ETA - a wider shot

 

[soc_monki]

It's perfectly normal. Use the knife, sharpen it, love it! Mine is one of my most carried knives!

If I can only find an m4/jade shaman for a good price...

 

[3fifty7]

Louky can you post a pic of the edge? Edge up looking straight down the edge.

 

[Louky]

Thank you very much for all these explanations and advices!

3fifty7 :

Like this?
I can't do better with my camera. (You will obtain a bigger picture if you click on this one!)

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The "waves" are almost unnoticeable. And of course, this Shaman is very very sharp!
I will carry it in the woods. For the city, I have a smaller knife!

The Shaman feels very strong. And thanks to this model, I discover the finger choil.
I didn't think a folder could be so comfortable.

 

[3fifty7]

Yes that’s exactly what I wanted to see, very good picture. The apex is straight and crisp, while I do see a little wave where the bevel meets the primary grind. It’s been a couple years since I’ve bought a new Spyderco and have never seen that before.

 

[Louky]

Do you think it is a problem?

From my point of view, no, since the "waves" are almost unnoticeable and the knife remain very sharp…