My steady Spyderco EDC Rotation right now

[Reeek]

I took some pictures of what has become my standard EDC rotation for a period of 5 days to 6 months now. As some here may know, I have owned and sold dozens of highly regarded Spydercos over the past few years and some of those were classified as Holy Grails. Almost every knife I've owned has been a very nice knife, worthy of most enthusiasts. But I believe we all gravitate toward a short list of knives when we have several to choose from. This list can be steady but can also morph over longer periods. Regardless, these four knives have found themselves into a special list for me, my EDC rotation. Certain things about these knive are responsible for the pocket time they get but it's not rocket science. It's just form, fit and function that bring me to one of these four knives every day.

I've had the Perrin PPT for just a few days and have carried it each day since I got it.

The Manix 2 XHP has been carried 2-3 days a week for the past couple months now.

The Gayle Bradley has seen 2-3 days a week for the past 4 months or so.

The Sage 2 has been carried dozens and dozens and dozens of times over the past 6+ months.

I keep these knives under a folded white towel on my nightstand and pick the carry knife each morning by how I feel. Honestly though, I still struggle with which one to grab each day.

Here they are:

 

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[wec12]

Beautiful pictures; thanks for sharing. I like the "well-loved" scratches on Sage II.

These pictures proves one thing: Country of origin is not that important.

BTW, what is the leather like background? Classic!

 

[Reeek]

Beautiful pictures; thanks for sharing. I like the "well-loved" scratches on Sage II.

These pictures proves one thing: Country of origin is not that important.

BTW, what is the leather like background? Classic!

I agree about the country of origin - to be honest, the Taiwanese MFG who does the Sage 2, GB and PPT may be doing the best work for Sal right now as far as F&F goes. Obvioulsy the designers and makers Spyderco is collaberating with need no introduction to know who they are . . .

The leather is a chair in my family room Thanks

 

[tinwiskers]

Nice EDC line up you have there. I can see you like some heavy duty folders, they are all awesome in their own way. I just got my PPT today and I can't wait to throw it in my rotation and see how it feels

 

[ReGZ_93]

They really are some nice looking pieces. I'm really torn between the Perrin and the Bradley. They are both such nice designs.

 

[arjung]

Beautiful.

I'm torn between the Sage 2 and the Gayle Bradley right now. They're both SO awesome and I can only afford one atm!

On a side note how do you find the GB to cut in comparison to the Manix 2? I have the same one and I'm curious on performance differences (cutting ability, sharpening differences etc.)

 

[Reeek]

Beautiful.

I'm torn between the Sage 2 and the Gayle Bradley right now. They're both SO awesome and I can only afford one atm!

On a side note how do you find the GB to cut in comparison to the Manix 2? I have the same one and I'm curious on performance differences (cutting ability, sharpening differences etc.)

It's pretty hard for any EDC to out cut the GB. That aside, every one of these folders are shaving sharp so it's not easy to feel the difference but sometimes I feel like the GB is a LASER, as if the material I'm cutting just opens up by itself when the GB edge comes close to it . . . Like magic.

 

[jackthedog]

Great photos. What type of camera are you using?

 

[Reeek]

Great photos. What type of camera are you using?

Actually those were done with a $175 Sony DSC-80, freehand, this afternoon.

 

[jackthedog]

They're really good. Thanks for the info.

 

[monsterdog]

I like the "well-loved" scratches on Sage II.

That was the first thing that came to my mind as well, I kid you not :thumbup:

Awesome pictures and awesome knives.

-MD

 

[Reeek]

As for the love marks, you guys both nailed it. It's difficult to let a Ti knife just age with grace and use it. They are usually so beautiful. But once you experience and get over the first love mark, a liberating feeling comes over you. That Sage 2 with the signs of use is one of my favorite folders to carry to this very day.

It helps that I have a back up of the Sage 2 and a few other choice folders. The ones that stand apart, however so slightly.

 

[ChrisB507]

Wow. Nice collection and nice shots. Looking a these, I realize I need a Sage.

 

[psychophipps]

Am I only person who sees a slight a slight discrepancy in the accuracy of the term "EDC" when the term "rotation" is in the same sentence?

 

[dslteck]

What a fantastic rotation there!!!
I'm envious......
I'm curious how you are liking your FFG manix?

 

[Reeek]

What a fantastic rotation there!!!
I'm envious......
I'm curious how you are liking your FFG manix?

The Manix 2 XHP is getting as much pocket time as any other knife in the group and so far the steel is turning out to be a keeper as well. I can't see any loss of performance from this steel compared to the other well regarded steels and so far with easy use the CTS-XHP is performing better than the venerable S30V at this point - a slight edge anyway.

 

[macmiddlebrooks]

Love the sage 2. So much so, that I bought a second to have for za fucha, should Sal & co. decide to stop production. It is the stand-out blade of your collection, no? I can't think of a spyderco that I like more......thanks for sharing your fantastic pics!

 

[jasong911]

I have the exact same lineup on my nightstand but I have the G10 Millie at the end. And SWMBO does not see in the drawer where the Sage 1 resides. Therefore, you could call the Sage 1 a virtual member of the lineup. It rocks just as hard as the Ti Sage.

When the Para 2 comes out I may have to get a bigger nightstand.

--Jason

 

[Domanfp]

how does the PPT feel in the pocket compared to the Sage II. I really like the looks of the knife but from what I have heard its kind of a heavy monster in the pocket.