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Hi all,
My name is Kyle I just wanted to introduce myself and give a little background on my tiny collection. Although I am not really new to knives I am somewhat new to buying quality knives. I thought I would join this site since talking to my friends about recent purchases just elicits a "that knife cost how much??"
Anyways my first "real" knife was a Spyderco I believe it is called the R that apparently is somewhat rare. Unfortunately I beat the crap out if it over several years of use while working at McDonalds when I was younger. It is definitely my favorite knife I have ever owned and have thought many times about buying a new condition one from ebay just to have a pristine example, but they are hard to come by and expensive.
A few months ago I decided I wanted another Spyderco after buying my first one in 2005 or so. Well I did have a ladybug at one point but that's long gone. I did a lot of research and settled on a Spyderco Shaman. I carry it at work and it sees some light use..opening a box here and there and breaking down some fancy plastic bags that I build at my company.
I recently took a trip to Cabela's which was a mistake because I had been researching knives a lot. I had been eyeing the Benchmade 940-1 because it was sexy and light and my shaman just seems a bit heavy and bulky. I handled one at Cabela's and it was just too skinny for me to comfortably open and close without fear of the blade hitting my hand. I don't have huge hands but I wear a size large glove and there just wasn't enough handle for me. I then asked to see the Griptilian. The Griptilian to me felt great but the plastic handles were just cheap feeling and a little sharp. This prompted some more research and I was pretty set on the 550-1 with the G-10 handles that I hadn't noticed while at Cabela's.
I was pretty set on buying a 550-1 with the G-10 handles and sheeps foot blade with the "spydie hole" but then I stumbled upon the 551-1701 with the carbon fiber handles and couldn't resist. I have one on order and it will be here tomorrow. Here's to hoping it is as perfect as the shaman I ordered.
Oh and I also randomly bought a Victorinox ranger grip 79 because I was in Switzerland, so I bought a swiss knife lol. Below are attached pictures of said knives and soon to follow will be pictures of my new Griptilian that I am super excited for. Enjoy!
My name is Kyle I just wanted to introduce myself and give a little background on my tiny collection. Although I am not really new to knives I am somewhat new to buying quality knives. I thought I would join this site since talking to my friends about recent purchases just elicits a "that knife cost how much??"
Anyways my first "real" knife was a Spyderco I believe it is called the R that apparently is somewhat rare. Unfortunately I beat the crap out if it over several years of use while working at McDonalds when I was younger. It is definitely my favorite knife I have ever owned and have thought many times about buying a new condition one from ebay just to have a pristine example, but they are hard to come by and expensive.
A few months ago I decided I wanted another Spyderco after buying my first one in 2005 or so. Well I did have a ladybug at one point but that's long gone. I did a lot of research and settled on a Spyderco Shaman. I carry it at work and it sees some light use..opening a box here and there and breaking down some fancy plastic bags that I build at my company.
I recently took a trip to Cabela's which was a mistake because I had been researching knives a lot. I had been eyeing the Benchmade 940-1 because it was sexy and light and my shaman just seems a bit heavy and bulky. I handled one at Cabela's and it was just too skinny for me to comfortably open and close without fear of the blade hitting my hand. I don't have huge hands but I wear a size large glove and there just wasn't enough handle for me. I then asked to see the Griptilian. The Griptilian to me felt great but the plastic handles were just cheap feeling and a little sharp. This prompted some more research and I was pretty set on the 550-1 with the G-10 handles that I hadn't noticed while at Cabela's.
I was pretty set on buying a 550-1 with the G-10 handles and sheeps foot blade with the "spydie hole" but then I stumbled upon the 551-1701 with the carbon fiber handles and couldn't resist. I have one on order and it will be here tomorrow. Here's to hoping it is as perfect as the shaman I ordered.
Oh and I also randomly bought a Victorinox ranger grip 79 because I was in Switzerland, so I bought a swiss knife lol. Below are attached pictures of said knives and soon to follow will be pictures of my new Griptilian that I am super excited for. Enjoy!
