New Spyderco PM2 in 52100 or Money where my mouth is.

[farmboy]

I hope Spyderco continues to pump out PM2’s in 52100 so I can get one when funding allows it. Nice choice, let us know how it performs after getting some some extensive use out of it.

That's the very reason I took the plunge on this one. I don't know how many limited runs have slipped through my fingers. (last one I remember was a Boker Urban Trapper in S30V or something special, I think.)

I just wasn't going to miss out on this one, afford it or not.

 

[farmboy]

Great choice Farmboy. These are really nice using knives. I too really liked the Old Timer 1095 blades and kind of set my standards of what I like and don't with them. The 52100 as run by Spyderco is harder by several rc points and will seem to have greater abrasive wear resistance than the Old Timer 1095. That means more work sharpening too so don't be surprised when it feels a bit different on the stones than the Old Timers. Still though it is easier and more responsive than most stainless steels and fine tunes on the edge easier and more precisely.

Joe

Thanks, Joe.

I'm looking forward at having a run at this one with a hard black Arkansas sitting on my bench.

 

[NJBillK]

F farmboy
For your next knife, maybe consider a Benchmade in M4.

I have owned two knives in 52100, and it is a great alloy. Fine grained, tough, and takes a fantastic edge.

 

[sharp_edge]

52100 + cf scales at $176, which is about the same price as the regular PM2 (s30v+g10). I am surprised it has not been sold out. Why?

 

[farmboy]

52100 + cf scales at $176, which is about the same price as the regular PM2 (s30v+g10). I am surprised it has not been sold out. Why?

Just quickly checking with Amazon shows the standard PM2 around $50 cheaper than the 52100 bladed model.

 

[sharp_edge]

Just quickly checking with Amazon shows the standard PM2 around $50 cheaper than the 52100 bladed model.

You are right. I was thinking about my DLC/Digicam PM2 and bladehq price, which is still $30 cheaper.