Owning multiple versions.

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SBaker34

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Let's say you own a standard production run pm2. And a few sprints.. how do you decide which one to use? Does the orginal get sold off? Etc
 
I have two regular run PM2s, black g10 with a satin blade, the other with a coated blade. I also own the elmax PM2 sprint with the foliage green g10 which I refuse to use. It will completely deplete the value and when I have two other PM2s I edc regularly I don't see the need to edc my collectible.
 
I have a regular satin digi-cam PM2, but it hasn't seen much use since I acquired a CTS-204P PM2. I like the steel more and I like the green G10 scales, but I do carry my digi-cam PM2 every so often. I'd probably roll exclusively with my 204P, but I'm happy having the other as a backup.
 
I use all of them! Depending on how I feel on the day. Supersteels should not be locked away in a safe...

The original production versions are also especially useful for tough jobs or travel, because they can be easily replaced if damaged or lost or confiscated.
 
In this situation, I always ask myself, "which one, if lost or stolen, would be the worst loss financially or emotionally?" and then I do not carry that one.
 
Another cool thing about using multiple versions in different steels is that you can customize the edge thickness and finish to suit the steel best. Or you can take advantage of the differences in corrosion resistance, toughness and wear resistance depending on the task of the day.

I have :
S110V Manix, with a thin flat convex edge
- very corrosion resistant, very wear resistant and excellent slicer, but not for tough jobs because it is thin

M4 Manix with a thin regrind
- less likely to chip than S110V, excellent slicer, but not for prolonged wet jobs

Cruwear Manix left thick behind the edge
- more corrosion resistant than M4, not an excellent slicer, but suitable for tough jobs where hard contacts are more likely

If you can identify that "niche within a niche", this is a way to justify why you **need** another sprint. If you choose your steels well they could really complement each other. :)
 
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Only one I have multiples is the Military. DLC/camo and a Cruwear. I don't really think about it and just use both.
 
I have a pair of PM2's- digicam/satin and green CTS204P. I had 4 but sold 2 of them and kept 2, I use both of them.

I have 4 different Manix 2's. The S110V model is in my EDC rotation. The Cruwear, M4 and my old 154CM models are used as work knives.

I have 2 different Manix 2 XL's- S30V and S90V. I use both of them.
 
I have the same issue with my 5 Manix 2's and my Manix 83mm. :) Not too bad of a problem to have I guess....
 
I have two Gayle Bradley folders and Centofante 3's, one of each are kept in reserve. I have four Delicas, all in regular but infrequent use. I have several older Spydercos that I retired for newer models. I don't sell my knives but I do sometimes give friends my knives.
 
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