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Here is my trio:
The Jess Horn ZDP has been reprofiled flat to the stone:
The Jess Horn is almost a flat grind now, with only a little bit of hollowing still visible by the tip. It was reprofiled initially with the Sharpmaker diamond rods, then with a DMT X coarse after that to remove all convexing I had done to get the grind all the way to the edge. It has a 15 degree microbevel up to the Spyderco fine benchstone. It is really sharp and holds a great edge, but it is obviously not to be used for heavy duty work being so thin. The tip pierces so easily it is scary, but could obviously be broken easily, too.
The middle knife is my R2, with an STR applied splinter picker tip. Lightweight, thin, and cuts like a champ. One of the most underated Spydercos in my opinion, it is almost weightless and takes up little space in your pocket. With all of the hoopla (rightly so) surrounding the Caly 3, I would urge you to consider spending a little less and getting yourself the R2. The 3.5" Flat Ground VG-10 blade, and light weight, sturdy feel, and great ergo's must be felt to be appreciated.
The G-10 Cara Cara is my "beater", as in it sees the heaviest duty. I still don't do stupid things with it, and I am really impressed with it's strength and cutting ability. The steel sharpens up real nice and holds a shaving edge for a lot longer than you would ever think. Performs better than my AUS-8 knives, with very good fit and finish. The best knife $22 can buy, IMO.
The Jess Horn ZDP has been reprofiled flat to the stone:
The Jess Horn is almost a flat grind now, with only a little bit of hollowing still visible by the tip. It was reprofiled initially with the Sharpmaker diamond rods, then with a DMT X coarse after that to remove all convexing I had done to get the grind all the way to the edge. It has a 15 degree microbevel up to the Spyderco fine benchstone. It is really sharp and holds a great edge, but it is obviously not to be used for heavy duty work being so thin. The tip pierces so easily it is scary, but could obviously be broken easily, too.
The middle knife is my R2, with an STR applied splinter picker tip. Lightweight, thin, and cuts like a champ. One of the most underated Spydercos in my opinion, it is almost weightless and takes up little space in your pocket. With all of the hoopla (rightly so) surrounding the Caly 3, I would urge you to consider spending a little less and getting yourself the R2. The 3.5" Flat Ground VG-10 blade, and light weight, sturdy feel, and great ergo's must be felt to be appreciated.
The G-10 Cara Cara is my "beater", as in it sees the heaviest duty. I still don't do stupid things with it, and I am really impressed with it's strength and cutting ability. The steel sharpens up real nice and holds a shaving edge for a lot longer than you would ever think. Performs better than my AUS-8 knives, with very good fit and finish. The best knife $22 can buy, IMO.