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Not to stir up any trash talking or anything like that, but I'm curious to hear you guys' feedback. So I just got my very first PM2 and a Shaman a few days ago, after wanting both for a long time. Don't ask me why I've never had either it just didn't happen lol. Anyway, I got them both and I don't know if it was just hype or what, but I was somewhat underwhelmed by the Shaman in comparison to the PM2.
For the longest time I was kind of under the impression the Shaman was this beefy workhorse of a folder, (which it does seem like it's capable of being. It's quite hefty and you can feel how solid it is) but in comparison to the PM2 it's relatively equal in size, from cutting edge length, stock thickness, handle length, and grip area as well. The thickness behind the edges don't seem too drastic in difference, excluding the thickness towards the tip being in favor of the Shaman.
All this to say, is the Shaman REALLY worth having if you already have the PM2? I'm not taking anything away from it at all, the action is stronger, it's built extremely well, and I do love the design and feel of it as well as the PM2. I'm just curious how many of you guys have both? What are your thoughts? Do you think the Shaman still lives up to the expectations it had when it was released? I'm on the fence about keeping mine because of this, but I'm a knife nut so obviously I have no problems keeping it lol. Anyway, I'm just curious is all, again not trying to poop on it or anything because I still like it off of first impressions alone. I'm more so just extremely happy with the PM2 after seeing so much about it for so long and I was pleasantly surprised it lived up to its popularity as well. Thanks!
For the longest time I was kind of under the impression the Shaman was this beefy workhorse of a folder, (which it does seem like it's capable of being. It's quite hefty and you can feel how solid it is) but in comparison to the PM2 it's relatively equal in size, from cutting edge length, stock thickness, handle length, and grip area as well. The thickness behind the edges don't seem too drastic in difference, excluding the thickness towards the tip being in favor of the Shaman.
All this to say, is the Shaman REALLY worth having if you already have the PM2? I'm not taking anything away from it at all, the action is stronger, it's built extremely well, and I do love the design and feel of it as well as the PM2. I'm just curious how many of you guys have both? What are your thoughts? Do you think the Shaman still lives up to the expectations it had when it was released? I'm on the fence about keeping mine because of this, but I'm a knife nut so obviously I have no problems keeping it lol. Anyway, I'm just curious is all, again not trying to poop on it or anything because I still like it off of first impressions alone. I'm more so just extremely happy with the PM2 after seeing so much about it for so long and I was pleasantly surprised it lived up to its popularity as well. Thanks!