Pros and cons from the spydernation before i make my next purchase

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sxesniper

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I was hoping you guys could give me some of you personal preferences on some knives I'm considering. Right now i have a manix 2xl( which is about to go up for sale) and i have the all black tenacious, so any pictures of those knives next too the knives on my list would be awesome.Looking to get 3-4 inch blade, either liner lock or frame lock.
considerations
military in either g10 or ti
gayle bradley air
starmate
bum lum tanto( if one comes up)
sage 2 ti
This knife is gonna be an edc, I'm in the military but it currently wont be seeing a ton of "hard use". Thanks for any input.
 
If you want a Liner lock - Spyderco Military G10
If you want a Frame lock - Spyderco Military Ti

I have the G10 Military and it is the best knife I have ever owned (better than my customs, Sebenzas and Striders). I have a Ti frame lock Military on the way but for the ultimate edc and weight ratio you cannot be the G10 Military.
 
the Sage 2 is an absolutely excellent choice for EDC.
It's small but packs a lot of knife in a small package.
s30v is the perfect EDC steel in my opinion.
Ti frame locks have become my favorite.

I would pick one up. If you want something a little bigger, pick up the Military in ti.

The Gayle Bradley Air is a great EDC and slices like no other. It doesn't have a clip which is a killer for some. I carry in a small leather slip case and it works great. I love this little knife and the M4 can't be beat. The Ti Liner Lock is great and the Silver Twill scales are beautiful.

It's a great little knife as well.

For overall EDC though, I would get the Sage 2.
 
I can only compare the military to tenacious out of those choices.

military is center, tenacious is directly to the right.
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you can not beat the military design in my opinion. Best knife from a pure use stand point.

In case you were wondering, the other knives are:
two mules on the top
Centofante 4 and large Wayne Goddard on the left (both discontinued)
frn native on the right.
 
I'm not a member of the "Spyderco nation", but I'll answer anyway.

You can't beat the G10 Military at 4.25 oz with a 4" blade. You don't need the heavier Ti version on this knife.
If you want to go smaller the Sage 2 you mention is a good one.
 
sxesniper said:
military in either g10 or ti
gayle bradley air
starmate
bum lum tanto( if one comes up)
sage 2 ti
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There is a lot of variety here.

The GB Air is a genteman's folder, if you need to carry something real small. The Sage 2 always looked good to me but is also smaller than what I like to care.

The Starmate and Military are similar in blade length but I think the Military has a larger handle. I like the Starmate blade style better than the Mil but I would like to have a Mil also. Either might be a little too big for some people to carry.

Nobody has mentioned the Para2, it is a good size for EDC for most people and would be legal in some places that the Mil would not be. I like the Manix also and to me it seems somewhat interchangeable with the Para2.
 
Thanks for input guys. As far as the para and others thats because i wanted to stick with a liner lock or frame lock. I have manix 2xl now and i dont like the locking system as much as i had hoped. I just purchased another large ti framed knife so i will probably go with one of the smaller framed spydercos as my edc.
 
With your GB have you found it too be a pain in the butt too access the lock? Im just one of those people who hate buying a knife ive never handled before.
 
I've gotten used to the lock, if you enjoy to sit around and flick the knife open/closed you'll get a callus on your thumb quickly as I did but over time its not an issue. It can be accessed with gloves without an issue.
 
X2 on the Gayle Bradley idea. I have no issue with the liner lock on mine. You should think twice about the Para 2. I was a frame /liner lock only until I took a chance on the Para2. The compression lock is very easy to operate one handed and the blade just falls back in the handle with only a slight wrist twist. It is one fine knife. I would say I prefer it over some linner locks.
 
There's a lot of work horse style reviews for the GB, Mine has field dressed/quartered a deer, cuts zipties, 22-12ga wiring, rope, wood, various plastics and rubber hoses.
 
If you go with either the Gayle Bradley or Military, you won't be disappointed. I prefer the Gayle Bradley, as it's thinner at the edge and holds an edge longer than the stock Military. Both are great knives!
 
Best (and only) Spydie I own: Caly3 sprint run (still available), and the blade IS usable, if you coat it with Nano or car wax.

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