Sage 1 - Actually Using It

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hayes31

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I've been carrying my Sage 1 for about 6 months now, and although I see a lot of people recommending it as a gentleman's knife, mine has seen plenty of actual use. Between the liner lock and S30V, I've heard plenty of detractors warn against using it for anything but light EDC tasks. However, I haven't had any problems with the liner lock moving or S30V chipping. Sure, a razor edge gets worn down pretty quickly, but the working edge stays for a respectable amount of time.

I finally got around to breaking down the last of the Christmas boxes, and the Sage tore through everything without any problems. I often see pictures of Para 2s and Enduras being put to work, but rarely a Sage. Does anybody else actually use theirs for more than a dress knife?

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When i had my Sage i used it hard. I cleared weeds, cut saplings, trimmed stakes, it was great. I would still have it if i had understood how S30v's edge acted and if it was a MM thinner. but I think the Sage is one of the best all around knives in the world. A knife for all occasions.
 
My sage 2 was my go to user for about a year. Then the lock failed on me while carving a pumpkin, a problem I was able to recreate later with only about twice the pressure you would use to close a slip it. Dropped it off at spyderco when I was passing through Denver, conveniently the following week. I have it back and it's good as new. But I've moved on to other knives now and rarely use it. Not sure i trust it completely anymore.
 
I had my Sage 1 for actual use, never babied it as it was my first REAL knife. I took it everywhere but I didnt abuse it. The F&F on that knife has got to be the best I've ever handled. Great knife, had to get rid of it. Which I do regret.
 
MarineAir said:
My sage 2 was my go to user for about a year. Then the lock failed on me while carving a pumpkin, a problem I was able to recreate later with only about twice the pressure you would use to close a slip it. Dropped it off at spyderco when I was passing through Denver, conveniently the following week. I have it back and it's good as new. But I've moved on to other knives now and rarely use it. Not sure i trust it completely anymore.
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Carving a pumpkin with a folding knife is pretty bold. I'd be worried about any lock while doing that.
 
Sage I is not the size and shape of a gentleman's knife. It is my EDC and a very tough, all-around cutter. My convex edge helps. The liner lock is as good as any other if you have full engagement. It will not fail unless your finger pushes it open.
 
Sage 1 doesn't seem as rugged as some other liner locks such as the Gayle Bradley but I have complete confidence in the Sage 1. Mine was uncrusted in mud one Spring day after planting a few bushes - cutting the burlap, etc. It's tough to beat the Sage 1 for EDC. That's where it really shines.
 
I have a Sage 2, like it and used it but there just isn't something there for me. I still like it but not as much as my others. So I bought a southard:-)
 
I, and most all that have bought a Sage 1 bought them to use, and have been.

At its low price I don't think many are buying it for collection only, and its a bit wide for a gentleman's knife.
 
MrGlockJock25 said:
I have a Sage 2, like it and used it but there just isn't something there for me. I still like it but not as much as my others. So I bought a southard:-)
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I feel you on the Sage 2
When I received mine, something just felt empty about it
It was cool but I didn't love it so I returned it
 
I bought my dad a Sage 1. He is an auto mechanic and uses the knife constantly at work. He doesn't abuse it because he knows it's a quality knife, but he does use the hell out of it. It has held up pretty well. Only a few dings in the CF. it's a user for sure!!

JD
 
The-Stig said:
Cutting a pumpkin is NOT hard use. Any folder should be able to complete that task.
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Perhaps not, but it is also one type of use in which the lock will be tested repeatedly due to the back and forth, up and down nature of the task. I'm not suggesting a lock should have failed but at the same time I can see the wisdom in using a fixed blade.
 
notos&w said:
Perhaps not, but it is also one type of use in which the lock will be tested repeatedly due to the back and forth, up and down nature of the task. I'm not suggesting a lock should have failed but at the same time I can see the wisdom in using a fixed blade.
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Exactly- we've been growing pumpkins for over a decade now, and I would think twice before using any plain edge folder to carve one, regardless of the lock type. I might use a serrated edge, but the right knife for the task is fixed.
 
Indeed. The pressure on and off of the lock, back and forth and back and forth could be pretty strenuous.
If you were slicing through the pumpkin you should have no issues but all of the pressure going different ways could cause the lock to unlock itself and therefore fail.

Carving a pumpkin isn't what I would call hard use but with the pressures on the blade, pivot, and lock, it could be a little hard on the knife.

Just my $.02

Lobo - Have you tried the Chaparral? The blade is only .2" shorter and is 1mm thinner. Has CF scales, full skeletonized liners, 2mm thick(should I say thin?) blade, s30v steel, extremely thin overall(thinner than the Sage knives), a nice back lock which is easily usable one handed, and is pretty light at 2.5oz, .7oz lighter than the Sage 1.

You can also get it with Ti handles and CTS-XHP steel.

All around a great knife, perfect for EDC.
 
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