Sage 2 vs Leafstorm

[KLJTech]

LOVE my Sage 2. I don't have a leaf storm but I will say that the Sage is about as small as I would want in a edc blade(most of the time).

Agreed, after a 2-3 year EDC rotation of the Spyderco Manix C95 and the BM Skirmish 630BK it takes a bit to get use to the smaller format but then it's also more comfortable to carry.

You could always just give in and buy both since you probably will in time anyway.

 

[wally@ferguson]

Paul...I apologize if have offended you. I value you opinion on Spyderco knives.

There are opinions made on posted pics of new knives...there are comments made on short term handling reviews...and then we wait for negative comments from long term users and keep waiting.

My point on "expert" opinions was the "thin" Ti side comments made when pics first appeared. This became a non issue.

The only safety concern is the sharp back corner of blade which is an easy fix by knocking off with stone,file,piece or broken ceramic or what's handy.

I suppose another safety issue that I have noticed as a 6 month user is weak detent and occasional opening in pocket when snagged on handkerchief.

 

[sweet_hitch-hiker]

im thinking im going to get the leafstorm. it has a lot more cool factor to me. the hollow grind will slice good enough for me. i also am interested in the pivot bushings it has. the natural g10 is my favorite g10 and i've had my eye on this thing since before it came out. I dont mind that it's smaller because right now my two main edcs are the poliwog and boker wharcom. but it will undoubtedly remove both of those from my pockets quite promptly. if i decide i don't like it ill just try to trade it for a sage 2, which im sure if i add a little i could find someone to do it.

 

[The Deacon]

Paul...I apologize if have offended you. I value you opinion on Spyderco knives.

There are opinions made on posted pics of new knives...there are comments made on short term handling reviews...and then we wait for negative comments from long term users and keep waiting.

My point on "expert" opinions was the "thin" Ti side comments made when pics first appeared. This became a non issue.

The only safety concern is the sharp back corner of blade which is an easy fix by knocking off with stone,file,piece or broken ceramic or what's handy.

I suppose another safety issue that I have noticed as a 6 month user is weak detent and occasional opening in pocket when snagged on handkerchief.

No offense taken Wally, just felt the need to clarify things which I probably should have mentioned in my original post. I tend to make the assumption, not always valid, that folks who ask for opinions will use some discretion and common sense when evaluating them, be they mine or anyone else's.

I understand that long term use of any knife can change a person's opinion of it. I agree that, aside from liking or dislike the looks, most opinions of a knife based solely on photographs are not worth very much. I also agree that the sharp corner on the Leafstorm blade is a minor issue and easily remedied.

At the same time, I'd hope you'd agree that investing in an expensive knife which you found both extremely unattractive and not particularly comfortable in your hand, in the hopes it would "grow on you", is not something you can expect a lot of folks to do. Especially if that knife is also "wrong handed" for the person. I'd also hope you agree there is some validity to opinions based strictly on first impressions, and arguably more to negative than positive ones since the honeymoon may end.

Paul

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[wally@ferguson]

sweet hitch hiker....go for it if you like the look. It is the funky euro look that has kept it from achieving cult status. It is similar to a Strider PT in size and just as easy to resell. Much better quality IMO as I have long term ownership of both.

Other than the initial chatter with pros and cons when the LeafStorm was introduced you will notice very little talk about the LeafStorm and what I have read is positive.

I bought two when they first came out as users not collecters, kept one and passed the other to my son who is not a Spyderco fan and thinks the look is so-so but considers it a good EDC when he wants small (he has about 50 folders to choose from).

Be careful taking knife apart as blade stop pin is secured with red loctite and is eccentric to adjust lock up (cool feature).

Paul ...you are absolutely correct when you say buying an expensive knive hoping it will grow on you and the honeymoon doesn't end is not the way to go. I am waiting for the rapidly wearing lock up on my new Strider PT to slow down which I bought strictly on looks

 

[J.Mattson]

I had one and sold it. I didn’t mind the ergo’s and I thought the design was a good one. However there are other “small” knives I like more (like the G10 dragonfly), all be it none of those other knives have the same charm as the Leaf Storm.