So I fell in love

Joshd24

Joshd24

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A few months ago I created my first post "Noob in distress" and I was given so much valuable information. I even received a Loaner ZT from an excellent member here. Shout out "Kelama"
So after about 5 low budget knives I was in my local Wal-Mart and ran across the Chinese made Spyderco
"Tenacious." I wanted to just get the feel for this brand so I bought it and Hold the phone I fell in love! I have cut everything from pickles to paracord. I just hit it with my sharpener and keep going. Maybe this post should be in a spyderco forum because this post definitely turns towards them now. I am so thankful members here slowed me down and encouraged me to try out multiple knives from different makers to make sure of what I wanted. My question is this ...I've narrowed it to the PM2. Let us throw the budget out of the window for right now. Which PM2 would be your ideal carry based on handle material and Blade Steel? I prefer American made. This is gonna be a tool for me and a keeper so take that into consideration! Thanks to BF and the members helping me out of the 12 step program and straight into addiction!
 
M4, Cruwear or Maxamet.

Maxamet if you have diamond sharpening gear and want Absolute wear resistance and edge holding above all else.

Cruwear if you want Toughness and an easily touched up edge with pretty good stain resistance and a pretty keen edge.

M4 if you want good toughness, but stains easier than Cruwear but holds an edge longer.
 
Maybe not the holy grail of knife steels, but their standard "blurple" model with S110V is also nothing to sneeze at and probably easier to acquire than some of the previously mentioned sprint runs. Really liking the steel in my Millie so far. :thumbsup:

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I'm kind of fond of the standard S30V. It doesn't rust in Florida and keeps cutting all the things I need it for. It also sharpens up pretty easy, especially if you have diamond abrasives. The M4 or 52100 do interest me but only for special occasions because of the humidity issue down here. I also don't like oil or wax on my knives because of all the fruit I cut with them. YMMV.
P.S. You won't stop at one so be prepared.
 
Get the scale color you like best. Seriously. Even the S30V (which spyderco does really well, BTW) will be a step forward compared to the steel you are used to.

I like the burple best.

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Hi Josh, I noticed that you joined us just a few months ago and your knife purchases averaged about, what...one a month?

Many of us here went through a spell that we bought knives like crazy right after joining. Most of us that have "been there, done that," all have one thing in common. We end up with tons of knives that don't meet our needs, we will never use, and we don't enjoy. Consider picking a number to limit the size of your collection. Or, your purchases per month/year, etc. A knife comes in, a knife goes out, so to speak. Your bank account will thank you.

I guess what I'm trying to say is take it slow. Enjoy what you have. Find out what knife features make you smile instead of what knife brings a grin to your face. If you do this, you will end up with a smaller collection, that is better quality, holds it's value and truly fits your lifestyle.

If I may make two suggestions, 1)Learn how to maintain your collection. 2)Use the knives you have for a while. I mean really use them. Use a knife long enough to get out of the honeymoon phase and find out if it really meets your needs. Then move forward, upgrade and improve. And, give your Tenacious a real chance before you go to a better model. It really is an excellent blade for the money.

BTW, Check out Nick Shabazz on you tube. He has lots of excellent Spyderco knife reviews. They are all worth watching. Especially those where he talks about the PM2 series.
 
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I had the digital camo pm2 in s30v and loved it. I recommend going that route and possibly upgrading to a super steel in the future if you choose to do so.
 
Excellent posts guys.

If you love the Tenacious your head will explode when you hold a PM2! No joke. It's that much better in every way.
I have a bunch, I use the blurple one the most. It had the best build quality of the 6 I have. The scales appear different shades in different light. Really cool!
I have found the best way to care for the edge is to never let it get very dull. I'll strop mine after each day of use.
Good luck.......but try not to go insane......like most of us have!!!
Joe

NJBillK said:
M4, Cruwear or Maxamet.

Maxamet if you have diamond sharpening gear and want Absolute wear resistance and edge holding above all else.

Cruwear if you want Toughness and an easily touched up edge with pretty good stain resistance and a pretty keen edge.

M4 if you want good toughness, but stains easier than Cruwear but holds an edge longer.
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sabre cat said:
Hi Josh, I noticed that you joined us just a few months ago and your knife purchases averaged about, what...one a month?

Many of us here went through a spell that we bought knives like crazy right after joining. Most of us that have "been there, done that," all have one thing in common. We end up with tons of knives that don't meet our needs, we will never use, and we don't enjoy. Consider picking a number to limit the size of your collection. Or, your purchases per month/year, etc. A knife comes in, a knife goes out, so to speak. Your bank account will thank you.

I guess what I'm trying to say is take it slow. Enjoy what you have. Find out what knife features make you smile instead of what knife brings a grin to your face. If you do this, you will end up with a smaller collection, that is better quality, holds it's value and truly fits your lifestyle.

If I may make two suggestions, 1)Learn how to maintain your collection. 2)Use the knives you have for a while. I mean really use them. Use a knife long enough to get out of the honeymoon phase and find out if it really meets your needs. Then move forward, upgrade and improve. And, give your Tenacious a real chance before you go to a better model. It really is an excellent blade for the money.

BTW, Check out Nick Shabazz on you tube. He has lots of excellent Spyderco knife reviews. They are all worth watching. Especially those where he talks about the PM2 series.
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Josh, Welcome! Good for you goin' gold right out of the gate and supporting one of the... no, the greatest and largest knife forum on the internet. I've been here a long time, even before there was a blade forums when it was a collection of bulletin board knife knuts who got together on the internet at night and talked about knives and a lot of other unrelated things but there was always a picture of a knife or a comment about a blade. We've got the makers and the shakers here. We've got more custom makers, blade smiths and owners and reps from most of the major manufacturers. Blade smiths and grinder jockeys from novice to master smith like to put their feet up here and help out anyway they can so you'll never be at a loss for resources, expert advice (snd some dumb advice sprinkled in there too ;)

There's ton's of functions and customability available to tailor forum experience to insure a great experience each time you log in. One thing's always been consistent, the members have always been helpful, friendly and generous in their time and sharing their knives and their passion for them. In the end awe all want the same thing, a friendly place to hangout with like minded people and discuss everything sharp and pointy. :)

I have to wan you about one thing though, they're the worst enablers but will give you the shirt off there backs to help feed that addiction or give you great deals you can't refuse. If it wasn't for these great folks here I wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to handle and play with as many different knives as I have in the last 19 years here. I got to handle my first Sebenza 18 years ago and had it for a little over a week to enjoy as a result of a pass around. Thanks and RIP to Dave H for that. You're missed and remembered every time I pick up a Sebenza or the Spyderco Centofonte you gifted me when mine broke and Tim at Spyderco couldn't replace it as it was discontinued.

This place is full of stories of the kindness of the members here and you hear it on all the forums and sub forums here. You'll also hear about a certain darker side, don't believe everything you hear, read the stickies at the door and take everything into consideration and remember as always YMMV. ;)

BTW it was Benchmade the great folks of BFC had gotten me started into as a result of joining. :)
 
Start with a S30V version of your liking...readily available right now. Then choose something more exotic later on if you like the PM2. You probably will like it :D and will add more versions to your collection. Welcome to the addiction!
 
Lol, op you are screwed. You got knife fever. The pm2 is gunna make you a happy camper. Very cool that @KELAMA loaned you a zt. Kinda like a drug pusher. Enjoy the journey and see you around.

Oh, and if budget isnt and issue, get the most pimped out pm2 you can find! You really can't go wrong.
 
Well, I'm a bigger fan of the manix 2 myself. But I do like the blurple color choice, and I find the s110v steel to be overkill for my basic uses.
 
palonej said:
....I have found the best way to care for the edge is to never let it get very dull. I'll strop mine after each day of use.
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Agreed. It is much easier to maintain something than to overhaul or rebuild.

I don't strop, but I do use a old school kitchen steel. The thing is older than I am.
 
The M4 carbon fiber or the m390 those are my two favorite to look at :D . My user is a the natural m4 .
 
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