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Just went through a phase where I got rid of knives I wasn't using, freeing up finds to buy more : ) One I really needed was a small, "customer friendly" EDC for work. Of course, perception varies,
but when my Sage 1 comes out the sheeple's eyes widen. I wanted something similar, I really like Spyderco liner locks, and the Cat was the best choice in my price range.
Only a few reviews out there, not much love for this little blade. The early run was CF and S30V, but apparently quality suffered at the price point they hit.
I would gladly pay Sage 1 prices for a CF S30V Cat, maybe someday? But for now, the G10 and 440C is what's available. Honestly, for this knife's intended purpose,
(opening boxes, cutting string and tape) good 440C is fine. From what I could find, the CF knives had jimping, but it was left off the G10 ones. The retailers that have new production were a mixed bag,
with some descriptions listing jimping and others not. I called one, their's were new production, but no jimping. I even called the Spyderco retail store, and was told no jimping now or planned for the future.
On one youtube review, someone mentioned they bought a new one and it had it. I like choils on small Spydercos, and i think jimping enhances their usefulness. So, I wished the Cat had it, but not a deal breaker.
I just received this one, and whaddya know - it's got jimping. Nice little knife, perfect for what I had in mind. QC seems great, comparable to my Tenacious,
which is very good, but not quite as nice as the Sage 1. Some people don't like the pivot screw being a flat finish - I suppose I could polish it.
The Spyder hole could use a bit of smoothing, but I do that to most of them, personal preference. Nice and sharp, LOVE the wire clip, and the jimping is just right,
adds that bit of security just in case. With the choil, I get a comfortable, secure 4 finger grip, with the butt solidly tucked in my palm. Here's a shots of it with my remaining Spydercos, Cat, Sage 1 and Tenacious.
but when my Sage 1 comes out the sheeple's eyes widen. I wanted something similar, I really like Spyderco liner locks, and the Cat was the best choice in my price range.
Only a few reviews out there, not much love for this little blade. The early run was CF and S30V, but apparently quality suffered at the price point they hit.
I would gladly pay Sage 1 prices for a CF S30V Cat, maybe someday? But for now, the G10 and 440C is what's available. Honestly, for this knife's intended purpose,
(opening boxes, cutting string and tape) good 440C is fine. From what I could find, the CF knives had jimping, but it was left off the G10 ones. The retailers that have new production were a mixed bag,
with some descriptions listing jimping and others not. I called one, their's were new production, but no jimping. I even called the Spyderco retail store, and was told no jimping now or planned for the future.
On one youtube review, someone mentioned they bought a new one and it had it. I like choils on small Spydercos, and i think jimping enhances their usefulness. So, I wished the Cat had it, but not a deal breaker.
I just received this one, and whaddya know - it's got jimping. Nice little knife, perfect for what I had in mind. QC seems great, comparable to my Tenacious,
which is very good, but not quite as nice as the Sage 1. Some people don't like the pivot screw being a flat finish - I suppose I could polish it.
The Spyder hole could use a bit of smoothing, but I do that to most of them, personal preference. Nice and sharp, LOVE the wire clip, and the jimping is just right,
adds that bit of security just in case. With the choil, I get a comfortable, secure 4 finger grip, with the butt solidly tucked in my palm. Here's a shots of it with my remaining Spydercos, Cat, Sage 1 and Tenacious.
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