I want to get my first spydie knife soon. I only have a few requirements, under 3.5 inch blade, preferred flat ground blade, s30v steel, g10 handles. I have looked at the barong and para millie. I like to carry tip up though, so If i got a para, could I superglue the clip in a tip up position, so that way if I need warrenty service, I could just knock the clip off with a light tap of the hammer. This knife would just be used for edc tasks. Give me you suggestions.
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I really like the PARA, but still haven't carried mine due to the tip down carry.
I've been planning to send it off for a tip up clip change.
One that can do it is a member here, STR.
I like my FFG Caly 3 alot, but sounds like your hunting a tad bigger knife.
Maybe the FG G-10 Delica or Endura. Or maybe a Sage or Strech 2 would work for you.
I've been planning to send it off for a tip up clip change.
One that can do it is a member here, STR.
I like my FFG Caly 3 alot, but sounds like your hunting a tad bigger knife.
Maybe the FG G-10 Delica or Endura. Or maybe a Sage or Strech 2 would work for you.
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I don't know if I'd recommend supergluing a pocket clip. Sounds like a good way to lose a clip. I also prefer tip up carry, but don't mind carrying my Para. I guess it works for me either way. I have thought about sending all my tip down knives to STR for tip up deep carry clips to be installed. I just don't have that kind of money right now so I'm picking a chosen few to send instead.
If you absolutely need tip up carry and S30V well then your choices are kind of limited. You can look into a UKPK, but it's a Slipit model with no lock. If you're flexible on the steel but want G-10 scales you can look into the FFG Endura or Delica as well as one of my favorites, the Caly-3. If you're flexible on both, but still want tip up you can look into the FRN Stretch II. If you're flexible on everything then the Tenacious is a knife that simply can not be beat for the money.
If you absolutely need tip up carry and S30V well then your choices are kind of limited. You can look into a UKPK, but it's a Slipit model with no lock. If you're flexible on the steel but want G-10 scales you can look into the FFG Endura or Delica as well as one of my favorites, the Caly-3. If you're flexible on both, but still want tip up you can look into the FRN Stretch II. If you're flexible on everything then the Tenacious is a knife that simply can not be beat for the money.
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Superglue would not be particularly robust. If you can live with the tip down carry, the Para Millitary is a great EDC knife. Very smooth and light.