spyderco help

northend816

northend816

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So ive just gotten into Spyderco knives and have picked up tenacious, (2) PM2s, Gayle Bradley, (2) Enduras one super blue, and a Sage 1. So ive fallen for them and have many on my list but im not sure what to get next? I have 160 saved up to spend and cant decide what to buy to save my life and Im driving myself crazy!!!! The PM2 is my fav so far but Bradley isnt far behind. So what should I get?
 
Do you want to continue the trend of 3" or longer blades or go smaller?
 
Why wouldn't you post this in the Spyderco forum? Would you like me to move it there?
 
I mostly like blades 3inches or longer....Ive also think id like to try another still besides S30V. i like it just want to try something else out, ive heard good things about ZDP-189. Also what do u guys think of the lock on the Manix?
 
Perhaps save a bit more and get a Southard which is arguably one of the best production flippers with a nice 3.5" blade of CTS-204P (very similar to M390).

There are also several folders in CTS-XHP: Hungarian and Domino. You pay more though.

In ZDP-189 you have a couple of choices with 3.5" blades: Caly 3.5 and Stretch.
 
RamZar has already mentioned them, but a couple of good choices that would expand your steel selection are the CTS-XHP Domino and a ZDP189 Caly 3. Both of those should be available for just about what you've budgeted if you look around.
 
Caly 3.5 packs a nice size blade, but carries like a delica. Right now it's my favorite spyderco. If you go for the zdp 189 its right at your price point. Good luck
 
Manix 2 all black (or regular polished I just like it with the DLC and black hardware) is under your budget but I think you will be amazed. excellent build quality, incredible ergonomics, very fast to open one of my favorite series.
 
Nothing at all for now.
Use the ones you got and save some more.
At some point you will know what you feel to be missing or you see a knife you really want to own and have the money to do so.
 
There are just so many I really want!!!! i do really want a Southard, Domino, and the 0770CF when it comes next month. Its the saving part thats hard when u have the money to get something on list
 
northend816 said:
There are just so many I really want!!!! i do really want a Southard, Domino, and the 0770CF when it comes next month. Its the saving part thats hard when u have the money to get something on list
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0770cf?? What Spyderco model is that? ;)
This is the carbon fiber model you should be thinking about. It's available for pre-order now from a few sites and rumor has it Sal is already carrying one... http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=663
 
So I think I have it down to two knives the Spyderco Persian and Chokwe.........The Persian I just love the blade shape but never tried VG-10 yet ( have Endura in it on way) The Chokwe has the Ti I love and S30V I know I like......Ummm U guys have any info on the two?
 
northend816 said:
So I think I have it down to two knives the Spyderco Persian and Chokwe.........The Persian I just love the blade shape but never tried VG-10 yet ( have Endura in it on way) The Chokwe has the Ti I love and S30V I know I like......Ummm U guys have any info on the two?
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Persian is a good choice right now if you're looking for a bargain. Chokwe prices seem to be going up so it's a choice of saving a few dollars on the Persian or getting the discontinued (I believe) Chokwe before it gets more expensive. Thing is with mine I get to the point I don't want to use a discontinued model when the prices start to go up. Just frugal that way especially when it's still in great shape.
The VG-10 on the Persian works well but doesn't compare to the thin FFG of the S30V on the Chokwe. It gets Razor sharp. And if you like a fast opener the Chokwe is it. Probably the fastest non-flipper I have used (don't want to start a debate with the flipper guys :rolleyes: I own them both). Not taking anything away from the VG-10 though, probably one of my favorite all rounders for ease of maintenance and usability.
 
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