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sfrigon1

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Never thought I'd get into folders,I've been buying nothing but nice fixed blades for 3 or 4 years now . Recently bought a manix 2 lw and I am completely blown away by the quality, detail , feel and overall value . This is not good for my wallet lol. So I got a manix xl, pm 1 and 2 ,Native 5, endura 4 , delica 4 . I feel like I have the best that spyderco has to offer ,if there is one more I should get what do you guys suggest ?
 
It appears you are in a buying mood. Far be it from me to suggest what to buy, however based on your list the Sage 5 and Para 3 might be of interest. Buy what you want and enjoy them they are all quality knives.
 
I would recommend one of the two small knives in this photo. Makes a nice sheeple friendly knife and these tend to be very handy for some tasks . . . I will leave that for you to discover.

The bottom knife is a Balance . . . kind of hard to find but worth it. Look up the YouTube by the designer of it. Kind of interesting.

The second knife up is a Cricket (this one is the Tattoo version which refers to the art work on the handle. I love this thing. I think they are still in stock to buy new.

I wish I had wiped the box tape off the Balance before taking the photo but shows it is a user.

 
You definitely need a Dragonfly, perhaps a se Pacific Salt and a Military. These, like the ones you have are GREAT knives. Once you've been bit, you just can't quit. :D
 
OP - great timing! There is a model that is to be available just for you, and that is the knifeworks exclusive Spyderco Military in s90v steel and titanium/cf scales. Get $280 ready for it.
 
I didn't see Gayle Bradley mentioned. So yeah, both the 1 & 2.(though I only have the GB2)....and must get all others mentioned above.

The Domino is fun for a flipper. The Chaparral is great for super thin light weight. The Positron is not a great flipper, but opens adequately, very light and looks fabulous. Full CF, not the g10/cf laminate on many Spyders.


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Definitely a Gayle Bradley (original and/or GB2) and a paramilitary. Exceptional value. The m4 steel in the GB is also just fantastic if you feel out on steel!
 
Looks like you got most of the staples. I would recommend a dragonfly2 and a military.
 
I think you should also look at the new Manix 2 back lock. It is simply superb. The Military is a great choice and I would also suggest a Dragonfly of some sort. I have a G10, a Nishijin, and 4 FRN models. There is something very nice about the design. Another nice pocket sized knife with a longer blade is the Chaparral.
 
Dfly2 and Military to round out the "standard" models. Then, you'll need a Para3 to complete the Military "family."

Then a Slysz Bowie or Techno or Spydiechef (or all three!) for a Taichung knife.

I just started, too. So far, I'm at Dfly2, PM2, Para3 and Caly3.5. Next up is a Millie, followed by Delica and a Spydiechef. Then, who knows?
 
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