Spyderco Sage 2 just landed

freq18hz

freq18hz

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Thanks to everyone who mentioned it/recommended it!

EDIT: Just pulled it out. As you would expect, shipped razor sharp just like every Spyderco I've bought.

-Freq

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Nice buy. That is my favorite folder. Love the ergos and like you said- nasty sharp!
 
rpn said:
Nice buy. That is my favorite folder. Love the ergos and like you said- nasty sharp!
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It really does seem just insanely sharp. What's funny is, I can't decide if I like the feel of it better than the Sage 1 I have.

Now that I've held one, I definitely think it feels 100% different than a Sebenza. I really like it though.

The blade however doesn't open as smooth as my Sage 1. I wonder, could it just need some lube or maybe the pivot screw needs adjusting?

-Freq
 
Great decision! I love my Sage II.

I'd suggest putting a mirror polish on the back bevel, and thinning out the edge. My Sage II cuts beautifully now.
 
Cynic2701 said:
Great decision! I love my Sage II.

I'd suggest putting a mirror polish on the back bevel, and thinning out the edge. My Sage II cuts beautifully now.
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No idea how to do that...where is the back bevel on this knife? I guess I'm a noob, but I thought it was without a bevel, hence the full flat grind?


-Freq
 
The primary grind is the the majority of the knife. On the Sage II it is a full flat grind, basically the blade is ground from the spine of the blade up to the back bevel. The back bevel is where the grinder increased the angle to grind in towards the edge. The micro bevel is the edge itself.

The Sharpmaker has two angle set on it, 30 degrees and 40 degrees. The 40 degree angle is meant for the edge, while the 30 degree angle is meant for the back bevel.

I'd put up pics, since it's easier to explain that way, but I don't have a camera right now.

By polishing the back bevel, it smooths out the surface of the knife. That way there is less friction when you are cutting things, making slicing much smoother. By thinning out the edge, you take off enough steel that you can decrease the angles of the back bevel and microbevel. The thinner the edge, and the more acute the angle of the microbevel, the sharper your knife is (assuming that you don't leave any burrs on the edge).
 
freq18hz said:
The blade however doesn't open as smooth as my Sage 1. I wonder, could it just need some lube or maybe the pivot screw needs adjusting?
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My Sage II came that way when I first got it. A few sessions of opening and closing plus lubing the pivot will smooth it out, however my Sage I is still a little smoother in comparison.
 
Cynic2701 said:
The primary grind is the the majority of the knife. On the Sage II it is a full flat grind, basically the blade is ground from the spine of the blade up to the back bevel. The back bevel is where the grinder increased the angle to grind in towards the edge. The micro bevel is the edge itself.

The Sharpmaker has two angle set on it, 30 degrees and 40 degrees. The 40 degree angle is meant for the edge, while the 30 degree angle is meant for the back bevel.

I'd put up pics, since it's easier to explain that way, but I don't have a camera right now.

By polishing the back bevel, it smooths out the surface of the knife. That way there is less friction when you are cutting things, making slicing much smoother. By thinning out the edge, you take off enough steel that you can decrease the angles of the back bevel and microbevel. The thinner the edge, and the more acute the angle of the microbevel, the sharper your knife is (assuming that you don't leave any burrs on the edge).
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Good post,very informative;:thumbup:

Congrats on scoring a great knife Freq,use it well :)
 
And now that you've handled it, it'll go back in the box to sell off for a sebenza! lol
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The handle ergos are much better on the Sage 2 than the large Sebenza which puts a hot spot in the palm of your hand with that acute rear corner on the handle. I bought one put it back in the box and sold it immediately.

The Umni might be better there but I'm not throwing good money after bad.

If the handle doesn't feel good, it a deal breaker for me. :)
 
I'm still not sure why I've been holding out on buy one of those...
 
Thanks JTR357:D

Drudge, I'd definitely look into getting one, you won't regret it. The Sage I and II aren't enormously different; though the Sage III is: G-10 handles and the Blackie Collins bolt action lock. In my opinion the G-10 makes it look less "classy", plus it will also shred your pockets. Even though I love both the Sage I and II, I'm not sure that I will be getting a III.

Who knows though, maybe if I can get my hands on one it will change my mind.
 
sure it's a nice looking knife... but the outsourcing just ruins it for me. I would pay for ten sebenzas before I'd buy one Sage II... not that I could afford it. Unfortunately buying USA made is a privilege overlooked by price. Everyone who supports this kind of thing will reap what they have sewn... and you could possibly take the rest of us with you.
 
I have to outsource my ellipses from China since you used all the American ones. :(

Freq, congratulations on the new knife. After seeing how much everyone loved the 1 and 2 I anxiously await the Sage 3.
 
The opening/closing on the sage 2 isn't as smooth because the titanium, where the pb washers rub against isn't finished very smooth or blasted whereas that area on the sage 1 is shiny polished steel. If you take the knife apart you'll see what I'm talking about. I polished the washers to a near mirror finish and it did definately help but it still isn't as smooth as many. That said the Sage 2 is one of my all time favorite knives and I will NEVER sell it!
 
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