Spyderco Shaman discussion thread.

Super excited for this one. I do hope they use a floating stop pin instead of a fastened one. Only problem I have with the current comp lock on the PM2.
 
MaxFisher said:
What advantage does the floating pin offer over the fastened one?
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If I understand the concept correctly, a floating pin has the freedom to rotate, which means you spread wear on the pin out evenly. On a fixed stop pin, the pin wears in the same spot and can, eventually, produce minor-to-significant blade play.
 
FriarPhenn said:
If I understand the concept correctly, a floating pin has the freedom to rotate, which means you spread wear on the pin out evenly. On a fixed stop pin, the pin wears in the same spot and can, eventually, produce minor-to-significant blade play.
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Is the fastened pin on the PM2 adjustable by the user? I understand this requires the user to loosen the screws, rotate, the pin, and retighten but wouldn't that serve the same purpose?
 
MaxFisher said:
Is the fastened pin on the PM2 adjustable by the user? I understand this requires the user to loosen the screws, rotate, the pin, and retighten but wouldn't that serve the same purpose?
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It would. But far less convenient than a floating pin. And with a floating pin you don't run the risk of potentially voiding the warranty.
 
Yes, Friar has the right idea. Also I don't think a load bearing part like the stop pin should be fastened. That's a loose screw waiting to happen. Also being so close to the pivot, it adds another point of tension that needs to be dialed in.

I actually had an old PM2 that I ran with out he screws for the stop pin since the pin is nested in the liners already. Could not get the stick away with the screws in. Functioned flawlessly with out them.
 
When I heard about this knife at first I was excited. But now the more I think about it it has become my number one knife in my queue. :D
 
Handled the Shaman at Blade last year. I would also appreciate a wire clip on it!
 
The Native has always been a little on the small side for me. I think the Shaman might remedy that! Really looking forward to seeing one.
 
I keep looking here for a photo of this potential great one :thumbup:

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It sounds like an awesome model upcoming but I'm doubtful that I'll get one anytime soon>> mainly because I think they got it right with the Native model. The Golden CO USA made Native has been one of my favorite hard use folders for quite some time now. The 440V blade I have on my original USA made NATIVE takes punishment like few other folders I've ever used.

This SHAMAN model I'm sure will be a big hit and if they make one in full Spyderedge I will definitely be on the lookout for that one for sure. Because in a Spyderedged selection I can see where a longer blade would offer up a few more advantages. I'm also curious as to which blade steel they will offer it in. I've been wanting a Spyder with XHP steel in full Spyderedge and hopefully this might be the one.
 
Quick thought: looking at the jimping and how it sits above the frame when closed, I wonder if this could be opened like a front flipper?


I'm ecstatic. I've been waiting for this knife to come out since I was gifted the Native FRN and searched google to learn about it and found this forum. The Native is my favorite line of knives, but the main grip area has always been juuuust long enough and on the edge of not being long enough for a full grip for me. I saw the old rumors of the Shaman and have always hoped they'd actually make it. I never preorder knives and I think I'm gonna preorder this.
 
I can't wait for this knife when I saw it I knew it would become a edc right away.
 
The "high saber grind" is a really nice surprise on this knife! The contoured scales are very much welcomed.:cool:
 
I love my Natives and carry one of them every day. Great ergos.
I am waiting for Shaman for few years already. It will be near perfect knife for me. Hopefully will see it before end of the year.
 
bh49 said:
I love my Natives and carry one of them every day. Great ergos.
I am waiting for Shaman for few years already. It will be near perfect knife for me. Hopefully will see it before end of the year.
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I am anxiously awaiting this knife too, Roman. I hope it meets all your expectations. How do you feel about the Shaman being a compression lock vs lock back like the Native?
 
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