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by semfi1345
Mon May 22, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Please share your experience with SPY27
Replies: 40
Views: 2253

Re: Please share your experience with SPY27

Personally, I think it's in the top 3 knife steels on the market for folders. I've had every "super steel" except Magnacut so I can't compare it to that. In my use as a forester, SPY27 doesn't chip, it holds an edge for an extremely long time, is very rust resistant, & I can strop it b...
by semfi1345
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: St. Nicks 4V Military 1
Replies: 113
Views: 9369

Re: St. Nicks 4V Military 1

Had one in REX45 and sold it and have regretted it ever since. Pumped about getting one back in the stable, especially if this is the last/one of the last OG Millies we'll see.
by semfi1345
Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: If you could have any knife in magnacut, why would you opt for another steel?
Replies: 66
Views: 10929

Re: If you could have any knife in magnacut, why would you opt for another steel?

Zero interest in Magnacut. Cruwear is king imo. SPY27 is not far behind. Have put both those steels through the ringer in the woods as a forester and they've proven to come out on top when it matters. I don't believe in the hype ^.
by semfi1345
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KnifeCenter Manix 2 XL Cruwear/Smooth G10
Replies: 80
Views: 6982

Re: KnifeCenter Manix 2 XL Cruwear/Smooth G10

GarageBoy wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 2:49 pm
Am I the only one that likes smooth G10? Reminds me of dozier and Randall smooth micarta
I love the smooth G10 and think these are the best models to come out of golden, personally. Got the Manix 2 XL in and it's another keeper for sure.
by semfi1345
Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KnifeCenter Manix 2 XL Cruwear/Smooth G10
Replies: 80
Views: 6982

Re: KnifeCenter Manix 2 XL Cruwear/Smooth G10

Ordered. I'm a Cruwear believer and I believe this will be the end-all/be-all knife for me. I love the smooth G10 KC exclusives, so this works out perfectly.
by semfi1345
Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native 5 salt is Magnacut?
Replies: 675
Views: 85674

Re: Native 5 salt is Magnacut?

I’m really trying to hold out for a MagnaCut N5, but may succumb to a SPY27. Wish I’d jumped on the smooth G10/cruwear version... Having owned a PM2, Manix 2, Para 3, & native 5 in Cruwear, get the SPY-27 along with the Cruwear models. I realize my signature but if all I had was SPY-27 from her...
by semfi1345
Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: DLC CRUWEAR Manix with Smooth Black G-10 Knifecenter Exclusive
Replies: 79
Views: 7569

Re: DLC CRUWEAR Manix with Smooth Black G-10 Knifecenter Exclusive

I was about to order and saw the coated blade, which I'm not a big fan of. I had the satin version and that was hands down my favorite knife I've ever owned. I sold it and regret it every day. Hoping it makes a come back after this one!
by semfi1345
Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "Late lockup" on a cbbl?
Replies: 44
Views: 2382

Re: "Late lockup" on a cbbl?

The cbbl on my new cruwear Manix sits significantly lower in the cutout than on my other Manixes when the blade is open. Like the ball bearing isn't seating as far up the tang of the blade as usual. Maybe the spring is shorter or more compressed. Without taking it apart it's tough to see if this wo...
by semfi1345
Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Z-Wear Shaman lookout thread
Replies: 802
Views: 102788

Re: Z-Wear Shaman lookout thread

Can't wait for this one!
by semfi1345
Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: DLT Manix 2 Purple G-10 CPM Cru-Wear
Replies: 93
Views: 9255

Re: DLT Manix 2 Purple G-10 CPM Cru-Wear

[/quote] i'm guessing the manix just isn't as popular a design, so it didn't sell out as fast or have as much traffic. [/quote] I saw a YT review where they picked the Para 3 up in this configuration after 20 minutes from the release at DLT; so same time frame as this release. I think a lot of peopl...
by semfi1345
Tue Feb 04, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Me New Motto Mates!
Replies: 101
Views: 8758

Re: Me New Motto Mates!

You're right, it is intentional. I don't understand why people don't realize that not everyone gets an exclusive/sprint; only so many are made = not everyone gets one. I missed every single Rex-45 sprint yet I didn't complain because that's life. Do people not realize that Spyderco is literally the ...
by semfi1345
Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: TKJ Spyderco exclusive cruwear ????
Replies: 242
Views: 28110

Re: TKJ Spyderco exclusive cruwear ????

[/quote] The other drops are done much smoother. Be online at the drop time and try to get yours. Let's reiterate what happened with the TKJ drop. 1.) Some preorder's were sent out in invoices to emails via his Instagram chat. This was before the preorder was "live" to the rest of the worl...
by semfi1345
Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprints
Replies: 135
Views: 12437

Re: Sprints

It is amazing how many people complain about not getting a hold of sprints/exclusives. That's literally a part of the design of sprints/exclusives; not everyone gets one. I didn't get any of the Rex-45 sprints or any of the M390 DLT exclusives, even though I tried, yet I'm not moaning and crying. I ...
by semfi1345
Thu Jan 16, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprints
Replies: 135
Views: 12437

Re: Sprints

One thing I don't believe anyone has mentioned is the upfront cost to Spyderco, in both $$$ and time, if they were to double or triple their sprint run numbers. I missed out on all the previous Rex-45 variants but I'm not upset because Spyderco churns out sprints and exclusives like crazy and now lo...
by semfi1345
Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
Replies: 379
Views: 48003

Re: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45

Concerning the scales, I really wish U.S. manufacturers would look to the U.S. Timber industry. Rosewood is a broad statement of foreign products so no one really knows what tree species it really came from or from what country. The U.S. contains the most desired hardwood timber species on the plan...
by semfi1345
Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
Replies: 379
Views: 48003

Re: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45

Concerning the scales, I really wish U.S. manufacturers would look to the U.S. Timber industry. Rosewood is a broad statement of foreign products so no one really knows what tree species it really came from or from what country. The U.S. contains the most desired hardwood timber species on the plan...
by semfi1345
Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45
Replies: 379
Views: 48003

Re: KC Exclusive Shaman Rosewood REX 45

Concerning the scales, I really wish U.S. manufacturers would look to the U.S. Timber industry. Rosewood is a broad statement of foreign products so no one really knows what tree species it really came from or from what country. The U.S. contains the most desired hardwood timber species on the plane...
by semfi1345
Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 Cruwear Smooth G10
Replies: 77
Views: 10316

Re: Manix 2 Cruwear Smooth G10

Mine just arrived and it's just as one would expect, perfection! This is my first Manix 2 and I was surprised by how buttery smooth the action is; can do the spydy-flick easily. I like the smooth G10 scales on the Manix 2 more than I did on the PM2.
by semfi1345
Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Manix 2 Cruwear Smooth G10
Replies: 77
Views: 10316

Re: Manix 2 Cruwear Smooth G10

Good price . https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP101GPCW2/spyderco-c101gpcw2-manix-2-folding-knife-cru-wear-satin-plain-blade-smooth-black-g10-handles-knifecenter-exclusive James I came here seeing if anyone knew a hypothetical release time for these so I appreciate the link! I sold the smooth G10 P...
by semfi1345
Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cruwear Micarta Native follow up to the Shaman??
Replies: 59
Views: 7893

Re: Cruwear Micarta Native follow up to the Shaman??

A Cruwear Native following the Shaman would be awesome and I would purchase them both, preferably in G10, which I believe is superior in every way to micarta.