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In reality, my Maxamet is probably tougher than I actually need and it's supposed to be weak.

So theoretically I'm looking for the toughest Para3. I have 4 other Para3's in S110v, s45Vn, Maxamet and Magnacut and just love the platform so I'm looking for my next one. As I understand it Cruwear is the "Toughest" steel available in the Para3 and a higher degree sharpening angle will give me a ...

I have both and prefer the G10. I actually took the Magnacut blade from the FRN Salt and put it in G10 to get the Para3 I wanted. After putting the S45N blade in the FRN I started using it for a truck knife and wouldn't you know it, I really like it. Honestly both have strong plusses and you have to ...

My Para3 Salt was perfectly centered from the factory. I switched the blade to S45VN and that blade also centers. It's been a great knife and the Para3 is my flat out favorite Spyderco. I have 5 now and the wife has discussed an intervention.

I'm up to 5 Para 3's (Selling one with another on order) and tend to just carry one of those along with a Swiss Army Knife. Lot's of other knives to choose from but the Para 3 just fits me. I carry a SAK because I can pull it out in any company and nobody loses their mind over it and it's nice to ...

I’ve only broken the tip off of one knife in over 50 years of carrying one. Thankfully it was not a Spyderco and better yet that company replaced the blade for a small fee and I have it to this day.

Well I got my two new Para3's today so now I have 5 todays haul is the Maxamet an BD1N for a difficult and an easy steel, I also have the Magnacut, S110V & S45VN In Para3's. VG10 in my Endlelas and Delica. I'm gonna rest for a bit before adding anything.

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Welcome Erica. I’m also one of your viewers, it’ll be great to have your opinions here.

I bought a Sharpmaker with the two standard sets of rods. For now that’s what I’m staying with I have access to the full diamond Wicked Edge system but not planning to make use of that unless I really need a lot of work. Would like some stones in the future.

So I ended up on two ends of the spectrum. Deadbox Hero made me feel challenged so I ordered a Maxamet and one steel that kept popping up was BD1n so I ordered that too. Both in Para3 so now I’ll have 5 ( I think I have a problem) the BD1n will be the first black blade though so that’s kinda ...

So this isn’t directed at Spyderco because I have zero idea how Sal and Eric choose to run their business as it is indeed “their” business. We live in a truly global economy where parts and assemblies in manufacturing are sourced all over. That concept affects a companies entire product line for the ...

That list is starting to get pretty long and I’m going to run out of places to hide them. (Totally kidding, my wife is amazing)

I had planned to play with some dye on the yellow scales but my wife is quite taken with them so I may lose the whole knife.

Great name for a new knife. The Ghost Angel!

A few weeks back I was lucky enough to pick up my Para3 Salt in Magnacut and I just couldn’t help wanting this steel in a plain black G10 package. Having an S45vn in plain black G10 I thought even a novice like me could make the swap. Nice little project and I got what I wanted. Voided warranty on ...

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Fri Apr 11, 2025 8:09 pm

Learn to sharpen, fear no steel.

Best excuse I’ve heard to order the Maxamet!

Great Information folks, Thank you! I guess to clarify a bit I was a little tongue in cheek wanting the steel that I’d have to sharpen the most because I’m enjoying using my sharpmaker so much. I have a VG10 Delica and a couple VG10 Endelas as well. The Para3 just seems to be my Excalibur at the ...

So for steels most recommended and also available in my beloved Para3 it looks like my next will be a BD1N. That will give me 4 Para3’s with my S110v,Magnacut & s45vn. This is fun!

Simple question. What Spyderco steel is the easiest to sharpen. I could be totally wrong but I’ll assume it’s also the quickest steel to lose an edge and need sharpening the most. The super steels seem to get the most attention for the super long edge holding ability but they also seem to have a ...

Most manufacturers “Custom Shops” aren’t really custom at all, simply using available parts in configurations not offered as standard which doesn’t really cost much to make happen and makes a lot of customers happy. Things like I want my Para3 with a Maxamet blade and black G10 scales. No biggie and ...