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Gayle Bradley 1 lately. Usually a bit to heavy, but winter time it seems fine.

The Watu is what you seek. Thin stock, thin grind and thinnest distal taper I have seen.

The Stretch is my favorite. I might grab a ZDP as these are going to be discontinued. K390 in the standard drop point will become a great new addition.

If they ever make ABE-L, that will be the toughest stainless.

The GB Air is a fantastic pocket knife. I would grab at least 2-3 if they did a run.

Watu is really well done. Great build and it’s a real laser.

Native in REX 45 is runner up.

52100 please. It will get me off the bench.

The golden back locks are fantastic. The native 5 g10 back locks are my favorite of any lock.

ZDP-189 or K390. Probably K390.

I have versions in Superblue and Cruwear so I’m set for now.

A linerless G10 Native in 52100 would be sweet.

I have a Military in 52100. It has the issue with the stop pin not seated into the liner so the pivot has a gap and lots of play. I have to send it into Spyderco to be checked out. I almost bought a second one but thought I would get the same problem.

We knew this would go fast. I wanted to try a para 3 so I picked up a P3 Maxamet. I suggest anyone missing on this look for the P3 in Maxamet. We are so lucky Spyderco makes these choices possible in the first place. There will be more.

I believe AEB-L was requested some time ago. At the higher HRC the edge stability and toughness make it a very interesting steel for the Military. I think cost of the steel would kill this one.

Maxamet, but it’s never going to happen. Time to give up on any new Militaries. There just isn’t enough demand.

I’m waiting for the S110v Military to restock. I hope they keep the heat treat that pushed closer to 64 hrc.

This one is going to move fast.

I’m giving the proficient some thought. As Sal said, this could be one and done due to the costs to manufacture. I have a south fork. Different purposes, but same great S90v.

The militarily does have the best choil. So easy to transition from 4 finger grip on the handle to the choil and back. I like the older stretch for the same reason. I don't like deep choils except the Native 5 as it feels likes its the primary grip for using the Native 5.

Military

I would say if you have to ask, the Endura. I prefer the Delica but if you like larger then there is your answer. The Endela is coming, I’m tempted on that one. Alas I have enough for now.

Maxamet