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If we're talking about low or medium alloy high carbon steels, from a user perspective, my favourite is SKS51 (it's the Japanese equivalent of M2, from what I understand). It isn't especially mind-blowing in terms of its characteristics or metallurgy, but I have years of experience with it in the ...

I'm very happy & content with the Spydercos that I do have, but the following—if they ever get made—would instantly shoot up my favourites list:
Yojimbo 2 Salt in MagnaCut (I'm hoping that the recent announcement of a MicroJimbo Salt means that this isn't too far away from becoming a reality ...

ALSO NOT MENTIONED SO FAR :
Reinhold Rhino Folding Knife - Black Carbon Fiber Handle with PlainEdge, Full-Flat Grind, CTS XHP . From the images I thought I would never like that handle in a million years (thought it was too thin and the ginormouse cut out for the lock is always a turn off for me ...

I'm working off the assumption here that "collaboration" means any Spyderco knife that isn't designed by Sal and/or Eric Glesser.

In that case, my top 3 favourite Spyderco collaborations are:
The Yojimbo family of knives (Yojimbo 2, Ronin 2, YoJumbo, MicroJimbo), designed by Michael Janich
IMG ...

...I personally find the G10 Manix 2 noticeably easier to unlock than the FRCP Lightweight Manix 2 because it is thicker in the hand...


Is it indeed? (The G10 Manix handle thicker than the FRCPs?)

Honest question, I don't own a G10 version so can't compare. But from handling one I seem ...

I'm seeing these around now pretty reasonably priced at about $150-ish. The only Manix I've ever bought was a blue one...I forget the blade steel. I ended up giving it to my son last Christmas. Before I buy this yellow one, I'm having my doubts already that I can keep it yellow. Or can I? Does it ...

I have gotten more interested in the Swick as super a compact defense knife but I am curious how well they might also work in a less specialized capacity. It actually seems like the positive blade angle might make the super short blade pretty ergonomic for some utility type tasks. Are there any ...

My knife case with about 30 knives in it was very likely caught up in a donation run. Luckily I had a handful of knives “in use” that weren’t in the case, so I still have them:

* Delicas: M390 and K390
* Dragonflies: H1 SE and K390 WC
* Stretch 2 XL SE
* Manbug Leaf SE
* A Frankenstein Para 3 I ...

Also, this reminded me the importance of sharpening and geometry for affecting performance. I haven't used spyderco's S30V in a long time because I didn't enjoy it that much when I was new to knives (and to sharpening). I think that as I got newer "fancier" steels along the way I was also ...

Shaman Salts are starting to hit dealers! Thanks Spyderco for making this happen. Living in a salty environment this is going to be a perfect EDC for me.

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First impression out of the box is extremely favorable. The sculpted scales feel great in the hand and are not too ...

Fireman wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 08, 2025 10:54 am

What about shrunken heads?

Ha! Classic film

Hi All,

There seems to be a lot of thought and opinions on China, with regards to knives, especially since the latest reveal.

Some say we are no longer a leader in the industry because of the latest model offerings. (Manta 4, Buttonup, Shelter Cove, Goonie). Some say to ditch China altogether ...

I just spent a week playing in salt water with my Chief Salt and it doesn't have a spec or corrosion on it. We even spent the better part of a whole day snorkeling and it was on my hip IWB the whole time. MagnaCut may not be literally as rust proof as H1/H2/LC200N but geez I'm not sure what more I ...

Don’t have the black DLC, edition, but my bumblebee PM2 salt (on me now) is fantastic and I will respectfully disagree with Seth from Knife Center who sees the PM2 as a red headed stepchild, I see it as the goldilocks. Different mindsets.


I enjoy Seth's content on the KC channel and his own ...

- Wouldn´t the Caribbean be an even better "Salt" option for you in that size range, especially since you like more subtle thumb ramps? (And the plus of cutting edge perhaps would not hurt either?) Or is it that you want Magnacut and not LC200N?


You nailed it on the Caribbean and why (for now ...

This knife has wound up being the one Spyderco I carry the most, despite not really liking it after it first came out. Generally I prefer wharncliffe blades, back locks, aluminum or micarta scales, and no coating, so this basically had nothing going for it. I think it just became a case of it not ...

Great review, zuludelta!

How abrasive is the texture of the scales under the clip's contact point on the pocket material?

Jim



I haven't had any issues with the Military in that respect, and I expected to.


As vivi noted, the modified Caribbean texture used on the PM2/M2 Salt DLC handle ...

Nice writeup, Zulu! I really enjoy your reviews.

I was on the fence about this one, but then the Military 2 Salt debuted and I decided to give it a try instead. It's probably the folder I'd choose if I absolutely had to pick just one (Stretch 2XL Salt and Pacific Salt are right there with it) but ...

At this point in time, a Para Military 2 review might seem a bit unnecessary. The original Para Military folder designed by Sal Glesser was introduced in 2004 and the current generation Para Military 2 (which I’ll refer to as the PM2 from this point forward) designed by Sal and Eric Glesser has been ...

Woof, seems like I might have touched off something with my review. To the folks decrying the price of the Balance G10/SPY27, I get it, I really do, I’m right there with you in that I think it could be way more affordable given its size and materials. I even go so far in my review to say that I ...