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sal wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:34 pm

The Model planned is the same.

I've been using a "Mule Team" made from the Proto-X grade. It's been quite impressive in use.

Bob Shabala and Niagara have been great. Trying very hard to minimize effect.

sal

I have not heard of this Proto-X grade steel, can someone enlighten me?

sal wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 05, 2025 2:58 pm

Sorry, but my Caly project seems to be stalled at the maker. Might have to make a change.

sal

Mr. Glesser, thank you for being transparent with us. I’ve had the “new” Caly 3.0 on my list for some time (bonus if it’s in K390). Having a peak behind the curtain is much appreciated.

Stretch 2 in K390 was my #1 for 2024 , due in no small part to Pete's videos on Cedric & Ada. I got my eye on the Sage 5 MagnaCut Salt for 2025 though, so we'll see how it goes.


I think this one will be high on my list for '25.
I was so obsessed with getting my hands on the Stretch 1 that ...

Stretch 2 in K390 was my #1 for 2024, due in no small part to Pete's videos on Cedric & Ada. I got my eye on the Sage 5 MagnaCut Salt for 2025 though, so we'll see how it goes.

The site is working great! A bit disappointed in the selection, was hoping for some Salts or K390.

I couldn’t charge my card fast enough if there was a Sage 5 LW in MagnaCut

Torn here between a Dragonfly (ZDP or K390) or the Stretch 2 in K390. Very different size wise. For me, I’m probably leaning Dragonfly

Adding to the chorus here, but K390 is my favorite steel. I really like the patina you can get, mine won't rust unless you're using it on the water or live in a coastal climate and do not keep it maintained, and the cutting performance is fantastic. Couple that with a much easier sharpening ...

Thank you both!

Curious, does anyone know of reputable sellers of these styles of scales?

I wish they did more 52100/peel ply carbon fiber combos, especially with full SE. I'd really love a Native 5/Chief/Shaman in this combo.


Totally agree here. 52100 is such a unique tool steel in the lineup, I think it adds good diversity. Would love to see any of Stretch 2, Endela, Para 3 LW ...

Amazing collection, welcome! Curious to hear — looks like you have mainly PE. What do you prefer about PE over SE, or vice versa?

The magnacut (linered) bright yellow one should be easy to see in the field and stream!


Yes! Being a Seki model I don’t know if it’d be possible, but a yellow Salt Stretch 2 LW MagnaCut would be maybe the ultimate hunting knife.


I’ll say it again here. If every model had their base color be ...

I’ve not been on the forum long enough to comment on any changes to the Para 3’s popularity here. However, within my own collection, the G10 model suffers from carrying essentially the same as a PM2, a thick blade stock, and lacking the length of the PM2. Since I have no legal restriction on the ...

I’m a bit late to the party here, but does anyone know if a Clay Jr is in the works as well? Would love to get a production K390

I’ve oiled FRN natives. I only had a 5 for a little while but my 4’s are fine, rivets and all.

You could try a tiny amount of lithium grease. But I suspect you’re just tightening it too much.


That's another likely possibility.

Came home with this LW today, and it's smooth as silk.

https ...

I'd like a smaller sheepsfoot knife. The Atlantic Salt is enormous and I find the blade style useful.

A small and thin knife from Golden would also be nice. Lil' Native LW might fit this, but I haven't seen the specs for that yet.


A larger (3") version of the Dragonfly with a high edge ...

Yes, any Jester would be welcome in my collection, but especially a K390 variant.

I think the biggest gap is: thin in the pocket slicey folders with a good blade to weight ratio.(skinny knives with a minimal pocket footprint).

Some sprints and colabs are, but in terms of regular production spyderco knives there isn’t much there to compete with the likes of a benchmade bugout ...

I also want to point out and acknowledge that Spyderco already spoils us with the number of choices. I am very thankful for that.

It's pretty impressive to see the Spyderco display cabinets at shows which contain all or most of the whole catalog. They make a whole lot of stuff. I'm certain that ...