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- Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:38 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: The Sage: A stellar EDC
- Replies: 66
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Re: The Sage: A stellar EDC
What could match the Sage 1 in Maxamet? Maybe a Sage 2 in Magnacut? Sage 2 was my first higher end production knife purchase 8 years ago. To this day, perhaps the best "classy" EDC under $300. I haven't been tempted to dip again into the Sage form factor, but considering its the Chris Ree...
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: K390 Leafjumper or stretch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2839
Re: K390 Leafjumper or stretch
My "sweet spot" for EDC is 2.95"-3.25" blade length, and I pondered the LeafJumper as my first K390 blade for weeks. What ultimately cast my decision for the larger Stretch 2 is two distinctions: The Stretch 2 has jimping on the thumb ramp (as well as of course, the 50/50 choil),...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 2:49 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?
- Replies: 103
- Views: 11209
Re: Overlooked, Obscure Models Deserving Of A Sprint Run?
Not so obscure, but as: the Sage 2, recommended to me as the best EDC knife a decade ago, was Spyderco's homage to the Chris Reeve Knives' Sebenza, Chris Reeve Knives introduced MagnaCut into their line in early 2022, the Sage 1 was updated to both lightweight/FRN and Maxamet models, Quiet Carry see...
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:51 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Knife trends you just don't understand?
- Replies: 259
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Re: Knife trends you just don't understand?
Things mentioned above that I understand: Fidgeting , at least in home environments. Humans aren't well adapted to the modern environment and we suffer an epidemic of anxiety spectrum disorders. Fidget objects, whether cigarettes, vaping, knitting, spinning pens around one's fingers, spinner toys, o...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:18 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Pick One Favorite.
- Replies: 116
- Views: 14468
Re: Pick One Favorite.
Sage 2. The best of Sal Glesser's ergonomics and Chris Reeve's minimalist design, in one package. Blade, pivot, 2 titanium slab scales, 2 washers, 2 standoffs, 1 wire clip, and 6 near identical T8 screws (the long one is for the pocket clip). Possibly the shortest parts list if any Spyderco knife. F...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:25 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Pick One Favorite.
- Replies: 116
- Views: 14468
Re: Pick One Favorite.
Sage 2. Thinner stock (3mm) leaf blade. 50/50 choil and Sal ergos. Minimal (blade, scales, 2 standoffs, 2 washers, 1 pocket clip, 6 screws). Excellent materials and execution. Widely regarded as the best Spyderco EDC knife for years. Other contenders in my collection, like the SpydieChef and Kapara ...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:08 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Sharpening to the Edge/Apex
- Replies: 19
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Re: Sharpening to the Edge/Apex
For those who sharpen their own collection with some regularity, I'd recommend investing in a jeweler's loupe, before investing in better stones. I bought a Belomo 10x triplet a decade ago, and it has taught me more about what I was doing right, and what I was doing wrong, than any number of interne...
- Tue May 23, 2023 1:28 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: If you had to choose only one…
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4334
Re: If you had to choose only one…
From tougher to higher edge retention, my understanding is the leading edge in obtainium is: Z-Tuff...3V...Cru-wear...M4...K390...10V...15V...Maxamet ....LC200N.......MagnaCut............................... From these, steels in the happy middle ground between requiring more frequent stropping/resha...
- Tue May 16, 2023 9:17 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Magnacut Shaman?
- Replies: 19
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Re: Magnacut Shaman?
And making a true "Salt" Shaman takes a lot more than "just" giving the current Shaman an MC blade.. Look at the current lineup of "lightweight" models. As with the Native 5 LW, only the screws and clip must be changed to make a Salt version. I suspect the next Spyderc...