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This is interesting.

I have 4 Military's at the moment: REX 45, 4V, S30V, and M4. The M4 Millie consistently loses its fine edge faster than the other 3. I can bring it right back with a few swipes on the Sharpmaker, but it doesn't last as long as the others. It also seems to hold onto a burr ...

silver & black wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 22, 2026 6:06 pm

What is your favorite EDC steel?

CruWear. Stainless enough, tough as nails, takes a very nice edge and strops back very easily. If i had to pick one steel to marry for the rest of my life, it would be CruWear.

chronovore wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 15, 2026 5:15 pm

You could say the same and do it better with 14C28N.

Ok, and is that a budget Spyderco steel?

Blerv wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 12, 2026 7:48 pm

True but it’s subtle unlike the other Natives. So much so that I forgot mine had one.

It is subtle, but i think it works.
Clearly; i have 8 of them so far.

Native 5 fluted Titanium 10V

It's an excellent beginner steel because it's fairly tough and terribly easy to sharpen

Blerv wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:07 am

A swedged Native5 seems a very practical version and would be fun. :)

The N5 has a swedge

Pacu0420 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 03, 2026 12:17 pm

Which one would you go with? (Anyone can chime in)

My recommendation would hinge on the application, but having a strong distaste for M4 would preclude my endorsement. CruWear is my favourite EDC steel so it will almost invariably get my vote.

Paul Ardbeg wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 25, 2025 3:11 pm

Very nice collection you got there!

Thanks - i lost my head this month but was able to pick up most of the models i missed out on

Update after a knife bender i went on this month

S90V Native 5 (carbon fiber version)
Rex 76 Shaman

8th_Note wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 15, 2025 6:32 am

unfortunately this Manix is pinned, the pre-CQI version

i have plenty of spare hardware; i converted my lightweights to standard liner versions. If you're comfortable drilling out the rivets, i can supply you with the screws and nuts

Yes, I too have looked all around for the little Manix 2 Salt and nothing yet. Went back to Spyderco 's website and they were gone there too lol... should have bought one when I got the email I guess lol...


i debated it for about an hour after i got the in-stock notification from SMKW, but gave ...

CruWear and Rex 45 Shamans, but the prices for these on eBay are a bit ridiculous at the moment.

my issue was not with the blade steel, but with the feel and action of the LW Manix 2. But I have decided to give the LW another go since so many others seem to love it


i have two sets of AWT scales for the LW that (along with a Flytanium ball cage) made all the difference for me. You may have ...

Just got a killer deal on a Manix 2 LW mint M4 exclusive. The last time I tried a LW Manix, it didnt really do it for me and I ended up passing it along (white REX45). Maybe this time I will appreciate it more. I know many many people love the LW Manix. We'll see when it arrives


i have them ...