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I'll say it again...T6 torx screws suck.

I'm happy with whatever models they'll release with the steel in as long as it's a non-FRN Manix 2 or a non-FRN Stretch 2/XL.

I have an original Balance and a couple Equilibriums, and the one thing I would have loved to see was a Ti framelock/linerlock on these, like the Air. I still might get it though, but just to have. I always tend to look down on stainless-handled framelocks, especially at this price point.

I tried ...

I grab my Sage 2 or 5 when I want a smaller version.

Spyderco's got a great selection of wharnies, but I've had to get some stuff done on my own on the rare occasion

My K390 Delica wharnie and S90V Manix 2 are my most-carried Spydercos, but they're not my most-carried knives.

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One of my favorite little big knives.

Are those titanium scales on that DF?

Yup

Where did you find them? Who made them?

From ebay, seller is Robco Knives. Came with the Ti scales and backspacer.

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One of my favorite little big knives.

Are those titanium scales on that DF?

Yup

One of my favorite little big knives.

Caly 3/3.5

The Endura was my first introduction to Spyderco. Bought several of them in the early 90's when a couple of my buddies became EMTs, and kept one for myself. I subsequently gave that away to a trauma nurse at the hospital I worked at back then.

My favorites are the framelocks - Sage 2, Ti Military ...

3D printed Ti is magic. I want an entire body-on-frame truck made out of it.

double-tap.

I take my Spydercos apart frequently for scale swaps, maintenance, etc. I don't re-apply loctite ever, and I haven't noticed this problem. Then again, I'm not in the pursuit of drop-shut action. I like it when my knives have that slow glide as the blade closes, or needs some minimal assist.

Basically a Manix 2, but with a Wharncliffe blade, tip offset to about 15 degrees to give knuckle clearance, and add a swedge on the top inch of the tip.

The handle is pretty much perfect to me, but a deep carry clip would be nice. Then because the blade offset probably wouldn't be compatible ...

I just use S90V or better and not worry about edge retention.

2nd the Sage 5.

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Jealous of that druid, always wanted one of those. Anytime I see them for sale on the secondary market, they are outside of my budget for a knife, or a car. :winking-tongue


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