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These are very hard steels so how do they differ say in sharpening, holding an edge.

Great advice! Thank you all.
Soooo a LW LilNative.

Thinking of getting a LN Compression lock model. Wondering how well it slices, the short thick blade makes me wonder. ???

Is this item a regular stock item?

I've looked at this one long and hard, but well, that kind of money for S30V......NO.

What are the Spyderco CTS XHP knives? I recently pulled out my Bowie and so enjoyed using it. With all the new steels out there I kind forgot about it.
I read it likes a polish, going to try that.

MY OLD SAGE 5 LW.
I took my Sage 5 lightweight with me for a month's visit to our son and his family. I used it hard without mercy. When I got back home, I scrubbed it clean, reprofiled, oiled. Pow! Good as new.

Ok buddy's, thanks for the help.
Will put it to good use.

I have lots of S30V knives and I can get them sharp with the aid of diamonds, Sharpmaker, strop. I don't use my knives very hard anymore so QUESTION: How would you finish S30V to bring an edge that would slice paper, cut apples, whittle soft wood, a little cardboard? Does S30V do well with the brown...

20CV or Cruwear with canvas micarta scales.

Thinner blade stock on the Para 3?
Perhaps on the lightweight, in keeping with the "lightweight" name.
Not for the G10 models.

Thanks, wrdwrght.
That makes sense.

Sharp Guy wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:52 pm

Easier to keep the blade centered? IDK

Spyderco uses one on a lot of their models too

The Spyderco knives I carry, have 2 screws.

What is the purpose of an adjustment screw on each side of the pivot? Other makers use one. I've had difficulty adjusting some at times.

I like drop point.

Steel is S30V.
Thanks again.

Sage 5 Lightweight:
Love this knife, but would like a little thinner edge for better slicing. I don't use it for heavy work (pruning garden, cutting sisal twine, whittle soft pine etc. )
What edge angle do you suggest? (20 deg. 15deg)
Thanks!

I see no harm in a"little" side to side play when locked open. Most knives have side to side when closed. These are acceptable to me.
If you like zero play when open or closed invest in a CRK, of course they require a few $100's more than a Spyderco.
I prefer the Spydedrco action.

Do you like your micarta scales?
I recently installed a set of OD green canvas micarta scales on my Para 3, S110V. This baby is dear to me, so very comfortable, fills my hand, just grippy enough. Plus the canvas ages beautify.

Beautiful gardens, great work. I won't show you mine, it's not Beautiful. I've done well with it though.