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1) M390 - gets very sharp, killer with good heat treatment
2) S35VN - outstanding all around SS for EDC knives
3) M4 - great edge retention, sharpens beautifully

In no particular order:

Military
Chapparal
Southard
GB1/2/Advocate
Native 5

Probably one of my Gayle Bradleys, GB1 or GB2. Deciding between them, now that would be a hard choice!

I bought a Native 5 LW in 110V last July. Never could see the appeal before that, for some reason.

I now have about 10 Spydies, and that's after giving three away to my sons at Christmas :)

Having recently got into Spyderco knives, I have amassed a small collection of different sizes, styles, and steels. And before you ask, yes, I did have a couple of PM2s but gave them to my sons. I really enjoy trying out the different steels that Spyderco makes available. I am just waiting on a GB1,...

I recently went to my local B&M store to try out a Slysz. I'd been on the verge of ordering one for a while, but had noted some of the ambivalent comments on the fora, and didn't fancy spending that much (new, around $450 CDN) on a knife that wasn't a sure thing. Bear in mind that I had previous...

The Native is very ergonomic, with a stout blade for EDC. S110V will be more stainless and probably longer wearing than ZDP-189, although without maintaining the razor sharp edge for very long

I sent away for the KW Military with the 204P blade. Arrived from the States just before Christmas, and I wasn't even charged custom fees! I live in Ontario, BTW

Military CTS-204P blade in Military 52100 CF handles

Here are a few pics. Switching was a piece of cake. https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a6cc04b3127cceeda61dfcbc5700000030O00YZuGbhkyZg9vPhI/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00302280038320161225184103587.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a6cc04b3127cceeda761fa9c2300000030O00YZuGbhk...

Sorry, took a few pics, but left my phone at home today....

I just got in a KW Military sprint with the 204P steel. I swopped out this blade for the 51200 in my other Military. I was prepared to change liners, etc, but lockup/centering appeared the same after switching just the blades, so I did not need to totally dismantle the knives. I love the CF in the 5...

Military
Southard
Native 5 or DF II

Mine are :)

Military 52100 CF
Native 5 LW 110 V
Chaparral CF XHP
DF II ZDP 189

Dragonfly II in ZDP 189

Probably the best thread I have read so far on this forum! The comparisons to standard models really help to distinguish the features of the more exotic offerings.