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I voted burgundy or navy but at this point I will likely try to buy anything the come out with so I can get a Jester. Would like to see it come in FFG SE VG-10 or LC200N with torx pivot.

I’d be in for a blacked out Native Salt! Was hoping to get a blacked out Native LW but wanted S35VN over S30V and can’t fine one in PE anywhere. I would take LC200N over both of these though!

My favorite is the Cricketfly Option B

The blade needs to be thin but not flexible. It needs to be no longer than 2.9 inches, but a tad shorter is maybe better. The blade cannot be too wide or broad so as to get inside and it needs a little curve near the tip for caping/skinning. The blade needs to be strong enough to cut off tiny feet ...

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:50 am

T_MAC686 wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:35 am

My vote goes for FFG LC200N with green E3 handle

I think the only thing that is 100% certain: The Pac Salt 2 won´t feature an E3 handle anymore... So I am sorry for you! (I personally slightly prefer the E4 handle anyway)

Don’t spoil my fun Wartstein!!

My vote goes for FFG LC200N with green E3 handle

Evil D wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:05 pm

I wish they had (and someday do) gone with a sling bag instead of messenger style. This is cool but it won't replace my 5.11 bag.

What 5.11 bag do you have?

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:29 pm

I will be getting one of these, hoping the backspacer can easily be removed just like on the Efficient.

I will be following this thread and people’s reports to see if this is the case and then I may try to pick one up.

I have a manix backlock, and it's a good strong knife, although I think the scales are a bit too big and blocky. If they could be contoured like on the shaman, it'd be a great knife. With cruwear and contoured micarta scales, it'd be an excellent knife. I don’t have the Manix backlock but I would b...

steelcity16 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:00 pm

Voting for a Manix Backlock to breath some new life into a model that died too soon!

I agree with this choice! Wish I would have tried this model out.. this version would be a go for me!

fkmtb07 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:33 pm

Ivory or white linen Micarta would look really nice on such a slim and classy design like the Chap.

I agree- ivory micarta with a titanium bolster and XHP

There is a Catcherman on eBay for those that have their eyes out for that model

That's a good thing! I kind of regret selling my xhp lightweight. And i keep having to talk myself out of this one as well. I wish they would do another run of the XHP lightweight.. that’s the sprint version I would like to have.. +1! But after carrying my Cruwear Shaman the past two weeks my Manix...

Here you go sir. From the pictures it doesn't appear that they are that much different size wise. But in hand the ladybug is noticeably smaller. The texturing on the Manbug is bigger and deeper giving it a grippier feel, and it's just that much more hand filling. My initial thought is that I like t...

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 25, 2019 6:48 am

That's a good thing!
I kind of regret selling my xhp lightweight. And i keep having to talk myself out of this one as well.

I wish they would do another run of the XHP lightweight.. that’s the sprint version I would like to have..

Anyone have pictures comparing the two models? Both one and closed side by side, and from the top down would be nice! Maybe the OP can take some when the ladybug hawkbill arrives

The Vesuvius model was a 2mm compression lock right? Does anyone know what compression lock model in current production has the thinnest blade stock? I enjoy using compression locks and I LOVE the 2mm blade stock of my Chap so I can see why people would come up with the idea to combine both of thes...

The Vesuvius model was a 2mm compression lock right? Does anyone know what compression lock model in current production has the thinnest blade stock? I enjoy using compression locks and I LOVE the 2mm blade stock of my Chap so I can see why people would come up with the idea to combine both of these...

I wonder if they finished the LC blades similar to the mirror stonewash finish on the Manix 2 LW if that would help decrease contamination issues? Less chance of material being stuck in grind lines?

Man I love “Vivi’s Observations” threads!! You really offer this forum a lot of knowledge on Spyderco knives- keep up the good work!