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Interesting. Thank you for that, RamZar. I wonder if the Byrd brand provides enough value for Spyderco at this point to justify a separate line?

I’ve reached the point where I really only buy knives that are rare, limited, or otherwise special in some way. For example, my last two Spydercos were the Paysan and Darn Dao. Mass production just doesn’t interest me, anymore. This philosophy doesn’t just apply to Spydies, though.

I, too, am curious to see what new models will appear after all this manufacturing capacity has been freed up. And I'm VERY glad that I was able to grab a CQI Paysan in the drop back in March.

The notches on this latest batch of seconds must be absolutely miniscule. I can't even see them on most of the pics that have been posted.

Wow, nice score! Congrats.

Dnwrghtsr wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:14 am

Three and a half hours but it was worth it.
Paysan
Pm2
Pm2 15v
Ayoob
Manix lw S110V
Mystery Box

I'm working my way through these responses. Do you mind telling us how much the Paysan went for?

I truly regret selling my titanium Lum tantos and my plain-edge titanium ATR. I was young(er) and stupid...

Fans of this knife: What use would you put it to? What niche does it cover? I, honestly, don't have much actual use, or need, for any knife I buy lately. My daily carry is a small micarta Sebenza 21, and it does anything I need in my typical environment (office during the week, and usually a 9U bas...

We laugh, but it's not like they wouldn't sell out in 15 seconds.

Yeah, I want one. These materials are much more in line with the price than the original. Still not cheap, of course.

Personally I'm no longer interested in any variation of a mainstream model (PM2, Manix 2, Shaman, etc). I've had my fill of all those. I don't care how good the steel's supposed to be. What I am interested in is a brand new model. Whether it's a new Spyderco design or a collaboration model, I'd lik...

The Sprint Subvert has my attention, but it's probably not for everyone.

Give it titanium and a different steel and I'm in. Spyderco's S30V has always seemed chippy to me.

I like the original Stretch blade shape. It somewhat reminds me of the Jester, which I've always loved, and which needs to be regularly offered in G-10. The XL profile looks more like a cross between a Police and a PM2.

I could see the Glessers believing (justifiably, IMO) that use of the Spyderco round hole for Byrd knives might tend to devalue the trademark. I don't think that concern would be as applicable with use by an upscale offshoot brand , although I still don't expect this to ever happen. I will say, howe...

I understand that it's very popular, but it doesn't make my top 5 because: (1) compression lock, which I find ergonomically unpleasant, and (2) G10, as I much prefer titanium.

This entire thread is almost physically painful for me. My Paysan is destined to be a barely-touched safe queen.

Yeah, I really appreciate the rounded spine on my small 21. It was the first thing I noticed when I took it out of the box. Although I sometimes wish more knives had this feature, I kind of how like it sets the Sebenza apart from the rest of my knives.

Well, although I agree that the Manix is better, I do think that this is an entirely subjective decision. For me, it comes down to hating the compression lock. I like pretty much everything else about the PM2 more, but I've resolved not to buy compression lock knives again. I'd really like a titaniu...

I want a denim micarta Jester, and I don't really even care what steel they choose.