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The Chap LW SE is one of those ‘far greater than the sum of its parts’ bits of engineering. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.


I am still and even more amazed by the Chap SE now that I have been owning and using it over a longer period of time... and glad to see that obviously quite some ...

1.) I generally really like the new site, but

2.) IS there now an option already to view discontinued products?
Or is this still in the works and will be available as soon as all the "Oldies" are archived on the new site (I figure it is/was not possible to just transfer the infos and pics from the ...

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I guess I have been fortunate in that I've been able to shake/knock loose or rinse out any debris that has wedged between the lockbar and the scale in the times I've used the PM2 Salt in muddy conditions. But yes, something like what you describe can still happen with any folding knife that ...

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I apologize for crashing out. At the time, I thought I was going to be out $190.

I'll be honest. It's not often people come back to the forums and apologize in a civil way. Normally folks just rant and when the forum reacts in defense of the company, the original poster just disappears. I ...

Another great and real life review!

I personally do like the PM2 platform, but in that size range Stretch 1 or 2 and Endela are better options for me for several reasons. But those of course can´t be had as "Salts" if one needs that high level of corrosion resistance.

Two questions, if I may ...

One thing I think you're forgetting here is it isn't possible to do that with DLC models without ruining the finish.

Sure it's not a big deal on something like a Pacific Salt satin finish, but it's annoying on something like my Police 4 PD1 sprint.

I'd rather not have a set of training wheels I ...

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Others said: If the tip breaks, then make the roman nose.


A valid option then... but inevitably at the cost of cutting edge length

While when the blade is actually designed with a "roman nose" in the first place, the edge can potentially as long as the (folder-)handle allows...
(And those ...

Theres a thin-stoked, hollow grind, VG10, Seki made, back lock already available it’s called the Centofante. I believe it’s been updated with screws now too. Not the same I know, but similar.

Speaking of which, will the grind be similar geometry to that of the Centofante, or is it intended to ...

.....Personally it's not a deal breaker, but I still like seeing as much blade/edge squeezed into a design as possible. I don't have to live by any length laws so for me there's no reason not to want as much as possible.


Pretty much how I feel too.

I always do find more blade/edge more ...

Well, as said: I was not really aware of that model, but now after seeing it and the great review it definitely appeals to me.

Won´t happen, but still an affordable FRN version would be great - I think I absolutely would carry such an option quite a bit as a companion to my usual, large serrated ...

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 04, 2025 1:03 pm

Still the very best small hiking folder to me.

Another Day, another hike with the Salt 2 in perfect autumn weather... how very boring...

Thanks for the in-depth review, zuludelta !
I was not even really aware of this model.

To me the Balance definitely is far from "for everyone" as a main general EDC folder indeed...
... But if I was one who carried two folders, this little thing would be very high on my list for the second one ...

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 04, 2025 4:30 am

MG2

And so here is your Stretch 1!

Hope you'll actually get that HAP40 version and if so I am curious if it will feel any different in hand than the onebin the pic (read somewhere that the FRN scales were a bit thicker, no idea if this is true)

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 04, 2025 4:30 am

MG2

And so here is your Stretch 1!

Hope you'll actually get that HAP40 version and if so I am curious if it will feel any different in hand than your CF (read somewhere that the FRN scales were a bit thicker, no idea if this is true)

While we're waiting, and speaking of Taiwan, have a look at the Watu, the “Taiwanese HP Delica”... :smiling-halo
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In my opinion it is better than a Delica in most respects, and a scalpel of note. I find it hard to imagine how a thinner ground Delica in VG10 could improve on it.
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Still the very best small hiking folder to me.

Caribbean or Bodacious (or another model in that size range and with edge all the way to the handle) with a button comp.lock would be really cool... (if I may dream also with FRN handles and a bit lighter).

sal wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 03, 2025 8:15 pm

Hi Marius,

It's still around....

Good to know!

Tips don’t break in normal use for knife tasks. They break due to careless use, abuse, and accidents. The only Spyderco tip I ever broke was my SE Caribbean that fell off a stepladder onto pavement. That was an accident, caused by my carelessness. I rounded the spine like an Endura to repair it ...

Tips don’t break in normal use for knife tasks. They break due to careless use, abuse, and accidents. ....


Just wanted to point out once more:
Everyone who (rightly!) says this, should also NOT feel like thicker (and thus less slicey) bladestock is needed on an EDC folder for strength reasons ...