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by Wartstein
Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:13 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Endela (-sized "middle ground" knife) in the "Pac Salt family"?!
Replies: 79
Views: 13656

Re: Endela (-sized "middle ground" knife) in the "Pac Salt family"?!

... I haven't spoken with Eric on what plans he might have for an Endela Salt, so I don't know his leanings. I'll prod his brain? ... This would be great... I so hope Eric will consider an Endela Salt (linerless)! (And perhaps give it an a bit longer blade than the VG10 Endela, just like the Salt 2...
by Wartstein
Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Has there ever been a LW Wharncliffe Lil' Native?
Replies: 6
Views: 125

Re: Has there ever been a LW Wharncliffe Lil' Native?

A Lil Native LW wharnie could actually be a real challenger for the wharnie DFly I am thinking about getting one periodically. I could never warm up to the "regular" Lil Native, going by its specs alone: Blade much too thick for my liking and heavy weight for the size. The LW though with i...
by Wartstein
Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Should I buy a Sage 5 lw or Paramilitary 2 as my first Spyderco?
Replies: 4
Views: 108

Re: Should I buy a Sage 5 lw or Paramilitary 2 as my first Spyderco?

ImperialStarDestroyer , I really think it comes down to which size you prefer: Blade in the 3" (Sage) or the 3.5" range (PM2), and then of course with the related different handle sizes/lengthes (and overall package sizes in pocket). No one can really "help" you here, very subje...
by Wartstein
Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?
Replies: 92
Views: 2751

Re: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?

I could live without the pinky hook, too--although I don't mind it. The Manix almost has a "subhilt" between the index and the middle fingers, which IMO gives plenty of no-slip grip without the additional slip-protection of a pinky hook. But there'd be additional complications of needing ...
by Wartstein
Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?
Replies: 92
Views: 2751

Re: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?

People want a rerun of the knife likely to use the knife not collect the knife. I personally think there’s more value to having your knives used than keeping a model back due to perceived loss of value that a knife collector might feel. To hold a model back because some collector will take a $75 lo...
by Wartstein
Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?
Replies: 92
Views: 2751

Re: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?

I'm not sure if pinky hook is the defining feature of Manix 2. It is not a factor in the way I hold the knife. I enjoy both Manix 2 and Sage 5 handles. Either works for me, but I prefer Manix 2 mostly for the closed back. I assume Sage with CBBL would also have closed back. Closed back Sage handle ...
by Wartstein
Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?
Replies: 92
Views: 2751

Re: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?

Count me in the minority, but I'd rather wish the management team make the long-requested Para-3 sized Manix instead of a CBBL Sage... I would also prefer that. I don´t know folks, let me explain: - Imo a "Para 3 sized" smaller Manix would absolutely have to get rid of the Manix 2 pinky h...
by Wartstein
Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Should I buy a Sage 5 lw or Paramilitary 2 as my first Spyderco?
Replies: 4
Views: 108

Re: Should I buy a Sage 5 lw or Paramilitary 2 as my first Spyderco?

I am looking to buy a Spyderco, and I like the Sage 5 lw and the Paramilitary 2 the most. Which one do you think is better in terms of ergonomics, carry ability etc? I can only choose one of these two. Welcome! You should better post this question in the "General Discussion" forum, not he...
by Wartstein
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thin for the win. I'm back in.
Replies: 6
Views: 24458

Re: Thin for the win. I'm back in.

... So, has any forumite asked for thinner blade stock? +.2mm to the next thinnest. ... Oh man, you´re charging an open door with this, at least when it comes to me... My main "quest" here is to ask for a longer (endela-size) Chaparral, mainly for the 2mm bladestock (see here for example ...
by Wartstein
Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral Slipit?
Replies: 16
Views: 361

Re: Chaparral Slipit?

..... The really slight size difference makes no difference to me, and I think if they wanted to do premium gent version slip joints the ukpk is also just as worthy of an option. my opinion is basically if you want a slip joint knife with the main genetic features the chap has I think the urban and...
by Wartstein
Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral Slipit?
Replies: 16
Views: 361

Re: Chaparral Slipit?

The Urban has a 2.5" blade. The UKPK has a 3" blade. The Chaparral has a 2.75" blade. It fits. No doubt it fits! Blade length is just one of several aspects here. Said it above already: Thinner blade stock [EDIT: just looked it up: I was wrong! Same thin stock!], better blade to hand...
by Wartstein
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cool Drops
Replies: 5
Views: 427

Re: Cool Drops

I have a Paramilitary 2 that I have had for a few years. I am considering buying a new Paramilitary 2 or maybe a Para 3, but I would like something cooler than average. How can I know when Spyderco is going to or has released P2s or P3s with something special like an above average steel or special ...
by Wartstein
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lil' Temp 3 & Short Thick Blades
Replies: 39
Views: 1760

Re: Lil' Temp 3 & Short Thick Blades

They entire Military line is a bit odd in that they have a very thick blade stock (0.145" or 3.7mm for all of them), but taper to a pretty fine point. I guess it is just a unique design feature. It is more apparent in person, but the Para 3 has a fairly stout tip compared to the others in the ...
by Wartstein
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?
Replies: 92
Views: 2751

Re: Sage series collection - What's the next Sage?

We probably won't do anything with the "Cross-bar" Lock, as it seems to be very popular with a large number of Makers. It’s not a bad lock but I think CBB is better by far. Cross bar springs always strike me as a failure point waiting to happen. ... I think for the underlying idea of disp...
by Wartstein
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Lil' Temp 3 & Short Thick Blades
Replies: 39
Views: 1760

Re: Lil' Temp 3 & Short Thick Blades

I have often looked at this model to compete with my two current favorites for house remodeling which are the Manix 2 and the Para 3. The Para 3 actually has a pretty stout tip compared to a lot of its counterparts. This is a surprising statement to me Jeff, but of course it has weight to it due to...
by Wartstein
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: VG10 HRC
Replies: 42
Views: 2372

Re: VG10 HRC

I should pick up a VG10 Endura. Seems like it would pair well with my Swiss Army knife. Both lightweight but useful for different tasks You should indeed! If you ask me: Make sure it is the ffg and not the sabre grind version (unless you want a supersturdy tip). My no 1 recommendation for a VG10 En...
by Wartstein
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral Slipit?
Replies: 16
Views: 361

Re: Chaparral Slipit?

... and before people perhaps say that the UKPK is close to a Slipit Chap: Imo it is not really. - The Chap is a slimmer and shorter (by almost ten percent) package, but offers more blade and edge in relation to the handle length than the UKPK - has more solid built - has a thinner blade stock [EDIT...
by Wartstein
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral Slipit?
Replies: 16
Views: 361

Re: Chaparral Slipit?

Doc, you know how I love and admire the Chap, especially as an even for Spyderco unique design in several aspects. And though one of these aspects actually is the supersolid (stop pin - ) backlock, it is still just ONE and since I am all for as many variants as possible of this knife to make more pe...
by Wartstein
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Incredible Idea - created account for this
Replies: 7
Views: 717

Re: Incredible Idea - created account for this

So the idea is a Bodacious sprint run in Magnacut and micarta, a way to sell the new shaman alternative model and the allure of magnacut perfectly heat treated by spyderco. The cherry on top though is the naming convention for the sprint run that struck me the other night, "Magna-Carta" ....
by Wartstein
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Cruwear pitting, and repeated spot corrosion problem
Replies: 5
Views: 774

Re: Cruwear pitting, and repeated spot corrosion problem

Larrin wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:04 am
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..It doesn’t have to be a different steel. Ground particles from the same steel will accelerate corrosion if they are not fully removed. ...

Very interesting, totally did not know that. Learned something new, thanks!