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by Manifestgtr
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:34 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Maxamet Sage 5 LW Discussions
Replies: 35
Views: 10075

Re: Maxamet Sage 5 LW Discussions

Probably Parsons Bladeworks. I have their smooth titanium scales and the tolerances take out all the blade play on the LW model. https://parsonsbladeworks.bigcartel.com/product/spyderco-sage-5-lightweight-scales-carbon-fiber That’s them…haven’t tried their titanium but I have a few sets of their mi...
by Manifestgtr
Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Reveal 14 is on FIRE
Replies: 25
Views: 4711

Re: Reveal 14 is on FIRE

Agreed…for my personal tastes, this is the most stacked “reveal” I’ve seen since I’ve been a spyderco nerd.

Almost too many models/variants to mention…from salt to crucarta and the sage 5 lw. It’s unreal…
by Manifestgtr
Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:07 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Maxamet Sage 5 LW Discussions
Replies: 35
Views: 10075

Re: Maxamet Sage 5 LW Discussions

This is my most anticipated release from this round (which is saying a lot because this was one of the best ever for my personal tastes)…it MIGHT be tied with the crucarta millie 2. MIGHT be… I’ve really been appreciating the maxamet sage 1 recently and the sage 5 lw is the best 3” spyderco ever mad...
by Manifestgtr
Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Reveal 14 Live!
Replies: 186
Views: 51798

Re: Reveal 14 Live!

The expansion of the salt and crucarta series goes without saying…that’s incredible…

But the Sage 5 lw in maxamet turned my head immediately. It’s great to see the sage 5 lw line continuing so strongly…now we just need THAT in crucarta and I can die happy
by Manifestgtr
Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Will Factory Switch Blades/Scales Between Knives? (Same Model)
Replies: 39
Views: 3255

Re: Will Factory Switch Blades/Scales Between Knives? (Same Model)

I actually understand why Golden doesn’t do stuff like this. I’ve swapped the scales on many, many knives…back locks, comp locks, manixes…and it almost always changes the knife fundamentally. It’s not a bad thing usually and in fact, sometimes it’s a REALLY good thing (getting a pair of titanium sca...
by Manifestgtr
Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Love of the Nub
Replies: 34
Views: 4039

Re: Love of the Nub

Agreed…it’s a bit annoying to see that point come up on a near-constant basis when people talk about the Shaman. I’ve been “moving my finger” for so long, it’s just a nonissue…it wouldn’t even occur to me if it wasn’t for the fact that other people bring it up. It’s just odd that “the nub” is a non-...
by Manifestgtr
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: S30V, S45VN or S90V. Is one of these better?
Replies: 35
Views: 9150

Re: S30V, S45VN or S90V. Is one of these better?

The difference between 30 and 45 are gonna be somewhat minimal…especially in real world use. S90V is what you buy if you want ultimate edge retention in a stainless steel. It’s basically at the top of the heap. If you’re not gonna be too rough on the knife, you’re good with sharpening or you know so...
by Manifestgtr
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Any love for the Amalgan?
Replies: 32
Views: 3726

Re: Any love for the Amalgan?

Decided to resurrect this thread instead of posting a new one and adding to the madness. What a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL knife this is. It takes everything I love ergonomically about the civivi incite (my all-time favorite flipper) and makes it Spyderco. On top of that, it has a nice, stout tip which I ...
by Manifestgtr
Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Buried with Spyderco
Replies: 33
Views: 3251

Re: Buried with Spyderco

LOL these ultra-serious responses. It’s a symbolic question, guys…not literal…

Z-wear shaman in my right pocket, 52100 millie in my rigor mortis hand
by Manifestgtr
Sat Sep 16, 2023 3:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: backlock endurance
Replies: 33
Views: 3474

Re: backlock endurance

Giygas wrote:
Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:46 am
I have no problem admitting that I'm a weirdo who dreams about his knife collection.
LOL
by Manifestgtr
Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:44 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco x Lamnia exclusive - poll
Replies: 103
Views: 12280

Re: Spyderco x Lamnia exclusive - poll

Absolutely…I’m an American but I support anything that helps interested people to get their hands on good knives, regardless of location. The Urban, UKPK, etc. are great little models for a lot of metropolitan people in the states as well since those laws tend to be more in line with mainstream Euro...
by Manifestgtr
Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: SALT Shaman, Thoughts?
Replies: 32
Views: 3021

Re: SALT Shaman, Thoughts?

I'd buy a carribean before I'd buy a salty shaman. Bingo…this is the answer, imo. I’m a huge Shaman advocate. It’s the most comfortable Spyderco to me…on top of that, it’s very neutral and relatively non-intimidating for its capability…all things I look for in a knife. But I’d you’re a Shaman guy, ...
by Manifestgtr
Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:35 am
Forum: Mule Team Discussion
Topic: magnacut - mule v native - how did it evolve?
Replies: 7
Views: 3502

Re: magnacut - mule v native - how did it evolve?

Mine seem pretty similar. I seem to recall the mule sharpening up a little quicker upon receipt but that could mean nothing when it comes to the steel’s heat treatment. Other than that, it’s a bit tough to get empirical data between the two since the native is sooooooo much easier to carry and use o...
by Manifestgtr
Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: backlock endurance
Replies: 33
Views: 3474

Re: backlock endurance

It’s funny this comes up now…I had a dream last night that I actually broke my “flagship” P4 during deployment. When I carry that knife, I have this weird habit of removing it from my pocket and middle finger flicking it open in one motion. In the dream, I did that and the blade never stopped…it kep...
by Manifestgtr
Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:12 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Are We Witnessing The Death Knell of K390 In Production Folders?
Replies: 183
Views: 19393

Re: Are We Witnessing The Death Knell of K390 In Production Folders?

I suppose, in my collection, it doesn’t matter that much since I have every k390 model I wanted. But it would be an unbelievable shame to ever see the k390 Delica, P4 and ESPECIALLY stretch go away. The k390 stretch is one of those knives that’s almost indescribably perfect to me. The only backlock ...
by Manifestgtr
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The Sage: A stellar EDC
Replies: 66
Views: 15986

Re: The Sage: A stellar EDC

The Sage 5 lw is probably my most recommended knife…and I consider the m4 version to be the flagship of my 3” spydercos

I really, reheheaaallyyy wish they’d release one in cruwear so I could have a crucarta Sage 5 lw. That’s my ultimate 3” Spyderco
by Manifestgtr
Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Native vs Lil' Native
Replies: 28
Views: 4044

Re: Native vs Lil' Native

Because of work and my proximity to Boston, the lil native is probably in my top 3 most carried. The niche that it fills is that it’s small but it’s really diesel. I have a lil native with titanium scales and in all honesty, I have more faith in that knife’s structural integrity than some of my Demk...
by Manifestgtr
Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: LC200N Salt 2 Incredible
Replies: 16
Views: 2330

Re: LC200N Salt 2 Incredible

LC200N is one of those steels that deserves the hype it gets. It gets so sharp so easily…I have no idea what type of condition my Caribbean is in at the moment (since we’re so deep into fishing season) but I can guarantee that it still whittles hair in several spots…
by Manifestgtr
Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Hand sharpening tips and techniques for even bevels?
Replies: 12
Views: 926

Re: Hand sharpening tips and techniques for even bevels?

You’re doing better than you think you are. You got an edge worth using and you didn’t do anything silly (like those meme photos we’ve all seen from “professional sharpeners” at the mall). Hang in there and keep practicing.
by Manifestgtr
Tue Aug 29, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??
Replies: 48941
Views: 5288452

Re: What Spyderco is in your pocket today??

That's cool! I guess that's the ideal answer to all the folks who said they disliked the pale green of the M4 Sage! Absolutely…I actually don’t mind that scale color (probably because green is my favorite color). …but I like micarta more. If it’s financially reasonable, I pretty much never pass up ...