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If the price is right, Native 5 S90V CF or Caly 3.5 ZDP 189.

Bets on the first exclusive to drop? Historically, Spyderco has done S90V with CF scales as a first sprintrun. This was the case recenlty with Chief and Shaman, so they will probably continue with that. That will be probably followed by M4, Cruwear, and REX45 in no particular order. I will hold out...

My top three have been locked in for a while. Of the next top 5, GB2 and Sage 5 are it right now.

Native for me, but I don't discriminate. It is my most used in this category, but any of these will do when a smaller knife is in rotation. And I just realized the Para 3 is missing from this lineup... Awesome, love that photo! Do you own yourself a para 3? Yes, couple of G10 versions. Frequently i...

I wish the Delica got the cool sprints and exclusives that the Native does. K390 is a solid option, though. Still, I'd like to see a delica 15v or rex45 Seems like Delica 4 has had a good run lately when it comes to steel options. https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C11_Delica Where is my K3...

Native for me, but I don't discriminate. It is my most used in this category, but any of these will do when a smaller knife is in rotation.

And I just realized the Para 3 is missing from this lineup...

I am carrying my HAP40 Caly 3 this whole week. Great knife; no flaws at all. Ever since I got it, I wanted to get the Caly 3.5. Still do! I had a chance to try a couple (one at SFO, the other at local store) of the current CF model in hand. This only reaffirmed my need to have one. Unfortunatelly, b...

My vote probably comes as no surprise,

Of what is available, Caly 3.5. Otherwise, I can dream up couple of knives, no problem.

For me, in direct competition with the Native 5 and Para 3. Not a looker, but makes up for it in quality. And ergonomically, it fits right in this 'small' category.

Go figure

anycal wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:43 pm

Makes me want to jump on that discontinued G10 Sage1.

G10 Native 5 would be my vote.

They are both great knives in this size. It really comes down to what fits your hand better.

I have had bad luck with lock rock from Japanese back lock knives. No such issue with the Native - had 6; still have 4.

Good luck.

When I haven't carried this one for a while and grab it, it's playful color and that butter smooth compression lock, it is a joy.

I have a good amount of experience with both knives. At the end of the day, there is nothing you can say or do to change my preference between them. I trust most of you who have used both are are in the same boat. Independent of what others think. Is one more popular than the other? I am sure. But i...