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KME here based on many recommendations from this forum a couple of years ago. The WE system really caught my attention, but cost, ease of set up, and the fact that I don't re-profile all that often were considerations in favor of the KME. Lot's of good video tutorials on YouTube helped me move quick...

I use this for knives and everything else: MASTER TECH 65 PIECE SET - ESD HANDLE, MINI RATCHET AND MICROBITS IN METAL STORAGE BOX. Has nearly everything I need and will ever need. I added another handle and a couple of other specialty bits, and it all fits in the box. https://i.imgur.com/6yaYDDY.jpg

Chaparral appears to be the winner based on the number of mentions, but I've never handled one.

Out of my collection the first to jump to mind is the Caly 3.5 ZDP-189 Sprint.

...hole :D

1. PM2 (your steel of choice): Just an all-round perfect do-everything knife. 2. Advocate (CQI): Quintessential blade shape; M4 steel; very snappy flipper; thin and pocket friendly especially w/deep carry clip. 3. Gayle Bradley 2: Perfectly proportioned from tip to heel; M4 steel; again quintessent...

I own a couple of Caly3s but always favored the longer blade of the Caly 3.5. It was my favorite EDC for a long time, I bought several, and still consider it among Spyderco's best designs. Pinned construction and limited steel choices eventually gave way to the lure of models and brands that offered...

bearfacedkiller wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:29 am

At first glance it looked like you cut the steel cable with the Shaman :eek:

- The hinted at Military 2 with compression lock.
- The expected Native Chief Sprint with CF and high end steel.
- The considered Titanium Ikuchi.
- The whispered two brothers of the Ikuchi.

In the "trimming and refining" the collection mode since 2018. Even so I still managed to add over a dozen models of assorted brands to my collection this year alone :o Among the Spydercos: - Shaman Sprint - Ikuchi - another PM2 - another Manix2 - another Yojimbo Will reset and try the &qu...

Glad they fixed it and hope the design is a success as it should be. Not sure if I'll purchase yet. If I do, it will be the fourth Spyderco where I purchased one from the first batch, which had issues, then had to purchase a second one months down the road for a corrected copy; effectively paying do...

Sharp Guy wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:13 pm

Mako109 wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:18 pm

So what are the CQI changes over the first batch?

Was there ever confirmation that they were actually making CQI changes to it?

See this...
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85123&p=1369286&hil ... i#p1369286

So what are the CQI changes over the first batch?

1. PM2 (your steel of choice): Just an all-round perfect do-everything knife. 2. Advocate (CQI): Quintessential blade shape; M4 steel; very snappy flipper; thin and pocket friendly especially w/deep carry clip. 3. Gayle Bradley 2: Perfectly proportioned from tip to heel; M4 steel; again quintessent...

abbazaba wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:27 pm

Where did you get the CF scale for your XM-18 Skinny? Looks fabulous. Is it a standard CF scale or one made specifically for the skinny?

Thanks much!

The fit and finish of my DLT CF 20CV is among Spyderco's finest examples. I initially hesitated due to the high cost, but once I pulled the trigger and got it in hand I never looked back. The smooth CF feels so right that it inspired me to smooth the G10 on my original as well. My photo doesn't do i...

Past: C54 Calypso Sprint

Present: Shaman CF/S90V Sprint (got it)

Future: C54 Calypso Sprint with M390/CPM20CV and CF scales; Native Chief Sprint with M390/CPM20CV and CF scales

Pancake wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:41 am

Like this?

Bam, you got me. I'm in.

Bought this recently based on recommendations from members of this forum. Love it. For knives as well as electronics, jewelry, fishing reels, etc...

Just received in this mornings mail. So good...it's going to get a lot of pocket time.

CPM 20CV on rock with fossilized leaves found on my property.