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So I just started collecting Spyderco knives this past January. I was wondering what you all think are the "must have" for any collection big or small? Here's what I own so far in my collection: 1. Dragonfly 2 in FRN VG-10 steel 2. Native 5 in FRN in S35VN steel (guess S35VN is the only op...

Yea but that's 25% in this case, which is certainly significant. And who says your 17 year old isn't the average knife owner? Good point. Well some guys/gals at Spyderco crunched the numbers and decided they need this price point. I guess compared to ordinary 420HC, BD1 probably does well. I can te...

Any guestimate for an ETA on the S110V version??

Yeah - I wish I could find a link to some discussion where someone was trying to claim BD1 was an alternative to VG-10 - maybe it was a LOWER COST alternative to VG-10. There does not seem to be a whole lot of excitement for this steel. In the case of the Manix 2, the street price difference between...

My son got a Manix 2 LW in CTS-BD1. Seems as sharp as VG-10. I have read that BD1 is supposed to be an alternative to VG-10. Is it living up to expectations?

OBTW - I have a Manix 2 LW in S110V and it is awesome!! Not sure I would pass on a BD1 version - the translucent handles are very cool.

I will be the odd man out and say Endura. If there is any way you can go to a knife store and try each - I think that would be best.

I would LOVE to have an S110V version of the Native 5 - awesome!!!

I have a light weight Manix 2 in CPM-S110V and love it! Great design. Great steel. Great value. Why can't we get a S110V option for the Manix XL?? For that matter - I would like to see Spyderco offer more knives in any model in S110V steel.

Send it back if you are not happy. I have the same knife and it is very smooth. I would not worry about whether or not it's centered - some of my Spydies are - and some are not. All work well. As far as sharpening - I just touch mine up from time to time with the fine rods. Just don't let it get ver...

My first Spydercos all purchased February this year. Native 5, Manix 2 (S110V), Delica, Caly 3.5 (VG-10), Dragonfly, and Sage 1. Love them all.

VG-10 and CPM-S110V of the steels I have tried. I still would not pass up S30 or S35V

Look at the Manix 2 with blue FRN handles and S110V, really nice. Also - the Sage 1 is a very, very smooth liner lock knife. The handle in the Sage 1 and 2 is slightly more narrow than the Sage 3, although the blade is the same on all three. Although carbon fiber and G10 handles feel better in the h...

Agree with Knutty.

Both my Native5 FRN and my Native5 CF S110V are loose as can be straight out of the box. If I fully depress the lock release, the blade drops. Just as I like it. I've gotten more than my share of duds, though, even recently. Maybe try another? That's true - my Native 5 also just drops if you releas...

I would say give the Native another try. If you want something that is a smooth opener and of similar size - then I recommend the Sage 1. Gorgeous knife. My Caly 3.5 is also smooth and there is a Caly 3. But I believe if you use the Native 5, oil it, and let it break in, you won't have any problems....

I have a Native 5 FRN. Yes it is stiff but not to the point where it required 2 hands to open. I had a difficult time getting it to flick open but now do that as well. I just oiled it with Hoppes 9. If it requires 2 hands to open after lube - send it back. My 2 cents.

Both great knives but I would give the slight nod to the PM2. Do it.

Also wanted to say the Caly 3.5 with the G10 / VG10 is a super knife.

So as a follow up - the release feels really clean now. I guess it just needed some more use and a good bath.

After cleaning and oiling it seems to be smoother. It definitely locks back with zero play. Not sure it's an issue at this point.

I like the design and am thinking about getting the Caly 3 in ZDP189/420J with carbon finer handles :D