What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
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Interesting. 15% of respondents would buy back one or two but not continue to collect after that.
I was not expecting that response!
I was not expecting that response!
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
Cruwear PM2
After that a K04 SE (6.5 inch utility) for the kitchen.
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... -Black/852
After that a K04 SE (6.5 inch utility) for the kitchen.
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... -Black/852
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Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
That is a terrible proposition raised by the OP.
I'd take the carbon fibre/S90V Siren. For me that's probably the best knife Spyderco have ever made. Ergos, weight, materials, balance, size, design all go to make this the ultimate outdoor knife and the best companion for an epic journey through the wilderness of a life.
If I was on a budget it would be the Stretch 2 XL.
Dan
I'd take the carbon fibre/S90V Siren. For me that's probably the best knife Spyderco have ever made. Ergos, weight, materials, balance, size, design all go to make this the ultimate outdoor knife and the best companion for an epic journey through the wilderness of a life.
If I was on a budget it would be the Stretch 2 XL.
Dan
Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
I only listed one because the OP asked for the "first." I would absolutely keep reacquiring.
If limited to production models:
Native 5 Maxamet
Native 5 Magnacut (when it comes out)
Native 5 Spy27
Native 5 CF
PM2 CruCarta
Para3 Blackout in S45VN
Para3 Maxamet
Lil' Native Lockback
Lil' Temperance 3 LW
Native Chief
Shaman
Yojimbo2
GB2
Kapara
Siren (if it comes back)
Sage 5 LW
Chaparral Sun & Moon
Polestar
Alcyone
Chicago
After my divorce was final I'd keep going...
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
Ha ha ha ! How many did you list Buddy ? I must say some in my collection are irreplaceable due to the nature of how they were acquired . This is an interesting question in many ways . Dan
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
What i would first want to replace is my Chinook 1.
But since that would be nearly impossible since i just spend 15 years to get it. i would replace a Manix XL first.
Then try and grow the collection again.
Offcourse i would be depressed and angry loosing my collection but it would pass and go back to normal after buying that XL then.
In the end its better to have loved and lost then never to have loved at all... for me that even counts for my spydies.
But since that would be nearly impossible since i just spend 15 years to get it. i would replace a Manix XL first.
Then try and grow the collection again.
Offcourse i would be depressed and angry loosing my collection but it would pass and go back to normal after buying that XL then.
In the end its better to have loved and lost then never to have loved at all... for me that even counts for my spydies.
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
Paramilitary 2. Maybe a Stretch 2.
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
If it was a model I own: M2LW. I'm not sure why I'd pick it over the Endura when it's more of a pocket hog, has considerably less cutting edge, etc. There's just something about it.
If also shopping models I do not own it'd probably be between S2XL, Para 2, Native Chief, or possibly a Police 4 or Military.
If also shopping models I do not own it'd probably be between S2XL, Para 2, Native Chief, or possibly a Police 4 or Military.
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I think it would be a Delica. I'd follow that with an Endura. Now, if I couldn't have a locking knife I'd choose a UKPK.
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
I just went with my gut, the first model that came to mind when I read the title. That's usually the truest answer. I could make a long list of what would come after my #1.
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
K390 Endura.
Close second would be a K390 or Hap40 Delica for environments where something a little smaller is prudent. Then a couple LynchNW Ti deep carry clips.
Distant 3rd/4th would be a 20CV Endura and then kitchen knives, maybe.
But really, I'm with all of these guys:
FRN lockback with upgraded steel is what I keep grabbing when I know I'm going to be cutting a bunch of stuff... I love my fancy G10/CF/Ti from Golden and Taichung but I could've saved myself a bunch of money over the years, hah
Close second would be a K390 or Hap40 Delica for environments where something a little smaller is prudent. Then a couple LynchNW Ti deep carry clips.
Distant 3rd/4th would be a 20CV Endura and then kitchen knives, maybe.
But really, I'm with all of these guys:
FRN lockback with upgraded steel is what I keep grabbing when I know I'm going to be cutting a bunch of stuff... I love my fancy G10/CF/Ti from Golden and Taichung but I could've saved myself a bunch of money over the years, hah
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Delica, in a heartbeat.
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
I've mostly had only three EDC's.
First knife I'd acquire would be a FRN Police4 K390.
Second would be a S90V Siren.
Third would be an Endura, but since I've got the other two, it would be a Pacific Salt 2 with a serrated edge which I'd put in the center console of my car.
After all that I'd buy something with a blade less than 3 inches for some places that do that kind of thing, probably a Para3 LW of some flavor.
First knife I'd acquire would be a FRN Police4 K390.
Second would be a S90V Siren.
Third would be an Endura, but since I've got the other two, it would be a Pacific Salt 2 with a serrated edge which I'd put in the center console of my car.
After all that I'd buy something with a blade less than 3 inches for some places that do that kind of thing, probably a Para3 LW of some flavor.
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
Dragonfly 2. Not my favorite Spyderco, but the one design that I have never found a substitute for, from any maker. Just perfectly fits its role as a little big knife that punches way above its weight class. (That said, mine is a HAP40 and I'd probably replace it with a K390 if I had a clean slate.)
Second place goes to the SpydieChef. Again, not my favorite (and I really, really wish the scales weren't so slick given that it's basically designed to get messy/wet), but has the second fewest substitutes for what I use it for.
Second place goes to the SpydieChef. Again, not my favorite (and I really, really wish the scales weren't so slick given that it's basically designed to get messy/wet), but has the second fewest substitutes for what I use it for.
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Slight sidebar, but could you elaborate on your thoughts for the HAP40 vs K390 in a small knife?kataphraktos wrote: ↑Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:57 amDragonfly 2. Not my favorite Spyderco, but the one design that I have never found a substitute for, from any maker. Just perfectly fits its role as a little big knife that punches way above its weight class. (That said, mine is a HAP40 and I'd probably replace it with a K390 if I had a clean slate.)
I've been going back and forth on whether to get a K390 Delica to compare to my usual HAP40 Delica carry myself.
Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
First impulse is some sprint run, exclusive, or S110V of each of these:
Manix, Manix LW, Military
Also, a P.I.T.S., a DF2, and future Mules.
The more I think about it, the more I would want to rebuy.
Manix, Manix LW, Military
Also, a P.I.T.S., a DF2, and future Mules.
The more I think about it, the more I would want to rebuy.
Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru-wear Para 3, SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P.I.T.S., XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapara, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Swick, AEB-L Urban, KC Cruwear Manix, M390 PM2, Mantra 2, CruCarta Shaman, M390 Manix, K390 Police 4, S90V Manix LW, Rex 45 Manix LW, 20CV Manix, Rex 45 Lil’Native, Shaman, C208GP, Cruwear Manix, Cruwear Manix, M4 Chief, Z-max!!!
Want: SPY27, K490, Swick 5.
Want: SPY27, K490, Swick 5.
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Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:12 amHa ha ha ! How many did you list Buddy ? I must say some in my collection are irreplaceable due to the nature of how they were acquired . This is an interesting question in many ways . Dan
I meant: I listed the first I'd replace (probably Chap for me) but I doubt I would stop re-acquiring after that. I was referring to the folks who said that they'd replace just a few, and then stop. Not sure I have that kind of self discipline. I admire it though.
Brock O Lee wrote: ↑Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:29 am....After that a K04 SE (6.5 inch utility) for the kitchen...
Ha ha, yes, I was thinking my second replacement might be a Yang for the kitchen, if I could find one. It gets used every day.
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
I'd need my Bug back on my keychain ASAP, packages aren't going to open themselves!
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
Man, if my MuleTeam's got nicked, I'd be one inconsolable moonpie.
I'd probably want to replace my
I'd probably just quit collecting
I'd probably want to replace my
I'd probably just quit collecting
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Re: What is the first Spyderco you'd replace?
I’d get a stretch in whatever configuration is readily available