DLT would most likely be most affordable. The Shaman is a big knife. Red scales plus M390 for just under $200 and I'd need to talk to the wifey for funds...
Michael 48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels . Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed SchemppFeel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
I'm working on a new design based on a modified Shaman pattern so I pulled out all of the original drawings. The first drawing of the Shaman was dated December 17, 2014. That can give you an idea of how long I work on some of these creations.
sal
[Edited to add: quoted Sal from the "Shaman Cru-Wear sprint run release?" thread]
I wonder what this might be-- maybe a backlock? :cool: :spyder:
... or? Bigger? Smaller?
It will be interesting to see what is next in the Native family.
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I'm working on a new design based on a modified Shaman pattern so I pulled out all of the original drawings. The first drawing of the Shaman was dated December 17, 2014. That can give you an idea of how long I work on some of these creations.
sal
I wonder what this might be-- maybe a backlock? :cool: :spyder:
... or? Bigger? Smaller?
It will be interesting to see what is next in the Native family.
I expressed the same hope for a backlock-Shaman (or more generally for EACH member of the "Native family" (Lil Native, Native 5, Shaman, Chief) coming in BOTH a comp. lock and backlock version) in the "Shaman cruwear sprint run release" thread, where you quoted Sal from... :D (see also here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=84760 )
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
I'm working on a new design based on a modified Shaman pattern so I pulled out all of the original drawings. The first drawing of the Shaman was dated December 17, 2014. That can give you an idea of how long I work on some of these creations.
sal
I wonder what this might be-- maybe a backlock? :cool: :spyder:
... or? Bigger? Smaller?
It will be interesting to see what is next in the Native family.
I expressed the same hope for a backlock-Shaman (or more generally for EACH member of the "Native family" (Lil Native, Native 5, Shaman, Chief) coming in BOTH a comp. lock and backlock version) in the "Shaman cruwear sprint run release" thread, where you quoted Sal from... :D (see also here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=84760 )
Amen, I’d love a native 5 but I don’t like back locks at all. Really curious to hear from some of you guys what you prefer about them, I don’t think my preference will change but I might learn something!
I'm working on a new design based on a modified Shaman pattern so I pulled out all of the original drawings. The first drawing of the Shaman was dated December 17, 2014. That can give you an idea of how long I work on some of these creations.
sal
I wonder what this might be-- maybe a backlock? :cool: :spyder:
... or? Bigger? Smaller?
It will be interesting to see what is next in the Native family.
I pray for a backlock 3 incher ....
Marius
" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
( Rabindranath Tagore ) Proud member of the old school spyderedge nation
I'm working on a new design based on a modified Shaman pattern so I pulled out all of the original drawings. The first drawing of the Shaman was dated December 17, 2014. That can give you an idea of how long I work on some of these creations.
sal
I wonder what this might be-- maybe a backlock? :cool: :spyder:
... or? Bigger? Smaller?
It will be interesting to see what is next in the Native family.
I pray for a backlock 3 incher ....
I think Sal pretty much said a backlock Shaman wasn't really possible without major mods to the design (in the cruwear shaman thread), so I'm guessing that's not what's in the works atm. Sorry, guys. My totally uninformed guess would be a Shaman fixed blade, or maybe just something entirely new. A push button comp lock Shaman would also be excellent, imo.
- Julia
"Be excellent to each other." - Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Amen, I’d love a native 5 but I don’t like back locks at all. Really curious to hear from some of you guys what you prefer about them, I don’t think my preference will change but I might learn something!
There´s been a lot of discussion about the perceived advantages and disadvantages of lockbacks on this forum lately, but I can see that you joined just a quite short time ago.
I´d gladly give you my (very positive) opinion on backlocks, but rather NOT in this "bombshell"-thread. You might want to start a dedicated thread asking your question?
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
I'm working on a new design based on a modified Shaman pattern so I pulled out all of the original drawings. The first drawing of the Shaman was dated December 17, 2014. That can give you an idea of how long I work on some of these creations.
sal
I wonder what this might be-- maybe a backlock? :cool: :spyder:
... or? Bigger? Smaller?
It will be interesting to see what is next in the Native family.
I pray for a backlock 3 incher ....
I think Sal pretty much said a backlock Shaman wasn't really possible without major mods to the design (in the cruwear shaman thread), so I'm guessing that's not what's in the works atm. Sorry, guys. My totally uninformed guess would be a Shaman fixed blade, or maybe just something entirely new. A push button comp lock Shaman would also be excellent, imo.
A push button comp lock would be incredible... great solution to the ‘nub’ issue, which is probably the only thing I don’t like about an otherwise amazing knife.
S45VN is a steel that was developed by one of their metallurgists (Frank) as an improvement to S35VN. More incremental than revolutionary, but it did test well and we're working with it.
sal
This is from the thread by Larrin on S45VN.
I Pray Heaven to Bestow The Best of Blessing on THIS HOUSE, and on ALL that shall hereafter Inhabit it. May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof! (John Adams regarding the White House)
Follow the Christ, the King,
Live pure, speak true, right wrong, follow the King--
Else, wherefore born?" (Tennyson)
S45VN is a steel that was developed by one of their metallurgists (Frank) as an improvement to S35VN. More incremental than revolutionary, but it did test well and we're working with it.
sal
This is from the thread by Larrin on S45VN.
You just beat me to the punch, Doc Dan! I was just now coming here to post that. :D
What time zone are you in?
S45VN is a steel that was developed by one of their metallurgists (Frank) as an improvement to S35VN. More incremental than revolutionary, but it did test well and we're working with it.
sal
This is from the thread by Larrin on S45VN.
You just beat me to the punch, Doc Dan! I was just now coming here to post that. :D
What time zone are you in?
In a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity.
Just kidding :D I am probably on the other side of the planet from you.
I Pray Heaven to Bestow The Best of Blessing on THIS HOUSE, and on ALL that shall hereafter Inhabit it. May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof! (John Adams regarding the White House)
Follow the Christ, the King,
Live pure, speak true, right wrong, follow the King--
Else, wherefore born?" (Tennyson)
CRU-CARTA THE SEKI MODELS! 
My totally uninformed guess would be a Shaman fixed blade, or maybe just something entirely new. A push button comp lock Shaman would also be excellent, imo.
