Hello everyone! :)
Hello everyone! :)
Hey guys! I'm new to the club since yesterday night and today I received my first Spyderco blade.....it's a spyderco Navaja !!! (seems like I like to start strong!) I ordered another one wich is a Spydie Persistence and should be here by friday.....since the Navaja is a little big for EDC... :rolleyes:
Anyways guys, I'm here to learn from such gurus like you that knows about this brand and maybe tricks to re-sharpen the blades maybe?
Keeping in mind that I already own a Navaja and soon a Persistence, wich model should be next? Any advices? I'm looking for a blade not more that 3.75 inches long :p and wich would be discreet for EDC...
Thank you guys!!!
- Pat
Anyways guys, I'm here to learn from such gurus like you that knows about this brand and maybe tricks to re-sharpen the blades maybe?
Keeping in mind that I already own a Navaja and soon a Persistence, wich model should be next? Any advices? I'm looking for a blade not more that 3.75 inches long :p and wich would be discreet for EDC...
Thank you guys!!!
- Pat
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+1jossta wrote:Favorite knives in the current lineup that are under 3.75" are the Bradley and Paramilitary 2. Any of the Manix 2s are good as well.
Oh, and welcome :) .
These three would be the first I would recommend. The manix 2 is my Fav :spyder: .
Welcome aboard, I want a Navaja so bad haha.
:spyder: Spydies: Orange Manix 2, Digicam Para 2, Foliage Green FRN Delica 4
:spyder: Want List: Starmate!
:spyder: Want List: Starmate!
Welcome Pat, choosing a 'next :spyder: ' is not that easy.
First there is (for me it is) the 'how much can I spend'-issue.
After that lots of problematica follow. You solved one for yourself already; not longer 3.75 inches period However that still includes a lot Spydies
Let's continue with a few questions:
-what bladform do you prefer?
-what lock-type do you want?
-what steeltype do you wanna check out now?
-FRN, G10, CF or maybe Ti?
IMHO I can recommend a few very fine under 3.75'' :spyder: :spyder: like indeed the mentioned Gayle Bradley (exotic steel + FAT linerlock + custom collaboration). This is one of my most favorite ever!
There is one that (again IMHO) embodies the whole philosophy of the Spyderco-company and that is the Caly 3 or the Caly 3.5
These two knives are designed by Sal Glesser and somehow I can not explain why I keep being attracted to these. As we speak I am holding a little Temp (disco'd, highly sought :spyder :) that came in the mail yesterday but in the background there always is my Caly. The form, the steel, the design, the grind, the ergo's, the carrying-aspects etc. For me this is a Spyderco-knife that has it ALL. Therefore I can highly recommend you one!
Let us know what's it gonna be!
Cheers, Tomas
First there is (for me it is) the 'how much can I spend'-issue.
After that lots of problematica follow. You solved one for yourself already; not longer 3.75 inches period However that still includes a lot Spydies
Let's continue with a few questions:
-what bladform do you prefer?
-what lock-type do you want?
-what steeltype do you wanna check out now?
-FRN, G10, CF or maybe Ti?
IMHO I can recommend a few very fine under 3.75'' :spyder: :spyder: like indeed the mentioned Gayle Bradley (exotic steel + FAT linerlock + custom collaboration). This is one of my most favorite ever!
There is one that (again IMHO) embodies the whole philosophy of the Spyderco-company and that is the Caly 3 or the Caly 3.5
These two knives are designed by Sal Glesser and somehow I can not explain why I keep being attracted to these. As we speak I am holding a little Temp (disco'd, highly sought :spyder :) that came in the mail yesterday but in the background there always is my Caly. The form, the steel, the design, the grind, the ergo's, the carrying-aspects etc. For me this is a Spyderco-knife that has it ALL. Therefore I can highly recommend you one!
Let us know what's it gonna be!
Cheers, Tomas
Tom
Welcome aboard Pat!
It's hard to add anything to great suggestions provided by all good people above. Most likely you will have them all. :) Just make sure that your sharpening skills are ready. I was always trying to buy a knife that I can handle in terms of sharpening and maintenance. Or the one I can afford to screw up while I practice. :)
Good luck.
It's hard to add anything to great suggestions provided by all good people above. Most likely you will have them all. :) Just make sure that your sharpening skills are ready. I was always trying to buy a knife that I can handle in terms of sharpening and maintenance. Or the one I can afford to screw up while I practice. :)
Good luck.
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First question on the next knife is do you use knives or want to collect them? I'm a user and will tell you what I like since I don't know anything about your needs. I like a smaller knife and a larger knife for harder tasks. I have two smaller knifes I like, Delica 4 FFG and the Michael Walker (hard to get now). The Michael Walker has a 2.5" blade and has carbon fiber scales which make it nice for dressier wear. It fits in a jeans pocket as well and is in mine quite a bit. :) I'd get the Sage 1 now to replace the MW. I also have two Manix2 knives which have proven to be very durable for heavier tasks. I carry both at the same time or just one and all my cutting needs are met.
Here is a good video from Spydeco of what knife to choose (for using). It's pretty interesting even if you don't need it anymore.
http://spyderco.com/edge-u-cation/video.php
If you are new to sharpening I'd stay away from any knife with a ZDP-189 steel blade. I had a terrible time getting used to it and I was already a pretty good sharpener. That's because the steel is so hard and my skills weren't as good at the time. Now I have no problem with it because of practice. But if you want one get it, your sharpening skills will improve if you are inexperienced now. You definately need a good sharpening system. That should be gotten as soon as possible. I think you should wait on a knife you want and get the sharpener first. I don't care what knife I own, if it is dull it is a useless piece of junk (until it is sharp again :D ). If you think you are going to get quality sharpening stuff and spend less than $50 you are dreaming (unless you get lucky). So a Sharpmaker should be one of your next things to get. There are others at much higher prices but I believe the Sharpmaker is a great system.
Jack
Here is a good video from Spydeco of what knife to choose (for using). It's pretty interesting even if you don't need it anymore.
http://spyderco.com/edge-u-cation/video.php
If you are new to sharpening I'd stay away from any knife with a ZDP-189 steel blade. I had a terrible time getting used to it and I was already a pretty good sharpener. That's because the steel is so hard and my skills weren't as good at the time. Now I have no problem with it because of practice. But if you want one get it, your sharpening skills will improve if you are inexperienced now. You definately need a good sharpening system. That should be gotten as soon as possible. I think you should wait on a knife you want and get the sharpener first. I don't care what knife I own, if it is dull it is a useless piece of junk (until it is sharp again :D ). If you think you are going to get quality sharpening stuff and spend less than $50 you are dreaming (unless you get lucky). So a Sharpmaker should be one of your next things to get. There are others at much higher prices but I believe the Sharpmaker is a great system.
Jack
Welcome!
Lots of good advice, my only advice would be 'find a good accountant'. Now that you've started you'll almost certainly end up purchasing several of the :spyder: 's mentioned.
Oh, if you can find a dealer locally to try some of your choices in hand you may save a bit of money, for a little while....! :)
Lots of good advice, my only advice would be 'find a good accountant'. Now that you've started you'll almost certainly end up purchasing several of the :spyder: 's mentioned.
Oh, if you can find a dealer locally to try some of your choices in hand you may save a bit of money, for a little while....! :)