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Suggestions for next purchase

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Hi guys,

I'm looking for some suggestions for my next Spyderco purchase.
(Budget being around $100 to $150 max)

My current Spydies are:

Paramilitary 2
Sage 1
Delica4 FRN
Cat G-10
Dragonfly2 FRN
Chicago G-10
Manbug FRN







Thanks in advance! :)

EDIT: It's probably useful to mention that I'd prefer a smaller knife I can EDC..I don't really come across any heavy cutting tasks in my day-to-day life
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Prepare yourself for caly 3.5 suggestions in 3..2..1...
Most recently acquired: Military 2, Paramilitary 2 Tanto x2, YoJUMBO, Swayback, Siren, DLC Yojimbo 2, Native Chief, Shaman S90V, Para 3 LW, Ikuchi, UKPK, Smock, SUBVERT, Amalgam, Para 3 CTS-XHP, Kapara, Paramilitary 2 M390
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Millie. :D
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Are you a hunter? Bill Moran, street beat..
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#5

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.357 mag wrote:Are you a hunter? Bill Moran, street beat..
Not really
I prefer a folder
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How large of a folder do you find suits you best? Do you want something that is for harder use or lighter tasks? What's your favorite of the knives you currently own?
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Caly 3/3.5, Native 5, Military, Chaparral, Endura, to name a few.
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DRKBC wrote:How large of a folder do you find suits you best? Do you want something that is for harder use or lighter tasks? What's your favorite of the knives you currently own?
I'd prefer a smaller knife I can EDC..I don't really come across any heavy cutting tasks in my day-to-day life
My favorite so far is definitely the Sage 1
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I agree a little insight on preference and use could narrow it down a little more, but based on what you have mentioned.

- Needs something from the SALT line (assuming the dragonfly is not H1): Salt Saver or Salt Lightweight SE edge
- Kiwi 4 that is coming out soon: Also along that line is the Air
- Worker Sprint run for this year
- Stretch is Great knife - but you do have the Delica and Para2
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Looks like you posted as I was responding at the same time. So I am going to change my order now.

- Kiwi 4 that is coming out soon: Also along that line is the Air
- Worker Sprint run for this year
- Needs something from the SALT line (assuming the dragonfly is not H1): Salt Saver or Salt Lightweight SE edge
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For my .02, I would say Caly CF, such a nice knife gentleman's knife. Stylish, great slicer, great ergos, thin in your pocket, wire clip, not too big or too small, great steel. I think if you like the Sage you would also like this knife. Native 5 is also great but it is a more robust knife, still I would consider it.
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Caly 3.5 . No wait I take that back because if you buy a Caly 3.5 you might not ever buy another Spyderco. Don't dOoo it!!!!!!!
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Get yourself a Pacific Salt, with the H-1 Steel. I know you said you don't often have uses for a larger knife, but, it can handle all you want, and also larger tasks.

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#15

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I'm starting to consider the black Pcific Salt C91BBK
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If the sage1 is your fav the chaparral1 is a scaled down version of the sage1. It may be too similar if you are trying to add variety but it may also be the perfect companion to the sage. Native and caly3 cf are two other good choices for knives at 3 inches. They are all at different price points but in your budget.
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Saver Salt is nice as well might be a consideration as well if you are looking at the Salt series. It has a choil, comes in black to if that is your preference

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I'd say Chaparral or Native 5.
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Caly 3 or 3.5 CF with ZDP! Sweet!
Current EDC: Techno, Squeak, Southard Flipper, Caly 3.5

New Arrivals: Chap3, Domino, Sage 3

2014 Wishlist: Yo2 CF, Deviant Friction, Tatanka, Tusk, Firefly

Oldies Wishlist: Delica CF PE, Civilian CF PE
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#20

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CF Caly3,Dragonfly Salt serrated, CF Chaparral1, Techno and Native 5 - in order of my recommendation.
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