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Caly 3.5
Time for another :spyder:!

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Looking at your list I would say one of the new FFG Manix 2s or a Military :)
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For something about the same size, but the most different from your list: Southard

For something about the same size, but similar to the Sage: Domino

For something about the same size, but slightly more refined: CF Caly 3.5
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I'd try to go for a sprint of some kind!
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Domino is nice, flipper, beautifully made size is like a Manix 2 so great for EDC. Ti mili is also nice if you want a larger knife or any Mili for that matter.
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For a dress knife I would get the Chaparral 2! :)
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swigert wrote:Suggestions?
How does the Cru-Wear Military grab ya? I'm sure there are still some out there. I was never very sold on the Military, but decided to give the Cru-Wear a try and it has converted me. What a great knife.

You could always hold out for the Super Blue Stretch that is probably around the corner.

Maybe try one of the ethnic series? Not a sprint, but endangered species...Chokwe, Zulu..etc.
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I would wait until some of the new knives come out.
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- Techno
- Caly 3.5
- Native 5
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I was leaning towards the likes of what Revival just posted.
Techno, Caly 3.5 or CTS-XHP Native would all be great choices based on what you have currently.

One I did not see mentioned which I think you should consider is a Yo2. This is one I didn't really think I would love (I am not into MBC and don't plan to use my knives for defense) but once I handled one at a gun show I was sold. One of my favorites now!

Finally with your budget I do think the Southard would be a nice choice as well. Mine comes in just after the Caly, Sage 1 and Yo2 as most carried.
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My current favorite and EDC, Memory

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With $250 to spend I'd have to go with the Southard. Second choice would be the Techno and get a Sharpmaker (if you don't already have one) with the leftover funds.
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$250. This is easy.
Option #1
If you want to stun people:
Ti Fluted Native5

Option# 2
just great EDC

Native5 and G10/VG10 Caly3.5
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Caly 3.5 because you still don't have the best Spyderco made unless you have one of those.
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Get yourself a military. My military and my pacific salt are my two favorite knives. Stick the rest in the bank. ;)
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swigert wrote:I dont. I have not held one in person and maybe thats my problem here. But from looks alone online it doesnt say BUY ME!!!! If you know what I mean...
You have to carry one to really see what we talk about.
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Looking at the steels, sizes, makers of your current collection makes me thing you need:

CF Caly 3.5 ZDP
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Dragonfly (possibly superblue if you are patient)
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Surfingringo wrote:Get yourself a military. My military and my pacific salt are my two favorite knives. Stick the rest in the bank. ;)
Good advice. Don't often need a 4" blade but when you do the Military is the tops.
Liquid Cobra wrote:How does the Cru-Wear Military grab ya? I'm sure there are still some out there. I was never very sold on the Military, but decided to give the Cru-Wear a try and it has converted me. What a great knife.
Good advice +1
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swigert wrote:I dont. I have not held one in person and maybe thats my problem here. But from looks alone online it doesnt say BUY ME!!!! If you know what I mean...
I have never owned a caly but I played with one the last time I was in knifeworks. The caly 3.5 is probably the most comfortable folder I have ever held. It absolutely melts into the hand. I didn't buy one because I like my knives a bit more "robust" than the caly. Not that I necessarily need them to be...I just like a slightly heavier build. But for normal edc type stuff, the caly is about as good as it gets I'd say.
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I'd suggest the Hungarian Folder or the Vallotton.
To my taste the best looking Spydies since the Kopa and Kiwi Midlock were discontinued.


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