Your thoughts on the Superleaf...
Your thoughts on the Superleaf...
I came across a Superleaf today and I am thinking about purchasing it, but I would like to get some opinions first. I know these are discontinued and finding them for sale can be difficult, but does anyone have a current ballpark street price for one LNIB. I am not a "big knife" guy but I am a fan of the compression lock and I was quite impressed with the Superleaf. This would not be an EDC for me. It may see some kitchen duty, It may see camping/hiking duty, or it may just become part of the collection. What are your thoughts on this knife? Has anyone passed on one and regretted it?
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I wish the superleaf was still available
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To me, the superleaf has too much handle and not enough blade. For as bulky a knife as a superleaf is, I'd like to have more cutting surface. I have other knives with just as much cutting edge, which ride much more nicely in my pocket.
If you want a beefy knife with a strong lock, sure, go for it - but if I hadn't picked mine up on clearance from sierra trading post, I probably wouldn't have bothered.
If you want a beefy knife with a strong lock, sure, go for it - but if I hadn't picked mine up on clearance from sierra trading post, I probably wouldn't have bothered.
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I would agree. It's a great design but I ended up carrying other knives more often than my Superleaf, based on my own usage preferences and needs. My only beefs were the bulk and lack of cutting edge per the overall length of the knife. I did like the fit, the compression lock, the choil, and the flow-through design. As with most knife preferences, like or disliking this one is based on your end use.Evil D wrote:Ultimately it was too similar yet too bulky compared to the Para 2 so I passed on it. The ergos are actually a bit better for me though, but it never came in 20CP so the Para got the win.
I gifted it to my brother who uses it as a hunting knife and loves it. The robust design is good for cleaning deer and flow-through design makes cleanup easier. It works for him. The down side is he does not have a sharpening system so I get tasked with sharpening and cleaning excess deer guts out of it for him.
My attraction to thickish blades (I have a Techno and Southard Folder) began with the Superleaf. I EDCd it for a year. Hardly the perfect knife (biggest pocket hog I have; lot of handle for such short cutting edge; wireclip snapped when I grabbed for my keys) but I love flow-through designs, VG10, compression locks, leaf shapes, and a bit of heft. I still have a fondness for the Superleaf even though I don't carry it except for a novel change of pace.
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I guess I'm one of the few with a real love for the Superleaf.
It's one of my most used knives and sees more pocket time than all my Para2s together.
Love the wired clip and the VG-10.
The blade/handle ratio of the Superleaf and the Para 2 are roughly similar:
Superleaf 3.35''/4.53'' and Para2 3.43''/4.76'', the only disadvantage of the Superleaf is the more pronounced choil of the blade.
It's somewhat a 70/30 choil, so you get less cutting edge compared to the Para 2.
To me the the Superleaf is one of the real successors of the C95 Lockback. Group pic of both with the Kris
It's one of my most used knives and sees more pocket time than all my Para2s together.
Love the wired clip and the VG-10.
The blade/handle ratio of the Superleaf and the Para 2 are roughly similar:
Superleaf 3.35''/4.53'' and Para2 3.43''/4.76'', the only disadvantage of the Superleaf is the more pronounced choil of the blade.
It's somewhat a 70/30 choil, so you get less cutting edge compared to the Para 2.
To me the the Superleaf is one of the real successors of the C95 Lockback. Group pic of both with the Kris
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- Scottie3000
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I saw a Superleaf today as well........ which I think is gone now. I was considering making an offer but then priced it out and I could get a Manix 2 XL for cheaper up here in Canada and a regular Manix for even less. The 4mm and handle shape almost pushed me to make an offer but ultimately I let it go without an inquiry as I had just bought a Damascus Nishijin Stretch yesterday and decided that was enough knife purchasing for at least a month or so until the CF S110V Native 5 and SB Dragonfly's are released.
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I picked one up at the discounted price and feel like I stole it. Great handle and a stout blade with rock solid lockup. I am of the school of thought that a handle is what should be designed for you to hold onto, not just where the blade goes. The superleaf handle is super comfortable and would be great if you are doing any extended cutting. I never once felt like it needed more blade.
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
-Nick
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The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
The handle feels great in the hand. Love the ergos. The compression lock works even better than those on my Paras. The wonderful leaf blade is the closest I've found to the popular Strider shape but with Spydie's outstanding quality.
Love the looks. Bought three. Still kicking myself over a fourth that got away with pimped scales.
Enjoy looking. If you find that pimped one, please let me know!
Love the looks. Bought three. Still kicking myself over a fourth that got away with pimped scales.
Enjoy looking. If you find that pimped one, please let me know!