s90v SHAMAN IS OUT

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s90v SHAMAN IS OUT

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saw some posts on the spyderco facebook group

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My body is ready.
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Yay!?
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It’ll be mine. Oh yes.

I remember the first time I saw the Shaman. It was the first time I met Sal, he drew the knife from his pocket and handed it to me and I was blown away. The handles were made from carbon fiber and it was just awesome. I don’t recall what blade steel it had but I knew then and there that the design was a winner. Sal had said at the time that he wasn’t sure what materials would be chosen for the initial release of the knife but that he was hoping for S90V and CF. I think it was a smart decision to do the standard production model with S30V and G10 but I always looked forward to the Sprint version. It’s been encouraging over the years to see him mention S90V and CF and now it’s here. Very cool to see a knife start as a proto and eventually become a product I can buy.
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So I guess this would be sort of a large "version" of the Native 5 Carbon Fiber S90V? I am receiving one of these in the next couple of days.
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One European dealer did have the CF Shaman in stock already some days ago (alongside with the Endela), but it was sold out mighty fast (meanwhile the PE Endela is also, just not the SE).
So better be quick if you see it in stock somewhere and want one...
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)
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Wake me when the CRUWEAR/Micarta Shaman drops... :(
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Passed on the BHQ M4 Shaman (want the DLC version ) so this CF S90V sprint will be my first one. :)

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Hi Chivaceae,

Welcome to our forum.

Hi Cobra,

I'll carry one tomorrow. S90 & CF......made for me. really a classic piece.

sal
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sal wrote:
Thu May 16, 2019 9:36 pm
Hi Chivaceae,

Welcome to our forum.

Hi Cobra,

I'll carry one tomorrow. S90 & CF......made for me. really a classic piece.

sal
sal, is there any danger of the carbon fiber delaminating or not really? And would you ever consider making a "Shaman LightWeight" with FRN? Is that ever potentially in the works?
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Not seeing it at the major US retailers just yet, but hopefully I'll have the funds for it.
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steelcity16 wrote:
Thu May 16, 2019 9:21 pm
Wake me when the CRUWEAR/Micarta Shaman drops... :(
This.

Even though I'm a huge carbon fiber fan I think I'll be passing on this version. One, because I have no need for it and I'm trying to cut down on my knife buying, and two the price.......
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I want it but I have too many irons in the fire right now. Hopefully it will hang around for a while. :)
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SpyderEdgeForever wrote:
Fri May 17, 2019 2:43 am
sal wrote:
Thu May 16, 2019 9:36 pm
Hi Chivaceae,

Welcome to our forum.

Hi Cobra,

I'll carry one tomorrow. S90 & CF......made for me. really a classic piece.

sal
sal, is there any danger of the carbon fiber delaminating or not really? And would you ever consider making a "Shaman LightWeight" with FRN? Is that ever potentially in the works?

Hi SEF,

No on the CF and possible on FRN, depending on demand.

sal
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Where can I buy this is my only question.
On my radar: 110V Military, Police 4 and some sweet Rex 45 Military action.

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sal wrote:
Fri May 17, 2019 7:23 am
SpyderEdgeForever wrote:
Fri May 17, 2019 2:43 am

would you ever consider making a "Shaman LightWeight" with FRN? Is that ever potentially in the works?

Hi SEF,

possible on FRN, depending on demand.

sal

A Shaman LW with a wire clip and flat, squared, FRN similar to the Native LW? Count me in! This might be a good opportunity to try a "straight to CPM-CRUWEAR" production model with a nice new color of FRN/FRCP and a DLC version and a stonewash version. Then follow up with a blacked out LC200N Salt variation! I like this idea!
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sal wrote:
Thu May 16, 2019 9:36 pm
Hi Chivaceae,

Welcome to our forum.

Hi Cobra,

I'll carry one tomorrow. S90 & CF......made for me. really a classic piece.

sal

Hello Sal, as I am relatively new to sharpening, I'd like to ask you about the way you sharpen and maintain the edge of your S90V knives, as it looks like it's one of your favorite steels. I see there are many different approaches to sharpening high-carbide steels like S90V and I'm curious to know yours - especially with a Sharpmaker, as that's what I have (with diamond and UF rods).
Thanks
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sal wrote:
Fri May 17, 2019 7:23 am
SpyderEdgeForever wrote:
Fri May 17, 2019 2:43 am
sal wrote:
Thu May 16, 2019 9:36 pm
Hi Chivaceae,

Welcome to our forum.

Hi Cobra,

I'll carry one tomorrow. S90 & CF......made for me. really a classic piece.

sal
sal, is there any danger of the carbon fiber delaminating or not really? And would you ever consider making a "Shaman LightWeight" with FRN? Is that ever potentially in the works?

Hi SEF,

No on the CF and possible on FRN, depending on demand.

sal
An FRN Shaman LW would be great! Maybe even with thinner (3mm instead of 3.7mm) bladestock. Since the current, thicker Shaman-blade slices very well already (due to it's hight), a 3mm version would make for an incredible slicing geometry while still being strong enough imho...
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)
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Volk wrote:
Fri May 17, 2019 9:06 am
sal wrote:
Thu May 16, 2019 9:36 pm
Hi Chivaceae,

Welcome to our forum.

Hi Cobra,

I'll carry one tomorrow. S90 & CF......made for me. really a classic piece.

sal

Hello Sal, as I am relatively new to sharpening, I'd like to ask you about the way you sharpen and maintain the edge of your S90V knives, as it looks like it's one of your favorite steels. I see there are many different approaches to sharpening high-carbide steels like S90V and I'm curious to know yours - especially with a Sharpmaker, as that's what I have (with diamond and UF rods).
Thanks
I’m not Sal...but let me suggest it’s quite a jump from diamond to UF. You might consider the intermediate brown and white rods. Those two are actually all you need with S90V unless you’re trying to set a new bevel.
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HarleyXJGuy wrote:
Fri May 17, 2019 7:32 am
Where can I buy this is my only question.
You can do what i did and do a pre-pay pre order at bento box shop. That way its yours when it comes in.

Don’t let these guys and girls fool you, everybody makes up a reason not to like it or not to buy it and it still sells out in minutes.
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