Top 5 knives you actually carry
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Caly 3.5 (most often) others in no particular order
M390 Millie
Para 2
Mantra
SE Pacific Salt
Ikuchi, before this would have been some version of the Sage. Have other non-Spydies on the list but didn't include those.
M390 Millie
Para 2
Mantra
SE Pacific Salt
Ikuchi, before this would have been some version of the Sage. Have other non-Spydies on the list but didn't include those.
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Dragonfly,
Para 3 LW
PM2
Kizlyar Whisper
ATR-2
Para 3 LW
PM2
Kizlyar Whisper
ATR-2
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
PM2- Aramis CF, M390
PM2- Aramis CF, M4
Ikuchi
Yojimbo 2 - DLT CF, CPM20CV
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PM2- Aramis CF, M4
Ikuchi
Yojimbo 2 - DLT CF, CPM20CV
Advocate
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
I recently picked up Aramis CF Grand and G-10 3D Line PM2 scales, and I've been super impressed with them. They've actually made me start carrying the PM2 a bit, which I've never really gotten into before (despite several serious tries at it).
I wish he made Para3 scales. And Manix scales, while I'm dreaming.
I've tried a lot of aftermarket scales and his are definitely the ones that have made the most difference to my actual use and ergonomics.
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
delica and dragonfly are the only two I have really carried over the last few years
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Rotation:
Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
Rotation:
Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Yes, those scales really transformed and elevated my PM2s into something special. He does make Para3 scales! Contact him if he doesn't have any listed. Sadly no Manix scales.TomAiello wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 9:17 pmI recently picked up Aramis CF Grand and G-10 3D Line PM2 scales, and I've been super impressed with them. They've actually made me start carrying the PM2 a bit, which I've never really gotten into before (despite several serious tries at it).
I wish he made Para3 scales. And Manix scales, while I'm dreaming.
I've tried a lot of aftermarket scales and his are definitely the ones that have made the most difference to my actual use and ergonomics.
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
The top 5 knives I actually carry, in order from most to least frequently are:
1) Victorinox Classic SAK (on my keys)
2) Manix 2 Lightweight S110V, waved by a friend
3) Green VG-10 FFG Delica 4, clip removed
4) Blue FRN Stretch in ZDP-189, cut down in blade height, hand convexed, and mirror polished
5) Smurf blue Para Military 2 in M390
All but #3 are blue scaled! I like blue.
1) Victorinox Classic SAK (on my keys)
2) Manix 2 Lightweight S110V, waved by a friend
3) Green VG-10 FFG Delica 4, clip removed
4) Blue FRN Stretch in ZDP-189, cut down in blade height, hand convexed, and mirror polished
5) Smurf blue Para Military 2 in M390
All but #3 are blue scaled! I like blue.
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
(No particular order)
Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE
Pacific Salt SE
Spyderhawk Orange Sprint
Pacific Salt Pe
Dragonfly Salt SE
Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE
Pacific Salt SE
Spyderhawk Orange Sprint
Pacific Salt Pe
Dragonfly Salt SE
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
One-Eyed Jack
Lum Chinese Jade HAP40/SUS420
Great Eastern Cutlery 06 Pemberton
Great Eastern Cutlery 25 Barlow
Great Eastern Cutlery 82 Possum Skinner
Lum Chinese Jade HAP40/SUS420
Great Eastern Cutlery 06 Pemberton
Great Eastern Cutlery 25 Barlow
Great Eastern Cutlery 82 Possum Skinner
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Delica
Dragonfly
Yojimbo
xM18
Case Mini Copperlock
Dragonfly
Yojimbo
xM18
Case Mini Copperlock
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Lately?
HBDFLY
LC200N Native
M4 Shaman
K390 Police
S110V Paramilitary
HBDFLY
LC200N Native
M4 Shaman
K390 Police
S110V Paramilitary
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
I carry one of four Military’s (S30V, S110V, 204P, REX45) usually DigiCam S30V or original Stretch ZDP-189.
When I fish saltwater I carry a Tasman Salt PE HB, freshwater ... Dragonfly SE HB.
When I visit grandkiddies, birthday parties etc. I ensure I have a little LadyBug SE HB close handy. If you’ve ever tried to cut toys free that are zip tied to cardboard backing you’ll know what I mean. :rolleyes:
When I fish saltwater I carry a Tasman Salt PE HB, freshwater ... Dragonfly SE HB.
When I visit grandkiddies, birthday parties etc. I ensure I have a little LadyBug SE HB close handy. If you’ve ever tried to cut toys free that are zip tied to cardboard backing you’ll know what I mean. :rolleyes:
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Spyderco Chaparral FRN
Spyderco Sliverax
Lionsteel Dom
Victorinox Alox Bantam
Spyderco Techno
Spyderco Sliverax
Lionsteel Dom
Victorinox Alox Bantam
Spyderco Techno
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
PM2 gets 90% of my carry time.
The Chokwe is carried when I "dress up".
If I need something smaller then it's time for the Native.
The Chokwe is carried when I "dress up".
If I need something smaller then it's time for the Native.
Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
1) Delica 4
2) UKPK
3) ..... ????? (think it is going to be a CF Chaparral, but don't have one yet
4) ..... ????? (think it is going to be a CF Sage, but don't have one yet
5) Victorinox Classic (use the scissors to remove tightly knotted plastic ribbon from delicate branches of ficus benjamina and other plants)
CG
2) UKPK
3) ..... ????? (think it is going to be a CF Chaparral, but don't have one yet
4) ..... ????? (think it is going to be a CF Sage, but don't have one yet
5) Victorinox Classic (use the scissors to remove tightly knotted plastic ribbon from delicate branches of ficus benjamina and other plants)
CG
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Well I won’t count the little SAK on my keys and these days nothing seems to push my Smock out of top spot but I guess top 5 are.
1. Spyderco Smock
2. Smock SK23
3. Cruwear PM2
4. Cruwear Manix2
5. Custom scaled Delica
All my knives get used but these more often lately. Really the Smock has taken over, it’s perfect. The only way I can think to improve it would be a Cruwear sprint!
I should mention that I usually carry a traditional slipjoint as well. Get a lot less looks around here using a slippy rather than a modern knife.
1. Spyderco Smock
2. Smock SK23
3. Cruwear PM2
4. Cruwear Manix2
5. Custom scaled Delica
All my knives get used but these more often lately. Really the Smock has taken over, it’s perfect. The only way I can think to improve it would be a Cruwear sprint!
I should mention that I usually carry a traditional slipjoint as well. Get a lot less looks around here using a slippy rather than a modern knife.
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Really only been carrying 3 lately
K390 Urban at work
Ikuchi at home or
S30V PM2 I got on my wedding day at SFO
K390 Urban at work
Ikuchi at home or
S30V PM2 I got on my wedding day at SFO
S30V, VG10, M4, XHP, BD1, Cruwear, Elmax, Maxamet, 204P, H1, K390, A11, Rex45, LC200N, M390, 20CV, BD1N, S45VN waiting to afford MagnaCut
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
Military
Military
Military
Military
Victorinox Swiss Champ
Works for me.
Military
Military
Military
Victorinox Swiss Champ
Works for me.
On my radar: 110V Military, Police 4 and some sweet Rex 45 Military action.
Newest Spydies: S90v Ti Military, Pacific Salt and a special Kiwi.
Newest Spydies: S90v Ti Military, Pacific Salt and a special Kiwi.
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
I do carry a Vic Classic SD on my keyring, but I did not count that one.
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Re: Top 5 knives you actually carry
At the moment:
- Spydiechef
- Paramilitary 2
- Salt 2 SE
- Waterway
- Ukpk