If you could give any Spyderco the Cruwear / Micarta treatment.....

[curlyhairedboy]

Since we're already getting the Shaman, I'd probably ask for this combo in some of the Hossom fixed blades from years past....

[SF Native]

Caly 3 and/or ukpk would be tops on my list.

Mixed feelings about domino and Brouwer as there is only a scale on one side.

But the real sneaky pick, one eyed jack with bolster and micarta handle, no inlay, would be so nice.

[Wartstein]

As usual for me it is more about the MICARTA and less about Cruwear (not saying anything against Cruwear, I have no experience with that steel! It´s just that I personally am totally fine with XHP, VG10, S30V...)

And also as usual: Just my favorites:

Endura 4, Endela (ffg SE!), Stretch 1 (ONE! ) , and last but not least :Chaparral! In the latter there is hope for Micarta I guess, since the model is meant to display different handle materials

Pac Salt, though my new favorite, not so much. I think FRN fits this particular model just perfectly and I am not so sure if I´d want linerless Micarta...

[elena86]

I read and can't believe my eyes .... Millie of course :spyder:

[attila]

I'd like a Manix 2 with this combo, including contoured scales in place of the flat slabs.

[bigboned]

If it was to be a Para 3 then i would say make the scales in the style of the LW - eg wire clip and moved lanyard hole ( beter still no lanyard hole)

BUT i think it should be the Tatanka!! - Beast Mode!!

[JuPaul]

I'd like a Manix 2 with this combo, including contoured scales in place of the flat slabs.

The aftermarket crucarta Manix 2 is currently my favorite combo in a larger folder.

[tonijedi]

Delica

+1 for Delica

+2! Trying to set the mood and make my own as we speak!!

+3 for the Delica

and taking a leap on this one, Manix backlock!!!

CG

+4 for the Delica!

[FullFlatMind]

A fixed blade like the Bradley Bowie.

For a folder - Native Chief, Manix 2 XL, or Military.

[FDE]

Nobody better say a darn Para 3!

Though against the grain of what it is...GB2 would be pretty dreamy to me!

Para 3 :D

[Ez556]

Autonomy 2. With a slightly smaller, maybe recessed button. Other choices would be the Gayle Bradley Folder 2, Caribbean, or a Manix 2/Manix 2 XL. If it’s either of the Manix I’d wanna see it DLC with green Micarta. Any of the other models satin with denim.

[The Deacon]

Depends. Cruwear doesn't interest me, but if the Micarta is "original recipe" and not just something Norplex has slapped the Micarta name on, then I'd buy a Stretch 2 like that, swap the blade with an FRN/VG-10 one, and sell the FRN/Cruwear FrankenStretch.

[legOFwhat?]

Temperance 2. Seems logical.

[Rutger]

Micarta K390 Para 3, with the contouring of the LW package.

[kerrcobra]

It's always going to be the Street Beat as my #1 pick!

[SteveMidwest]

I would also love to see more of this exact Micarta.
On the Manix 2 would be wonderful, but it's already had the Cruwear treatment. How about having this scale material on a Manix 2 in K390, or Rex 45? The Manix 2 is still owed that steel treatment. :cool:

[JuPaul]

Just a heads up: looks like Knife Center has a few of their Cruwear manix 2 back in stock...less than 20, but if anyone wants one there are micarta aftermarket scales out there.

[TkoK83Spy]

Just a heads up: looks like Knife Center has a few of their Cruwear manix 2 back in stock...less than 20, but if anyone wants one there are micarta aftermarket scales out there.

It's such a great price for that knife too, smooth scales or not. Don't pass it up everyone!!

On the Micarta scales front, I think I'm going to copy you and put the Putman scales on my Cruwear Manix and switch the CF scales to the 20CV. I initially did it the other way because I didn't want to copy you a couple days after you did it, but I like the Cruwear and Micarta a bit more than the other combo :)

[JuPaul]

Just a heads up: looks like Knife Center has a few of their Cruwear manix 2 back in stock...less than 20, but if anyone wants one there are micarta aftermarket scales out there.

It's such a great price for that knife too, smooth scales or not. Don't pass it up everyone!!

On the Micarta scales front, I think I'm going to copy you and put the Putman scales on my Cruwear Manix and switch the CF scales to the 20CV. I initially did it the other way because I didn't want to copy you a couple days after you did it, but I like the Cruwear and Micarta a bit more than the other combo :)

Well I can't fault you for that! As this thread demonstrates, it's a combo of grippy scales and tougher steel that just makes sense. And cf and 20CV seem well-suited for each other, too.

[araneae]

A Chap in micarta would amazing.