Sal the Micarta Man - Shaman flavors poll

[Enactive]

It does seem that another run (different color)of Cruwear micarta Shaman should be made to meet current demand before moving to K390, 3v, 4v or Rex45.

[EngDevGr3]

I would absolutely love a Shaman in 65+hrc k390. It has an incredible toughness for its hardness and carbide volume. That extra hardness really helps with the fine edge retention. I really hope we see more k390 in other models, but I do think this in a Shaman would be one one of my favorites.

[JuPaul]

My current leaning is both green and denim blue, with two different steels.

sal

Based on this thread and the past few months of conversation here, these would both be huge hits. Hopefully more cruwear for those of us that miss the current sprint, and then k390, 4v, rex45, or even a tougher stainless would probably all kill it.

[BLM]

My current leaning is both green and denim blue, with two different steels.

sal

This is winning make a good run of each they will sell no prob

[cycleguy]

I have no dog in this fight as I have no interest in Shaman sized knives any more ....

I will suggest however that Spyderco considers what the other guys refer to as “unlimited, limited” for sprints ie production is limited for a period of (time say a year) but within that time Spyderco can manufacture an unlimited quantity depending on demand.

That way, hopefully, the feeding frenzy is not as bad, there are less disappointments (assuming people can wait for 2nd batches) and the scalpers are not making more money than the dealers. Collectors still have a collectors item due to the limited production timeframe. It’s not that different to dealer exclusives that can be re-run at the dealers request.

+1, sounds like a good idea to me. Pre-order also sounds like a good idea and may work for some as well, but suspect most would wait till in stock at retailers. SFO and/or dealers could handle the pre-orders.

Don't know the purpose of sprints... are sprints supposed to be less common/low production knives for collectors, or are they supposed to be (potentially high risk) offerings that may or may not fill a small niche in the market ... thus their small numbers and limited production.

CG

[cycleguy]

I voted other and other.

One of my favorite micartas is Antique Ivory. I tend to prefer darker handles, but sometimes enjoy a lighter colored handle. I would love to have a Shaman in Antique Ivory Micarta!!!

I'm going a little retro with the steel and would like to see an Elmax version. Would like a break from the carbon offerings, the Sxxv and m390 class offerings; and I just don't have much in Elmax.

In brief: Antique Ivory Micarta/Elmax.

CG

[Cased]

I would really like something in green micarta. Especially if it is a dark forest green. I got the ranger green PM2 in K390, and as much as I like it, ranger green just isn't green enough for me. As far as the steel goes, I'd love to see it in K390, Cruwear, or some other exotic steel.

[steelcity16]

The dry unbuffed micarta was a little slippery for my liking, so I put some drumstick wax on and it is now super grippy without being sticky or tacky. Put some on the buffed micarta scales of my 3V fixed blade as well. I really like the extra grip!

[Tucson Tom]

Green would be swell. Blue Denim would also be .... swell. More Cruwear would be great. K390 would be fantastic. 3V would be amazing. 4V would be just fine.

The only thing I am not "keen" on is the linen Micarta, and especially on a Shaman. The coarse canvas stuff, whatever color, is the bomb and suits the knife.

I did vote green, but green/blue is/was/and will be a toss up.

[bbturbodad]

Blue Denim (or pretty much any color) with Vanax

Yeah a boy can dream :D

[steelcity16]

My current leaning is both green and denim blue, with two different steels.

sal

It sounds like these will be Cruwear and K390, and I will definitely be in for both. I would love to see 3V (Delta heat treat) and 4V soon after with black micarta and burgundy micarta. And running any or all of these models with a DLC variation would be welcomed as well. Loving my Cru-carta Shaman more and more each day I carry it.

As a follow up to my post above regarding the Drumstick Wax, I have applied a few more light coats and I'm really liking the grippiness it provides without being tacky or attracting dirt or dust or anything like that.

[Tucson Tom]

Pondering this today in idle moments in traffic. I think this would be a great candidate for a forum knife. Green or Blue Denim Micarta. Rex45, or K390, or even Cruwear -- you just can't get enough Cruwear. I sort of favor Rex45 though. I forget how forum knives are handled, but it might give the forum gang some kind of first crack at getting one of these.

[steelcity16]

My current leaning is both green and denim blue, with two different steels.

sal

It sounds like these will be Cruwear and K390, and I will definitely be in for both. I would love to see 3V (Delta heat treat) and 4V soon after with black micarta and burgundy micarta. And running any or all of these models with a DLC variation would be welcomed as well. Loving my Cru-carta Shaman more and more each day I carry it.

Wonder what's next in the Micarta Shaman front? I'd wager K390 with Blue Denim Micarta given the K390 Seki stuff is basically a denim blue FRN.

[Wartstein]

Wonder what's next in the Micarta Shaman front? I'd wager K390 with Blue Denim Micarta given the K390 Seki stuff is basically a denim blue FRN.

Ok.... this would finally a Shaman that I probably could not resist anymore...

[derp]

I'd buy a denim/k390 and red/4v (to keep existing color/steel themes intact). Shaman + Micarta is a home run no matter what they do next!

[darkjabroni]

I would honestly like to see all of these, but a blue micarta/k390 combo would be the most compelling to me.

I think the Shaman could really use a production model with one of these high end steels, maybe k390 or even cruwear. The physical characteristics of the blade seem like a perfect match for either of those. If you made it a smaller, but continuous run like with the maxamet models I think you could make a lot of customers happy. Of course more sprints in every steel under the sun as well :cool:.

[Cl1ff]

I was finding it hard to vote because I like all of the options, so I was happy to read Sal and other members also thinking of more than one option. I really like Denim Blue, Green, and Burgundy micarta.
All of those steels are great too!
The combo popping into my mind is Z-max/ Rex86 and Burgundy micarta. I like the Rex series and equivalent steels plus the Z-max Mule is already being made.
Glad to see the Shaman maintaining its popularity. Hopefully that can spread to other models too because I really want some of these materials on lots of things lol :D

[Rp5]

If DLC & Burgundy Micarta was an option... I'd order that in a heartbeat.

I love the BHQ and St. Nicks sprints, but both were done before I got back into collecting. Thought about getting a plain jane S30V DLC and buying custom scales, but those are unavailable in PE everywhere too. The Shaman is one of my top two Spyderco knives I'm itching to buy.

[Fireman]

LC200N and polished micarta or titanium

[Edge-UpWI]

Either Cruwear or 4V are perfect for the Shaman. My REX45 Shaman is in my book, as close to perfect as you can get in a folder, and the only thing to make it better is Cruwear or 4V!