Astute ... Yess !

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Every time I sign in to the forum, I go to the Spyderco homepage, see this pic, and I get more and more interested in the Astute.. I think I will probably try to pick on up..

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I also like seeing this pic on the Spyderco website because I have these boots.. they are pretty great boots.. Danner Mountain 600s..

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..well, that escalated quickly..
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StuntZombie wrote:
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:41 pm
Out of all the knives in the Reveal, that's the one that's sticking with me the most.

Anyone have thoughts on the performance of Spyderco's 8Cr compared to other brands that use it?
I have had much better results from Spyderco's 8cr than Kershaw. Those are the only two brands I've tried it in, though.
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TomAiello wrote:
Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:47 pm
StuntZombie wrote:
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:41 pm
Out of all the knives in the Reveal, that's the one that's sticking with me the most.

Anyone have thoughts on the performance of Spyderco's 8Cr compared to other brands that use it?
I have had much better results from Spyderco's 8cr than Kershaw. Those are the only two brands I've tried it in, though.
I’ve used it in knives from several brands. Not sure I could tell a difference. Some people claim Kershaw has some magical heat treat recipe for 8Cr. Who knows.

I think the question is a little bit of denial: “I like this knife, but it has a budget steel. I want to believe
Spyderco has magic that turns that steel into a better steel.”

The reality is 8Cr is a good steel. A really **** good steel for most people. Good corrosion resistance. Easy to sharpen. Holds an edge for a useful amount of time. Decent edge stability.

It may be my last pick for a steel but I’ll take a good design with 8Cr over an average design with whizbang steel. The Astute on paper looks like a good design to me. And it’s in a price range where you can recommend the knife to a normal person and they’ll actually buy it.
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I think you two may have sealed the deal for me on this one.

I'm gonna have to go for it when it's released. There's something about the design that just draws me to it.
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Very excited for this guy - for the price, it's going to be an amazing beater for me (and maybe a platform to try out some modding!)
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StuntZombie wrote:
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:41 pm
Out of all the knives in the Reveal, that's the one that's sticking with me the most.

Anyone have thoughts on the performance of Spyderco's 8Cr compared to other brands that use it?
my experience with the resilience is much better than some kershaw i’ve used.
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BornIn1500 wrote:
Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:44 am
Reminds me of a Kershaw Leek with a bigger belly.
I once heard a YouTube reviewer (I can't remember which one) refer to the ESEE Zancudo folder as an improved Kershaw Leek. If I were a reviewer, the Astute would probably be my opportunity to make the same comment.
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ladybug93 wrote:
Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:14 pm
StuntZombie wrote:
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:41 pm
Out of all the knives in the Reveal, that's the one that's sticking with me the most.

Anyone have thoughts on the performance of Spyderco's 8Cr compared to other brands that use it?
my experience with the resilience is much better than some kershaw i’ve used.
Thanks for the info. Hopefully the Astute will start showing up on shelves soon. It even fits under my self imposed $100 limit.
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Surfingringo wrote:
Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:01 pm
That design looks like Ed Schempp might have had something to do with it.
I answer instead of Mr. Shempp. It's my design. This is my second collab with Spyderco. The first was the Hungarian. Thanks all for the positive feedback.
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You have done a good job, hun. Congrats too!
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This knife would be perfection with a Backlock!
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Sumdumguy wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:11 am
This knife would be perfection with a Backlock!

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I’m hoping this one comes sooner rather than later!
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hun wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:23 am
Surfingringo wrote:
Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:01 pm
That design looks like Ed Schempp might have had something to do with it.
I answer instead of Mr. Shempp. It's my design. This is my second collab with Spyderco. The first was the Hungarian. Thanks all for the positive feedback.
Thanks for the info. It’s a awesome looking design! I’m a big fan of Ed’s work so I hope that’s a compliment! :D
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hun wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:23 am
Surfingringo wrote:
Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:01 pm
That design looks like Ed Schempp might have had something to do with it.
I answer instead of Mr. Shempp. It's my design. This is my second collab with Spyderco. The first was the Hungarian. Thanks all for the positive feedback.
It's a beautiful design! I love how its lines flow, and I'm excited to see one in person!
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I hope this is released soon I'm itching for a new design. My spydie buying has slowed and I don't like this feeling!
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Spydergirl88 wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:13 pm
I hope this is released soon I'm itching for a new design. My spydie buying has slowed and I don't like this feeling!
I hear ya. Though I like all the new steels and variations of scale colors/materials being made available lately...all new designs are more intriguing than the same models with some variations. As many of us have or have had all these models that are getting all the sprints/exclusives lately. Not that it's stopping me, but I've slowed a little bit myself. Don't feel the need for every release anymore of the same models I already have multiples of.
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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:18 pm
Spydergirl88 wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:13 pm
I hope this is released soon I'm itching for a new design. My spydie buying has slowed and I don't like this feeling!
I hear ya. Though I like all the new steels and variations of scale colors/materials being made available lately...all new designs are more intriguing than the same models with some variations. As many of us have or have had all these models that are getting all the sprints/exclusives lately. Not that it's stopping me, but I've slowed a little bit myself. Don't feel the need for every release anymore of the same models I already have multiples of.
Good for our wallets though!
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Sumdumguy wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:11 am
This knife would be perfection with a Backlock!
As would many value folders. I mean BL Efficient and Emphasis would be awesome.

Seems like most of the value Spydie family folders out of China are Byrds.
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the Astute is on my list for sure
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