Cruwear Collection
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Cruwear Collection
My Cruwear collection is as follows:
1. Spyderco Military
1. Spyderco Paramilitary 2
1. Spyderco Para 3
1. Manix 2
2. Delica
The Paramilitary 2 was the one with smooth scales replaced those with some Paramilitary 2 black normal textured for this series scales.
Loved the smooth scales but it kept slipping out of my hand so it was not practical for me. I guess fellas with moister mitts it is okay but my hands tend to be dry from cleaning them allot.
After having dyed my Jade M4 Spyderco Dodo successfully I am considering disassembling the knives with light colored scales.
Will probably buy some Manix 2 scales to get rid of the smooth scales it came with and use those to test dye color.
Anyone else dye their light colored Cruwear models? If so please share your pics and thanks.
1. Spyderco Military
1. Spyderco Paramilitary 2
1. Spyderco Para 3
1. Manix 2
2. Delica
The Paramilitary 2 was the one with smooth scales replaced those with some Paramilitary 2 black normal textured for this series scales.
Loved the smooth scales but it kept slipping out of my hand so it was not practical for me. I guess fellas with moister mitts it is okay but my hands tend to be dry from cleaning them allot.
After having dyed my Jade M4 Spyderco Dodo successfully I am considering disassembling the knives with light colored scales.
Will probably buy some Manix 2 scales to get rid of the smooth scales it came with and use those to test dye color.
Anyone else dye their light colored Cruwear models? If so please share your pics and thanks.
Re: Cruwear Collection
Changed from really light gray...
Cruwear Collection...
1. Paramilitary 2
2. Para 3
3. Delica
4. Shaman
Cruwear Collection...
1. Paramilitary 2
2. Para 3
3. Delica
4. Shaman
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Re: Cruwear Collection
I'm surprised this wasn't in the Pictures subforum. I want pictures!Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:23 amMy Cruwear collection is as follows:
1. Spyderco Military
1. Spyderco Paramilitary 2
1. Spyderco Para 3
1. Manix 2
2. Delica
The Paramilitary 2 was the one with smooth scales replaced those with some Paramilitary 2 black normal textured for this series scales.
Loved the smooth scales but it kept slipping out of my hand so it was not practical for me. I guess fellas with moister mitts it is okay but my hands tend to be dry from cleaning them allot.
After having dyed my Jade M4 Spyderco Dodo successfully I am considering disassembling the knives with light colored scales.
Will probably buy some Manix 2 scales to get rid of the smooth scales it came with and use those to test dye color.
Anyone else dye their light colored Cruwear models? If so please share your pics and thanks.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: Cruwear Collection
How many people told you: I hate you?
Just kidding :D
Just kidding :D
In the pocket: Chaparral FRN, Native Chief, Police 4 K390, Pacific Salt SE, Manix 2 G10 REX45
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Re: Cruwear Collection
Spyderco Military
Spyderco Para2
Spyderco Delica
Spyderco Native5
Spyderco Shaman
Bark River Wilderness Explorer
I have 6 different knives in Cruwear. Good stuff!
Spyderco Para2
Spyderco Delica
Spyderco Native5
Spyderco Shaman
Bark River Wilderness Explorer
I have 6 different knives in Cruwear. Good stuff!
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Re: Cruwear Collection
My only cruwear piece
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Re: Cruwear Collection
My kingdom for a Cruwear Endura!
Re: Cruwear Collection
Millie
Manix2
Para3
Para2
Native5
Don't ask me how many of each :D
P.S Waiting for a Cruwear Kapara with a 3.25 inch blade - one can dream
Manix2
Para3
Para2
Native5
Don't ask me how many of each :D
P.S Waiting for a Cruwear Kapara with a 3.25 inch blade - one can dream
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" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
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Re: Cruwear Collection
Native 5
Delica
Manix 2
Shaman
Having a hard time finding scales to replace the smooth g10 on the native (no one seems to make scales for linerless natives), so it may be on the chopping block soon.
Delica
Manix 2
Shaman
Having a hard time finding scales to replace the smooth g10 on the native (no one seems to make scales for linerless natives), so it may be on the chopping block soon.
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Re: Cruwear Collection
bearfacedkiller wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:29 pmSpyderco Military
Spyderco Para2
Spyderco Delica
Spyderco Native5
Spyderco Shaman
Bark River Wilderness Explorer
I have 6 different knives in Cruwear. Good stuff!
How do you like the Wilderness Explorer? Been eyeing that for my next fixed blade purchase for some time now.
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Re: Cruwear Collection
Could someone explain why I should want cruwear compared to other steels that Spyderco sells?
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Re: Cruwear Collection
I've got 6 Cruwear models. Great stuff!
Military
Paramilitary 2
Para 3
Shaman Micarta
Delica
Mule in PD#1
ETA: picture!
Military
Paramilitary 2
Para 3
Shaman Micarta
Delica
Mule in PD#1
ETA: picture!
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Re: Cruwear Collection
Cruwear is a superbly balanced steel for general tasks of edc nature. It is very nearly a stainless steel, has very good edge retention, is very tough (given its corrosion resistance) and sharpens pretty easily and maintains high level of sharpness a long time.
Re: Cruwear Collection
Unfortunately I don't have a single Spyderco in my collection with Cruwear.
I'm always on the lookout for a used Para 3 or Native 5, so I'll have one eventually although there are several items on the want list above those two.
I'm always on the lookout for a used Para 3 or Native 5, so I'll have one eventually although there are several items on the want list above those two.
Re: Cruwear Collection
I've only got 2...but managed to get it in 2 of my favorite models :D
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: Cruwear Collection
Thanks for the concise explanation. I'll have to find a knife of my liking in cruwear. I'm assuming they're difficult to find?Cycletroll wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:24 amCruwear is a superbly balanced steel for general tasks of edc nature. It is very nearly a stainless steel, has very good edge retention, is very tough (given its corrosion resistance) and sharpens pretty easily and maintains high level of sharpness a long time.
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Re: Cruwear Collection
I see some very nice dye jobs and custom scales and scale swapping. Very nice and thank you for sharing.
Re: Cruwear Collection
I used to have the smooth g10 PM2, old Military, and Delica, but I sold them to cut back a bit. I’m expecting the KnifeJoker Shaman sometime in February.
This is all I have currently:
This is all I have currently:
Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru-wear Para 3, SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P.I.T.S., XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapara, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Swick, AEB-L Urban, KC Cruwear Manix, M390 PM2, Mantra 2, CruCarta Shaman, M390 Manix, K390 Police 4, S90V Manix LW, Rex 45 Manix LW, 20CV Manix, Rex 45 Lil’Native, Shaman, C208GP, Cruwear Manix, Cruwear Manix, M4 Chief, Z-max!!!
Want: SPY27, K490, Swick 5.
Want: SPY27, K490, Swick 5.
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