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Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:23 am
by Doeswhateveraspidercan
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.
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:51 am
by Sharp Guy
Changed from really light gray...
Cruwear Collection...
1. Paramilitary 2
2. Para 3
3. Delica
4. Shaman
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:11 pm
by kennethsime
Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:23 am
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.
I'm surprised this wasn't in the Pictures subforum. I want pictures!
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:13 pm
by Pancake
How many people told you: I hate you?
Just kidding :D
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:29 pm
by bearfacedkiller
Spyderco Military
Spyderco Para2
Spyderco Delica
Spyderco Native5
Spyderco Shaman
Bark River Wilderness Explorer
I have 6 different knives in Cruwear. Good stuff!
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:54 pm
by Peacedivision
My only cruwear piece
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:15 pm
by Cycletroll
My kingdom for a Cruwear Endura!
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:35 pm
by elena86
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
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:31 pm
by JuPaul
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.
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:37 pm
by steelcity16
bearfacedkiller wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:29 pm
Spyderco 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.
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:25 pm
by Rinzler
Could someone explain why I should want cruwear compared to other steels that Spyderco sells?
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:53 pm
by Capt'n Boatsalot
I've got 6 Cruwear models. Great stuff!
Military
Paramilitary 2
Para 3
Shaman Micarta
Delica
Mule in PD#1
ETA: picture!
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:23 am
by ferider
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:24 am
by Cycletroll
Rinzler wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:25 pm
Could someone explain why I should want cruwear compared to other steels that Spyderco sells?
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
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:36 am
by Cscottsss
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.
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:59 am
by TkoK83Spy
I've only got 2...but managed to get it in 2 of my favorite models :D
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:29 am
by Rinzler
Cycletroll wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:24 am
Rinzler wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:25 pm
Could someone explain why I should want cruwear compared to other steels that Spyderco sells?
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.
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?
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:08 pm
by Doeswhateveraspidercan
I see some very nice dye jobs and custom scales and scale swapping. Very nice and thank you for sharing.
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:31 pm
by attila
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:
Re: Cruwear Collection
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:48 pm
by toxophilus
