Now what?

[Signalman1]

OK Guys I am a newbie here and I think I have found the best knife for me...I have now bought 6 Spyderco knives since June 10:



My last knife I got yesterday which covers all my needs and does not have any negative items I can point to like the other ones I now own...in my eyes this knife is perfect. That knife is the Advocate. I have spent more money on knives in the last few months than in my 61 years being alive. I have had a great time looking and comparing all the different models and steels. So my question for you members is: Now What ??

Thanks for any advice you have.

Signalman1 :mad: :) :D

[JuPaul]

Sell the ones you don't love and keep trying more! I've fallen in love with quite a few knives this way, and it's pretty fun trying out lots of models and having a revolving collection.

[Pancake]

Give yourself and your wallet a break for a month :cool:
One month restriction of not buying certain things is a good thing to do from time to time. Spend more time with models that you have, used them, and them think what parameters would you like to adjust, and then try to find a model that fit your needs better.

[SG89]

The Reveal #6 comes out soon so we will get to see some brand new spyderco knives and also the annual discontinued list will also come out soon so you will be able to get those knives

[Freediver]

Welcome, and nice collection! I recommend trying out a Paramilitary 2 & and a Pacific Salt next.

[Evil D]

Sell off the others, buy a second Advocate just in case (once they're out of production it'll be expensive to find another one). Then buy something with serrations...break out of the mold a bit and explore something different. I'd suggest a Caribbean, but the upcoming Rock Jumper looks really promising and will be about half the price. You can do all this and you'll still have money left that you recouped from selling the others. Maybe look into more/better sharpening equipment?

[zuludelta]

Now you use them :D

I'm fortunate, I guess, in that my job involves using a knife (a lot), so I'm always learning new things about what works best in a knife for me in certain situations, or what features I don't like.

So every several months or so, I will end up buying a new Spyderco to try out either a new design or a familiar design in a different steel to see if it offers something I can apply at work that prior models don't. I also regularly gift away to friends, family, and coworkers any Spydercos that I don't use as much. That way my collection doesn't get unmanageable & I also get to share my passion for the hobby.

[The Meat man]

Sell off the others, buy a second Advocate just in case (once they're out of production it'll be expensive to find another one). Then buy something with serrations...break out of the mold a bit and explore something different. I'd suggest a Caribbean, but the upcoming Rock Jumper looks really promising and will be about half the price. You can do all this and you'll still have money left that you recouped from selling the others. Maybe look into more/better sharpening equipment?

The Advocate has already been discontinued.

[Sharp Guy]

The Advocate has already been discontinued.

Connor when did that happen? Spyderco's website lists it as "out of stock". I would think if it was officially discontinued it we be listed that way but what do I know

EDIT: I looked up a couple other models that I know are discontinued. They also show "out of stock" but also say discontinued underneath

[The Meat man]

The Advocate has already been discontinued.

Connor when did that happen? Spyderco's website lists it as "out of stock". I would think if it was officially discontinued it we be listed that way but what do I know

EDIT: I looked up a couple other models that I know are discontinued. They also show "out of stock" but also say discontinued underneath

From last year's discontinued thread:

Comprehensive Discontinued List:
BY03TIP2 - Cara Cara 2 Titanium
BY04TIP2 - Meadowlark 2 Titanium
BY10TIP2 - Robin 2 Titanium
C07GP4 - Police 4 G-10
C28S - Dragonfly Stainless SPY
C28SBK2 - Dragonfly 2 Black SPY
C69GP3 - Lil’ Temperance 3 G-10
C82GP3 - D'Allara 3
C91SYL - Pacific Salt Yellow SPY (Look for the Pacific Salt 2 in 2020)
C91PYL - Pacific Salt Yellow PLN (Look for the Pacific Salt 2 in 2020)
C91SBK - Pacific Salt Black SPY (Look for the Pacific Salt 2 in 2020)
C91PBK - Pacific Salt Black PLN (Look for the Pacific Salt 2 in 2020)
C91PBBK - Pacific Salt Black Blade PLN (Look for the Pacific Salt 2 in 2020)
C91SBBK - Pacific Salt Black Blade SPY (Look for the Pacific Salt 2 in 2020)
C123CFP - Sage 1 Carbon Fiber
C152STIBLP - Chaparral Blue Stepped Ti
C152STIP - Chaparral Stepped Ti
C170GP - Karahawk G-10 Satin
C193PGY - Squarehead Lightweight Gray
C193PBK - Squarehead Lightweight Black
C203TIP - Mantra 2 Titanium
C212CFP - Magnitude Carbon Fiber
C214TIP - Advocate Titanium
C218GP - Opus G-10
C219GP - Q-Ball G-10
C224GP - Lil’ Sub-Hilt G-10
C225GP - Hundred Pacer
C227GP - Hanan G-10
FB38GP - Junction
K11S - Cooks Knife SPY
TSMCO - T-Shirt Men’s Colorado Flag
TSMRHP - T-Shirt Men’s Reliable High Performance
TSMTWK - T-Shirt Men’s Those Who Know

[Sharp Guy]

The Advocate has already been discontinued.

Connor when did that happen? Spyderco's website lists it as "out of stock". I would think if it was officially discontinued it we be listed that way but what do I know

EDIT: I looked up a couple other models that I know are discontinued. They also show "out of stock" but also say discontinued underneath

From last year's discontinued thread:

Yeah I think I remember discussion about that now. I have to wonder if that was a mistake.

[ZrowsN1s]

Now it's time to get into sharpening if you haven't already.

[Sharp Guy]

Signalman1 - I still think you need to try that GB2 you were considering before you finally decided to go with the Advocate

Otherwise give us an idea of what you're looking for. Something smaller? Native 5 might be a good choice.

[Evil D]

Sell off the others, buy a second Advocate just in case (once they're out of production it'll be expensive to find another one). Then buy something with serrations...break out of the mold a bit and explore something different. I'd suggest a Caribbean, but the upcoming Rock Jumper looks really promising and will be about half the price. You can do all this and you'll still have money left that you recouped from selling the others. Maybe look into more/better sharpening equipment?

The Advocate has already been discontinued.

Well there ya go, all the more reason to scramble and get one now before secondary prices skyrocket.

[The Meat man]

The Advocate has already been discontinued.

Connor when did that happen? Spyderco's website lists it as "out of stock". I would think if it was officially discontinued it we be listed that way but what do I know

EDIT: I looked up a couple other models that I know are discontinued. They also show "out of stock" but also say discontinued underneath

From last year's discontinued thread:

Yeah I think I remember discussion about that now. I have to wonder if that was a mistake.

If what was a mistake? That Spyderco doesn't list it as disco'd on their website?
The last remaining stock has been sold out for awhile now at most regular dealers. I remember because after it was discontinued, a lot of dealers dropped the price dramatically and I was able to get one for my coworker for only $155, brand new CQI version to boot. Now that was a deal!

[Sharp Guy]

Connor when did that happen? Spyderco's website lists it as "out of stock". I would think if it was officially discontinued it we be listed that way but what do I know

EDIT: I looked up a couple other models that I know are discontinued. They also show "out of stock" but also say discontinued underneath

From last year's discontinued thread:

Yeah I think I remember discussion about that now. I have to wonder if that was a mistake.

If what was a mistake? That Spyderco doesn't list it as disco'd on their website?
The last remaining stock has been sold out for awhile now at most regular dealers. I remember because after it was discontinued, a lot of dealers dropped the price dramatically and I was able to get one for my coworker for only $155, brand new CQI version to boot. Now that was a deal!

I guess I just plain forgot about all that! Glad I have mine!

[Signalman1]

Signalman1 - I still think you need to try that GB2 you were considering before you finally decided to go with the Advocate

Otherwise give us an idea of what you're looking for. Something smaller? Native 5 might be a good choice.

That is a great idea maybe something special just might pop up...or I could look for a older model that I had on my list from before.Great thing is I have some great friends here who have plenty of nice ones to play with ...I might be able to talk one of the out of one of their fancy ones...just never know. The Native was already on my list when I bought the Sage 5.

Signalman1 :mad: :) :D

[soc_monki]

I would say to try a GB2 as well! I've really been impressed with mine since I got it. I can see how people could want to mod them for easier lock bar access but I don't mind the way it is. Great size, great ergos, great steel with a great hollow grind! Can't wait for my patina to form!

[BobABQ]

If you have found “the one” then just enjoy using it and sell off the knives that are lacking in some way for you.
Be happy.

[Sharp Guy]

BTW T, take a hard look at the Sliverax. I carried mine again today and I still can't believe there isn't more enthusiasm for it. Knowing you don't care for knives that are wide in the pocket I think you'd really like it.