Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Had training to do in Florence, AL today, and got out about 10. Ran to academy sports and picked up an AR cleaning kit, went to home depot and picked up the vanity and faucet my wife ordered, then decided to go to St. Nick's Knives. Was looking to get a new Cruwear Adamas, but no luck. But then I saw the S30v dlc Shaman. Their website said they had none in stock. I bought it. Haha! Shaman #4! And if anyone is looking for one, they have 3 more. They might be able to ship them if you give them a call.
Thanks again to Sal for making my favorite knife!
Thanks again to Sal for making my favorite knife!
Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2,
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
How do they cut? I love the design but it seems a bit chunky for me.
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Current spydie collection: Watu, Rhino, UKPK Salt G10 bladeswap, Yojimbo 2 Smooth G10 Cru-Wear, Manix lw “mystic” 20cv, SmallFly 2, Waterway, Ladybug k390, Caribbean
Current favorite steels: sg2/R2, lc200n/Z-FiNit, 3v
Current spydie collection: Watu, Rhino, UKPK Salt G10 bladeswap, Yojimbo 2 Smooth G10 Cru-Wear, Manix lw “mystic” 20cv, SmallFly 2, Waterway, Ladybug k390, Caribbean
Current favorite steels: sg2/R2, lc200n/Z-FiNit, 3v
Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Cut great imo. Heavy duty, but still a slicer. Perfect size too!Abyss_Fish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:51 pmHow do they cut? I love the design but it seems a bit chunky for me.
Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2,
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Thats why I haven't bought one. It's fat and seems like it would take up too much pocket.Abyss_Fish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:51 pmHow do they cut? I love the design but it seems a bit chunky for me.
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
I may have to add one to the collection once more steel options come around, just one though :Dsoc_monki wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:13 pmCut great imo. Heavy duty, but still a slicer. Perfect size too!Abyss_Fish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:51 pmHow do they cut? I love the design but it seems a bit chunky for me.
Lightly insane.
Current spydie collection: Watu, Rhino, UKPK Salt G10 bladeswap, Yojimbo 2 Smooth G10 Cru-Wear, Manix lw “mystic” 20cv, SmallFly 2, Waterway, Ladybug k390, Caribbean
Current favorite steels: sg2/R2, lc200n/Z-FiNit, 3v
Current spydie collection: Watu, Rhino, UKPK Salt G10 bladeswap, Yojimbo 2 Smooth G10 Cru-Wear, Manix lw “mystic” 20cv, SmallFly 2, Waterway, Ladybug k390, Caribbean
Current favorite steels: sg2/R2, lc200n/Z-FiNit, 3v
Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Just a tad wider than a PM2, but takes up less pocket space because the PM2 is actually longer and also has a hump for the thumb ramp, where as the Shaman is flat.Eliteone2383 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:18 pmThats why I haven't bought one. It's fat and seems like it would take up too much pocket.Abyss_Fish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:51 pmHow do they cut? I love the design but it seems a bit chunky for me.
*edit* - now that I got home and have then lined up with each other, the PM2 is actually only very slightly taller at it's highest point and that's a very small area. First time I actually really compared the two together!
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1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
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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: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
I said the same thing once...and here I am with 3Abyss_Fish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:18 pmI may have to add one to the collection once more steel options come around, just one though :Dsoc_monki wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:13 pmCut great imo. Heavy duty, but still a slicer. Perfect size too!Abyss_Fish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:51 pmHow do they cut? I love the design but it seems a bit chunky for me.
Even though it's a thick blade stock, I haven't noticed any difference in slicing capabilities compared to say a PM2 or Manix. Of course a lot of it has to do with how well you can sharpen as well.
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
-Rick
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
-Rick
Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Also, the height of the grind. The Shaman has a pretty wide blade, so lots of area for the thickness to drop!TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:23 pmI said the same thing once...and here I am with 3Abyss_Fish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:18 pmI may have to add one to the collection once more steel options come around, just one though :Dsoc_monki wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:13 pmCut great imo. Heavy duty, but still a slicer. Perfect size too!Abyss_Fish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:51 pmHow do they cut? I love the design but it seems a bit chunky for me.
Even though it's a thick blade stock, I haven't noticed any difference in slicing capabilities compared to say a PM2 or Manix. Of course a lot of it has to do with how well you can sharpen as well.
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BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Its a hard-use knife for us
Its a hard-use knife for us
Heat treated and
Bladestock thick
Compression lock
Its pretty sick
Its a hard-use knife for us
Its a hard-use knife for us
Heat treated and
Bladestock thick
Compression lock
Its pretty sick
Its a hard-use knife for us
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Haha, Nice!VooDooChild wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:29 pmIts a hard-use knife for us
Its a hard-use knife for us
Heat treated and
Bladestock thick
Compression lock
Its pretty sick
Its a hard-use knife for us
Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
4 is a good number
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
I love the Shaman, I’ve bought a bunch of them.
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Sounds like you’ve been bitten by the bug!
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
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Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
I have over 70 knives... I was bitten long ago! :D
Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2,
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Not trying to hijack your thread just wanted to show you how I shaved that bump off the ricasso. Made all the difference. So much better now
Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
I don't mind the bump, so I just leave mine alone. To each their own, right? Lolmarty_bill_ wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:31 pm20210413_102935_copy_1512x2016.jpg20210413_102947_copy_1512x2016.jpg20210414_213438_copy_1512x2016.jpg20210414_213454_copy_1512x2016.jpgNot trying to hijack your thread just wanted to show you how I shaved that bump off the ricasso. Made all the difference. So much better now
Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2,
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Hi Soc_Monk,
Thanks for the support and the kind words about my design.
Hi Marty_Bill,
It's your knife and you can mod it any way you want. It may be better for you, but if I didn't want the "nub" there, I would not have designed it in. I would not recommend taking it off unless you are really sure you don't want it, because you can't add it back in.
sal
Thanks for the support and the kind words about my design.
Hi Marty_Bill,
It's your knife and you can mod it any way you want. It may be better for you, but if I didn't want the "nub" there, I would not have designed it in. I would not recommend taking it off unless you are really sure you don't want it, because you can't add it back in.
sal
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Well-played!VooDooChild wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:29 pmIts a hard-use knife for us
Its a hard-use knife for us
Heat treated and
Bladestock thick
Compression lock
Its pretty sick
Its a hard-use knife for us
Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
soc_monki wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:19 pmI don't mind the bump, so I just leave mine alone. To each their own, right? Lolmarty_bill_ wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:31 pm20210413_102935_copy_1512x2016.jpg20210413_102947_copy_1512x2016.jpg20210414_213438_copy_1512x2016.jpg20210414_213454_copy_1512x2016.jpgNot trying to hijack your thread just wanted to show you how I shaved that bump off the ricasso. Made all the difference. So much better now
@ marty bill: Cool looking Shaman, and fine if you like it better that way (concerning the "bump")
But I have to say: I don´t even own a Shaman, just could handle it - and while I noticed (but still did not mind) the "bump" when closing the knife the first three or four times, after that (and so really quick) my hand automatically adapted to it and I did not really notice it anymore...
That´s just me of course, and probably in return I will be bothered by some other things that other people don´t mind! :)
Generally I like the look and the function of the "bump" when the blade is opened.
(And I totally love the Shaman as a whole - it is "the knife I should not like but still do", cause it has features I normally don´t prefer (like thicker stock, a bit more weight, not too much cutting edge) but as a whole package is just perfect and feels so great in hand...)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
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Re: Bought my fourth Shaman today...
Absolutely each to there own! I'm just showing what I did. And dig it. I tried to get used to it. I bought it in Golden last year and really tried. Mostly on closing the knife it bothered me the most. Sal your right once off you can't put it back and I'm sure it's a safety item. I do not regret taking it off and it's made my Shaman more usable for me. That's all.
And the last thing is I've not seen anyone shave it off and what it looks like or how it performed. I highly do not not recommend it unless your sure it benefits you.
And the last thing is I've not seen anyone shave it off and what it looks like or how it performed. I highly do not not recommend it unless your sure it benefits you.