SMKW Spyderco Exclusive?

[Popsickle]

What’s the grip texture like on the CF?

[lilshaver]

I did not attempt to get one the first go around, but did put an order in about 10:45 CT for this one. Of all the Spidies I have I did not have a PM2 and just had to try this one. Have been waiting for the PM2 in cru-wear for some time now and got impatient I guess.

I think that you made a great choice. I am probably in the minority but I prefer M4 to Cruwear. I hope that your new knife serves you well!

Thanks jdw. I didn't see how I was going to go wrong here plus the cruwear is still on order.

[TkoK83Spy]

I did not attempt to get one the first go around, but did put an order in about 10:45 CT for this one. Of all the Spidies I have I did not have a PM2 and just had to try this one. Have been waiting for the PM2 in cru-wear for some time now and got impatient I guess.

I think that you made a great choice. I am probably in the minority but I prefer M4 to Cruwear. I hope that your new knife serves you well!

That makes two of us, I also prefer M4 as well. This knife has been tempting me, I think the scales are pretty cool and obviously love M4...I just don't really care for the PM2. Hoping they come out with this in a Manix!

[lilshaver]

I did not attempt to get one the first go around, but did put an order in about 10:45 CT for this one. Of all the Spidies I have I did not have a PM2 and just had to try this one. Have been waiting for the PM2 in cru-wear for some time now and got impatient I guess.

I think that you made a great choice. I am probably in the minority but I prefer M4 to Cruwear. I hope that your new knife serves you well!

That makes two of us, I also prefer M4 as well. This knife has been tempting me, I think the scales are pretty cool and obviously love M4...I just don't really care for the PM2. Hoping they come out with this in a Manix!

That is a nice thought. I just hope SMKW has it also.

[sn0wman72]

I would like to see this scale be released in the Smock...

[TkoK83Spy]

I would like to see this scale be released in the Smock...

sharpdressedknives.com

Most are out of stock at the moment, but they do carry scales similar to these.

[crazywednesday]

What is "Fat Carbon Fiber"?

Justin

https://youtu.be/mvPbBO43Au4
Watch he explains it here.@4:57

Got it. Thanks!

[JBuzzard]

I bought this one in DLC, which was my first and only m4 blade. Pondering this one, can some of the experts enlighten me about m4 and corrosion with that satin blade?

[Popsickle]

I bought this one in DLC, which was my first and only m4 blade. Pondering this one, can some of the experts enlighten me about m4 and corrosion with that satin blade?

It will rust. My recommendation is just cut anything and everything to help it develop a patina. That will help protect the blade. I forced one on my
Old m4 gayle Bradley 1

[Popsickle]

I just went to Smoky Mountain knife works, and purchased one in person. The carbon fiber on these is not done justice through pictures, and is amazing in person. They had a huge event going on with a ton of people there With blade sports, Balisong competitions, and more.


On a sidenote, they said they had maybe 30 left online, and reserved 50 specifically to have for sale in person for the event. Happy I was able to choose one that I liked.

[JBuzzard]

I just went to Smoky Mountain knife works, and purchased one in person. The carbon fiber on these is not done justice through pictures, and is amazing in person. They had a huge event going on with a ton of people there With blade sports, Balisong competitions, and more.


On a sidenote, they said they had maybe 30 left online, and reserved 50 specifically to have for sale in person for the event. Happy I was able to choose one that I liked.

Congrats on picking one up. I went by on Friday and grabbed one. I agree with you the scales are amazing and it was nice to have the opportunity to look through and pick the exact knife I wanted.

[jdw]

I just went to Smoky Mountain knife works, and purchased one in person. The carbon fiber on these is not done justice through pictures, and is amazing in person. They had a huge event going on with a ton of people there With blade sports, Balisong competitions, and more.


On a sidenote, they said they had maybe 30 left online, and reserved 50 specifically to have for sale in person for the event. Happy I was able to choose one that I liked.

Dang. Your post pushed me off the fence on this one. I am not a big PM2 fan but the combo of the scales with uncoated M4 was too much for me to resist. I also would prefer a Manix in this combo if anyone from SMKW is out there listening?

[Popsickle]

I just went to Smoky Mountain knife works, and purchased one in person. The carbon fiber on these is not done justice through pictures, and is amazing in person. They had a huge event going on with a ton of people there With blade sports, Balisong competitions, and more.


On a sidenote, they said they had maybe 30 left online, and reserved 50 specifically to have for sale in person for the event. Happy I was able to choose one that I liked.

Dang. Your post pushed me off the fence on this one. I am not a big PM2 fan but the combo of the scales with uncoated M4 was too much for me to resist. I also would prefer a Manix in this combo if anyone from SMKW is out there listening?

Happy to help . The major thing I noticed is no two are exactly the same with this CF. I opted for one with a nice mix of the pattern vs one I handled that had a lot of the teal

[DrHE]

Just bought mine online and I am very excited to get it. This is my first PM2 and my 29th Spyderco knife.

I had priorly preordered the PM2 “CruCarta” when knifecenter put up the pre-order and this was to be the next one in line. Somehow I thought it was Nov 14th when they dropped so when I saw the video go up I was surprised but I knew it had happened already.

[dtyndall]

Looks like it finally sold out.

[Popsickle]

Looks like it finally sold out.

Que the secondary flippers

[lilshaver]

Received my PM2 SMKW knife with the winter CF handle this weekend. This is my first PM2 and it was very much as I expected. Design and workmanship are first rate. And then there is the CF handle. It is quite handsome, much more so than the pictures can show. But the feel in my hand left me rather cold. It is lacking texture and is too slick. My Chief in S90V with a CF handle has texture for grip. Guess you could say my gripe is no grip. This may just be me and my utilitarian nature though. Would be interested in what you all think about it.

[troutinCO]

Got home and put mine in hand. Lilshaver, it is definitely smooth. I will give it some time, as I have a few knives that I thought would not be good for the same reason, but after some time and use they work really well for me.

It is a beautiful knife. Action needs to be broken in, otherwise it is perfection as usual.

[ABX2011]

What’s the grip texture like on the CF?

I would describe them as chalky. They aren't slick, IMO.

[Buddafucco]

Mine came today. Chalky is a good description. It's smooth but not polished smooth. The silver shimmering black is pretty sweet!