Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Just saw on instagram: looks like it is dropping 6/22.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ht--126446
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ht--126446
Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Interesting color, I actually like it a lot but with the Colorado PM2 Sprint dropping on the same day, my decision on this one is made fairly easily.
While I do like this mint green color, I can't help but feel like GITD would have been a better match/counterpart to their Jade G10 exclusives.
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While I do like this mint green color, I can't help but feel like GITD would have been a better match/counterpart to their Jade G10 exclusives.
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Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Ooof! That mint green is a hard sell, looks similar to the s90v teal...but since it's a p3lw and I like them... *decisions decisions *
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Really dying for k390 but how can I say no to M4? I just feel bad for my s90v version that’s gonna get kicked out of my pocket so soon :D :p
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Odds that we see this in a DLC iteration? Like that FRN color, but would prefer a little more corrosion protection.
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Yeah I know what you mean, uncoated M4 is a pretty finicky steel in our climate, would micro pit if you just look at it the wrong way... reason why I sold my uncoated BHQ PM2 M4 tantos and only kept the DLC-coated one.
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Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Would like to know this as well, and we still don't have an exclusive P3 LW in DLC so far so it would be nice.
But usually BHQ sells the DLC and satin versions at the same time, so this might be a no-go - unless BHQ has sold their exclusives with the 2 blade variations separately (different drop dates) in the past?
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Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Para 3 LW not for me. That color is not my favorite either. I've always said they should have done the FRN versions in the same GITD FRN that has been used for the Delica and Dragonfly. It looks just like the Jade G10, AND it glows in the dark! Win Win Win!!
I'm still holding out hope for some GITD FRN TiCN Coated M4 Endelas and Enduras! :D
I'm still holding out hope for some GITD FRN TiCN Coated M4 Endelas and Enduras! :D
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Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Ohhhh the days of being new around here and feeling like you need them all :p
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1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
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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
-Rick
Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
I'm down with Crockett, Tubbs and all of Miami
Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
That’s a good point. Might not be in the cards if they didn’t include it in the announcement of this release.nerdlock wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:18 pm
Would like to know this as well, and we still don't have an exclusive P3 LW in DLC so far so it would be nice.
But usually BHQ sells the DLC and satin versions at the same time, so this might be a no-go - unless BHQ has sold their exclusives with the 2 blade variations separately (different drop dates) in the past?
I guess I might hold out for a St. Nick’s exclusive (though I’m kidding myself if I think it will be easy to land one of those). :rolleyes:
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The handle makes my stomach queasy, but some dye will take care of that.
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I like it but why does this green have to be so flashy. Maybe it will look better in person.
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Not doing a DLC “mint chocolate chip” is a missed opportunity for sure.
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Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Meanwhile I’m still over here waiting for the Satin Native Chief...
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That color :eek:
Easy pass...
Hope they will not start doing a pastell edition.
They should start going more into the earthy tones on FRN.
Easy pass...
Hope they will not start doing a pastell edition.
They should start going more into the earthy tones on FRN.
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Agree... The past few releases have been too brightly colored/pastelized (if there is such a word). Not that it's a bad thing and the last three releases have grown on me, but it does draw attention as an EDC knife. Still waiting for earthtone/FDE FRN P3 LWs.
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Re: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Man I don’t need another Para 3, but tool steel, frn, and the color green is pretty hard to resist. If this was OD Green, I would be even happier, but I do like the mint.
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: Blade HQ Para 3 LW in M4
Just saw it on IG. It does look sweet, but I think I am going to give ma P3LW attempts some time ... recently got S90V (all went smooth there), and once I had it in my hands I realized that it just is not for me (grip area too short). But every time I see a photo like this I want it. I really love the look. Maybe the LW PM2 will be the one for me (if not the Cru-carta PM2)
... I like weird ...