New here and to Spyderco.
New here and to Spyderco.
Hello,
I’m new here and while I’m not a stranger to all things sharp and pointy, I am new to the Spyderco.
I work in the Aerospace industry and have been for 43 years. I have always had some form of blade in my pocket, toolbox and tool pouch. I even have a knife in my truck if I need to cut my way out of my seat belt.
Recently I was compelled to get a Dark Blue Parra 3 S110V. Once the Parra 3 hit my hand I knew it was a good knife. I’m still working on the Spydey Flick . Any way This knife is now one of my all-time favorite knives now. I have other brands that I like as well but this in the first Spyderco that I’ve ever owned. I can see why it is so popular. I also have a Parra-military 2 heading to the house. The PM2 was a tougher choice because there are a few knives that Spyderco makes that compete with it, at least to me. The Shaman and the Manix 2 were in the hunt but I liked the PM2’s blade better.
Thanks,
Stay Sharp.
Mongo1958
I’m new here and while I’m not a stranger to all things sharp and pointy, I am new to the Spyderco.
I work in the Aerospace industry and have been for 43 years. I have always had some form of blade in my pocket, toolbox and tool pouch. I even have a knife in my truck if I need to cut my way out of my seat belt.
Recently I was compelled to get a Dark Blue Parra 3 S110V. Once the Parra 3 hit my hand I knew it was a good knife. I’m still working on the Spydey Flick . Any way This knife is now one of my all-time favorite knives now. I have other brands that I like as well but this in the first Spyderco that I’ve ever owned. I can see why it is so popular. I also have a Parra-military 2 heading to the house. The PM2 was a tougher choice because there are a few knives that Spyderco makes that compete with it, at least to me. The Shaman and the Manix 2 were in the hunt but I liked the PM2’s blade better.
Thanks,
Stay Sharp.
Mongo1958
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Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE.
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Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE.
Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Hi Mongo,
Welcome to our forum.
I spent quite a few years in the aerospace industry. I hope you enjoy your time here. We have a great group of folks visitin' here. The more you learn, the more there is to learn and many here are quite knowledgeable.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
I spent quite a few years in the aerospace industry. I hope you enjoy your time here. We have a great group of folks visitin' here. The more you learn, the more there is to learn and many here are quite knowledgeable.
sal
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome onboard, Mongo!
Hope you'll enjoy the rabbit hole
Hope you'll enjoy the rabbit hole
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome to the Forum and hope you enjoy the Para3 . Regards, MG2
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Wellcome!
And just so you know: Not too long from now you'll own a Manix and a Shaman too anyway,believe me..
(Go for the lightweight with the Manix, just for another flavor than G10)
And just so you know: Not too long from now you'll own a Manix and a Shaman too anyway,believe me..
(Go for the lightweight with the Manix, just for another flavor than G10)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome, enjoy your stay. Just a friendly warning, PM2s are addictive. Once it’s in your hand you will understand why.
Oh, and check out the salt line as well. Some really neat stuff.
Oh, and check out the salt line as well. Some really neat stuff.
Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome to the forum!
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome here mongo ! It's a good place
In the collection : Lots of different steels, in lots of different (and same) Spydercos.
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome Mongo! Spydies are like candy, gotta try a few, and it looks like you're well on your way.
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome Mongo!
Great introduction btw
And thus it begins........
Great introduction btw
And thus it begins........
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome to the forum.
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome! Like Freediver mentioned, pm2’s are indeed addicting. Don’t be surprised if you buy a few more in different flavours. Hope you enjoy your stay, there are some fine folks on here who’ve forgotten more about knives than I will ever know!
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome to SPYDERVILLE!! This place really grows on you after a while. And be informed that this hobby is quite "habit forming" as well as interacting on this great Forum.
I was actually a Benchmade fanatic first ( mid 90s). But the more I explored the Spyderco brand and the more I got first hand experience with them I quickly switched my allegiance.
I would highly recommend one of the new C-60 Ayoob Sprint Run models. But I think they are about all taken from what I'm hearing. But any of the Golden, Colorado USA Earth made models ( the USA made Spyders) are all really good as well. Enjoy your stay here at Spyderville!!
I was actually a Benchmade fanatic first ( mid 90s). But the more I explored the Spyderco brand and the more I got first hand experience with them I quickly switched my allegiance.
I would highly recommend one of the new C-60 Ayoob Sprint Run models. But I think they are about all taken from what I'm hearing. But any of the Golden, Colorado USA Earth made models ( the USA made Spyders) are all really good as well. Enjoy your stay here at Spyderville!!
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome!
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome! Para2 is great. Your gonna love it
Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome.
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Re: New here and to Spyderco.
Welcome aboard, Mongo. Pull up a chair and stay a while!
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: New here and to Spyderco.
Thanks for the warm welcome. Got the new S45VN PM2 yesterday.
Mongo1958
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Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE.
****John3:16****
Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE.
Re: New here and to Spyderco.
First impressions?
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)