Which HAP 40 model??
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twinboysdad
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Which HAP 40 model??
Since having my "I really like FRN" revelation, I am rethinking skipping out on the HAP 40 run. I partially was protesting it being clad instead of solid. Now I have a choice between E4 and Manbug, and currently have one of neither. Which one and why?
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Surfingringo
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
Endura 4 for sure unless you need a keychain knife. I love the Dragonfly but it is the smallest frn model that still seems like a "real knife" to me. The ladybug and manbug have their uses (and certainly have plenty of fans) but they just feel a bit too "toy-like" for my taste. I think its more about the inability to get a full grip than anything else.
Re: Which HAP 40 model??
I'm kicking myself in the butt for not getting the Delica. I wish there was another run, since it was so popular. Get the Manbug. It's a wee workhorse.
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
oops, wrong thread. :o
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
I'd get both if you can. But, if you're only going for one, I'd say the Endura would be my first pick over the Manbug. I love the Manbug, but there have been a few times I wished I had a larger knife. (FWIW, I'd also buy the Endura first because it seems like the Manbug sprints seem to linger a bit longer than the Endura, Delica, and Dragonfly sprints). Just my 0.02.
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farnorthdan
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
Definitely the Endura first as those are already done and gone, the Manbug is real nice too, it makes a great shirt pocket or coin pocket piece.
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
The delica is still available. You can get it on ebay.
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farnorthdan
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
You can also pick one up from BBS but $150 is pretty steep for a Delicasimon711 wrote:The delica is still available. You can get it on ebay.
Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
Yeah, better off buying a Mantra at that price point. But if you really love the Delica...
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3rdGenRigger
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
I'd grab the Endura if you really use knives a lot. Keychain knives are great backups and nice in front of sheeple, but HAP40 is such a good steel that it seems almost wasted in something as small as a keychain knife. If it was me I'd go with an E4 (I did) and enjoy the heck out of it.
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
My vote is for the Delica , but that's only because the Delica is my favourite model in the Spyderco range .
Hap40 is good stuff , and even though I've only had mine for a few weeks the steel has impressed me greatly .
No mater what you choose it won't be a mistake .
Ken
Hap40 is good stuff , and even though I've only had mine for a few weeks the steel has impressed me greatly .
No mater what you choose it won't be a mistake .
Ken
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Brock O Lee
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
The Stretch is my preference but I'd say Endura. A tool steel deserves a frame that provides proper size and grip to do real work.
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
Making your choice more difficult: stretch.
BBS still has it.
I only have E4 though, and being Endura guy, I'd say go for it. Tried my friend's D'fly and found it too small even though my hand is medium small.
BBS still has it.
I only have E4 though, and being Endura guy, I'd say go for it. Tried my friend's D'fly and found it too small even though my hand is medium small.
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
anagarika wrote:Making your choice more difficult: stretch.
BBS still has it.
I only have E4 though, and being Endura guy, I'd say go for it. Tried my friend's D'fly and found it too small even though my hand is medium small.
And so does GPK at a very good price, same as when they came out!
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twinboysdad
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
Picked up the Endura HAP 40
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Good pick-up. I have the HAP40 Endura in my pocket every day, and you're going to like it.
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Congrats! I have the Delica(carrying today!) and DF2, and you won't regret your choice of steel. So far for me, it takes and holds a great edge and is really easy to maintain. I'd say if you can pick up any more of the HAP40 models you should do so. I wish I had some disposable income so I can pick up the rest of them. The fun part is that my local B&M has ALL of the rest of them that I don't have already.twinboysdad wrote:Picked up the Endura HAP 40
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Current: Dragonfly 2 ZDP-189, Chaparral 1, Techno 1, Delica 4 HAP-40, Dragonfly 2 HAP-40, Mantra 1, Ladybug Salt Hawkbill, Nirvana CPM, Endura 4 HAP-40, Sage 4, Para Military 2 CPM Cru-Wear, Sage 5, Caly3 HAP40, Sliverax, Lil' Nilakka, Chaparral Raffir Noble, Zulu, Manbug HAP40, Meerkat HAP40, Sage 1/Sage 2/Sage 3 CF, Introvert, Techno 2
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Larry_Mott
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
Guess it's too late to matter now :)
I have always considered the Endura just a little too big, and hence stuck to Delicas. The Manbug on the other hand is just a little too small like someone else said.. I (also) think that the Dragonfly is right at the size limit (and i do own Endura, Delica, Dragonfly and Manbug so i am not assuming :) )
I have always considered the Endura just a little too big, and hence stuck to Delicas. The Manbug on the other hand is just a little too small like someone else said.. I (also) think that the Dragonfly is right at the size limit (and i do own Endura, Delica, Dragonfly and Manbug so i am not assuming :) )
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Re: Which HAP 40 model??
I'd say the Stretch also....Endura and Strech similar in length...on the plus side, Stretch not quire as popular ...not sure about other retailers but Knife center still has them in stock at 110$....BBS will probably have them longer at their premium price.Brock O Lee wrote:The Stretch is my preference but I'd say Endura. A tool steel deserves a frame that provides proper size and grip to do real work.
Oops ...didn't see you already pulled the trigger...well if ya like it ( and I'm sure you will ) grab a Stretch also....