First Knife of 2018

[Hopsbreath]

Picked up a Hap40 Endura last night. My first Hap40 blade, I was around just as they started releasing but disappeared from the forum until recently. It’s already been a user so I won’t feel too bad when I practice sharpening it. Still haven’t attempted M4 so this’ll help me gradually ease into steels requiring more patience.

[SC_PATRIOT]

Zome yellow/green Delica. Going back to the delica design after years ago hence it was my first Spydy in high school when you could carry a blade to shop class. Very excited.

[BrianMcCord]

Urban K390 came in today. I am very happy with this Italian slip joint. I really like the half stop on this, in particular.

[bh49]

I got my Shaman today. It is very impressive knife. I would love to see many sprints and exclusives.

[quattro98]

First knife of 2018 was the 40th Anniversary Native. Second was a sprint run Worker.

[xceptnl]

I have something bolstered on its way too. Very excited about it too. Ian helped me out greatly.

I hope to see pictures. Soon :)

Second that! :)

Met the mailman at the box because the anticipation was unbearable.





Thanks Ian..... its a beauty.

[Larry_Mott]

That's pure class xceptnl :)

[bh49]

Met the mailman at the box because the anticipation was unbearable.

Great find. Gold bug. congrats.
Now you need one with black bug :)

[xceptnl]

Met the mailman at the box because the anticipation was unbearable.

Great find. Gold bug. congrats.
Now you need one with black bug :)

The red handled model will be next, this 75mm version fits my hand like it was made for me. Thanks Sal & Mr. Schempp!

[BravoTango]

My first Knife of 2018 is turning out to be a factory 2nd Yoji2 that I got a great deal on. It'll be my first compression lock and I am looking forward to playing with it.

[StuntZombie]

I'm waiting on a Rit dyed Salt2 that I purchased from a fellow on Instagram, along with a Stretch 2 FRN and S30V Wharncliffe Delica from Cutlery Shoppe. They're supposed to be here tomorrow, so here's hoping the snow melts enough for the mail to get delivered.

[murphjd25]

K12P Chefs Knife ordered today :) First one of the year haha

[PayneTrain]

Stopped by the SFO on the 3rd while road tripping and got me a PD1 Mule and a LBHB which I've been wanting forever but for some reason never clicked on. Starting the year off right!

[Ohbabyadrian]

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[xceptnl]

Already stumbled backwards into a deal on my 2nd of 2018, but I now have a new Jess Horn sprint inbound.

[jacala]

I can't tell you what I ordered from a shop that I cannot name.
But I can say that they have only 1x left. :-)

[FullCircleHook]

I had to snag one of the Southards, but I’m still waiting on it to come in.

[Drewthebrave]

My first Spyderco of 2018 will most likely be the Orange Spyderhawk Salt, whenever my preorder goes through. If that preorder takes too long, I may end up picking up a Para 2, Native 5 or Sliverax first.
In the meantime I bought a Leek & a Skyline (both discounted blems) to add some low-cost alternatives to EDC rotation (Idon't always want to carry a $100+ knife). They are impressive knives for the money (under $35 ea), but they also help me appreciate the finely tuned details of my Spyderco knives that elevate them into the next tier. I think I'm officially hooked!

[Mr. Pick]

My first one just arrived yesterday. A Zome Green Endura4 - though mine looks more Zome Brown than Zome Green. Never had an Endura and I am surprised by how much I like it. Of course every new knife is my favorite.... ;-)

[Oogie]

I had gifted myself my first Spyderco this xmas, the PM2. Though I really appreciate the design and function, I find myself targeting designs with blades 3” or less. Fast forward a few weeks now, and I’ve added a few more pairs! I’ve enjoyed exploring the different models and steels out there, but expect to slow down for the time-being. Feeling good about my choices thus far, and hope I can do these steels justice with the Sharpmaker.

Always appreciate the passion and enthusiasm of the forum threads. I’ve been a long-time enthusiast of Oakley eyewear, so have some experience with how easy it is to get carried away with a hobby like this. But for now, here is where 3 weeks of purchases have left me: