Birthday gift knife for me!?

[RickC27]

Not sure how many of you saw the thread I posted regarding my BBS Para 3/M390 fiasco where I bought one and my soon to be wife bought the same one for me as a birthday gift (birthday is this Sunday) Well...I was able to sell one of them and get all of her money back, which she was happy about and is now willing to buy me another knife for my birthday...as long as I'm not sneaky and buy another myself haha.

I'm not really sure what I want at the moment. I've got the PM2 with S35VN /Earth Brown scales as well as the Smock Flipper on pre-order already. Who knows when they'll be in (PM2 was SUPPOSEDLY this month from KC)

I currently have...
Delica Pakkawood
Sage 5
Manix 2 LW/DLC/BD1
Paramilitary 2 - S30V/DLC/OD Green scales *my current favorite knife based on looks/feel in hand*
Para 3 - M390
Centofante 3
Chaparral FRN

As I said, the PM2 is my favorite but already have one with another hopefully on the way soon, I don't think I need another. I like all of these knives in their own way though, and have no problem at all switching up which I carry or combo of them I carry on any given day. Based on my current selection, what do you guys think would be a good knife to add to the arsenal? I'd like to stick with Spyderco, but if there are any "others" you think I may like, feel free to throw out that suggestion as well. Has to be $200 or less!

[Pelagic]

Native 5 maxamet?

[PStone]

You need a big knife. I would go for either one of the knifeworks exclusive military’s. Can’t go wrong with either. They also have an exclusive manix.

[The Meat man]

A Salt knife perhaps?

[Pelagic]

You need a big knife. I would go for either one of the knifeworks exclusive military’s. Can’t go wrong with either. They also have an exclusive manix.

I second this!

[SF Native]

Can you take an i.o.u. Until some tasty sprint drops? Always good to have the means when there is a frenzy for that next polished peel ply frn 520m4 paradelix.

[abbazaba]

That's a pretty great portfolio of Spydies there in your collection already! Definitely missing a Dragonfly 2 FRN, and a larger knife...

Police 4? Yes, it's huge. Yes, it's awesome. It was actually my birthday gift to myself last year. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did.

[DrawBackwards]

BHQ should be dropping their Native 5 in M4 soon.

I think CS still has orange Manix 2 LW in s90v

I know you have a PM2 already, but KC(?) has that black G10 cruwear exclusve - I just got a knife in cruwear and I have really liked it so far...

[Calicoast]

Personally, I would buy the Knifecenter PM2 in Cruwear smooth G-10.
Not sure how many are left?
The one that I purchased is so nice, thinking about buying another one.
Add in a lynch deep carry clip + a large spyderco soft case, I think you are under <$200.00.

Or a Bradley Air if you can find one for under <$200.00 and no mention of owning any M4 steel.
-C

[jmh58]

Tenacious.. With the left over money take her to dinner...

[RickC27]

Us Spydie nuts really are typically on the same page! I really like my Chaparral a lot, carry it almost everyday along with one of the others. Since joining this forum I've seen a ton of love for the Dragonfly as well, so that has crossed my mind. Also been eyeing that CF/S90V Military as well. Considering my love for my PM2, maybe bigger is better. Would also be nice to have at least one of each of the Military, Paramilitary 2, Para 3.

I understand that Cruwear is a great steel, and the price from that PM2 is pretty good. I'm just worried about the smooth G10. I'm under the impression it would feel similar to the Sage 5, which too me is a bit slick. I absolutely love the grippy feel of the regular G10. I believe I will remain patient and wait for S35VN version I have on pre-order to show up.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far, keep em coming!

[RickC27]

Tenacious.. With the left over money take her to dinner...

I'm lucky she doesn't get on this forum, because you sir would have yourself a beautiful new woman! Hahaha. Very considerate idea right there.

[attila]

If you're interested in trying a Native, Massdrop is running a Blue Box deal that has a 50-50 chance of getting an upgrade from the S35VN FRN model.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/blue-box-spyderco-native-5

[Doc Dan]

You need a big knife. I would go for either one of the knifeworks exclusive military’s. Can’t go wrong with either. They also have an exclusive manix.

I was going to say exactly this.

[ZrowsN1s]

If you don't have a Native 5 yet, I would highly recommend one.
If there are any left, the BHQ exclusive CPM M4 with Linerless "natural" G-10 (just bought one today)
S110V Blurple G-10 with Liners (this ones on my wish list)
Maxamet Light Weight with Grey FRN (had this one for a while, great work knife)
LC200N "Salt" (this one hasn't dropped yet)

[bearfacedkiller]

happy Bday!

My birthday was two days ago and the Jade/M4 Native5 is now on its way. I suggest that. I also second the suggestion to try out a Military, it’s my favorite model.

[Jefft51]

I would think a spyderhawk might be good. Big knife and a salt. I think there are still some out there. I was surprised at how much I like it.

[SG89]

What about the knifeworks 52100 manix 2 dlc blade with grey g10?

[fdahood]

I recommend the Sliverax. It's not a perfect knife, in fact, it is one of the more flawed spydercos I own, but I have grown to really love it. And it is really oddly shaped, which for me is a huge bonus.

[RickC27]

Well, in the craziest twist of unexpected events...As this thread is going on, I suddenly get an email from someone at Bento Box Shop. They offered me the Paramilitary 2 in S35VN with the Earth Brown handles that I've been waiting for months for KC to have in stock. They offered it to me at the same price as the KC pre-order price...and even waived the shipping fee! They must be lurking on the forum and saw this thread and waived the fee as a birthday gift! Extremely kind gesture on their behalf. My lady has placed the order and they verified the knife will be in my hands by Saturday! I appreciate everyone's suggestions. Funny that a handful of your suggestions have crossed my mind and will be on my future list of "wants" (Military, Dragonfly, KW exclusive Manix 2...DLC with Grey is AMAZING, and some sort of Native)