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Thinking about the Shaman
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I'm guessing:
BladeHQ
St. Nicks(I hope)
Those are the two I think are most likely.
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Re: Thinking about the Shaman
If we have shaman exclusives coming, I’ll probably go without the dlt 20CV manix and save for a shaman. The cruwear/micarta sounds interesting as well.
BRING ON THE MANIX XL SPRINTS AND EXCLUSIVES! And 10v or K390ify the Golden lineup, please.
Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3.5, Native LW.
Top 5 steels I’ve owned: LC200N, K390, CPM S90V, M390, CPM REX45.
Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including K390), CPM REX45.
Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3.5, Native LW.
Top 5 steels I’ve owned: LC200N, K390, CPM S90V, M390, CPM REX45.
Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including K390), CPM REX45.
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Re: Thinking about the Shaman
YES. M4 would be maybe first on my list for a different steel for this (even though I suggested CTS 204p or 20CV). Maybe in orderNickShabazz wrote: ↑Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:06 pmI get that manufacturing capacity is a thing, but it's amazing to me that we've not had a single Shaman sprint yet. M4. PLEASE M4.
of enthusiasm (by me), my list would be:
1) M4
2) 4V
3) Cruwear (or is it Cruware?)
4) CTS 204P
By the way Nick, I watched your Shaman video last night. Thanks.
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This is exciting to hear. Maybe they will peek at this thread and consider some of the steel suggestions!!
I was wringing my hands over this last night and decided that I can hold my breath a little longer for a sprint or exclusive.
If the unthinkable happens and this goes on the discontinued list, I guess that means I can get the S30V at a discount,
and my Christmas Gift problems for my sons for next year will be solved too.
I am absolutely sure that this knife will knock me over.
Watching some videos last night I was reminded that a CF/S90V version of the Shaman has been talked about.
If so, what about swapping S90V for M4 (or one of the other suggestions?). If it does get made with S90V that
might be a steel where a thinner blade might make sense, eh? But maybe that means retooling other things.
Well, there is great hope for the future, I'll be able to sleep soundly tonight, knowing that 2019 may bring great things in the
way of Shaman Exclusives. No I won't rush out and buy another Griptillian -- even though it is good to diversify a bit.
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Re: Thinking about the Shaman
Sals bombshell thread confirmed micarta w/cruwear
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The cruwear micarta would be the only one that would get me to buy one. Will be looking for that.
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cruwear micarta is the main one I'm looking for, but any retailer exclusives would also be interesting!
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: Thinking about the Shaman
I own the Shaman and love it. The contoured scales are wonderful in hand. I found that going back to the Mili or PM2 after using the Shaman makes those models feel a little cheap/lazy.
If $180 is a problem for some, how will the market respond to the price of a sprint? Is it going to cost $220-250...275? I can’t imagine a sprint Shaman selling for $180.
If $180 is a problem for some, how will the market respond to the price of a sprint? Is it going to cost $220-250...275? I can’t imagine a sprint Shaman selling for $180.
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250-275 would be too much imo. But I think more people would rather pay $210-220 for cruwear/micarta (for example) than $180 for g10/s30v.rgrad80 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:20 amI own the Shaman and love it. The contoured scales are wonderful in hand. I found that going back to the Mili or PM2 after using the Shaman makes those models feel a little cheap/lazy.
If $180 is a problem for some, how will the market respond to the price of a sprint? Is it going to cost $220-250...275? I can’t imagine a sprint Shaman selling for $180.
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$220 would be the sweet spot in my opinion. That’s $40 more for a scale/steel upgrade...seems very reasonable.Pelagic wrote: ↑Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:25 am250-275 would be too much imo. But I think more people would rather pay $210-220 for cruwear/micarta (for example) than $180 for g10/s30v.rgrad80 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:20 amI own the Shaman and love it. The contoured scales are wonderful in hand. I found that going back to the Mili or PM2 after using the Shaman makes those models feel a little cheap/lazy.
If $180 is a problem for some, how will the market respond to the price of a sprint? Is it going to cost $220-250...275? I can’t imagine a sprint Shaman selling for $180.
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Great news! I love my Shaman.
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Re: Thinking about the Shaman
I have been thinking about it as well, since I had a chance to handle it couple months ago. I don't need it since I have a comparable knife which doesn't get much use, but I am interested in what sprint will be released first.
I have an idea what sprint/exclusive I would say no to. But everything else is fair game.
I have an idea what sprint/exclusive I would say no to. But everything else is fair game.
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Re: Thinking about the Shaman
it is a goal of mine to cut back on spending, will be very hard to not want all of the variations.
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I'll definitely find a way to fund the cruwear/micarta sprint, but that would be easier with a price point closer to where the current model is.
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!