I've actually thought about one if those for myself! And I do think he'd like it, since he's already used to flippers. I committed the same sin last night..."it hurts me to say it, babe, but I think what you want is a mini bugout." :eek:TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:54 amI'm going to commit a sin here and recommend something outside the Spyderco lineup, that I recently acquired...a Civivi Elementum. Small, lightweight, snappy action with the flipper, plenty of options on BHQ and also under $70 so it's not a big hit if he doesn't care for it much.
I haven't cut anything with mine yet, but I've carried it a few Saturdays and fidgeted with it a bit. I think it's a great deal for $63
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Mini Grip with the sheepsfoot blade that has the spydie-hole. Axis Lock and Spydie-hole win win for him.
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Does sound like a Mini Bugout fits the bill better than any current Spyderco. I think it's a good choice, and may lead to better things.
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did he not like you astute after modeling it for us?
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H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Take a look at the Cat or even smaller Chicago. Not FRN but still fairly light. These little liner locks snap open with a flick and now come with BD1N steel (make sure you get new stock).
I have xl hands and some of the smaller Spydies are getting a little challenging to one-hand as I get older and my hands get a little stiffer. I find myself gravitating to flippers w/liner locks more and more these days (think Kershaw Skyline). I abhor assisted knives but understand their appeal to some.
I have xl hands and some of the smaller Spydies are getting a little challenging to one-hand as I get older and my hands get a little stiffer. I find myself gravitating to flippers w/liner locks more and more these days (think Kershaw Skyline). I abhor assisted knives but understand their appeal to some.
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Sad but true. You had a good run.
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Edit to add, a UKPK is a great smallish knife and light weight if a slip joint would work.
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Hahaha, right!! That was pretty funny, thought that might have been his gateway opportunity!
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He actually kindly did this after I asked for it ... so I owe him and say: Though it's a serious matter we're discussing here, a divorce would be too soon at this point..
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)
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Carrying IWB I can carry up to about a 5.5oz knife in basketball shorts before it feels cumbersome. Something to consider.JuPaul wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:51 amYes. Something in that under 2-2.5 oz range seems to be the size he wants. Something for around the house in basketball shorts that won't flop around in his pocket. A chap, a dfly, or a lil native with frn AND a comp lock would be perfect.Wartstein wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:33 am
I thought of the Ambitious too already... but I am afraid both this and the Alcyone are not light enough for him, since the Lil Native comp. lock is not either... sounds like what he'd want is something like a DFly or Chap FRN, but with liner, comp. or CBB- lock...
Maybe even a fictional comp. lock Native LW or comp.lock Delica, since both have a slightly smaller footprint than the Para 3 LW (which is "too large" for him) and are a tad lighter?
Again, tough one...
The Lil'Native might do the trick even though it's not frn. Possibly the Rhino if he likes the trailing point blade.
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I’d love to see a Lil Native LW. I’m always in the market for new Spydies in FRN
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How about an ARK?
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Re: I tried so hard...
You can relay to him that I've learned from experience that the Spyderco wire clip is much friendlier on basketball shorts / gym shorts pockets than are spoon clips. He should try the Sage 5 LW, which is my personal gym shorts knife of choice. If he wants smaller, he should try the Dragonfly 2 LW and see if he can used to a mid back lock.
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Pattadese?
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maybe just ask him to try out the hawkbill Dfly 2 for a week. not a commitment, just an experiment. He may very well find the utility of the blade overcomes his initial resistance to the lock mechanism.
aside from that, i'd say the ikuchi is your next best bet, especially if he's used to the fine tip of Ken Onion's kershaw collabs.
aside from that, i'd say the ikuchi is your next best bet, especially if he's used to the fine tip of Ken Onion's kershaw collabs.
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I see someone beat me to suggesting the Rhino. It's a great little knife. You might still be able to find Lil' Lums still in stock at a few places, too.
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JuPaul wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:51 amYes. Something in that under 2-2.5 oz range seems to be the size he wants. Something for around the house in basketball shorts that won't flop around in his pocket. A chap, a dfly, or a lil native with frn AND a comp lock would be perfect.
The Lil'Native might do the trick even though it's not frn. Possibly the Rhino if he likes the trailing point blade.
Well, what I am about to propose is really "knife-nerdish" - but that´s ok on this forum, I guess:
In my experience: "Floppiness in the pocket (or NON-flopiness)" to a certain degree is a function of light weight AND large closed size: So, when two folders do have the exact same (light) weight, but one has a much larger footprint, the latter will "flop around less" in a pocket.
I know, the following comparison lags a lot (especially since folders are normally secured and attached with pocket clips), but just for illustration: If you put two balls each in one backpack, and both balls weigh let´s say 5 oz, but one is made out of a very heavy material (iron...) and has a diameter of just 0.5", the other of very light material (foam...) and has a diameter of lets say 10 ", the latter will be less "floppy" if you run with the backpack on your back
Honestly, in pockets of lightweight shorts the Manix 2 LW is one of the most "stable" and least "floppy" folders I know, cause it is so light for its big size... (and the Lil Native not so much)
Just my 2c of course ... And I know a Manix 2 LW is NOT exactly what he says he wants (though it features a CBBL, which you say he does like...)
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)
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You said he already tried to find one in your collection. What did he not like about the WolfSpyder?
Edit to add: If you can find one, the Lil’ Nilakka is another option too
Edit to add: If you can find one, the Lil’ Nilakka is another option too
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He actually really did like it, but he said with the full liners it was too heavy for this particular purpose.
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I actually didn't show him my Wolfspyder because I keep it at our cabin with a couple others. But I agree, that and the lil nilakka are great options.
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I really wish I could just get him to join here and listen to you guys, because he won't listen to me on these points! :D But hey, at least he's willing to upgrade his knife, and that's a start in the right direction.Wartstein wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:41 amJuPaul wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:51 amYes. Something in that under 2-2.5 oz range seems to be the size he wants. Something for around the house in basketball shorts that won't flop around in his pocket. A chap, a dfly, or a lil native with frn AND a comp lock would be perfect.
The Lil'Native might do the trick even though it's not frn. Possibly the Rhino if he likes the trailing point blade.
Well, what I am about to propose is really "knife-nerdish" - but that´s ok on this forum, I guess:
In my experience: "Floppiness in the pocket (or NON-flopiness)" to a certain degree is a function of light weight AND large closed size: So, when two folders do have the exact same (light) weight, but one has a much larger footprint, the latter will "flop around less" in a pocket.
I know, the following comparison lags a lot (especially since folders are normally secured and attached with pocket clips), but just for illustration: If you put two balls each in one backpack, and both balls weigh let´s say 5 oz, but one is made out of a very heavy material (iron...) and has a diameter of just 0.5", the other of very light material (foam...) and has a diameter of lets say 10 ", the latter will be less "floppy" if you run with the backpack on your back
Honestly, in pockets of lightweight shorts the Manix 2 LW is one of the most "stable" and least "floppy" folders I know, cause it is so light for its big size... (and the Lil Native not so much)
Just my 2c of course ... And I know a Manix 2 LW is NOT exactly what he says he wants (though it features a CBBL, which you say he does like...)
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