I have had just about every folder imaginable, from cheap chinese Kershaw's from the 2000's to high end folders like CRKs, etc. Recently I have had an epiphany of very directed, use specific needs. Instead of having 20 knives including fixed blades, slipjoints, folders etc, I've moved to a philosophy of one knife for each need (one large folder, one small, one fixed, etc.) Inevitably I'll end up in the same position as before by justifying a *different* need for a small folder but I digress.
I recently have gone down more of a Spyderco rabbit hole after having my last one in about 2009-10 with a standard Delica. And holy cow, what have I been doing these years I think to myself.
I have sold off all of my large CRKs, and recently gotten a Shaman in. This thing feels just as solid, locks up better, and is the same use case knife for less than half the price. It's incredible to me, and this provides so much value and quality it's unbelievable.
I'm also a huge fan of Taichung made knives after having a few come through the last several months and finally settled on the Spydiechef (see what I mean - a *different* use large folder
) which I think offers something utterly unique and extraordinarily high quality.Just wanted to drop a hello post and offer my enthusiastic thoughts for Spydies in general. Thanks all!
). Though, I couldn't bring myself to buy the Shaman cause I don't need that beefy of a blade (I have moras and other fixed blades if I want to have fun). 
