Official knife comparison pic thread!
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Does anyone have a comparison shot of the Caribbean and a PM2 ? Thank you MG2
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:58 amDoes anyone have a comparison shot of the Caribbean and a PM2 ? Thank you MG2
The long story short is, around 5/8 more edge length in the same length handle/folded size. It basically trades the finger choil for more edge length and reshapes the rest of the handle into a more neutral grip.
It's slightly wider on the ends, but the same width at the widest point. Some people have made complaints about knives with "hooks" at the butt end of the handle because it makes them wider at the opening of your pocket, making less room to get your hand past the knife. This doesn't bother me and I find the trade off in grip ergonomics more than worth it. I like how the hook helps to secure the knife in my hand on hard pull cuts.
This shows the real advantage in my opinion, and I gave the PM2 about 1mm extra length when I measured because it has been sharpened quite a bit (to be fair they both have lost length from heavy sharpening)
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Wow. As wide or tall as the handle appears to be on the Caribbean, closed there does not seem to be that much of a difference. Seems like a win all around.
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Thank you very much David . Like you the hook issue is not a problem , I personally prefer it . I like the trade off for length . Looks like I need to take a closer look at this knife . MG2Evil D wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:38 amManixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:58 amDoes anyone have a comparison shot of the Caribbean and a PM2 ? Thank you MG2
The long story short is, around 5/8 more edge length in the same length handle/folded size. It basically trades the finger choil for more edge length and reshapes the rest of the handle into a more neutral grip.
It's slightly wider on the ends, but the same width at the widest point. Some people have made complaints about knives with "hooks" at the butt end of the handle because it makes them wider at the opening of your pocket, making less room to get your hand past the knife. This doesn't bother me and I find the trade off in grip ergonomics more than worth it. I like how the hook helps to secure the knife in my hand on hard pull cuts.
This shows the real advantage in my opinion, and I gave the PM2 about 1mm extra length when I measured because it has been sharpened quite a bit (to be fair they both have lost length from heavy sharpening)
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:57 am
Thank you very much David . Like you the hook issue is not a problem , I personally prefer it . I like the trade off for length . Looks like I need to take a closer look at this knife . MG2
Something else to consider is the leaf blade is a bit narrower overall when folded than the sheepsfoot, but I don't have a leaf version for pics anymore. There's also a slight difference between the two blade shapes in where the thumb hole is positioned when closed which makes the opening arc just a little different too, basically the sheepsfoot moves the hole out from the handle a couple millimeters.
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Thanks for the tip . I had thought that there was a possible difference , A lot of my folders are on the large side so either blade is not an issue . Just a side note , passed on an Autonomy PE at KSF , you got me hooked looking for the Sheepfoot SE ! HA ! MG2Evil D wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:17 amManixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:57 am
Thank you very much David . Like you the hook issue is not a problem , I personally prefer it . I like the trade off for length . Looks like I need to take a closer look at this knife . MG2
Something else to consider is the leaf blade is a bit narrower overall when folded than the sheepsfoot, but I don't have a leaf version for pics anymore. There's also a slight difference between the two blade shapes in where the thumb hole is positioned when closed which makes the opening arc just a little different too, basically the sheepsfoot moves the hole out from the handle a couple millimeters.
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
I forgot about this thread. With us having a lot of newer members lately, seeing this thread bumped may be helpful if they have any questions.
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:30 amThanks for the tip . I had thought that there was a possible difference , A lot of my folders are on the large side so either blade is not an issue . Just a side note , passed on an Autonomy PE at KSF , you got me hooked looking for the Sheepfoot SE ! HA ! MG2Evil D wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:17 amManixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:57 am
Thank you very much David . Like you the hook issue is not a problem , I personally prefer it . I like the trade off for length . Looks like I need to take a closer look at this knife . MG2
Something else to consider is the leaf blade is a bit narrower overall when folded than the sheepsfoot, but I don't have a leaf version for pics anymore. There's also a slight difference between the two blade shapes in where the thumb hole is positioned when closed which makes the opening arc just a little different too, basically the sheepsfoot moves the hole out from the handle a couple millimeters.
The Autonomy 2 was honestly a little bit of a letdown, it came so close to essentially being an automatic Caribbean, they have similar ergonomics and overall design but the Autonomy 2 has so much less blade/edge length and so much more handle, even more so than the Autonomy 1. I've been on the fence about a SE Autonomy 2 for the longest time but I think I'll go with another Autonomy 1 and mod the blade like I did my Caribbean so it has a better tip for penetration. I do really like the Plunge Lock though, to be honest I would give up thumb hole opening entirely and have every knife I own be an automatic with a Plunge Lock if I could...crazy huh?
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We really neglect the Photo Gallery section of this forum. There are lots of great threads here that don't see the level of traffic that they would if they were in the General section.
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Evil D wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:34 amManixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:30 amThanks for the tip . I had thought that there was a possible difference , A lot of my folders are on the large side so either blade is not an issue . Just a side note , passed on an Autonomy PE at KSF , you got me hooked looking for the Sheepfoot SE ! HA ! MG2Evil D wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:17 amI hope I can handle one at next show in late February. I want to check the plunge lock out to compare to my other autos . Thanks again . MG2Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:57 am
Thank you very much David . Like you the hook issue is not a problem , I personally prefer it . I like the trade off for length . Looks like I need to take a closer look at this knife . MG2
Something else to consider is the leaf blade is a bit narrower overall when folded than the sheepsfoot, but I don't have a leaf version for pics anymore. There's also a slight difference between the two blade shapes in where the thumb hole is positioned when closed which makes the opening arc just a little different too, basically the sheepsfoot moves the hole out from the handle a couple millimeters.
The Autonomy 2 was honestly a little bit of a letdown, it came so close to essentially being an automatic Caribbean, they have similar ergonomics and overall design but the Autonomy 2 has so much less blade/edge length and so much more handle, even more so than the Autonomy 1. I've been on the fence about a SE Autonomy 2 for the longest time but I think I'll go with another Autonomy 1 and mod the blade like I did my Caribbean so it has a better tip for penetration. I do really like the Plunge Lock though, to be honest I would give up thumb hole opening entirely and have every knife I own be an automatic with a Plunge Lock if I could...crazy huh?
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I agree , this is a very valuable tool for anybody interested in a knife and already have something they want to compare to . It definitely gives you a better idea if interested in a purchase . MG2
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Could someone post an Amalgam compared to a Yojumbo?
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Siren / Pacific Salt PE . MG2
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Figure I'd post the comparison myself now that my yojumbo is here. Maybe it'll help someone in the future:
Compared to some other large Spydies:
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Native 5 cpm-s110v G10. Native 5 cpm-s110v frn.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
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Re: Official knife comparison pic thread!
Is anyone able to post a comparison shot of the Ikuchi, Sliverax, and Smock?
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wow, I did not know the Hundred Pacer was that big! thanks for the comparison pic!
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I would like to see comparison of C60 Massad Ayob and Sliverax.
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