Which Cru-Wear to buy?

[msum]

Hi all,

Any suggestions as to what I can buy with Cru-Wear that isn’t a Para Military or a Manix?

Are there any upcoming exclusives or otherwise…?

I’m interested in trying out the steel, and feel PM2 is the obvious choice, but I don’t want another Para Military at this point.

Thanks!

[legOFwhat?]

DLT has this snazzy Endela, I've been eying it myself.

https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-end ... wear-blade

[jwbnyc]

Stretch 2 XL CPM CruWear G10

National Knives has it for about $270.00

[msum]

DLT has this snazzy Endela, I've been eying it myself.

https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-end ... wear-blade

Thanks. Interesting!

How is Seki City Cru-Wear and black coating (is it DLC?)?

[jwbnyc]

TiCN

[msum]

Stretch 2 XL CPM CruWear G10

National Knives has it for about $270.00

Thanks.

A bit large and expensive for me, I think.

[gunmike1]

DLT Trading also has a purple and black DLC PM2 in Cruwear. Knifecenter has a smooth G10 Manix 2 XL in Cruwear.

[Evil D]

I'd snatch up one of these before they're gone

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP41GP ... -exclusive

[msum]

I'd snatch up one of these before they're gone

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP41GP ... -exclusive

Oh, good call. Thanks.

I thought they had sold out.

[WilliamMunny]

I'd snatch up one of these before they're gone

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP41GP ... -exclusive

Oh, good call. Thanks.

I thought they had sold out.

This is the one to get, I know this is one I will regret not getting.

[cjk]

If it's me, then my order of preference would be:
1) Stretch 2 XL CPM CruWear G-10
2) DLT exclusive Endela
3) Knifecenter smooth G-10 Native 5

I find my list amusing as I'm a self-proclaimed "small knife person", and my list is actually largest to smallest.
It's nice to be able to laugh at yourself.

[jwbnyc]

I'd snatch up one of these before they're gone

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP41GP ... -exclusive

Oh, good call. Thanks.

I thought they had sold out.

This is the one to get, I know this is one I will regret not getting.

You and me both.

[jwbnyc]

On second thought I won’t because I just bought it.

[steelcity16]

Get the Endela from DLT. It is my favorite model in Spyderco's lineup. This is a great color combo as well.

I like the Stretch XL, but I would wait until they CQI the issue with the blade banging against the lanyard tube, unless you want to take the knife apart and delete the tube like some of us have.

The Native is nice looking, but smooth G10 is a hard pass for me.

[Haunted House]

I’d get the Endela. At that price it’s a no-brainer.
I just received mine in the mail, I like it MUCH more than I anticipated.

[TomAiello]

I’d get the Endela. At that price it’s a no-brainer.
I just received mine in the mail, I like it MUCH more than I anticipated.

Me too. And I agree. And me too.

If you're looking to try out Cruwear in a good platform and at a really good price, this is the one to buy.

[z1r]

If it's me, then my order of preference would be:
1) Stretch 2 XL CPM CruWear G-10
2) DLT exclusive Endela
3) Knifecenter smooth G-10 Native 5

I find my list amusing as I'm a self-proclaimed "small knife person", and my list is actually largest to smallest.
It's nice to be able to laugh at yourself.

Funny, that is usually me but the Stretch 2 XL is amazing. I was certain I would dislike the G10 version due to its heft. I was quite surprised to find that it really doesn't feel as large or heavy in person as I imagined it would. I'd get one but the price is killing me.

I did pull the trigger on that Endela, great value. The N5 hadn't been released yet.

To me, the N5 seems to be the platform most able to utilize the "toughness" that CruWear is noted for. Wish I had the $$$ to spring for this one. Too many recent purchases.

[steelcity16]

To me, the N5 seems to be the platform most able to utilize the "toughness" that CruWear is noted for. Wish I had the $$$ to spring for this one. Too many recent purchases.

I would LOVE to see a Cru-carta Native with full liners like the old linered S110V Natives. THAT would be a tough a$$ tank of a knife! I am honestly really surprised that this hasn't been done yet. Cru-carta Natives, Manixes, and Manix XLs seem like no-brainers.

[cjk]

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Funny, that is usually me but the Stretch 2 XL is amazing. I was certain I would dislike the G10 version due to its heft. I was quite surprised to find that it really doesn't feel as large or heavy in person as I imagined it would. I'd get one but the price is killing me.

I did pull the trigger on that Endela, great value. The N5 hadn't been released yet.

To me, the N5 seems to be the platform most able to utilize the "toughness" that CruWear is noted for. Wish I had the $$$ to spring for this one. Too many recent purchases.

The G-10 Stretch 2 XL is kinda worth it. If I were to only buy one knife this year, it'd be that one. Yeah, I like it that much.

I think the DLT Endela color scheme is cool. I AM kinda hoping DLT also does a non-coated Endela like they did with their previous 20CV Endela exclusives.

[z1r]

The G-10 Stretch 2 XL is kinda worth it. If I were to only buy one knife this year, it'd be that one. Yeah, I like it that much.

I think the DLT Endela color scheme is cool. I AM kinda hoping DLT also does a non-coated Endela like they did with their previous 20CV Endela exclusives.

Yeah, if I hadn't exceeded that one knife four fold already, I'd have snagged one.