The Sage: A stellar EDC
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Just picked one up - excellent work EDC
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Just got the clip in from Casey; nicely done as always.
I do like the Spyderco wire clips, but for the Manix 2 LW and Sage 5 - my heaviest wire clip designs - I prefer the more solid LynchNW ti clip.
I do like the Spyderco wire clips, but for the Manix 2 LW and Sage 5 - my heaviest wire clip designs - I prefer the more solid LynchNW ti clip.
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The Sage 5 lw is probably my most recommended knife…and I consider the m4 version to be the flagship of my 3” spydercos
I really, reheheaaallyyy wish they’d release one in cruwear so I could have a crucarta Sage 5 lw. That’s my ultimate 3” Spyderco
I really, reheheaaallyyy wish they’d release one in cruwear so I could have a crucarta Sage 5 lw. That’s my ultimate 3” Spyderco
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Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. “15v-arta” Shaman. REC Manix. K-carta Endura, P4, Dragonfly and Delica.
Favorites: Shaman, Sage 5 lightweight, Sheeps Caribbean, Manix, Endela and all things Stretch
Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. “15v-arta” Shaman. REC Manix. K-carta Endura, P4, Dragonfly and Delica.
Favorites: Shaman, Sage 5 lightweight, Sheeps Caribbean, Manix, Endela and all things Stretch
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Hope it’s okay to post this-
I was looking at Sages on eBay and came across this really cool custom, I haven’t seen anything like it. I figured Sage fans would be interested in seeing it.
(I have no affiliation with the seller)
I was looking at Sages on eBay and came across this really cool custom, I haven’t seen anything like it. I figured Sage fans would be interested in seeing it.
(I have no affiliation with the seller)
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Not my style but apparently some do like the chopped knives.Haunted House wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:52 amHope it’s okay to post this-
I was looking at Sages on eBay and came across this really cool custom, I haven’t seen anything like it. I figured Sage fans would be interested in seeing it.
(I have no affiliation with the seller)
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The Sage series are my favorite knives, Spyderco or not.. with the Sage 5 being the best as I just love the compression lock!
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Ok ok ok ,I broke down and ordered one this morning. MG2
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Sage 2 was my first higher end production knife purchase 8 years ago. To this day, perhaps the best "classy" EDC under $300. I haven't been tempted to dip again into the Sage form factor, but considering its the Chris Reeve tribute and CRK were early adopters in MagnaCut, I'd be tempted by a Sage 2 in Magnacut.
Even better, borrow the ceramic detent ball, standoffs/hardware and clip from the SpydieChef, and make a Sage 2 Salt. It would stop me looking at my bank balance and the Quiet Carry Drift 2.0.
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Yes!Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 7:55 amOk ok ok ,I broke down and ordered one this morning. MG2
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I agree it's a great knife. It's like a larger Chaparral. Blade is not as thin, but the Sage is still quite slicey. After trying all of them except for the Sage 3, I prefer the Sage 1. Mine is quite used (not sure where it is right now, or I would include a pic).
I am not a fan of S30V and keep considering a Maxamet Sage. I'm holding out for Magnacut.
I am not a fan of S30V and keep considering a Maxamet Sage. I'm holding out for Magnacut.
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A Sage could be the only knife you will ever need…. but who needs only one knife?
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I think I’d really like the Sage 5. It has the leaf blade like a Manix, the comp lock of the Para 3, and the handle of the Native - arguably the best parts of all of those knives.
I’d especially like a larger, 3.5” or even 4” version.
I’d especially like a larger, 3.5” or even 4” version.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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I have to agree. The handle looks nice, but overall it somehow reminds me of the Stovepipe (fairly unattractive).
I just got my Sage 5 in hand - it's nice! It has great all-around size and the blade shape looks refined in comparison to the Para 3.
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After the caly series the sage is definitely my favorite folding knife from spyderco
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I want to thank you guys , the Sage is and outstanding design , it has become one of my favorite smaller knives . MG2
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I recently put a Lynch clip on my Sage LW and it is now in my top 3 favorite carry knives.
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Tristan_david2001 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 1:52 pmAfter the caly series the sage is definitely my favorite folding knife from spyderco
Being that they're not terribly dissimilar, what do you prefer about the Caly series?
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The calys offer me the same effectiveness of a leaf blade edc folder with the same level of comfort in the hand for edc tasks but in a less bulky profile. For a daily carry knife I’d rather take the less bulky option. I rarely need a hand filling type handle grip in my day to day life, I could see if I’m carving wood or cutting thick strapping repeatedly, but then in my case I’d choose fixed blade for those scenarios. I think the sage is a great choice for a work knife folder, where harder cutting work would be much more frequent, so that handle height difference might make a meaningful difference in comfort. Theres also other things I like better on the Caly. The blade rotation, the slightly more negative angle to the design, a sturdy moki lockback.Bolster wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:17 pmTristan_david2001 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 1:52 pmAfter the caly series the sage is definitely my favorite folding knife from spyderco
Being that they're not terribly dissimilar, what do you prefer about the Caly series?
Basically I love the sage. But I love everything better about the calypsos calys
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Said it before:
To me the Sage 5 looks to be the "better Para 3" - thinner blade, but perhaps a bit more robust tip (?), less thumb ramp and a handle that maximizes the available grip area behind the choil as much as possible - to me important in such a small folder, and the Para 3 does rather the opposite with the pm2-ish pinky hook that actually shortens the grip area.
When there was the time when the Para 3 seemed to get all the variants, sprints, exclusives,steels I pesonally would have preferred the Sage 5 in that spot as a small comp.lock folder where one could try out those variations.
The Sage also looks very nice and harmonic in its lines - I know that eventually I´ll have to get and try a Sage 5 LW as a more urban, small comp.lock EDC folder.
To me the Sage 5 looks to be the "better Para 3" - thinner blade, but perhaps a bit more robust tip (?), less thumb ramp and a handle that maximizes the available grip area behind the choil as much as possible - to me important in such a small folder, and the Para 3 does rather the opposite with the pm2-ish pinky hook that actually shortens the grip area.
When there was the time when the Para 3 seemed to get all the variants, sprints, exclusives,steels I pesonally would have preferred the Sage 5 in that spot as a small comp.lock folder where one could try out those variations.
The Sage also looks very nice and harmonic in its lines - I know that eventually I´ll have to get and try a Sage 5 LW as a more urban, small comp.lock EDC folder.
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- 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)