What "Other" is in your pocket???

[prndltech]

Is there a Recon .5 ?

There’s a 2” , 3” , 4” and 5.5” blade recon

[Mushroom]

Before I sold my soul to Spyderco, I had one of the 2” “Micro Recons” and kept it on a keychain. Cool knife but my tastes have changed since then. Now that I think of it, I don’t even remember where it is. I might not even own it anymore.

Also have a 3” “Mini Recon” that I used as a beater knife. It wasn’t much of a slicer, it was brute, but it got the job done when I needed it. I really should just move it on but there’s something sentimental about it that I’m suddenly trying to convince myself not to feel. Cash > Cold Steel

[Mrj]

[Enactive]

Before I sold my soul to Spyderco, I had one of the 2” “Micro Recons” and kept it on a keychain. Cool knife but my tastes have changed since then. Now that I think of it, I don’t even remember where it is. I might not even own it anymore.

Also have a 3” “Mini Recon” that I used as a beater knife. It wasn’t much of a slicer, it was brute, but it got the job done when I needed it. I really should just move it on but there’s something sentimental about it that I’m suddenly trying to convince myself not to feel. Cash > Cold Steel

There should be room for a few Cold Steels in any Spyderco fan's collection/ pile. I personally keep a Finn Wolf and a Tuff Lite in the house, they are awesome and great value knives made in Taiwan to a high standard. Mine are from 5 or more years ago.

[Makunochimaster]

[SaltyCaribbeanDfly]

Is there a Recon .5 ?

There’s a 2” , 3” , 4” and 5.5” blade recon

Thanks Shannon I’m gonna have a look

[Enactive]

My latest vintage purchase is this 2005 Schatt and Morgan Mountain Man.

This is from the penultimate year of the Bill Howard era at Queen-- before he ventured off to start Great Eastern Cutlery. The quality is excellent. The spring is very strong and snappy. Lockup is solid with no easily-detected wiggle, The brown smooth bone is great, the photos seem to exaggerate the bolster and shield gaps a little. It also looks darker IRL.

The blade stock is in the neighborhood of 3mm, and it has a good distal taper. I've read that the steel is ATS34. The edge is not apexed, and i have not yet sharpened it.

This is my first larger traditional lockback knife. It is awesome. As you can see it is about the size of the Shaman. It is also about the same weight, nearly 5 ounces.

[MacLaren]

Welp, today your ole boy is sportin the Chaves 229 Redencion Lee Williams Kickstop!
At the Toyota Dealership no less, gettin the ole lady's Highlander serviced!
Glad I'm in Tennessee- I could probably pull out one of those Busse's and nobody would blink an eye

[Mushroom]

Before I sold my soul to Spyderco, I had one of the 2” “Micro Recons” and kept it on a keychain. Cool knife but my tastes have changed since then. Now that I think of it, I don’t even remember where it is. I might not even own it anymore.

Also have a 3” “Mini Recon” that I used as a beater knife. It wasn’t much of a slicer, it was brute, but it got the job done when I needed it. I really should just move it on but there’s something sentimental about it that I’m suddenly trying to convince myself not to feel. Cash > Cold Steel

There should be room for a few Cold Steels in any Spyderco fan's collection/ pile. I personally keep a Finn Wolf and a Tuff Lite in the house, they are awesome and great value knives made in Taiwan to a high standard. Mine are from 5 or more years ago.

Not my collection! I don’t feel bad about dismissing Cold Steel. Especially now that they’re owned by China.

Aside from that though, I’m very much a Spyderco fanboy. Its not that I have anything against Cold Steels knives, it’s just that the thought of spending money on any brand other than Spyderco makes me cringe. I’m not a knife enthusiast, I’m a Spyderco enthusiast.

[Enactive]

Before I sold my soul to Spyderco, I had one of the 2” “Micro Recons” and kept it on a keychain. Cool knife but my tastes have changed since then. Now that I think of it, I don’t even remember where it is. I might not even own it anymore.

Also have a 3” “Mini Recon” that I used as a beater knife. It wasn’t much of a slicer, it was brute, but it got the job done when I needed it. I really should just move it on but there’s something sentimental about it that I’m suddenly trying to convince myself not to feel. Cash > Cold Steel

There should be room for a few Cold Steels in any Spyderco fan's collection/ pile. I personally keep a Finn Wolf and a Tuff Lite in the house, they are awesome and great value knives made in Taiwan to a high standard. Mine are from 5 or more years ago.

Not my collection! I don’t feel bad about dismissing Cold Steel. Especially now that they’re owned by China.

Aside from that though, I’m very much a Spyderco fanboy. Its not that I have anything against Cold Steels knives, it’s just that the thought of spending money on any brand other than Spyderco makes me cringe. I’m not a knife enthusiast, I’m a Spyderco enthusiast.

That's cool. You do you. I wasn't trying to tell you how to do your collection.

I will say it sounds ignorant to say that Cold Steel is "owned by China." No sleight meant to you, but China is not one entinty at all. Perhaps you meant to say they are made in China or maybe that they are owned by a Chinese corporation? As i understand it, some Cold Steel products that were made in Taiwan are now made in China.

The truth is, it is just as "American" of a company as it ever was.

GSM outdoors (of Irving, TX) is the current parent company of Cold Steel, and is owned by Gridiron Capital (based in New Canaan, CT).

edited punctuation.

[vivi]

No shame in buying from other companies for roles Spyderco doesn't try to fill.

Cold Steel makes solid machetes and mega folders, two areas Spyderco doesn't pursue. They also have a good budget kitchen line, with more options than Spydercos z cuts, counter puppies etc

Fiskars makes a solid budget hatchet, and Mora makes great budget scandis. Two more areas Spyderco doesn't try to compete it.

I love Spyderco but until they try to compete in these specific areas, other companies get my business. Same reason I buy Leatherman tools - Spyderco doesn't offer anything like the Rebar or Squirt.

[kennethsime]

Drizzly Saturday here in California.

[Mushroom]

That's cool. You do you. I wasn't trying to tell you how to do your collection.

I will say it sounds ignorant to say that Cold Steel is "owned by China." No sleight meant to you, but China is not one entinty at all. Perhaps you meant to say they are made in China or maybe that they are owned by a Chinese corporation? As i understand it, some Cold Steel products that were made in Taiwan are now made in China.

The truth is, it is just as "American" of a company as it ever was.

GSM outdoors (of Irving, TX) is the current parent company of Cold Steel, and is owned by Gridiron Capital (based in New Canaan, CT).

edited punctuation.

You’re right, it probably is ignorance, but ignorance is bliss and buying Spyderco is all I need to know.

Owned by China, made in China, owned by Chinese corporation… whatever! They sold out was really my main point and out of ignorance I just assumed GSM Outdoors was a big conglomerate buying out as many brands as possible and then outsourcing the majority of them to Chinese manufacturing.

Like I said though, it’s not really anything against Cold Steel knives in particular, it’s the fact that they’re not Spyderco. Any knife brand other than Spyderco and I won’t buy their knives either. I will admit that I do like Morakniv and Esee Knives a lot but even those don’t get my money anymore.

I like supporting Spyderco because they’re still a small business. Also because the brand was created out of passion and that same passion is still shared with us here on a daily basis. Also, the integrity that Spyderco upholds is nothing short of inspiring!

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Even after saying all of that, the last Non-Spyderco knife I bought was a Chinese made mid-tech from Darriel Caston. Bought it maybe a little over a year ago but it was very much an exception and not the norm.

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[Makunochimaster]

[Darklight111]

[Skywalker]

[TomAiello]

MBK Monday

Do you have the larger or smaller size Slayback? Any thoughts on which size you'd get if you were buying one now?

[TkoK83Spy]

MBK Monday

Do you have the larger or smaller size Slayback? Any thoughts on which size you'd get if you were buying one now?

Mine is the smaller size. It just fits my hand comfortably enough. I wear a size Large glove. I think I would go for the larger size if I were to buy again. It wasn't an option at the time of buying this one though.

[vivi]

[abbazaba]

Been fighting water since Wednesday