Shaman thoughts
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Re: Shaman thoughts
Certified Shaman fanboy here:
I too noticed the hint of sharpness on the handle corners grabbing the inside of my hand during certain grips, but 30 seconds with some 1000-grit sandpaper and a light touch was all it needed to knock it back.
Aside from that, the Shaman is pretty much the only Spydie I'd consider using for hours at a time without gloves. The ergos are fantastic on virtually all Spydies, but the handle on the Shaman feels especially friendly.
I too noticed the hint of sharpness on the handle corners grabbing the inside of my hand during certain grips, but 30 seconds with some 1000-grit sandpaper and a light touch was all it needed to knock it back.
Aside from that, the Shaman is pretty much the only Spydie I'd consider using for hours at a time without gloves. The ergos are fantastic on virtually all Spydies, but the handle on the Shaman feels especially friendly.
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
- youmakemehole
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Re: Shaman thoughts
Awesome!! I feel happy inside knowing I was able to add a little value to all your compression lock knives in a way, sorta. :DTucson Tom wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:47 pm
Amazing! Thank you! No, I never had.
I never knew or thought about opening a compression lock knife this way, but I pulled out a PM2 as soon as I read your post, and by golly I was able to manage this the first time without fumbling or extensive practice. It is pretty slick.
So, I can see how the blade piece (there must be a name for it) on the Shaman would make you crazy if you have an itch to use this method.
I carry so many different knives and am changing what I carry all the time, so I stick with the reliable method of pushing the blade open with my thumb on the Spyderco Hole. It always works, and there is something to be said for making a habit out of one thing that always works.
But thanks for bringing this to my attention. It is straightforward and simple.
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Re: Shaman thoughts
Looking for a set of shaman liners. I purchased a shaman and the person sent another completed kinife with black blade. All the parts I need to make another knife. The issue is appearently he messed up the pivot hole on one of the liners. Not sure if he wasn't aware of the D shape or why he did to it. Does anyone have shaman liners or know where to get any? Spyderco says they don't sell that part. I love the Shaman! God bless everyone!
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Re: Shaman thoughts
Dear NortonT:
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
Stay safe,
Mike
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Mike
Re: Shaman thoughts
I have modded more access and it’s delightful afterwards. Some of us have sausage fingers
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Re: Shaman thoughts
YouTube might be your friend in repairing the existing liner. I would see if I could build up the missing area with epoxy or tack on some added metal then shape to size.NortonT wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:38 amLooking for a set of shaman liners. I purchased a shaman and the person sent another completed kinife with black blade. All the parts I need to make another knife. The issue is appearently he messed up the pivot hole on one of the liners. Not sure if he wasn't aware of the D shape or why he did to it. Does anyone have shaman liners or know where to get any? Spyderco says they don't sell that part. I love the Shaman! God bless everyone!
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Re: Shaman thoughts
glad it's working for you now.
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Re: Shaman thoughts
The issue for my fat fingers was to make the scales lock access less convex but still maintaining its rounded smooth feeling on the scale. I love modding knives. Makes them so much cheaper for the next guy
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Re: Shaman thoughts
no no, it's "custom".
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Re: Shaman thoughts
Dude this my exact problem with spydercos too! I love modding them and after I’ve used them for awhile and sell them for some other Spyderco, I’ve lost hella money lol
Re: Shaman thoughts
I would just try and get the right size bit and ream out the pivot hole so it’s round instead of D shaped. Should still fit together fine.NortonT wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:38 amLooking for a set of shaman liners. I purchased a shaman and the person sent another completed kinife with black blade. All the parts I need to make another knife. The issue is appearently he messed up the pivot hole on one of the liners. Not sure if he wasn't aware of the D shape or why he did to it. Does anyone have shaman liners or know where to get any? Spyderco says they don't sell that part. I love the Shaman! God bless everyone!
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Re: Shaman thoughts
I dislike the shaman because it is entirely dependent on the choil to be comfortable in my hand. It feels awkward when held behind the choil.
This is why I am so looking forward to the Bodacious.
This is why I am so looking forward to the Bodacious.
Re: Shaman thoughts
Late answer, but if it's NOT the lockside liner that is damaged, you could get some LynchNW scales. I believe they only use the lockside liner.NortonT wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:38 amLooking for a set of shaman liners. I purchased a shaman and the person sent another completed kinife with black blade. All the parts I need to make another knife. The issue is appearently he messed up the pivot hole on one of the liners. Not sure if he wasn't aware of the D shape or why he did to it. Does anyone have shaman liners or know where to get any? Spyderco says they don't sell that part. I love the Shaman! God bless everyone!
In fact I think the lockside scale pivot hole might be D shaped. May be worth emailing Casey at LynchNW and asking. Tell him your liner is jacked up.
-Matt a.k.a. Lo_Que, loadedquestions135 I ❤ The P'KAL
"The world of edges has a small doorway in, but opens into a cavern that is both wide and deep." -sal
"The world of edges has a small doorway in, but opens into a cavern that is both wide and deep." -sal
"Ghost hunters scope the edge." -sal