Current line-up, what should I add?

[Red Leader]

I see you have both some salts and some tool steels, so the steel variety is covered.

I see some Microjimbos, so you've got a couple of small ones, but those are a very specific knife. I don't see any other small knives, nor any larger knives, save for the Endura, which looks like your only backlock.

Completely missing from your collection is the Native family, which consists of the Lil' Native, Native 5, Native Chief, Shaman, Bodacious, and Edgerati. These knives all share the smooth back design. The Shaman, Bodacious and Edgerati all share the same basic liner platform, and are roughly the same size (larger). The Bodacious deviates the furthest from the ergonomic lines of the rest of the Native family, to it's detriment (IMO, YMMV). I do prefer the longer edge, however.

Ideally, a Native 5 could be a good candidate. If you are looking for the most variety, a serrated Native Chief would give you the most bang-for-your-buck when it comes to what you are missing, but the LW version of the Chief tends to draw more criticism for it's overall feel. It makes up ground in weight, unless balance is really important.

Some basic questions would be - do you want vanilla, or are you looking for something more exotic and different? Are you trying to stay within a certain size range? Price range? I would pay attention to what Mushroom says, as his collection is large and diverse. While mine pales in comparison, I do have access to the Factory Outlet which means I am in the position to handle whichever Spyderco and try them out and I've handled most. Most memorable ones for me that are not on your list are: Lil' Native (brilliant small knife), Shaman Salt, Edgerati, Native 5, UKPK, Stretch 2, Police 4, McBee, Slym, Spydiechef, Enuff 2, Jumpmaster 2, and Swick. The new S90V Bodacious has texture on the scales, so I can finally recommend a Bodacious. Nice knife.

You already have some winners. Look at the smooth back Native family. Not too many ways to go wrong here.

Thanks for the detailed insights! If I’m being honest fidget factor ranks highly for me, then intended use (for example love the ranching story behind the BM Osborne even if mine will never see use on a ranch) and then how special it is (like the limited supply of 15v)

If the fidget is high for you, then the Smock is your answer, easily. Plus they are always coming out with exclusives on those, as it is a very trendy knife and a lot of guys will like them.

For me, one of my pet peeves is inefficiency/wasted space in a design, so the Smock, with it's gigantic space between the start of the edge and the handle is hard to get past. There is also the stop pin placement that is out of sync w/ the lock, which is theoretically weaker, but the knife looks cool, and the blade grind is incredible. We picked one up at the Seconds Sale this past Nov and my son quickly put it from my cart into his lol, and I'm not sad about it. He loves it, and I'm glad that I got confirmation it's not really a knife for me. It is nice and slim though, so it carries real nice. I wish they would release other models w/ the smaller hole. I would take a smaller hole, more blade strength, and a short (less tall) package.

Short of that, you might also try the new Edgerati - you don't have too many 'fancier' knives and this one was really fun to play with, has a nice 'tink' sound in the action and detent from the light blade/handle.

[Coastal]

Easily a Military. My preference is for the old-school liner-lock model, but the Military 2 is the more popular version and is available in some great steels, including a Salt with MagnaCut.

[Wowbagger]

I would second the Spyderco Slym. Totally great knife in hand . I even like it more than my Kapara though the Kapara shines in the kitchen rather than EDC (was what it was designed for).

Add a Spyderco Siren ; looks like you are a Super Steel junkie so it is going to be a tough choice between S90V and a bit less grippy scales though they surprised me at how much traction they have . . . or to go with the Very Coarse G-10 (my personal fave) with LC200N [ or do what I did and get both and put the S90V in the Coarse G-10 . Was using mine today ]

Benchmade huuuuh . . . (yeah I like 'em to) . . . trust me on this : YOU NEED A MINI GRIPTILLIAN / good old basic one 154 CM etc. No really . What ever I carry the mini Grip is in my back pocket . Love that thing ! Has some heft to it in spite of small size = full steel liners unlike the regular Grip. Which I like a lot to but different feel .

and sure if you are feeling like filling in the order a little more get a Spyderco Chaparral or two . My fave is the older one which is the Carbon Fiber Scales over the steel liners . One of the reasons I single it out , and I have about seven more , is I like the extra thickness of the handle (thicker than the LW Serrated etc. ) They have been discontinued so get a move on if you want one .

[SG89]

Shaman

[SpyderEdgeForever]

I would say get a Spyderco Byrd Harrier 2 Wharncliffe. It is on sale. Get the serrated model. You will not be disappointed. It is a great budget knife. Then you can get yourself some pizza to celebrate.

[abbazaba]

I see you have both some salts and some tool steels, so the steel variety is covered.

I see some Microjimbos, so you've got a couple of small ones, but those are a very specific knife. I don't see any other small knives, nor any larger knives, save for the Endura, which looks like your only backlock.

Completely missing from your collection is the Native family, which consists of the Lil' Native, Native 5, Native Chief, Shaman, Bodacious, and Edgerati. These knives all share the smooth back design. The Shaman, Bodacious and Edgerati all share the same basic liner platform, and are roughly the same size (larger). The Bodacious deviates the furthest from the ergonomic lines of the rest of the Native family, to it's detriment (IMO, YMMV). I do prefer the longer edge, however.

Ideally, a Native 5 could be a good candidate. If you are looking for the most variety, a serrated Native Chief would give you the most bang-for-your-buck when it comes to what you are missing, but the LW version of the Chief tends to draw more criticism for it's overall feel. It makes up ground in weight, unless balance is really important.

Some basic questions would be - do you want vanilla, or are you looking for something more exotic and different? Are you trying to stay within a certain size range? Price range? I would pay attention to what Mushroom says, as his collection is large and diverse. While mine pales in comparison, I do have access to the Factory Outlet which means I am in the position to handle whichever Spyderco and try them out and I've handled most. Most memorable ones for me that are not on your list are: Lil' Native (brilliant small knife), Shaman Salt, Edgerati, Native 5, UKPK, Stretch 2, Police 4, McBee, Slym, Spydiechef, Enuff 2, Jumpmaster 2, and Swick. The new S90V Bodacious has texture on the scales, so I can finally recommend a Bodacious. Nice knife.

You already have some winners. Look at the smooth back Native family. Not too many ways to go wrong here.

Thanks for the detailed insights! If I’m being honest fidget factor ranks highly for me, then intended use (for example love the ranching story behind the BM Osborne even if mine will never see use on a ranch) and then how special it is (like the limited supply of 15v)

If the fidget is high for you, then the Smock is your answer, easily. Plus they are always coming out with exclusives on those, as it is a very trendy knife and a lot of guys will like them.

For me, one of my pet peeves is inefficiency/wasted space in a design, so the Smock, with it's gigantic space between the start of the edge and the handle is hard to get past. There is also the stop pin placement that is out of sync w/ the lock, which is theoretically weaker, but the knife looks cool, and the blade grind is incredible. We picked one up at the Seconds Sale this past Nov and my son quickly put it from my cart into his lol, and I'm not sad about it. He loves it, and I'm glad that I got confirmation it's not really a knife for me. It is nice and slim though, so it carries real nice. I wish they would release other models w/ the smaller hole. I would take a smaller hole, more blade strength, and a short (less tall) package.

Short of that, you might also try the new Edgerati - you don't have too many 'fancier' knives and this one was really fun to play with, has a nice 'tink' sound in the action and detent from the light blade/handle.

This. The Smock is your answer if you can get past the choil.

[da1cyclist]

I just sold my Smock, it was one of the silver cruwear/ silver aluminum scale models.

If I remember correctly I got it shortly after getting a Sage 6. With the Sage I was blown away by the fit & finish, honestly it may have the best tolerances of any of my knives.

On paper I should have really liked the Smock, I was excited for the large slab of cruwear, flipper, and button action.

I know folks joke that the Smock is the “Anti-Spyderco Spyderco” but it’s somewhat true. The weight balance felt off with the blade feeling much heavier that the handle. I’m assuming the scales were glass blasted and seemed to easily pick up dirt & fingerprints. But my biggest gripe is the noise the compression lock made when you depressed & flicked the knife open, it was almost a fart sound! Another Smock I played with at the SFO made the same noise. Nitpicking I also hated how the button sat crooked when the knife was open.