The Sage Series

[burntrice]

I'm new to the forums so hi everyone! I've been bitten by the bug and have 5 spyderco's so far, now i have my eye on the sage series.

Number one is on order and i'll be ordering number two at the end of the month :)

My question is does anyone know how many there are going to be in total?

[JacksonKnives]

I'm new to the forums so hi everyone! I've been bitten by the bug and have 5 spyderco's so far, now i have my eye on the sage series.

Number one is on order and i'll be ordering number two at the end of the month :)

My question is does anyone know how many there are going to be in total?

Sal will likely continue to add pieces until sales hit a dead end, or until he runs out of lock designs that can be made to work in a large production run.

He's stated very clearly that the existing models will continue to be produced until demand for them has dried up. (Not sure how many have been made/sold so far, but given the quality, the price, and the near-universal appeal of the styles I can imagine they'll be around for a good while yet. The next lock design might not be as recognizable, but I'd bet on another hit.)

You won't be disappointed by either of the Sages that are out--they're the same blade, but the differences in the handle material/design are pretty amazing. I honestly can't pick which one I like better. It's a struggle to decide which one to carry. ^_^

[burntrice]

Thanks for the reply, my sage one turned up this morning and i've been playing with it for a couple of hours, i love it!

As far as carrying goes, i think my sage's are going to stay on the shelf, got a G10 dragonfly for cutting stuff :)

[JacksonKnives]

Careful... Sooner or later, you're going to start asking 'would S30V cut this differently than VG-10?'

[The Mentaculous]

I've recently become much more interested in the sage series...I'm planning on getting the CF liner lock version in the coming months. The CF pattern looks so sweet, and from the looks of it it seems to have a really nice blade shape and choil/thumb-ramp design (the angle of the thumb-ramp and choil reminds me a bit of the Manix at a glance).

The Sage 3 looks pretty sweet as well! I was happy to hear that it is easy to actuate the lock with just your thumb (unlike the manix). I don't really know much of anything about the Collins bolt lock design but it seems very utilitarian and like it would be strong, right up my ally.

[Jay_Ev]

Welcome! Collecting the Sage series of knives is a good starting point for someone new to Spyderco. It allows them to try out different locks, materials (carbon fiber, titanium) etc. Have fun & enjoy.

[markg]

The Sage 3 looks pretty sweet as well! I was happy to hear that it is easy to actuate the lock with just your thumb (unlike the manix). I don't really know much of anything about the Collins bolt lock design but it seems very utilitarian and like it would be strong, right up my ally.

Back in the day, I had a few of the Bolt Action locks made by Gerber. I had the Bolt Action Utility, and a couple of Parabellums. The Parabellum was one of my all time favorite knives, and sadly I sold off all my copies of the knife.

It is a good lock, however not ambidextrous.

[The Deacon]

Back in the day, I had a few of the Bolt Action locks made by Gerber. I had the Bolt Action Utility, and a couple of Parabellums. The Parabellum was one of my all time favorite knives, and sadly I sold off all my copies of the knife.

It is a good lock, however not ambidextrous.

While you are correct about the Gerbers, FWIW, Spyderco's interpretation of it will be ambidextrous.

EDITED TO ADD: Prototype photos HERE, courtesy of Wouter.

[kawr]

Sage series is great. I definitly think picking up both the Sage 1 and 2 is worthwhile. I'm excited for the Sage 3 but I'm kinda curious as to what the 4 will be like. I think I read it was supposed to be a front lock but I have no idea what that is. Anyway looking foward to all the new Sages as well.

[The Deacon]

Sage series is great. I definitly think picking up both the Sage 1 and 2 is worthwhile. I'm excited for the Sage 3 but I'm kinda curious as to what the 4 will be like. I think I read it was supposed to be a front lock but I have no idea what that is. Anyway looking foward to all the new Sages as well.

Mar McBurnette lock aka midlock aka front lock. Same lock that was used on the Worker and every other Spyderco prior to the first Terzuola collaboration and the same lock that's now on Native, Stretch II, Chinook III, D4, E4, and a raft of other models.

[Phrenik]

Mar McBurnette lock aka midlock aka front lock. Same lock that was used on the Worker and every other Spyderco prior to the first Terzuola collaboration and the same lock that's now on Native, Stretch II, Chinook III, D4, E4, and a raft of other models.

I thought this was called the lock-back design

Is this the same thing your talking about? Like your examples the delica/enduras - the ladybug frn, the pacific salt etc?

That would be REALLY cool because that is one of my favorite "play" knives, to open and close repeatedly.

- To add it seems i got the name backwards in use anyway - In your example you stated the chinook 3, so I looked it up [since I know/have an idea of what the others look like anywho] and the website says "back-lock".

[The Deacon]

I thought this was called the lock-back design

Is this the same thing your talking about? Like your examples the delica/enduras - the ladybug frn, the pacific salt etc?

That would be REALLY cool because that is one of my favorite "play" knives, to open and close repeatedly.

Yes, it's the lock used on those models. It is similar to the lock back, but articulates differently and places the lock release further forward.

[JNewell]

It's a cool concept. Same blade, different locks. Complements the Mule series, which is same blade, different steels.

The build quality on the Sage series to date has been very, very high.

[kawr]

Yes, it's the lock used on those models. It is similar to the lock back, but articulates differently and places the lock release further forward.

Thanks, that clarifies everything. I hope we get some cool unique scales with the Sage 4 since the 3 is with G-10.

[The Deacon]

Thanks, that clarifies everything. I hope we get some cool unique scales with the Sage 4 since the 3 is with G-10.

Recently, Sal was talking white micarta for it, since that was used on early Al Mar knives. Further back, there was talk of long front bolsters for the same reason. I'm hoping it will feature both. :o

[BlackNinja]

WOW, what a beautiful knife! Thanks for the link Paul & Thanks for the pics Wouter! Definitely on my ‘wish-list’.

-Joe

[araneae]

It is a good lock, however not ambidextrous.

Later version of the Gerber BAL(like the one I sent to Sal) were ambidextrous.

I assume the Sage 3 will be ambi.

Just noticed- Post 2000!

[Handwrecker]

The Sage 1 was my first Spyderco. It started the whole thing. I then bought a Sage 2 for my dad's birthday. Also an excellent knife. I recently traded the Sage 1 for a large Persian, and can't wait for the Sage 3 to be released.

[sal]

Hi Burntrice,

Welcome to the Spyderco forum and thanx for visitin'. Hope you enjoy your time here. We have a very knowledgable and friendly group.

sal

[SaturnNyne]

Careful... Sooner or later, you're going to start asking 'would S30V cut this differently than VG-10?'

Too much truth in that.... A while back, I got to a class a little late and found that I needed a piece of paper for a quiz. I had to get it from my spiral bound notebook, but since the room was already dead quiet I didn't want to make that kind of noise. I quickly whipped out my Cat and covertly sliced a page out. It was quicker and less obtrusive than ripping, but it still made a very noticeable sssrrrip sound. Afterwards, I wondered if VG10 might have been a quieter steel than S30V.