It finally happened!

rodloos · #21

My G10/VG10 Caly 3.5 was smooth opening, but my SuperBlue Caly 3.5 was pretty rough opening. I cycled it several hundred times, thinking maybe it just needed to be broken in, but it was still about the same. Then I added a couple of drops of light oil on the pivot, and it made a world of a difference. I think maybe the strength of the backspring makes any rough-ness in opening more obvious. I've added oil to other knives before of course, but didn't see as much difference as I did here. Can't hurt to try, it really is a nice knife. Of course the whole Sage series is very lovely, nothing wrong with buying a Sage.

aidansdaddy17 · #22

The Sage 3 is exactly what I was looking for. Amazing blade. Opens like butter. So smooth. Work of art. Thinking about Native 5 in a month...I love the Sage 3 though...phospher bronze bushings make a world of difference

Jordan · #23

Bill1170 wrote:Knife conversion happens at several levels, in my experience.

The first level is where a formerly non-knife person is converted into someone who carries a knife and uses it. This is the most important change, from my perspective.

A second level is where a person who owns cheap knives is convinced of the value of a better product and starts carrying quality.

A third level is where a knife user learns to maintain their own cutlery, and takes pride in keeping knives clean, sharp, corrosion-free, and lubricated at the moving parts, if a folder.

A fourth level is when a knife user gains the competence and interest to modify existing designs to better meet his/her needs.

A fifth level is when a knife enthusiast designs and builds a knife that is their own original design, and it works well for the intended use.

There are probably other levels, but this is a start.

I think you are spot on... in that vein, I've converted quite a few people to "stage one" knife knuts (if you will), perhaps 2 into "stage 2" knife knuts... and none further than that. But, who knows what the future holds :p . I myself am toeing "stage 4" knutitude at this point :D .