Your dream EDC...
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The Mastiff
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A long time ago I asked Sal ( too often no doubt) to run Vascowear/Cruwear. Years later, after the mule team was in progress and after I even sent him a sheet of Cruwear to try he announced the Mule in Cruwear. He even picked what I consider the perfect hardness for it ( rc 62-63). Now he is making a large bladed, stout knife with good ergonomics ( the upcoming millie) which is what I had asked for as a dream knife in a thread not unlike this one. No I can't take credit for it but I can really , really enjoy it. "mastiffwear"
I believe this is more than enough asking Sal for dream knives I like.
By the way I also was one of the many lobbying for super blue at EDC able hardnesses.
It could be a coincidence, in fact I hope it is but it was another dream knife.
More knives that Sal/Spyderco made that hit a spot in my collection was the Caly jr in ZDP. The Stretch in VG10, or ZDP. was another large step forward performance wise that I still find one of the best in it's class. Sal needed no inspiration for these beauties
The O-1 Bushcraft wasn't having anything to do with me but it brought about a milestone in production companies. Chris did a good job designing and Spyderco made the magic work using a steel I doubt if even they would have used even 5 years before. The return of knife steels best for the knife, not just automatically a less tough, higher wear stainless. They do have their uses but the Spyderco Bushcrafter by Sal and Chris Claycomb was not one of them. O-1 is and was perfect.
The Gayle Bradley in CPM M4 is a true milestone again for Spyderco. Performance, build quality,heat treat and final hardness, even price for performance and quality that brings it into the best in it's class. More risk from a company that had no carbon or alloy non stainless knives just a few years before.
Yes, The perfect knives for me are already in Spyderco's catalog, or soon will be. The top 3 for me will be the Cruwear millie, Bradley in M4, the P2 S90V, or Southard 204P ( just scratching the surface with this steel). Obviously the Bushcrafter for a fixed blade. I have a complete set of mules and I state strongly that one shouldn't underestimate the mules usefulness as a fixed blade, with some of the greatest steels ever used in cutlery. They could keep me company the rest of my life.
My hope for the near future? CTS B75, S110V ( I know what it's capable of with my Phil Wilson full hardness knife), A11 class/K390, and 4V
I'm hoping, not asking. :)
I've done enough of that
I believe this is more than enough asking Sal for dream knives I like.
By the way I also was one of the many lobbying for super blue at EDC able hardnesses.
It could be a coincidence, in fact I hope it is but it was another dream knife.
More knives that Sal/Spyderco made that hit a spot in my collection was the Caly jr in ZDP. The Stretch in VG10, or ZDP. was another large step forward performance wise that I still find one of the best in it's class. Sal needed no inspiration for these beauties
The O-1 Bushcraft wasn't having anything to do with me but it brought about a milestone in production companies. Chris did a good job designing and Spyderco made the magic work using a steel I doubt if even they would have used even 5 years before. The return of knife steels best for the knife, not just automatically a less tough, higher wear stainless. They do have their uses but the Spyderco Bushcrafter by Sal and Chris Claycomb was not one of them. O-1 is and was perfect.
The Gayle Bradley in CPM M4 is a true milestone again for Spyderco. Performance, build quality,heat treat and final hardness, even price for performance and quality that brings it into the best in it's class. More risk from a company that had no carbon or alloy non stainless knives just a few years before.
Yes, The perfect knives for me are already in Spyderco's catalog, or soon will be. The top 3 for me will be the Cruwear millie, Bradley in M4, the P2 S90V, or Southard 204P ( just scratching the surface with this steel). Obviously the Bushcrafter for a fixed blade. I have a complete set of mules and I state strongly that one shouldn't underestimate the mules usefulness as a fixed blade, with some of the greatest steels ever used in cutlery. They could keep me company the rest of my life.
My hope for the near future? CTS B75, S110V ( I know what it's capable of with my Phil Wilson full hardness knife), A11 class/K390, and 4V
I'm hoping, not asking. :)
I've done enough of that
"A Mastiff is to a dog what a Lion is to a housecat. He stands alone and all others sink before him. His courage does not exceed temper and generosity, and in attachment he equals the kindest of his race" Cynographia Britannic 1800
"Unless you're the lead dog the view is pretty much gonna stay the same!"
"Unless you're the lead dog the view is pretty much gonna stay the same!"
I couldn't stop thinking about what you said, so I went to Golden again today and grabbed a Yo2.Evil D wrote:Cameron,
I recently got the chance to (finally) handle an original Yojimbo, and I must say the Yojimbo 2 is pretty much better in every category if you ask me, particularly in the grip ergonomics. It could be argued that the older style FFG blade is a better slicer, but it could also be argued that the tip is more fragile (which, whether it's actually fragile or not, it definitely isn't as robust). The Yojimbo 2 is a much better all around utility blade IMO.
Here it is with my 8 year old Yo1
Needless to say it was very very sharp right out of the box.
Bradley Folder 2 CPM M4
Military CTS XHP - CPM Cru-wear
Para Military 2 CTS XHP - CTS 204P
Manix 2 CTS XHP - CPM Cru-wear - CPM M4
Military CTS XHP - CPM Cru-wear
Para Military 2 CTS XHP - CTS 204P
Manix 2 CTS XHP - CPM Cru-wear - CPM M4
Ouch...now I want one.
Cameron wrote:I couldn't stop thinking about what you said, so I went to Golden again today and grabbed a Yo2.
Here it is with my 8 year old Yo1
Needless to say it was very very sharp right out of the box.
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Gravedigger
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chuck_roxas45
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I so agree with you brother. :)toomzz wrote:Keep on dreaming, you are following an illusion :D Just live by the moment and enjoy any good knife you encounter during your life.....
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I'm very much satisfied with my gentleman edc rotation:
Large: Red Persian, BG-42 Military (not too gentlemanly, but so good :D )
medium large: CF/ZDP Caly 3.5, C42 Viele, Southard
Medium: Viele Phoenix and Small Persian
Small/medium: CF/ZDP Walker
Small: CF Kopa and etched Cricket
Perfect would maybe be a Damasteel and butterscotch micarta C42 Viele with ti liners and clip. Not holding my breath for that one though
Large: Red Persian, BG-42 Military (not too gentlemanly, but so good :D )
medium large: CF/ZDP Caly 3.5, C42 Viele, Southard
Medium: Viele Phoenix and Small Persian
Small/medium: CF/ZDP Walker
Small: CF Kopa and etched Cricket
Perfect would maybe be a Damasteel and butterscotch micarta C42 Viele with ti liners and clip. Not holding my breath for that one though
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AcadianBlade
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beactivelife
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Southard flipper with thinner G10 scale so the handle is thinner overall and asymetrical. Deep carry titanium pocket clip. Thinner blade stock if possible, and honestly Ill take VG10 or CTS BD1 steel if it will bring the pricepoint down.
Or, buy a Caly 3.5... Paint the wire clip black... And call it a day
Or, buy a Caly 3.5... Paint the wire clip black... And call it a day
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Knivesinedc
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