Lionspy or straight up lion steel?
Lionspy or straight up lion steel?
If you were looking to buy a more expensive piece and were choosing between the lionspy or a regular lion steel, lets say sr1, or whatever model that's somewhat comparable, what would you go with and why?
I have the Lionspy and love it! It is a beast! However, I am getting the Nutnfancy Special Edition SR1 A. If it is as good as my lionspy I will be very happy. I should have it this week and I could give you a better idea of the differences when I have both in my hands.Kev83 wrote:If you were looking to buy a more expensive piece and were choosing between the lionspy or a regular lion steel, lets say sr1, or whatever model that's somewhat comparable, what would you go with and why?
P.S. I am waiting on a matt purple Lionsteel Ti Spine I have higher hopes/expectations for that due to price. :D
Orange Manix 2, Purple Endura, Foliage Green G10 Dragonfly, Leaf storm + more in the near future
I currently own the Lionspy and 3 SR-1s (one titanium/Sleipner, one titanium/Damascus, and one aluminum/D2). All are great knives. Gave my opinions and comparisons in this thread (continues with measurements a little later in the thread). The only addendum to this thread I would make is that I have now sharpened all three steels used in the SR-1s. For me, all sharpened easily to a wicked edge!Kev83 wrote:If you were looking to buy a more expensive piece and were choosing between the lionspy or a regular lion steel, lets say sr1, or whatever model that's somewhat comparable, what would you go with and why?
This thread is the right occasion to tell You what I'm doing :)
I waited to have enough money, and two weeks ago a ordered the LionSpy from an U.S. dealer. I think It should arrive between a week.
At the same time, a friend decided to sell his SR1, and I bought It. He will give me personally the knife at E.X.A. (Italian weapons show) next weekend.
This as been my choice with this knife...not to make differences :)
I waited to have enough money, and two weeks ago a ordered the LionSpy from an U.S. dealer. I think It should arrive between a week.
At the same time, a friend decided to sell his SR1, and I bought It. He will give me personally the knife at E.X.A. (Italian weapons show) next weekend.
This as been my choice with this knife...not to make differences :)
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The Lionspy came in today. The very first thing i noticed is the lines of this knife are very clean and it feels very refined. It does not feel like a typical Spyderco. Difficult to explain i suppose.
One thing i really like is the white blade etching that is used. Very nice touch!
I am pretty happy with this purchase. I was initially concerned by the lack of a liner on the G10 side. I guess i'll just get used to it. I suppose i just wont go batoning with this knife :P
JD
One thing i really like is the white blade etching that is used. Very nice touch!
I am pretty happy with this purchase. I was initially concerned by the lack of a liner on the G10 side. I guess i'll just get used to it. I suppose i just wont go batoning with this knife :P
JD
My Friends, it is official: I lost MY Lionspy!!!
It never arrived... I would like to post the mail of payment, but I don't want to be wrong with the dealer: certainly not his fault, He has more than 40000 positive feedback on ebay, and I bought other 2 Spydercos by him without any problem!
Unfortunatly now I can't do anything with Paypal or Ebay, it's too late! Without an express shipping is more or less normal to wait more than 45 days, so now I'm screwed :mad:
I just hope that now MY Lionspy is under the sea and not in the hands of an incompetent. The first knife I lose in my life is a Lionspy, not a bug...
let me cry...
It never arrived... I would like to post the mail of payment, but I don't want to be wrong with the dealer: certainly not his fault, He has more than 40000 positive feedback on ebay, and I bought other 2 Spydercos by him without any problem!
Unfortunatly now I can't do anything with Paypal or Ebay, it's too late! Without an express shipping is more or less normal to wait more than 45 days, so now I'm screwed :mad:
I just hope that now MY Lionspy is under the sea and not in the hands of an incompetent. The first knife I lose in my life is a Lionspy, not a bug...
let me cry...
Sorry to read that. I hope you can enjoy that SR1, I have both titanium and aluminum versions, great knives. Lionspy has obviously the spyderhole advantage and Elmax (maybe) is a little better steel, but ergonomics aside the original titanium SR1 is a superior knife, a true masterpiece.Pomelly wrote:My Friends, it is official: I lost MY Lionspy!!!
It never arrived... I would like to post the mail of payment, but I don't want to be wrong with the dealer: certainly not his fault, He has more than 40000 positive feedback on ebay, and I bought other 2 Spydercos by him without any problem!
Unfortunatly now I can't do anything with Paypal or Ebay, it's too late! Without an express shipping is more or less normal to wait more than 45 days, so now I'm screwed :mad:
I just hope that now MY Lionspy is under the sea and not in the hands of an incompetent. The first knife I lose in my life is a Lionspy, not a bug...
Pomelly wrote:My Friends, it is official: I lost MY Lionspy!!!
It never arrived... I would like to post the mail of payment, but I don't want to be wrong with the dealer: certainly not his fault, He has more than 40000 positive feedback on ebay, and I bought other 2 Spydercos by him without any problem!
Unfortunatly now I can't do anything with Paypal or Ebay, it's too late! Without an express shipping is more or less normal to wait more than 45 days, so now I'm screwed :mad:
I just hope that now MY Lionspy is under the sea and not in the hands of an incompetent. The first knife I lose in my life is a Lionspy, not a bug...
****, my condolences..
Sorry to hear of your loss. If you are looking to buy another, Cutlery Shoppe has them listed for 50% off retail price now (so $250), which seems like a pretty good price. I don't know what they charge for international shipping though.
Did the seller of your knife not ship it insured? Or do they not have insured shipping for international orders?
Did the seller of your knife not ship it insured? Or do they not have insured shipping for international orders?
Which Knife, A or B? get Both! (and C, D and E) :)
I've bought a lot overseas, only once bumped into a scammer and another few times had to pay taxes in the customs. I hope you're lucky next time.Pomelly wrote:The SR1 is of a friend, so I haven't yet taken... I would have taken it after the Lionspy, because I aesthetically prefer the Spyderco version.
Is more for the disappointment, I'll surely buy another, but these things, when they appen, hold you back to do others international shopping...
Sure, drink a cervecita would be nice... :)Pomelly wrote:They not have insured shipping, I just had 45 days to have the money back from Paypal... Thank You Rodloos for the info about Cutlery Shoppe!
Thank You Nirvanero, I'll tell You the next time I'll be in Madrid so we'll drink a "cerveza juntos" if You want.
I have both and I lovem both but the lionspy has a 1 up on the sr-1 with the spidyhole.the titaniumnon the back is sweet and the g-10 patern design us very eye appealing and gritty but smooth.I love the pocket clip.I am getting the Minny sr-1 one it comes out.I have the all titanium sr-1 and the work to make that handle must be tough but it rocks and the locking frame lock makes this knife a workhorse and the elmax blade is so thick you could easly chop down a tree.the sr-1 would be tied with the ljonspy if it had the spydie hole. They both are pretty much the same except for that.but it is a sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet workhorses.