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Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 12:59 pm
by cjk
A Native 5 and a serrated lil Native.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:13 pm
by Roefisher
For me, it's the Lil' Temperance. I had a soft spot for the earlier Green G-10 model and this newer model is every bit as good. Top features for me are the deep scales and the blade edge running close to the handle.
I'd love to see it in Crucarta!
Mark
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:23 pm
by Vamais
Roefisher wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:13 pm
For me, it's the Lil' Temperance. I had a soft spot for the earlier Green G-10 model and this newer model is every bit as good. Top features for me are the deep scales and the blade edge running close to the handle.
I'd love to see it in Crucarta!
Mark
I would also love a Lil' Temperance in Crucarta (or micarta and PD#1).
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:04 pm
by Pacu0420
For a long time mine was the OD green DLT PM2 S90V. Recently I've been carrying the Avacado Manix2 in 204P a bit more. Both are awesome knives. So hard to decide!
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:11 pm
by barnaclesonaboat
Pacu0420 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:04 pm
For a long time mine was the OD green DLT PM2 S90V. Recently I've been carrying the Avacado Manix2 in 204P a bit more. Both are awesome knives. So hard to decide!
Yes, sir! Hard to decide with such great knives about. An avo-204P Manix would be a pocket hog in my rotation, too, if I had one. Really like the way those rigs look and aside from a PM2, hard to beat a Manix...
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 3:18 pm
by Jeb
Police4 in the Micro Melt PD#1 steel. It's my go to... Least till I can get the Police4 in something more substantial.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 3:34 pm
by OnEdge
I always tell my wife, if you didn’t have so many dresses, the choice would be easier. I should take my own advice. Far too many that will probably never be used. I think I have put my Endela through most, love that model. I try to carry and use one of my Para 2’s but can’t seem to work it like the Endela. My most carried however are my Delicas. For me the Delica doesn’t need any thought, I pull it, use it and put it away. It really feels natural from start to finish. It is a trusted companion. I can put it through its paces and know it won’t let me down. I will always have one. Thanks for listening, Troy
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:24 pm
by vivi
Pacific Salt
It's not my favorite Spyderco deaign by a long shot.
I prefer the size of the police and catcherman, the ergos of the Manix XL and Military, the geometry of the chief, etc.
but being a salt with a nice grip and good cutting action, I keep coming back to it.
I thought the Chief Salt and Stretch XL Salt would dethrone it, but for different reasons I found I prefer the Pacific Salt to either of them.
Even once the Military Salt releases, the Pacific will still see action on active days in the summer when I'm carrying IWB. I trust the lockback more for an IWB trail running knife than comp lock.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:31 pm
by bdblue
It's hard to say for me, probably the orange Manix 2 Rex45, with a close second being PM2 K390.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:34 pm
by Manixguy@1994
Manix , just have to decide color and size . MG2
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:44 pm
by Bearcat1
Stretch 2 in ZDP189
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:56 pm
by PMBohol
Gayle Bradley 2. It fits my hand well and opens easily with a distinctive clack. The M4 blade has a patina on it from the almost 10 years I’ve owned it and that gives it character.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:58 pm
by The Mastiff
Enduras. Despite having most of the versions the VG 10 still gets as much and possibly more pocket time than ones with bonified super steels. VG 10 really is a good all around steel .
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:48 pm
by Jimandchris2
I have a para 2and CPU cruwear with micarta the scales that was engraved "Happy Retirement" From my soldiers that I served with. I encourage many of them to get a spyderco because of the support that this company offers. I have tried to send hundreds if not thousands of veterans to this incredible institution. I enjoy reading these stories. It lets me know the next knife if I should get.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:52 pm
by OV1kenobi
vivi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:24 pm
Pacific Salt
It's not my favorite Spyderco deaign by a long shot.
I prefer the size of the police and catcherman, the ergos of the Manix XL and Military, the geometry of the chief, etc.
but being a salt with a nice grip and good cutting action, I keep coming back to it.
I thought the Chief Salt and Stretch XL Salt would dethrone it, but for different reasons I found I prefer the Pacific Salt to either of them.
Even once the Military Salt releases, the Pacific will still see action on active days in the summer when I'm carrying IWB. I trust the lockback more for an IWB trail running knife than comp lock.
Which version? I still haven’t purchased one yet because the Black Friday sales diverted my money elsewhere.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:02 pm
by vivi
OV1kenobi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:52 pm
vivi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:24 pm
Pacific Salt
It's not my favorite Spyderco deaign by a long shot.
I prefer the size of the police and catcherman, the ergos of the Manix XL and Military, the geometry of the chief, etc.
but being a salt with a nice grip and good cutting action, I keep coming back to it.
I thought the Chief Salt and Stretch XL Salt would dethrone it, but for different reasons I found I prefer the Pacific Salt to either of them.
Even once the Military Salt releases, the Pacific will still see action on active days in the summer when I'm carrying IWB. I trust the lockback more for an IWB trail running knife than comp lock.
Which version? I still haven’t purchased one yet because the Black Friday sales diverted my money elsewhere.
pe h1 gen 1 is my favorite. I have some se gen 1's too, and gen 2's in both edge types, but PE works best for me and the older handle fits my grip a little better.
I've got 12 or so.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:05 pm
by OV1kenobi
As to the thread question, I have only come to appreciate Spydercos since late 2023.
I am going through a honeymoon phase right now carrying and trying several different models and variants of the same model in a few cases. Really thinking about it, I have probably carried a Delica 4 PE in VG-10 more than any other.
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:05 pm
by 40mm
vivi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:02 pm
OV1kenobi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:52 pm
vivi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:24 pm
Pacific Salt
It's not my favorite Spyderco deaign by a long shot.
I prefer the size of the police and catcherman, the ergos of the Manix XL and Military, the geometry of the chief, etc.
but being a salt with a nice grip and good cutting action, I keep coming back to it.
I thought the Chief Salt and Stretch XL Salt would dethrone it, but for different reasons I found I prefer the Pacific Salt to either of them.
Even once the Military Salt releases, the Pacific will still see action on active days in the summer when I'm carrying IWB. I trust the lockback more for an IWB trail running knife than comp lock.
Which version? I still haven’t purchased one yet because the Black Friday sales diverted my money elsewhere.
pe h1 gen 1 is my favorite. I have some se gen 1's too, and gen 2's in both edge types, but PE works best for me and the older handle fits my grip a little better.
I've got 12 or so.
Info on those wire clips Vivi?
Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:09 pm
by vivi
40mm wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:05 pm
vivi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:02 pm
OV1kenobi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:52 pm
vivi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:24 pm
Pacific Salt
It's not my favorite Spyderco deaign by a long shot.
I prefer the size of the police and catcherman, the ergos of the Manix XL and Military, the geometry of the chief, etc.
but being a salt with a nice grip and good cutting action, I keep coming back to it.
I thought the Chief Salt and Stretch XL Salt would dethrone it, but for different reasons I found I prefer the Pacific Salt to either of them.
Even once the Military Salt releases, the Pacific will still see action on active days in the summer when I'm carrying IWB. I trust the lockback more for an IWB trail running knife than comp lock.
Which version? I still haven’t purchased one yet because the Black Friday sales diverted my money elsewhere.
pe h1 gen 1 is my favorite. I have some se gen 1's too, and gen 2's in both edge types, but PE works best for me and the older handle fits my grip a little better.
I've got 12 or so.
Info on those wire clips Vivi?
Guts 3D printed some adapters for me. If you message him he may be able to do thesame for you. They work great.
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Re: What's the one you keep going back to?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:13 pm
by mikey177
A few years ago my answer would have been Native 5, but since the Endela came out, I've reached for it as frequently as I have the Native. They are my top two choices.
