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for everyday around the office/city, my spin etched is great in jean coin pkt.
larger blades only for camping/outside city limits..
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Lord vader wrote:Is that the high dollar phoenix? "The force is strong with this one"
Not sure what you're asking. It isn't the cheapest Spyderco I own. It's a great knife though!

Try it, you'll like it!

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kbuzbee wrote:Not sure what you're asking. It isn't the cheapest Spyderco I own. It's a great knife though!

Try it, you'll like it!

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It`s a very nice knife. I have seen them and if yours is the one i think it is, they are very expensive indeed. "The force is strong with this one"
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endura 4 waved
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Well for me its the D2 Paramillie . I sometimes think Sal designed this specifically for me! It's unbelievable how well this fits my EDC needs. The ergonomics suit my hands perfectly. The D2 blade can handle the constant use with out needing to be sharpened every other day, and I can quickly open and close it with one hand, while leaning off a 20ft high ladder with the wind howling and the rain pelting down.
The only other knife I need to get now is another D2PM, as I'd be truly lost without one.

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I probably don't even have to type it for all the folks that know me. :D

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Right now its the Centofante 3 but that will hopefully change after the holidays.
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Lord vader wrote:Does your goddard have the ATS-55 blade? And how is it holding up? "May the force be with you"
Actually, it is the burgundy FRN sprint run with VG-10 steel. It's a great knife. About the same size as an Endura, but the handle is contoured to provide a very generous hand guard. Also, I like colored handles. My prior EDC was a Native. It developed some lateral play, so I tried to tighten the pin with a vise. Unfortunately, it worked too well and now the knife is very difficult to open with one hand. I'm hoping with some hard use it will loosen back up a little.

Regarding the Tenacious, I've come to view it as the poor man's Para-military (which I am). I love the G-10 handles and ffg blade. While 8etc may not stand up to the more modern steels like VG10 and S30V, AUS8 is perfectly respectable and was once used widely in higher end knives. I will also say that while I was initially turned off by the country of origin, handling the knife and feeling the fit and finish quickly converted me.
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mwebb524 wrote:Actually, it is the burgundy FRN sprint run with VG-10 steel. It's a great knife. About the same size as an Endura, but the handle is contoured to provide a very generous hand guard. Also, I like colored handles. My prior EDC was a Native. It developed some lateral play, so I tried to tighten the pin with a vise. Unfortunately, it worked too well and now the knife is very difficult to open with one hand. I'm hoping with some hard use it will loosen back up a little.

Regarding the Tenacious, I've come to view it as the poor man's Para-military (which I am). I love the G-10 handles and ffg blade. While 8etc may not stand up to the more modern steels like VG10 and S30V, AUS8 is perfectly respectable and was once used widely in higher end knives. I will also say that while I was initially turned off by the country of origin, handling the knife and feeling the fit and finish quickly converted me.
Thats right they are using the VG-10, My EDC is a native,I bought it a couple months ago,How long did it take for yours to develop play in the blade? "The force is strong with this one"
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Toro wrote:Right now its the Centofante 3 but that will hopefully change after the holidays.
Are getting ready to receive a new one? [CENTER]"The force is strong with this one"[/CENTER]
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David Lowry wrote:I probably don't even have to type it for all the folks that know me. :D

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jezabel wrote:Well for me its the D2 Paramillie . I sometimes think Sal designed this specifically for me! It's unbelievable how well this fits my EDC needs. The ergonomics suit my hands perfectly. The D2 blade can handle the constant use with out needing to be sharpened every other day, and I can quickly open and close it with one hand, while leaning off a 20ft high ladder with the wind howling and the rain pelting down.
The only other knife I need to get now is another D2PM, as I'd be truly lost without one.

Jez.
Thats a nice knife and yes he made it specially for you, And also your are a talented multitasker. [CENTER] "The force is strong with this one" [/CENTER]
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dwong wrote:for everyday around the office/city, my spin etched is great in jean coin pkt.
larger blades only for camping/outside city limits..
I usually will use my bowie knife while on my camping adventures. Thank you for posting. "The force is strong with this one"[CENTER][/CENTER]
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Lord vader wrote:It`s a very nice knife. I have seen them and if yours is the one i think it is, they are very expensive indeed. "The force is strong with this one"
Yes, it's this one:

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I guess it's all relative. It's in the same general range as the Stretch II, S90V Mili and the Superhawk (and significantly less than Sebies and such!)

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kbuzbee wrote:Yes, it's this one:

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I guess it's all relative. It's in the same general range as the Stretch II, S90V Mili and the Superhawk (and significantly less than Sebies and such!)

Ken
It`s a very functional knife, I like it. That confirms the one i thought it was. [CENTER]"The force is strong with this one"[/CENTER]
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I generally carry two, one small, one larger. Small one is almost always a Kiwi. Love those little guys and have a rather extensive flock of them. :D Large one, presently is either a Stretch or a C83 Schempp Persian, although I just sent an R2 out to STR that's destined to come back looking something like this "fotochop" mock-up...

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...so they may have some competition next year.

Always liked the deep choil of the R2, but was not thrilled with the handle. Not a fan of aluminum, and the lower edge contour left something to be desired. This one will have Curly Koa scales over ti liners. The lower edge of handle wiill be reshaped to be more like the Stretch and the blade ground to splinter picker tip.
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The Deacon wrote:I generally carry two, one small, one larger. Small one is almost always a Kiwi. Love those little guys and have a rather extensive flock of them. :D Large one, presently is either a Stretch or a C83 Schempp Persian, although I just sent an R2 out to STR that's destined to come back looking something like this "fotochop" mock-up...

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...so they may have some competition next year.

Always liked the deep choil of the R2, but was not thrilled with the handle. Not a fan of aluminum, and the lower edge contour left something to be desired. This one will have Curly Koa scales over ti liners. The lower edge of handle wiill be reshaped to be more like the Stretch and the blade ground to splinter picker tip.
I like the deep choil to, the finger won`t slip out as easy,It looked liked the handle was wood. I Prefer G-10 but will settle for frn. [CENTER]"The force is strong with this one" [/CENTER]
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Wow, Deacon, that modified R2 concept looks awesome.

My favorites (lately) have been Native S30V, and Cricket SE or Kiwi when I want a smaller knife.
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WOW Paul, that will be one heck of a knife :cool:
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