The Leafjumper just came in, courtesy of Blades Canada and their nice MAP holiday discount:
Obviously I'm just entering the honeymoon period, but the first impression is - this thing is awesome! This is my first Seki blade and my normal daily carry is a Native 5 LWT (Spy27). In comparison to the N5, apart from the difference in size, the Leafjumper has a more rounded, less blocky handle with a thinner blade that also feels thinner behind the edge. The no-choil/no-ricasso concept is right up my alley - none of my other folders or fixed blades have a choil, apart from the N5.
I'm really looking forward to putting the Leafjumper through its paces this winter. I've already tried opening it wearing oversized shell mittens and it works rather well, because of the generous, fully exposed thumb hole. It's the only knife I own that I can open one-handed while wearing mittens, and regular winter gloves won't be a problem at all.
Once I've used it for a while, I'll post some impressions in the Leafjumper thread.
Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:59 pm
by paulgvb
That’s an attractive knife. Enjoy.
Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:15 pm
by Spyderbot_matrix
$250 Mystery Box from 12/1/23 online seconds sale…
I’m stoked honestly
Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:04 pm
by vanka
All three in the same day. Funny thing is that the pm3 and the stretch 2 XL were posted 11 days apart from dlt and knifejoker.
Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:38 am
by Thorien
Urban with Ivory G10 and Damasteel, should be here soon!
Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:59 pm
by kriezek
Found a Stretch 2 ZDP-189 - Merry Christmas to me.
Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:05 pm
by CDEP
In a display of the human capacity for self-delusion I held for several days that I would pass on the SNK 4V Deadpool Mannix 2 & the TKJ Para3 LW Cru-wear.
All this "mini Manix" is going to confuse anybody new to Spyderco, probably best to leave it at "Manix", ya know...the name of the actual model.
Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:45 pm
by Fastidiotus
I'm new and I've already been able to deduce Vivi's running joke and enjoy it. Besides, ya know... the name in the book is a Manix 2 Lightweight. Calling it a "Manix" is going to confuse anybody new to Spyderco and make them think it's a large 3.75" blade lockback that's been disco'd.
Re: Which spyderco is in the mail?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:49 pm
by Tristan_david2001
^Anyone new to spyderco only probably knows about the manix 2 design. Not the old disco’d version
I'm new and I've already been able to deduce Vivi's running joke and enjoy it. Besides, ya know... the name in the book is a Manix 2 Lightweight. Calling it a "Manix" is going to confuse anybody new to Spyderco and make them think it's a large 3.75" blade lockback that's been disco'd.
Whats the joke? Is it just a way of telling us he has big hands with out telling us?
If I’m not mistaken, he calls both the Manix 2 and the Manix 83mm a “Mini Manix.” I can’t personally deduce what the joke is about that but I am definitely confused by it, like many others.
I'm new and I've already been able to deduce Vivi's running joke and enjoy it. Besides, ya know... the name in the book is a Manix 2 Lightweight. Calling it a "Manix" is going to confuse anybody new to Spyderco and make them think it's a large 3.75" blade lockback that's been disco'd.
I'm glad someone else here is able to grasp the great and wonderful mini manix. Might be too mini to deserve me giving it so many chances, but maybe I need some more mini in my life and I just don't know it yet.
No need to be vain about it. This whole “mini manix” fixation can be confusing. It does feel intentionally provocative at this point though. If that’s part of the “joke” I guess I get it but the humor is lost on me personally.
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Spydies in the mail - I have a couple wooden Lil Native kits on the way but they’re taking the scenic route from Virginia down through Memphis Tennessee before heading to the northeast. I haven't heard much about the edge retention of laser cut maple but I’m excited to find out for myself.
The Leafjumper just came in, courtesy of Blades Canada and their nice MAP holiday discount:
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Obviously I'm just entering the honeymoon period, but the first impression is - this thing is awesome! This is my first Seki blade and my normal daily carry is a Native 5 LWT (Spy27). In comparison to the N5, apart from the difference in size, the Leafjumper has a more rounded, less blocky handle with a thinner blade that also feels thinner behind the edge. The no-choil/no-ricasso concept is right up my alley - none of my other folders or fixed blades have a choil, apart from the N5.
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Good choice!
I had a RockJumper SE (same handle as the LeafJumper), and while the Native 5 LW looks really cool and is nice for lighter duty tasks, just for me it is no match for the RJ or LJ when it comes to ergos and stability in hand when using the knife rather "hard".
Additionally, the plus in cutting edge is always good to have (though this is still my main gripe with the RJ/LJ: The imo missed opportunity to really give it a lot of edge for the handle size. There´d be space in the handle for that).
No need to be vain about it. This whole “mini manix” fixation can be confusing. It does feel intentionally provocative at this point though. If that’s part of the “joke” I guess I get it but the humor is lost on me personally.
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Spydies in the mail - I have a couple wooden Lil Native kits on the way but they’re taking the scenic route from Virginia down through Memphis Tennessee before heading to the northeast. I haven't heard much about the edge retention of laser cut maple but I’m excited to find out for myself.
