Edc???

[severedthumbs]

Bonjour, I have religiously carried Microtech for the past 6 years and I am now looking for a new edc. I am leaning towards the Native. I really like S30V and the way the knife carries in the pocket. Any opinions from those more experienced in Spyderco would be appreciated. Thanks

[AllenETreat]

severedthumbs -

Well, ya' gotta ask yourself : "which Microtech?" If it was a SOCOM
or mini SOCOM shoot for a Military model - http://www.BestKnives.com had'em
for $89.95. In the event that sale ended try http://www.NewGraham.com you
can get the Mili in S30V. Or if your watchin' the wallet I'd recommend the
Native :D Some other sites for price bargains come to mind -

http://www.JohnFJensen.com

http://www.1SKS.com

http://www.KnifeCenter.com

http://www.PVK.com

Not necessarily in that order. Myself I chose my EDC ( the SE Cricket )
based on -

* compactness

* weight ( hey, ya' don't wanna carry an 8oz ( that's a half pound! :eek: )
knife around all day, do you? )

* one handedness ( Spydies are all one-handed, generally speaking, but the
liner ( Walker ) lock give's Spydies large and small true one handedness.)

* blade length ( I go by the "four fingered" rule the cops generally use - in CT
the legal cutting length is not to exceed 4" - but the cops hold all the cards,
as Jerry Van Cook so eloquently put it )

So, set your own "standard" for EDC, then shoot for the best price, using
the links above - and you'll have your EDC - not somebody elses.

AET

[severedthumbs]

Thanks for the info. My edc most of the time was the Vector then the Socom as well as the Amphibian, Kestrel, and UT-6. I like the Vector for its size. I have looked at the paramilitary I believe it is called, but didn't really care for the lock mechanisim used on it and the handle was a bit large for comfortable carry imho. I am looking to Spyderco because I need a new edc and MT dosen't seem to be in the manual folder business anymore. I recently moved and it is now illegal for me to carry an auto. Price really isn't a factor and I thought the Native seemed like a good buy for $50. Thanks again.

[BIGJim223]

I carry a Native III as my EDC. I find it works very good for me, and highly recomend it to my friends as a good all around knife. I usually don't go for the FRN scales, but the way the Native is molded works very well in my hand.
Just my .02 worth.
BIGJim223

[AllenETreat]

severedthumbs -


Funnt thing, I'm getting an auto Vector soon :D If you're interested
in a manual action Vector check out -

http://www.MidwestGunExchange.com

They have'em in m/a for $206 shipped - but if it's the Native then
either -

http://www.BestKnives.com

or

http://www.NewGraham.com

would be a good place to look for one.

BTW - WELCOME ABOARD!!!

AET

[severedthumbs]

Thanks for that info again. I have auto and manual in most of the knives that were offered in both configurations. Look aroung I got my auto for $129 on microholics. You will greatly enjoy it.