I currently have 3 Spyderco's, a P'Kal, Caly3 Carbon Fiber and a Tasman Salt.
What should my next Spyderco be?
My Next Spyderco.......?
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+1 for sure. I wish that variation would have been out when i bought my para...Blueboost wrote:That digital camo/black blade para looks really choice.
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:spyder: E3, Para mili, Salt 1 PE, Native, D3 OD, Ladybug, UKPK, Dodo, D4, Tasman, Ladybug Salt, Smallfly, Khukuri, Para Military, USN E4, Persistence, Civilian, Yojimbo, Smallfly, Manix 2 CE, Dodo, Military, D4 , Blackhawk, Pac Salt, Military, Manix 2, Captain, Assist, D'fly PE, Spyderhawk SE, Persian, Lum tanto, Warrior, Lil Temp, Tuff, spyderfly, szabofly, :spyder:
Dodo!
:spyder: E3, Para mili, Salt 1 PE, Native, D3 OD, Ladybug, UKPK, Dodo, D4, Tasman, Ladybug Salt, Smallfly, Khukuri, Para Military, USN E4, Persistence, Civilian, Yojimbo, Smallfly, Manix 2 CE, Dodo, Military, D4 , Blackhawk, Pac Salt, Military, Manix 2, Captain, Assist, D'fly PE, Spyderhawk SE, Persian, Lum tanto, Warrior, Lil Temp, Tuff, spyderfly, szabofly, :spyder:
Dodo!
compression lock
Another vote for the para...however I'm guessing that you like hawkbills...try a superhawk if not the para.
You have a wonderful trio already, as the P'kal is a top notch SD folder that folks have also said works well for EDC as well once you get used to the handle (the lock is great on it), the Caly 3 CF is one of my favorite purchases ever for classy precision cutting in a great steel, and the Tasman Salt is a rustproof hawkbill which is great in it's own right.
I say get another hawkbill: the Superhawk. Perfect ergos, great compression lock, great fit and finish, and wonderful cutting from the full flat ground blade with it's relaxed hawkbill shape. It just blows me away with how comfortable it is to use and how useful and efficient a cutter it is. The wire clip is another great feature for pain free cutting on heavy cuts, where traditional clips tend to dig into my hands more than the wire does. I think the Superhawk will reside in my pockets for a VERY long time, even kicking my beloved CPM D2 Millie out.
Second choice IMO would be a CPM D2 Millie or Para depending on which fits your hand best (though S30V is no slouch I have had much better edge performance with CPM D2). The Millie fits my hand better, but I got a Para in CPM D2 this week and will be sanding the back of the handle so I can grip it with or without the choil. I greatly prefer the compression lock of the Para to the liner lock in the Millie, but the Millie is the best liner lock I have ever owned. I was showing the differences in the Millie's lock compared to a cheap liner lock to my father in law, and the design and execution of the Military's lock just shine through as to why it is a classic knife in spite of most Afi's disdain for liner locks. The lock bar just mates up great with the lock ramp, and when you compare the thickness of the stainless steel lockbar to how thin some of the titamium (weaker than stainless) framelock's cutouts are it makes me very comfortable in just how strong the Millie's liner lock is. The first thing that shocks people about the Millie (and Para) is the unbelievably lightweight for such a large cutting package. The mainly G-10 handles with just a liner for the lock and mini second liner on the non lock side make for an extremely lightweight folder for the size and great strength. I also pulled out my calipers to show my father in law the thin cutting edges on my various Spydercos compared to the cheaper liner lock he was carrying and some other brand knives I had sitting around the house (some not as cheap), and he was definately a believer. I converted my own father long ago to Spyderco, though niether my Dad or father in law has warmed to my Superhawk as much due to the blade shape (they would convert once they use it), but they absolutely LOVE the ergos on it. Niether wants to try to sharpen a hawkbill (though I end up sharpening all of their knives anyway!), but it gets hair whittling sharp easily on the sharpmaker. So, Superhawk, Millie, Para, you can't go wrong, but I prefer them in the order I just spelled out. As I said earlier I like the Millie and Para in CPM D2. In fact I like the steel so much I had a custom made in that steel after getting the chance to do formal testing on a pre-release CPM D2 Millie, and then buying my own immediately when they were released. The steel just performs great with no corrosion issues at all for me, but I do wipe it down after every use.
Mike
I say get another hawkbill: the Superhawk. Perfect ergos, great compression lock, great fit and finish, and wonderful cutting from the full flat ground blade with it's relaxed hawkbill shape. It just blows me away with how comfortable it is to use and how useful and efficient a cutter it is. The wire clip is another great feature for pain free cutting on heavy cuts, where traditional clips tend to dig into my hands more than the wire does. I think the Superhawk will reside in my pockets for a VERY long time, even kicking my beloved CPM D2 Millie out.
Second choice IMO would be a CPM D2 Millie or Para depending on which fits your hand best (though S30V is no slouch I have had much better edge performance with CPM D2). The Millie fits my hand better, but I got a Para in CPM D2 this week and will be sanding the back of the handle so I can grip it with or without the choil. I greatly prefer the compression lock of the Para to the liner lock in the Millie, but the Millie is the best liner lock I have ever owned. I was showing the differences in the Millie's lock compared to a cheap liner lock to my father in law, and the design and execution of the Military's lock just shine through as to why it is a classic knife in spite of most Afi's disdain for liner locks. The lock bar just mates up great with the lock ramp, and when you compare the thickness of the stainless steel lockbar to how thin some of the titamium (weaker than stainless) framelock's cutouts are it makes me very comfortable in just how strong the Millie's liner lock is. The first thing that shocks people about the Millie (and Para) is the unbelievably lightweight for such a large cutting package. The mainly G-10 handles with just a liner for the lock and mini second liner on the non lock side make for an extremely lightweight folder for the size and great strength. I also pulled out my calipers to show my father in law the thin cutting edges on my various Spydercos compared to the cheaper liner lock he was carrying and some other brand knives I had sitting around the house (some not as cheap), and he was definately a believer. I converted my own father long ago to Spyderco, though niether my Dad or father in law has warmed to my Superhawk as much due to the blade shape (they would convert once they use it), but they absolutely LOVE the ergos on it. Niether wants to try to sharpen a hawkbill (though I end up sharpening all of their knives anyway!), but it gets hair whittling sharp easily on the sharpmaker. So, Superhawk, Millie, Para, you can't go wrong, but I prefer them in the order I just spelled out. As I said earlier I like the Millie and Para in CPM D2. In fact I like the steel so much I had a custom made in that steel after getting the chance to do formal testing on a pre-release CPM D2 Millie, and then buying my own immediately when they were released. The steel just performs great with no corrosion issues at all for me, but I do wipe it down after every use.
Mike
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Timmy,
You have a nice start to your collection.
In my opinion, Spydero (and Sal's knife philosophy) is personified by three knives; the Military, Endura, and Delica. With all due respect to the Worker, these are the knives that have elevated Spyderco to the position it occupies in the knife world.
No collection is complete without these three knives and similarly your Spyderco "experience" must include these three.
Or.......... just spin the bottle, they're all great in their own right. :p
dan :)
You have a nice start to your collection.
In my opinion, Spydero (and Sal's knife philosophy) is personified by three knives; the Military, Endura, and Delica. With all due respect to the Worker, these are the knives that have elevated Spyderco to the position it occupies in the knife world.
No collection is complete without these three knives and similarly your Spyderco "experience" must include these three.
Or.......... just spin the bottle, they're all great in their own right. :p
dan :)
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I am going to throw my hat in the ring and say that you should try a Khukuri if you are looking for something different. There is a good video on YouTube that goes over some of the excellent features on this knife.
Current :spyder: collection: Favorite EDCs in Blue
Centofante 3, Native FRN SE, Salt I SE, Orange Ladybug 3, White Ladybug 3, D'Allara Drop-point, Spydersaw, Blue Salsa CE, Tenacious CE, Meerkat SE, FG G10 Rookie, Khukuri
Centofante 3, Native FRN SE, Salt I SE, Orange Ladybug 3, White Ladybug 3, D'Allara Drop-point, Spydersaw, Blue Salsa CE, Tenacious CE, Meerkat SE, FG G10 Rookie, Khukuri
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I'm very intrigued by Lum's Chinese Knife. But I have a question about the handle. I've never held one and I have no idea where to find one in my area, but does the handle feel anything like the anodized aluminum handles that Benchmade offers? I really hope not, because I do not like the feel of those handles one bit.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Ditto.bh49 wrote:Black ZDP Lum Chinese, grab it before price will go though the roof.
Great, GREAT knife for slicing/cutting/etc.
Not that great for the typical mild prying, hard cutting, or even batoning, but for food prep and just out-cutting most other knives...
Hmmm... it probably does. It's a touch smooth, but with a matte-like finish.TimmyBoston wrote:I'm very intrigued by Lum's Chinese Knife. But I have a question about the handle. I've never held one and I have no idea where to find one in my area, but does the handle feel anything like the anodized aluminum handles that Benchmade offers? I really hope not, because I do not like the feel of those handles one bit.
Thanks!
With very light pressure, slightly slippery.
If I grip a little harder the grip improves significantly. I'm not too concerned about it slipping out of my hand due to the shape of the handle (nicely beveled and curved)
Mind you, it's NOT made for any thrusting motions, since it has no "guard" or choil. It's more a gent's folder than a utility folder like the Military or Para-M.
Both of which I would also recommend
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