Dont have one but its high up on the list for sure. Edc a PM2 and a dragonfly often so that may fit both needs.Spydersense wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:12 pmPara 3 Lightweight in my opinion. It meets all of your requirements and then some.
Always wanted one. Closest I have come so far is the SE Tasman Salt 2 thats in the mail!!
I have to get a Delica soon, so loved by so many. Not sure why I never had one but definitely high up on the “want” list.JD Spydo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:28 pmI don't think that the Byrd models qualify>> but I'll admit that for someone who can't yet afford a Spyder they might be a good starting point.
It's hard to argue against the Delica, Endura or Native models. All of those models give you a lot for what you pay for them.
And if you can get any of the three of them in better blade steels it's even better yet IMO.
Another vote for this one - man that was a great deal! But really, almost any Manix 2 is a great value. The CE or PE satin g10 manix 2s are only $122! And that for g10 scales, full liners, an awesome lock, excellent ergos, and s30v on a medium/large platform. All kinds of bang for your buck, and the fact that Manix 2 exclusives/sprints are typically only like $5-25 more is icing on the cake.
Point well taken. I guess I bent the rules a bit because they are under the purview of Sal Glessar. Cousins if you will. The OP alluded to an affinity for the Resilience and bang for the buck and since the Byrds are made from 8CRMOV13 as is the Resilience I may have overstepped. Spyderco does 8CR13MOV very well. In my experience the 8CR13MOV in my Byrd Hawkbill is pretty durn good, too. In fact, until they release a serrated Siren, I may have to pick up a serrated Cara Cara Rescue in the interim.JD Spydo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:28 pmI don't think that the Byrd models qualify>> but I'll admit that for someone who can't yet afford a Spyder they might be a good starting point.
It's hard to argue against the Delica, Endura or Native models. All of those models give you a lot for what you pay for them.
And if you can get any of the three of them in better blade steels it's even better yet IMO.
JuPaul wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:52 pmAnother vote for this one - man that was a great deal! But really, almost any Manix 2 is a great value. The CE or PE satin g10 manix 2s are only $122! And that for g10 scales, full liners, an awesome lock, excellent ergos, and s30v on a medium/large platform. All kinds of bang for your buck, and the fact that Manix 2 exclusives/sprints are typically only like $5-25 more is icing on the cake.
I agree. Big fan of 8CR13MOV, especially on a budget. Sharpens easily and as long as you show it some love after a long day, no worries.skeeg11 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:11 pmPoint well taken. I guess I bent the rules a bit because they are under the purview of Sal Glessar. Cousins if you will. The OP alluded to an affinity for the Resilience and bang for the buck and since the Byrds are made from 8CRMOV13 as is the Resilience I may have overstepped. Spyderco does 8CR13MOV very well. In my experience the 8CR13MOV in my Byrd Hawkbill is pretty durn good, too. In fact, until they release a serrated Siren, I may have to pick up a serrated Cara Cara Rescue in the interim.JD Spydo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:28 pmI don't think that the Byrd models qualify>> but I'll admit that for someone who can't yet afford a Spyder they might be a good starting point.
It's hard to argue against the Delica, Endura or Native models. All of those models give you a lot for what you pay for them.
And if you can get any of the three of them in better blade steels it's even better yet IMO.
