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It likely won't replace my LC200N as a favorite but I'm excited to try it out, mostly because there really aren't any new steels coming out with SE.

SE seems to do best with a tougher steel that’ll roll before it chips. Is that how Spy27 behaves? I haven’t handled anything made from it.

Bill1170 wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:38 am

SE seems to do best with a tougher steel that’ll roll before it chips. Is that how Spy27 behaves? I haven’t handled anything made from it.

I haven't tried the steel at all so I can't say for sure.

Good question, probably one of the 3 models it’s in.

Military :D

elena86 wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:23 pm

Military :D

Instant purchase

My guess: para3 lightweight. But I hope the Manix lightweight comes out in SE, too.

IIRC, Sal has said that they do plan to release some spy27 models in SE.

Has anyone yet tested "Spy27" extensively to see how it holds up with serrated blades? Looking at it on paper I would guess it's probably all right. But actually testing it with hard cutting jobs tells the whole story usually.

Years ago I was actually surprised when I discovered how good 440V ( S60V) performed in SE. It's still one of my top 3 favorites in SE. AUS-8 which is "AVERAGE" at best in PE does really good in SE blades.

I'm anxious to try SPY27 in an aggressive SE blade.

JD Spydo wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:37 pm

Has anyone yet tested "Spy27" extensively to see how it holds up with serrated blades? Looking at it on paper I would guess it's probably all right. But actually testing it with hard cutting jobs tells the whole story usually.

It should perform similarly to serrated S35VN if the chemistry is anything to go by. I've had good experiences with Spyderco's serrated S35VN in a warehouse setting, having used a combo edge Native 5 Lightweight (before the switch to S30V) for a couple of years as my main work knife. Holds a working edge for a really long time (I used the serrated portion primarily for cutting heavy-duty synthetic rope & cordage, really tough, abrasive stuff that can wreak havoc on a blade). Although to be honest, I can't really tell the difference in practical performance between Spyderco's serrated S30V and serrated S35VN.

JD Spydo wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:37 pm

Has anyone yet tested "Spy27" extensively to see how it holds up with serrated blades?

Well no...it's not available on any knife yet. Hence this thread

I plan to sharpen up the SPY27 native I got, since I have a 4 day weekend. Then the testing on the plain edge begins!

My plan is to get the Para 3 version.

Manix would be dope since we ain’t got a serrated option there. I already have a SE native.

Edit.... or maybe a SPY27 serrated stretch?’ :eek:

My bet would be a Native but a SE Manix would be a really, really nice call.

Unless they either start shipping it to Japan and offering it in the Stretch or shipping it to Taiwan and offering it in either the Chaparral or the Sage 4 the Native 5LW I just got a few days back will probably remain my first and only Spyderco in SP27.

I'm really hoping for more edge length than a Native or Para 3.

JuPaul wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:29 pm

My guess: para3 lightweight. But I hope the Manix lightweight comes out in SE, too.

IIRC, Sal has said that they do plan to release some spy27 models in SE.

This!! :)

Though perhaps for a serrated edge the CTS BD1N might be even better suited than Spy27? Just a guess of course, but BD1N is amazing in PE already, first and foremost sharpens very easily to a high level and seems to work great already in at least one SE Spyderco kitchen knife model...

Evil D wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:26 pm

elena86 wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:23 pm

Military :D

Instant purchase

+1

Or the Native Chief.

I can now officially say that the plain edge sharpens up like a dream!

I’m interested in SPY27 Native or possibly the Manix2 Lightweight.....not sure about the SE blade. Although I would imagine the Para3 might get the treatment first...for some reason.