Blade HQ M4/Micarta Shaman

[TkoK83Spy]

Not to mention, those micarta models just melt into your hand! Don't hear many people say the Shaman isn't ergonomically great, but contoured micarta brings it to the next level.

I'll add the Manix to the mix as well for size reference.

[kennethsime]

The prices on these exclusives makes me glad there are still VG10 FRN options for me…maybe my frugality has been exacerbated getting close to 50?

When I bought my Z-Wear Shaman, it was the most expensive knife I'd ever purchased. I thought it was bit extreme at close to $300 after tax + shipping, but what else are you gonna do when you want high-end steel and contoured micarta handles?



Thankfully, the Shaman is no longer my most expensive knife, and I know that I won't regret spending $250-300 on it.

[twinboysdad]

The prices on these exclusives makes me glad there are still VG10 FRN options for me…maybe my frugality has been exacerbated getting close to 50?

When I bought my Z-Wear Shaman, it was the most expensive knife I'd ever purchased. I thought it was bit extreme at close to $300 after tax + shipping, but what else are you gonna do when you want high-end steel and contoured micarta handles?



Thankfully, the Shaman is no longer my most expensive knife, and I know that I won't regret spending $250-300 on it.

Cool pic! I always think “$250 is approaching a new Glock”

[troutinCO]

Thanks for the comparison pics guys! That helps a lot and nudges me more towards I want one now. I'm planning a run over to the SFO this weekend anyhow so I will make sure to handle one when I am there.

[kennethsime]

Cool pic! I always think “$250 is approaching a new Glock”

Oh man, I am very jealous of that. They run quite a bit more here.

[Wandering_About]

I rather like the looks of this one. Not sure I'll be trying to get one but it looks good, and the M4 and micarta combo should patina together nicely.

[Soanso McMasters]

Great looking knife. I’d love a backlock Shaman!

[TkoK83Spy]

Great looking knife. I’d love a backlock Shaman!

I'd be VERY interested in that one! The thunk of that lockup could cause a small earthquake

[curlyhairedboy]

Might try for one upon further consideration.

[jdw]

I will probably give the Shaman another chance with this combo but I wish that we could get it in a Military.

[kennethsime]

I will probably give the Shaman another chance with this combo but I wish that we could get it in a Military.

Agreed.

[Notsurewhy]

I will probably give the Shaman another chance with this combo but I wish that we could get it in a Military.

Would seem a good combo, but I'm not sure it would work with the military's partial liners without introducing flex. Micarta isn't as strong as g10, so it might require modifications to the design (see the full liners on the micarta pm2 rather than nested). It's certainly possible, but I'm not sure they would want to sink the cost into it unless it's going to be regular production.

[benben]

Not to mention, those micarta models just melt into your hand! Don't hear many people say the Shaman isn't ergonomically great, but contoured micarta brings it to the next level.

I'll add the Manix to the mix as well for size reference.

Great comparison pic, that's three winners right there!

[JRinFL]

I'll admit to a little FOMO on this one, but it will pass.

[TkoK83Spy]

Not to mention, those micarta models just melt into your hand! Don't hear many people say the Shaman isn't ergonomically great, but contoured micarta brings it to the next level.

I'll add the Manix to the mix as well for size reference.

Great comparison pic, that's three winners right there!

Thanks bud, definitely three great working knives! No problem throwing any of those in the pocket.

[Rinzler]

I’m reconsidering my aversion to this model because I really want those scales. I’m gonna buy it, strip the scales, and resell the scale-less knife.

[anycal]

Not to mention, those micarta models just melt into your hand! Don't hear many people say the Shaman isn't ergonomically great, but contoured micarta brings it to the next level.

I'll add the Manix to the mix as well for size reference.

Great comparison pic, that's three winners right there!

Thanks bud, definitely three great working knives! No problem throwing any of those in the pocket.

The pic is a bit deceptive, as the Shaman and the PM2 are the same overall length. But otherwise I agree.

[TkoK83Spy]

Wow, you're right Peter. I just had to check the specs myself. I must have been leaning to the left a bit or something to make it look like that?? PM2 definitely isn't longer as it appears in this pic.

[RAHComanche]

I’m reconsidering my aversion to this model because I really want those scales. I’m gonna buy it, strip the scales, and resell the scale-less knife.

The green micarta is holding me back. Am I missing something special about these scales?

[TkoK83Spy]

I’m reconsidering my aversion to this model because I really want those scales. I’m gonna buy it, strip the scales, and resell the scale-less knife.

The green micarta is holding me back. Am I missing something special about these scales?

Gotta have it in hand to understand.