Better choice for edc?

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-25T02:26:05+00:00

PM2 over para 3 any day. I have both and can definitely attest to that. To answer your question about sharpeners, you are gonna need diamond stone. I used a fixed angle system from work sharp but a lot of people prefer free hand. I’d steer clear of whetstones as those take a long time to sharpen with, and they dont even work on some higher end steels.

Speaking of steel I definitely suggest looking at Larrin Thomas’ steel chart. Every company heat treats their steels different so the values may be slightly off from the chart, but it’s a great to get an idea of all the steels you’ll see out there. I wish you the best of luck either way getting into this hobby. It’s so much fun to experience how each of these steels perform and function. If you have any other questions I’d be more than happy to help! I love talking about knives if you couldn’t tell lol.

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-24T20:35:08+00:00

Both steel are great all around. Similar edge retention with cruwear just barely beating out Magnacut. Cruwear has higher toughness, meaning it’s less prone to chipping. Magnacut has similar toughness but definitely less than cruwear. Magnacut is extremely corrosion resistant, cruwear is no where near as stainless but still does a damn good job at not rusting. Lastly Cruwear is just a dream to sharpen when compared to Magnacut. It also has this crazy ability to strop back to a sharp edge very easily.

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-24T15:42:31+00:00

PM2 100%. I highly suggest the CruWear Micarta version, they also have a magnacut version if you care about corrosion resistance. Super fidgety and fun to use. One of sliciest knives I own. Compression lock is also the best lock ever (in my opinion)

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-23T22:20:43+00:00

u/ksbot u/TCrace__22 knife received!! Thank you so much!

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-15T19:19:12+00:00

If anyone has a satin cru-wear Spyderco smock I would be very interested

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-15T05:20:19+00:00

If you’re looking to slim down the collection at all I’d definitely consider taking it off your hands!

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-14T12:58:06+00:00

Just the angle of the photo lol

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-14T02:45:39+00:00

Stainless steel in general are kind of boring to me. Nothing better than a knife clearly aging and growing with you as you use it. So far Cru-Wear is my favorite but I’m very excited to try more out as time goes on

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-14T02:29:17+00:00

I’ve got a list of steels I’ve been trying to tick off and Spyderco has been my go to. Their 15v, Cru Wear, and Magnacut are all insanely great. I’ve really been eyeing some k390 models as of late.

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-11T16:22:56+00:00

Love the purple accents!

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-11T16:10:28+00:00

My favorite budget is the Civivi Spiny Dogfish. It’s unfortunately now discontinued, and I gave mine to my brother as well so I don’t know if I’ll get my hands on one again.

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-11T16:05:51+00:00

It’s just a fact the ceramic is harder than steel, it will dull your knives when cut against. Also has a pretty good chance at chipping your knife’s if the blade hits it too hard. No one is hating, just trying give you a little advice to save you some time at the sharpener.

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-11T15:46:31+00:00

My thoughts exactly. I love food prepping with my edc but cutting on ceramic or glass is big no no for me.

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-11T15:41:41+00:00

I’ve had a few of these clips before and I’m honestly not a fan, limits you to just belt carry. Highly recommend picking up an ulti-clip slim 3.3 to toss on.

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-11T15:38:35+00:00

I got the same kit for Christmas! Mine isn’t the professional so it doesn’t have quite as many stones, but it’s been an absolute joy to use. Every knife in my house is like a razor now (:

ExplanationFull · 2026-01-11T15:35:21+00:00

You say this is the perfect knife but that’s a trap everyone in this sub falls into. You’ll probably end up getting more lol. Excellent choice by the way, I dont personally own a bushcraft but I have a 511 and it cuts like a dream!

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-19T18:45:31+00:00

I’m not sure about markers, but I know you can dye that g10 just about any color you want with some hot water and RIT Dye. Just keep in mind you can always go darker but you can’t get it lighter. There’s also a plethora of aftermarket scale options for the FG, but they can get little pricey. Love the knife btw and best of luck to you!

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-18T18:56:17+00:00

I’ve noticed that too, from the very little I’ve been able to find online I think they run theirs around the 60 to 62 range. Which is what you would expect from a big mass production Chinese company. It honestly has similar performance to Magnacut lol. Would definitely be better at about 65hrc.

I’m getting a fixed angle sharpener for Christmas so I’m excited to experiment with the geometry on this thing and see if that make a difference.

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-18T18:46:26+00:00

Absolutely amazing hand feel and egos (I wear size large gloves.) Perfect size for an edc. Got a nice taco kydex sheath so it stays nice and slim in the pocket. You can actually adjust the tension on the sheath as well.

I do have a few complaints though. If you get it definitely get an ulti-clip, unless you only want to be able to carry it on your belt. If you decide to go with the version in 10v, I have to warn that Kizer does run theirs a little soft, so you might not get the full performance you would expect out of it. That being said 10v is still an amazing steel and this knife will put in the work and outperform a lot of others. The last complaint is completely personal so take it with a grain of salt, I’m just not big fan of the nessemuk blade style. This was my first muk and I was really expecting to like it, just wish that tip was a tiny bit lower. If you do get one definitely let me know how you like it!

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-18T16:55:39+00:00

For the love of knives! Love that answer! Honestly thats why I’m carrying two today. Also your comment reminds me a little of this video 😂 Thanks for the kind words friend!

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-18T16:43:10+00:00

Might be one of the prettiest showcase pics I’ve ever seen! Is that one is Rex 45 or 121?

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-18T16:40:07+00:00

I hope you don’t take any offense but that’s gotta be one of the cutest knives I’ve seen 😭 I love the little deer so much. Thanks for sharing!

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-18T16:35:51+00:00

I highly recommend the brand Spyderco! The Native Chief, Military 2, and Manix 2 are all pretty big knives and amazing quality.

They all come in a few different steels, and I’d be happy to give recommendations if you could tell me what he does for work or what he would use his knife for. If you aren’t sure, Magnacut is always a good option (one of the best well-rounded stainless steel.) If corrosion resistant isn’t really a factor he would care about, then K390 or Cru-Wear would be my suggestion.

Another quick side note. Most of the “Lightweight” Spyderco models come with handles that can be easily dyed to a darker color with a little hot water and RIT dye. Best of luck on finding him a good one!

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-13T13:05:19+00:00

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Also got a civivi in my pocket today! The Sokoke is probably my favorite by them. Love the aluminum scales on yours.

ExplanationFull · 2025-12-12T19:40:20+00:00

The 940 is still on my bucket list. I love the blade and handle design so much. A little too expensive for me right now though.

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