First Spyderco

cupton said:
I ordered my 1st Spyderco yesterday. Not the lightweight but the G10 version of the Native 5. I was seriously contemplating the two and almost went with the lightweight. I may get the lightweight as well once I break the news to the wife that another knife is coming.
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Congrats but this will NOT in all likelihood be the last Spyderco you will buy. ;)
 
I’m down to FRN VS G10 for lightweight as well as less pant wear and down to Narive 5 or Para 3. Wish I had a local store to ya see them.
 
loc said:
Who has the best price.
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Not sure on that one. I just happened to have a 10% off from OpticsPlanet and a gift card I needed to use so I bought from them. Cost me $89 and some change for the G10 model.
 
Another question sorry?

The para 3 lightweight has CTS-BD1N steel vs Native 5 S30 or S35vn steel. Is the CTS a lesser desirable steel?

I read BD1N is similar to 440c which i have on my hunting buck 110 knife.
 
BD1N is typically in a tier below S30/S35VN but by no means is it a bad steel. I am not sure what to compare it to but if you have been happy with a Buck 110 in 440C then I don't think there will be any real complaints about a knife in BD1N.
 
Hi loc,

'Round here I like to say "No betta, All good, just different". I think it's a more effective mindset. All steels are different, better at some things, less in others. Eg; Some steels are better at being rust resistant, some better at edge holding, some better at toughness, some better at being inexpensive, etc.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi loc,

'Round here I like to say "No betta, All good, just different". I think it's a more effective mindset. All steels are different, better at some things, less in others. Eg; Some steels are better at being rust resistant, some better at edge holding, some better at toughness, some better at being inexpensive, etc.

sal
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Thanks Sal. Just having a hard time deciding on a one of your models. For a newbie at spyderco it’s quit confusing. Well I’m old too that I’m a slow learner and research the shit out of things to make it more complicated.
Between Native 5 Blue lightweight 110v or para 3 lightweight but really don’t want to wait for para 3 and don’t want g10 due to weight. And “Golden Colorado” a must or would just get a delica 4.
 
Trying to buy something on the exchange is a joke. If you don’t see it in 3 minutes someone buys it. It’s pretty much a waste of time looking on there.
 
Well I really want a Spyderco. Had it narrowed down to a couple of knifes. Issue is no one in the Pittsburgh PA are carries them and since my first one I want to touch and feel and hold them before I purchase so I make the right decision. I’m not a collector and not interested is buying and selling looking for a daily edc and a USABLE knife. With that said I may start looking at benchmade as several retailers carry those around the area and these are USA made as well as the “golden”.
 
loc said:
Well I really want a Spyderco. Had it narrowed down to a couple of knifes. Issue is no one in the Pittsburgh PA are carries them and since my first one I want to touch and feel and hold them before I purchase so I make the right decision. I’m not a collector and not interested is buying and selling looking for a daily edc and a USABLE knife. With that said I may start looking at benchmade as several retailers carry those around the area and these are USA made as well as the “golden”.
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Have you checked with Big Buck's Sportshop in Wexford by any chance? Not sure if they have them but it may be worth a call if you haven't. They are my go-to place around here. Small place but a helpful group of guys.
 
cupton said:
Have you checked with Big Buck's Sportshop in Wexford by any chance? Not sure if they have them but it may be worth a call if you haven't. They are my go-to place around here. Small place but a helpful group of guys.
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I’ll check them out this morning.
 
cupton said:
At the very least, maybe they would know where you can get your hands on one. I dont know, just an idea. Good luck!
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Only had benchmarks. Handled the bugout and liked it. Handled the griptilian or maybe it was the mini. Not bad neither.
 
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