My wife and I always drive up to Troy, IL to visit GP Knives. It's about and hour drive. Being able to handle several versions of a knife to get the one you want is awesome. When I bought my s110v para they pulled about 10 out and all the guys started flipping. I walked out with a free swinging blurple knife 100% satisfied with my purchase. SUPPORT GP KNIVES! THEY ARE GREAT!
So you have the gray and black cruwear??? Nice. Thank you as well for the advice on the maxamet sharpening my friend. You’re an awesome person. I’d love to meet you one day
Thank you for your time and videos sir. If you are interested in Micro-Melt PD#1, you still can buy it with the Mule Team Project directly from Spyderco. It is still available for only 69$ plus shipping.
Nice. Had to let my pre order for the pm2 go. But I did get the Carbon fiber Manix 2 in cruwear. Great stuff . Isn't that European steel sleipner another version of this?
Yes we need a geek out, I wasn't even a where of this sprint run one steel that interests me is spyderco' H1 it seems to have some unique qualities namely that the edge retention improves the more you use and sharpen the knife. Thanks again Sean
Cheers for that. Just got a Mikarta / CPM CruWear PM2 and was surprised how good value it is! In the EU markets Spyderco tends to be F-ing expensive, like +30% on the US market. Slight promo at €207.00 ($227.00 USD), it's a complete bargain in the Spidy line up. If you don't mind the vintage-ish looks and feel. Was doing for a Para 3 in S45vn, but this just felt perfect. It's my first "modern exotic" steel as such and I got to say, it's a darn side easier to sharpen than whatever CRK used on their 1gen of Umnumzaan. Blade profile helps of course. Damn, I'm going to have one of these fancy sharpening tools instead of my old blue japanese stone?
Big Brown Guy I have not used it enough to get a good opinion yet I carried it for a couple weeks but moved on I will carry it every once in awhile but if I've been carrying a Spyderco it's been hard to keep that K2 out of my pocket
I love me some CruWear, hopefully we will see it more in production knives outside of Benchmade and Spyderco. I got a knife that got 1 screw that is stuck and on the brink of stripping. But not sure if it's locktite or if it's binding up with the barrel spacer. So I got some Screw Grab on the way. The company sent me some extra screws so when they arrive I hope I get it out by heating it quickly with a soldering iron with a small tip. Really hope I don't have to drill it out, I can't stand small T6 screws. If the knife wasn't discontinued I wouldn't worry that much about it.
@@FearNoSteel Haven't got to try 15V yet but will try to get me that Manix 2 Sprint, whenever that drops. Also trying to get my hands on a decent MagnaCut knife with good hardness.
Just got the smooth G10 CruWear and it is the shapest, smoothest knife I've ever gotten from Spyderco and that's saying something. Have a virgin CruWear millie in my safe as my XHP and M390 millie get all the love.
Hey Shawn did you ever check the hrc on the cruwear? I’ve heard Spyderco runs every thing at around 59 hrc. Just wondering your opinion on this. Thanks my friend. I saw another channel, where S35vn, and m390 from Spyderco we’re both at 59 hrc 🤨
Great score! Just got my sprint M390 PM2. Super stoked! Got to hate the Red LocTite route they are going now. When needed dosen't matter if its blue or red. It just that the red gives so much negative impressions . If they really didnt want their knives to be maintained , weld the screws or do a pinned construction. Red LocTite is just silly.
Ohh dilemma, i have the opportunity to buy a Cruewear... Guess i will regret if i not jump on it. want the blurple as well.... Red LocTite leaves me a bit cold but what shall i do? any advise Sir?
you know I emailed spyderco saying I had to take my pm2 apart for some reason and stripped a screw. They did send me new screws. along came the generic letter highlighting that taking it apart voids warranty
+Sergiy Baturov Nice, thanks for the first hand information brother. There are some horror stories for sure. The letter with the highlighting is very passive aggressive though hahaha
+ 1 on GP KNIFES,i really like ordering from them,they always get it right and on time,was just about to per order this PM2 from another sight!but figured it would be a stock item soon any way,pick it up then,any thoughts on maxamet steel!! thank you,like you video.
I’m not BBB but I have at least 5 knives in both and I’m a freehand sharpening dork of many years. They’re both fantastic…both in my top 5 and both easy to work with. K390 will hold a longer edge and while not technically as “tough” as cruwear, it’s got great edge stability and you really won’t be testing its toughness threshold with reasonable regular use anyway so it’s kind of a moot point. I’ve easily whittled with K390 and it doesn’t skip a beat. Cruwear is the greatest EDC steel of all time, imo…at least for someone like me. It doesn’t hold an edge as long but the edge that comes up is so screaming sharp, it feels like it doesn’t matter. It’s stainless enough for most users and unless you’ve ravaged your edge, it’ll strop back in about two minutes. You can’t go wrong with either one, honestly…unless you have really corrosive sweat or you spend all day surrounded by saltwater.
Spyderco must have changed their policy which is good considering they raised their prices. I lost a screw on my pm2 and all I had to do is send them some pictures of the knife. I’ve got a new set of hardware headed my way.
Such low prices?🤔 Red loctite is never ok in my book. And voiding the warranty if you field strip your knife to clean it is not ok either. Although I heard they are better with that lately. Sweet knife though.
Spyderco has stopped using red Loctite and now disassembling your knife does not void the warranty. Well, disassembling your knife never did void the warranty. Details here: www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtopic.php?t=74060
My wife and I always drive up to Troy, IL to visit GP Knives. It's about and hour drive. Being able to handle several versions of a knife to get the one you want is awesome. When I bought my s110v para they pulled about 10 out and all the guys started flipping. I walked out with a free swinging blurple knife 100% satisfied with my purchase. SUPPORT GP KNIVES! THEY ARE GREAT!
Great video. Thanks for packing so much intelligible information into your videos.
So you have the gray and black cruwear??? Nice. Thank you as well for the advice on the maxamet sharpening my friend. You’re an awesome person. I’d love to meet you one day
Thank you for your time and videos sir. If you are interested in Micro-Melt PD#1, you still can buy it with the Mule Team Project directly from Spyderco. It is still available for only 69$ plus shipping.
Nice. Had to let my pre order for the pm2 go. But I did get the Carbon fiber Manix 2 in cruwear. Great stuff . Isn't that European steel sleipner another version of this?
Yes we need a geek out, I wasn't even a where of this sprint run one steel that interests me is spyderco' H1 it seems to have some unique qualities namely that the edge retention improves the more you use and sharpen the knife. Thanks again Sean
Howard green I've covered the Cruwear steel in the geek out. H1 does have work Harding but it won't work harden from regular sharpening.
Hey man, did you ever make a video on those diamond water stones?
Cheers for that. Just got a Mikarta / CPM CruWear PM2 and was surprised how good value it is! In the EU markets Spyderco tends to be F-ing expensive, like +30% on the US market. Slight promo at €207.00 ($227.00 USD), it's a complete bargain in the Spidy line up. If you don't mind the vintage-ish looks and feel. Was doing for a Para 3 in S45vn, but this just felt perfect. It's my first "modern exotic" steel as such and I got to say, it's a darn side easier to sharpen than whatever CRK used on their 1gen of Umnumzaan. Blade profile helps of course. Damn, I'm going to have one of these fancy sharpening tools instead of my old blue japanese stone?
At the time of my post your can get s35v, s110v, 52100 and Cruwear PM2's at knifecenter. I just got my Cruwear today. Sharp AF.
What stones do you recommend for sharpening? I got my first s90v and s110v blades recently
i haven't had any rust issues with cruwear, even getting a patina on that stuff is pretty hard.
much more corrosion resistance than m4 and even d2.
cross between M4 and super superblue I like that
Lugermonger it's such a nice sweet spot for steel, how's yours doing?
Big Brown Guy I have not used it enough to get a good opinion yet I carried it for a couple weeks but moved on I will carry it every once in awhile but if I've been carrying a Spyderco it's been hard to keep that K2 out of my pocket
the action on my K2 is like butter now, that knife broke in very, very nicely.
feel bad for all the dudes that never gave it a chance.
Just ordered the brown micarta pm2 cruwear
Me too! Can't wait to get my hands on it.
I love me some CruWear, hopefully we will see it more in production knives outside of Benchmade and Spyderco. I got a knife that got 1 screw that is stuck and on the brink of stripping. But not sure if it's locktite or if it's binding up with the barrel spacer. So I got some Screw Grab on the way. The company sent me some extra screws so when they arrive I hope I get it out by heating it quickly with a soldering iron with a small tip. Really hope I don't have to drill it out, I can't stand small T6 screws. If the knife wasn't discontinued I wouldn't worry that much about it.
I think I've moved into more of a Rex 45, MagnaCut, 15V guy
@@FearNoSteel Haven't got to try 15V yet but will try to get me that Manix 2 Sprint, whenever that drops. Also trying to get my hands on a decent MagnaCut knife with good hardness.
Just got the smooth G10 CruWear and it is the shapest, smoothest knife I've ever gotten from Spyderco and that's saying something. Have a virgin CruWear millie in my safe as my XHP and M390 millie get all the love.
Hey Shawn did you ever check the hrc on the cruwear? I’ve heard Spyderco runs every thing at around 59 hrc. Just wondering your opinion on this. Thanks my friend. I saw another channel, where S35vn, and m390 from Spyderco we’re both at 59 hrc 🤨
Not sure about cruwear but ive seen m390 over 60 on spyderco. S35vn at 59 should be right or even less
Great score! Just got my sprint M390 PM2. Super stoked! Got to hate the Red LocTite route they are going now. When needed dosen't matter if its blue or red. It just that the red gives so much negative impressions . If they really didnt want their knives to be maintained , weld the screws or do a pinned construction. Red LocTite is just silly.
Jorgen Sandstrom nice bro, M390 is nice steel
Ohh dilemma, i have the opportunity to buy a Cruewear... Guess i will regret if i not jump on it. want the blurple as well.... Red LocTite leaves me a bit cold but what shall i do? any advise Sir?
heat gun or hair dryer works the best just be careful not to melt the g10
Thank's
Just picked up a Manix 2 in cruwear! $130 at knife center!
Wow. Thats a killer knife at an awesome price! I love Cru-wear I got a Bradford Guardian 4 in it. Holds a edge really nicely and wicked tough.
Btw before this one I watched a rope cut test with cruwear. Exact same knife got 25 more cuts with a finer more polished edge.
right on
you know I emailed spyderco saying I had to take my pm2 apart for some reason and stripped a screw. They did send me new screws. along came the generic letter highlighting that taking it apart voids warranty
+Sergiy Baturov Nice, thanks for the first hand information brother. There are some horror stories for sure. The letter with the highlighting is very passive aggressive though hahaha
+ 1 on GP KNIFES,i really like ordering from them,they always get it right and on time,was just about to per order this PM2 from another sight!but figured it would be a stock item soon any way,pick it up then,any thoughts on maxamet steel!! thank you,like you video.
What’s your thoughts on cruwear vs. k390?
I’m not BBB but I have at least 5 knives in both and I’m a freehand sharpening dork of many years. They’re both fantastic…both in my top 5 and both easy to work with. K390 will hold a longer edge and while not technically as “tough” as cruwear, it’s got great edge stability and you really won’t be testing its toughness threshold with reasonable regular use anyway so it’s kind of a moot point. I’ve easily whittled with K390 and it doesn’t skip a beat. Cruwear is the greatest EDC steel of all time, imo…at least for someone like me. It doesn’t hold an edge as long but the edge that comes up is so screaming sharp, it feels like it doesn’t matter. It’s stainless enough for most users and unless you’ve ravaged your edge, it’ll strop back in about two minutes. You can’t go wrong with either one, honestly…unless you have really corrosive sweat or you spend all day surrounded by saltwater.
Just got some Z-Wear in. The main difference I see is the lack of silicon. Would this influence sharpenability
It's the same stuff, different manufacturer, Zwear, Vascowear, PD-1 CPM Cruwear. All analogs
micarta pm2 release is around the corner... hope they dont sell out in two seconds :D
They won’t because they’re supposed to be regular production!
Spyderco must have changed their policy which is good considering they raised their prices. I lost a screw on my pm2 and all I had to do is send them some pictures of the knife. I’ve got a new set of hardware headed my way.
Nice, did they charge or send tracking? or just wait for a surprise?
Big Brown Bear free of charge and no questions asked. No tracking but they said it would be 5-7 days.
Noice
Spyderco low prices?
Have you tried m390? What are your opinions on it?
good stuff
Such low prices?🤔 Red loctite is never ok in my book. And voiding the warranty if you field strip your knife to clean it is not ok either. Although I heard they are better with that lately. Sweet knife though.
yes, they have improved
Spyderco has stopped using red Loctite and now disassembling your knife does not void the warranty. Well, disassembling your knife never did void the warranty. Details here:
www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtopic.php?t=74060
They have changed there customer service alot man, check my video