My favorite Para 3 is the smooth black G10 with Cruwear steel blade I love the way it slides in and out of the pocket. I have the matching PM2 as well. It is not slippery in hand, like some are afraid of....makes me laugh as those same people will buy a titanium scaled knife, with no traction. It has enough grip anyway, and the ergo's are good enough I do not for see a problem even if your hands were wet.
Toss up between the Manix 2 and the Shaman. I have three different versions of the manix 2, my favorite being the cruwear with CF. Also have a manix 2 xl which is a beast. The raffir noble is a beautiful small spydie I like very much as well.
Very nice lineup! I thought you might put a lighter knife in the number 1 spot but I can see why you chose the para 3. That will probably be my next knife purchase. Do you think the southard should be on this list? Technically it has been modified. I don’t know; just a thought. Thanks for the video Mr. Wisdom:)
We all have different tastes as you rightly point out, I have about 25 Spyderco, the one i would happily sell would be the Pratada, does nothing for me, my "favourites in no particular order are:- Sylz Bowie, Kiwi, Gayle Bradely Air, One eyed jack & Sage 5, never bought a Para 3 the lanyard tube is just so ugly to me. Have a great New Year 2019 :) & keep the videos coming...
Kevin Smock started out as a knife Moder. Now he's a knife maker. I doesn't do modifications any more. I am open to selling the orange one if you are interested, email me at HouseofWisdomChannel@gmail.com.
The Chaparral is a great knife. It was noted by THE Nich Shabaaz as being one of his favorites of 2018(in FRN). For me the lock back is my LEAST favorite locking mechanism. I couldn't see it displacing either the dragonfly on the smaller side or the lil' Native. But many hold it to be one of the best. I like its small size and 50/50 finger choir. I'll probably end up getting one. (Like I need another knife! :) )
@@houseofwisdom3579 Definitely not criticizing your choices. Favorites are subjective. Just when I clicked on the video, I thought for sure it would be on the list. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for the content and taking the time to reply.
Believe me, no offense was taken. I love hearing about everyones favorite knives. The discussion that follows a video is my favorite part. If you ask 5 knife guys what they think are the best knives you'll get 6 different answers. :) Everyone has their own favorites.
Sage 5 over the para 3 for me. Very similar ergonomics, same steel, deep carry clip and carbon fibre.
Thanks for the video.
I understand your point. It is an opinion held by many.
I agree about the Dragonfly It's my favorite ... Happy New Year.
My favorite Para 3 is the smooth black G10 with Cruwear steel blade I love the way it slides in and out of the pocket. I have the matching PM2 as well. It is not slippery in hand, like some are afraid of....makes me laugh as those same people will buy a titanium scaled knife, with no traction. It has enough grip anyway, and the ergo's are good enough I do not for see a problem even if your hands were wet.
Toss up between the Manix 2 and the Shaman. I have three different versions of the manix 2, my favorite being the cruwear with CF. Also have a manix 2 xl which is a beast. The raffir noble is a beautiful small spydie I like very much as well.
Thanks for joining the dialog!
Very nice lineup! I thought you might put a lighter knife in the number 1 spot but I can see why you chose the para 3. That will probably be my next knife purchase. Do you think the southard should be on this list? Technically it has been modified. I don’t know; just a thought. Thanks for the video Mr. Wisdom:)
A year ago I probably would have placed the dragonfly as #1. I'm fickle! :)
House of Wisdom aren’t we all😂
We all have different tastes as you rightly point out, I have about 25 Spyderco, the one i would happily sell would be the Pratada, does nothing for me, my "favourites in no particular order are:- Sylz Bowie, Kiwi, Gayle Bradely Air, One eyed jack & Sage 5, never bought a Para 3 the lanyard tube is just so ugly to me. Have a great New Year 2019 :) & keep the videos coming...
All great knives. Thanks for contributing to the conversation!
Lil' Native, Sage 5, Para 3. Like you, I returned the PM2. Just don't need anything that large.
Where do you get the Smock mod?
Kevin Smock started out as a knife Moder. Now he's a knife maker. I doesn't do modifications any more. I am open to selling the orange one if you are interested, email me at HouseofWisdomChannel@gmail.com.
Sage 5 or Sage 1--Great blade shape, wire pocket clip, nearly perfect ergos for XL size hands
All the sage series is GREAT!
Hard to believe that the Chaparral didn't make your list. Or even get a mention.
The Chaparral is a great knife. It was noted by THE Nich Shabaaz as being one of his favorites of 2018(in FRN). For me the lock back is my LEAST favorite locking mechanism. I couldn't see it displacing either the dragonfly on the smaller side or the lil' Native. But many hold it to be one of the best. I like its small size and 50/50 finger choir. I'll probably end up getting one. (Like I need another knife! :) )
@@houseofwisdom3579 Definitely not criticizing your choices. Favorites are subjective. Just when I clicked on the video, I thought for sure it would be on the list. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for the content and taking the time to reply.
Believe me, no offense was taken. I love hearing about everyones favorite knives. The discussion that follows a video is my favorite part. If you ask 5 knife guys what they think are the best knives you'll get 6 different answers. :) Everyone has their own favorites.