Kizer Militaw vs Spyderco Sage 5

“If you want a Shaman and don't need the M390 and orange micarta, [Freedom Knife Shop](https://freedomknifeshop.com/search.php?search_query=Shaman&section=product&aff=5) has probably the best price on them. The price drops significantly in cart when you get to the shipping method screen. Would leave you enough for a second knife, or if you wanted to order some aftermarket scales for the Shaman. My favorite Spyderco is the [Sage 5](https://freedomknifeshop.com/search.php?search_query=Sage+5&section=product&_bc_fsnf=1&in_stock=1&aff=5), so I'll never not recommend it. Like with the Shaman, leaves you room for a 2nd knife. If you're interested in REX121 steel, I think it's the only option out there for that. Insane edge retention, so an interesting one to try if nothing else. If you don't have one, the [Manix](https://freedomknifeshop.com/search.php?search_query=Manix&section=product&_bc_fsnf=1&in_stock=1) is an interesting option with the ball bearing lock. The [Para 3](https://freedomknifeshop.com/search.php?search_query=Para+3&section=product&_bc_fsnf=1&in_stock=1&brand=51&aff=5) is always worth a look, especially with all the different steel options it has nowadays. My favorite fudgeter is the [Demko AD20.5](https://amzn.to/4p8uTlv) is probably my favorite fidgeter. The one I have linked is the S35VN models, but they also have 20CV and 3V”

“Awhile back I set a limit of 10 knives to enforce some accountability. My general rule is that if a new knife enters the fray, one needs to be sold or given away to others that would enjoy it. Which one would you drop? **Top Five Knives:** * **QC The Nine:** Sea Swirl insert, build quality, and action is out of this world * **Golden Designworks Caliber:** Such a simple, sleek, and HUGE knife. Thinnest depth wise, so fidgety! * **Null Voodoo:** One of the prettiest knives I have, the 'chonk' of deployment is unmatched, fun design. * **Berg Blades Sweeney:** Probably the knife that feels most 'me' in style, simple, clean lines, elegant. * **Kizer Militaw:** Pound for pound packs the most punch for the price. Incredible action, probably most frequent carry for me. **Bottom Five Knives:** * **Civivi Vision FG:** with custom aluminum scales = lightest weight knife of the entire collection, so good * **Drop Gavko Nurse:** such a fun knife, small knife, fully blacked out, my first 'expensive knife' purchase * **Militaw Mini -** Because the Militaw is just THAT good that a small version works better in some settings * **Civivi Spiny Dogfish -** Cheapest knife in the collection but I love it! Great action for a liner, love the funky format * **Spyderco PM2 -** Dyed the camo scales blue, super dependable, great action, not my normal style but there's a reason this one is in almost everyone's permanent collection. **Probably giving the boot:** * **Demko AD20.5 -** Love shark lock and the customizations I've made (textured aluminum scales, black titanium backspacer), but the blade to handle ratio has never really connected for me design-wise.”