Spyderco Shaman | Stonewashed CTS-XHP | Cerberus Radial Micarta

Published: 6 months ago

SPYDERCO Series: Episode 3
Big brother to the Spyderco Native

Featured Folder: Spyderco Shaman (Cutlery Shoppe Exclusive) with swapped scales to Cerberus Radial Micarta in a CTS-XHP blade steel using the Compression Lock

Chapters –

0:00 Intro: Manufacturer/Brand/Model
0:40 Measurements: Length/Width/Weight
2:20 Blade: Steel and Opening Mechanism
3:31 Handle: Materials and Closing Mechanism
5:02 Pocket Clip: Materials/Retention/In the pocket
6:31 Availability and Price Point
7:45 Sprints and Exclusives: Dealer vs Distributor
9:08 Final Thoughts: Is it worth a try?

Resources –

Direct from the manufacturer: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C229GOR/Shaman-reg-Orange-G-10-CTS-XHP-Exclusive/2148

What’s CTS-XHP steel?: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2019/07/29/xhp-steel-history-and-properties/

Where can I buy one?:
https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Spyderco-Shaman--2932

Availability: If I can’t find one from an online retailer, where else should I look? https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/for-sale-folding-knives-individual.892/

Who made those scales?: https://www.cerberusknives.com/shop-scales

How do I make mine unique?:
https://riversedgecutlery.com/cerberus/
https://metonboss.com/collections/shaman
https://appliedweaponstech.com/t/spyderco-shaman-scales
https://www.lynchnw.com/spyderco-shaman-deep-carry-titanium-clip
https://mxggear.com/collections/spyderco-shaman
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