What took you so long Spyderco?! The Shaman got a makeover in DLC Magnacut
Published: 5 days ago
FIRST IMPRESSIONS Series: Episode
It's about time a Magnacut Shaman came on the scene! Throw in the Salt Series treatment and you have a highly corrosion resistant EDC for a variety of environments.
CHAPTERS -
0:00 Introduction: Model/Packaging
0:47 Blade & Test Cut
2:19 Handle/Dimensions/Size Comparison
5:25 Ergonomics
7:25 Pocket Clip & Shot in Pocket
8:43 Cost & Availability
9:56 Final Thoughts
NOTE: Realized I didn't even cover the Action/Lockup like I usually do on my first impressions videos, but the example I received is excellent flickable action with a solid lockup, tiniest smidge of side to side blade play. Practically drop shut when you disengage the lock, but it'll most likely need a break in period to become smoother.
Resources –
Where to get one? These are widely available online, below are a few retailers I shop from (first two don't charge tax):
https://knifeworks.com/spyderco-shaman-salt-dlc-magnacut-blade-g-10-handle-3-58in-c229gmcbkp/
https://indianaknives.com/products/spyderco-shaman-salt-magnacut-please-read-description
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP229GMCBKP/spyderco-shaman-salt-folding-knife-cpm-magnacut-black-dlc-plain-blade-black-g10-handles?srsltid=AfmBOormjsAswR_oU2R1UzYRKISHJL2eDkrnh6D5I-LPiCcI2WNB-8nI
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Shaman-C229GMCBKP--223562
What's Magnacut? https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/
It's about time a Magnacut Shaman came on the scene! Throw in the Salt Series treatment and you have a highly corrosion resistant EDC for a variety of environments.
CHAPTERS -
0:00 Introduction: Model/Packaging
0:47 Blade & Test Cut
2:19 Handle/Dimensions/Size Comparison
5:25 Ergonomics
7:25 Pocket Clip & Shot in Pocket
8:43 Cost & Availability
9:56 Final Thoughts
NOTE: Realized I didn't even cover the Action/Lockup like I usually do on my first impressions videos, but the example I received is excellent flickable action with a solid lockup, tiniest smidge of side to side blade play. Practically drop shut when you disengage the lock, but it'll most likely need a break in period to become smoother.
Resources –
Where to get one? These are widely available online, below are a few retailers I shop from (first two don't charge tax):
https://knifeworks.com/spyderco-shaman-salt-dlc-magnacut-blade-g-10-handle-3-58in-c229gmcbkp/
https://indianaknives.com/products/spyderco-shaman-salt-magnacut-please-read-description
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP229GMCBKP/spyderco-shaman-salt-folding-knife-cpm-magnacut-black-dlc-plain-blade-black-g10-handles?srsltid=AfmBOormjsAswR_oU2R1UzYRKISHJL2eDkrnh6D5I-LPiCcI2WNB-8nI
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Shaman-C229GMCBKP--223562
What's Magnacut? https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/