Ooops, I see you don't want a Wharncliffe blade "like the Delica". I don't think the Delica has a Wharncliffe blade, but if that model is specifically off your list, I'd look at a Manix. Same reasoning as I gave for the Delica (above), although it's a bigger knife. I've carried a Manix on some camping trips; makes a good hiking knife. Still, my nod would likely go to the Delica.
Did I miss something, or why didn't anybody mention the Shaman?
Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on January 16, 2018, 08:19:10 AMDid I miss something, or why didn't anybody mention the Shaman? Oh yeah, I'd like one of those too. Actually, it doesn't seem to be available in the UK yet, but it's another on the list. Dragonfly next, after I get the Native 5.
I recently convinced myself the Native 5 was The (next) One, fortunately my major enabler pointed out how short the blade is.To be clear, I love a 50/50 choil, but what the choil giveth in ergos, it taketh away in cutting edge.
Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on January 16, 2018, 11:08:54 AMI recently convinced myself the Native 5 was The (next) One, fortunately my major enabler pointed out how short the blade is.To be clear, I love a 50/50 choil, but what the choil giveth in ergos, it taketh away in cutting edge. It's a 2 1/2" cutting edge, about the same a SAK but with loads more handle to grab onto. Sounds good to me.
I really like my Endura 4, maybe unglamorous, but really nice for what it is, and works perfectly.
Not sure I'm going to get chance to try any out before buying, but my Terzuola has a forward choil, is a similar size (same length blade, slightly shorter body) to the Native and feels pretty good in-hand.
Native 5 should be on the way today. Not sure what I'll go for next - I love the look of the Dragonfly, but it's possibly a little small and I've got a Squeak already. PM2 is very tempting, as is the Delica.
Don't discount the Sage 1 if you can get it cheaper than the Sage 5. The liner lock gets a lot of flack but this one is a winner. If you don't have a PM2 then there is a pressing case for starting there.