CPM REX 121 SPYDERCO SAGE 5 LW FULL REVIEW!

[@robertbarker5802]

Diamonds sharpen everything. Not sure why people struggle with that concept.

[@ericasedc]

Idunno… 😅

[@jaysgood10]

It’s hard picturing a ring sharpening a knife.

[@MB-jg4tr]

​@@jaysgood10 🥲

[@MB-jg4tr]

Using the right grit size is important. Quality of the plate matters also, especially when working with these high grade tool steels. And I think plenty of people use too much pressure

[@Barphammer]

When I was sharpening mine I was having a really hard time. What I eventually realized was that my low grit stones were chipping the edge. When I went back in I was able to remove all the chips with my 600 grit stone and got a really nice edge

[@ericasedc]

@@Barphammer yes. I don’t think going under 400 is a good idea💫

[@revolvermaster4939]

Exactly why I look at my edges with a 60X jewelers lense periodically.

[@JamesH-v1y]

Good to know thanks

[@bboyshr6]

Love it! You and Cedric have the best reviews on Rex121 for now. Also stoked to be testing 15V at the moment as it has even more Vanadium but no Tungsten or 22”Cobalt 🔪💎Get well soon!

[@ericasedc]

Omg Pete is SO MUCH better than me! His channel is straight GOLD!!!!!

[@Billfish57]

I got the G10 model two days ago for Christmas present to myself. Love it. Great video, thank you.

[@ericasedc]

Ooh you got the deluxe! Fancy- enjoy!!!🎉❤❤❤

[@SlashGears]

Good to hear the positive feedback on your experience. Your reviews speaks to me beacuse you use your blades. Just waiting for either a PM2 or a Manix in this steel before jumping on it.

[@ericasedc]

@@SlashGears thanks so much. Glad you enjoy them!!!!

[@John..18]

Great video,, thank you for reinforcing my decision to stick with the 600dmt/1micron stroppy stuff, for all my blades,, Thanks for de-bunking the BS,. Keep up the good work,, All the very best from across the pond,, John x

[@ericasedc]

That’s all ya need!!!!

[@voss9933]

can appreciate a review from someone who actually has the hours with it 👍

[@ericasedc]

I spent a LOT of time with this one!🎉

[@glockgaston2922]

Great video Erica and I think anyone experiencing issues with sharpening knives in general is using the wrong abrasives for the knife steel. Use diamond for any super steels and it shouldn’t be a problem. Thanks for your long term review and prayers for a speedy recovery 🙏🏼

[@ericasedc]

@@glockgaston2922 true!!! Thanks G!!!!

[@davidkurle5418]

This was the first real review I'd seen on this steel, impressive stuff! I like the color on those scales too👍Have a great weekend, E!

[@ericasedc]

Glad you enjoyed pal! Have a great weekend!

[@floydmorrison2025]

Holy color coordination Batman there's a whole lotta shades of tan going on in this video (hat, floors, hoodie, cabinets, chair, Spydercos)!! That knife is so rad!! Sweet Lynch clip with the feather! REX121 sounds wild! That's crazy just how easy you found it to sharpen!! You being a damn sharpening prodigy wizard just might have something to do with that!!! LOL @ "If any of you have ever done pottery on the wheel...you know...and you build the pot up?"...Ok now I'm picturing you working a pottery wheel like Demi Moore in 'Ghost' and it's doing, umm, things to me🤣 Just call me Patrick Swayze!! LOL #2 @ "I hadn't taken cough medicine, we ran out"...Well it's really too bad you didn't make THAT video, because Erica on cough syrup is the silliest most adorable thing ever!!! Truly a highlight of my life! It NEVER gets boring hearing about the month long use of a knife before you review it!!! Your channel is the BEST resource for anyone trying to make an informed decision before purchasing a knife!!! Never change!!! Stoked for the 15V testing!! Some graphite from a pencil might help with that lock stick. I really appreciated all 1:51 minutes of hoodie hood over baseball hat hotness that opened up this video!!! Some truly astonishing stuff right there, Slater!!! 😍🥵. Eyebrow Game on POINT like woah!! Hope you feel better soon!!! Great video, Erica!!!! 🧡🧡

[@ericasedc]

This is why I absolutely LOVE YOU Jesse!!!!!😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ you are simply the BEST!!!!

[@mikehouser7587]

Thanks for the piece. I call it a piece because your videos always seem to help me put together another piece of the puzzle. Way more than some regurgitator with a chart and a stick! Thanks for making it real! Watch the cough….whooping cough outbreak in NE.

[@ericasedc]

@@mikehouser7587 oh man! Sketchy. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@mikehouser7587]

@ yeah the whooping cough alert was given the Monday before Christmas. If you like sketchy the CDC premier facility for contagious and infectious diseases is in Omaha, NE. The government transported the Ebola patients here. Let’s see… how about we build the contagious and infectious disease facility right smack dab in the middle of the US. Yeah that’s the ticket.🥵. ✌️🙏🇺🇸

[@larrycampbell7442]

Refreshing to hear a knife channel address sharpening the blade. I’ve been puzzled by the difference in sharpening between some powder metals. For example, I’ve got a CPM D2 blade that is hair whittling sharp in no time but my CPM 154 blade never gets there. I’m torn between this sage 5 in REX121 and the Kunwu Chad in PM60 as a birthday gift for myself … appreciate your insight. Ciao

[@ericasedc]

I’m glad you enjoyed!!!

[@larrycampbell7442]

@ You’ve engaged with me a couple of times without my subscription … I’ve remedied that! I like how you conduct yourself and your channel. Happy New Year! Be well

[@ericasedc]

@ oh why thank you!! Be well my friend!!!!

[@IcemanSK]

Praying that you feel better soon. Be well.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@michaelwozniak6237]

Great review Erica thank you! Really enjoy your knife nerd style reviews of different steels and really looking forward to 15v! Would also be interested in seeing videos of Steel reviews at different HRCs ( for example how M390 is so poor at factory heat treats vs great at custom heat treats). Only suggesting in case you run out of ideas. Keep up the great work and hope you feel better!

[@ericasedc]

I have videos on that!!!! But I can totally make more!!!!

[@albsureinc23]

I have a spyderco in S90V and that thing is wicked sharp. Spyderco does an amazing job with their heat treatment

[@ericasedc]

@@albsureinc23 they do a great job for sure!!!!

[@DarthSobekus]

You rock, homie!! The intro alone cured my Friday-at-work blues😌

[@ericasedc]

@@DarthSobekus yay!! That makes me happy to hear

[@2Bstrifeless]

Fun opening 😊, great review. My sharpening experience wasn't quite that glorious. Maybe you have better freehand angle control than I do. I do agree about the feedback. I got a bit of micro chipping at first and it sort of forced me to be more precise about my angle control. Then not the easiest to deburr, but in the end very happy with my sharpening results and edge toughness and stain resistance too. It's a great EDC. Hope you feel better soon! Very much looking forward to your review of 15v!

[@ericasedc]

I think some are coming with super burnt/fatigued edges!

[@deanP.]

Great video. Hope you feel better soon. I ordered on of the 15v Para 3's. Waiting for it to arrive. I'm really looking forward to seeing how it tests out next month.

[@ericasedc]

@@deanP. thanks!!! And congrats! I’ll keep y’all posted!!!

[@W3OY-RAY]

Awesome. I’ve been waiting for this one. I’ve had mine for about a week and I’m all good with it so far. It wasn’t really “shaving” sharp but when cutting literally anything, it cuts like it is. I imaging that it’ll sharpen up with the fixed angle and diamond just fine. I’ll let you know in 6 months when it gets a little bit dull and needs touched up. I hope Spyderco runs this on the whole family like the rest of the steels, even if it’s just sprints 😢. Thanks 😊

[@ericasedc]

@@W3OY-RAY hey thanks for stopping by!!!!

[@joshuabriggs7114]

Nice discussion Erica! I find the harder steels easier to sharpen too; less burr to deal with. I think you should do a three-way shootout/ comparison with 15 V, Maxamet, and Rex 121. Hope you heal up quick!

[@ericasedc]

@@joshuabriggs7114 I will trust me!!

[@timtitus2532]

Glad to hear that your experience was positive. I didn't get a notification on this post for some reason. I have you on my favorites list but wasn't sent the post. I was just browsing and saw this video. I wonder what the deal is with KZbin? I'll just have to watch for you. Can't wait to see your next video. Thanks Erica

[@ericasedc]

Oh that’s everyone’s issue. My videos aren’t coming up for anyone!!! So annoying!😢

[@timtitus2532]

@ericasedc I thought it was just me. Thanks

[@craigslater2321]

The sharping stories is what had me not considering buy one (300.00 is pricy) but I'm glad you settled that ! Here in Ohio everyone has what you got. I've had it bad for 3 days, the worst has left me but the non stop coughing up fluids is there there.

[@ericasedc]

@@craigslater2321 it’s soooo annoying! And nothing helps! Anyway- GET THE REX!🥰🤣

[@craigslater2321]

@@ericasedc I plan too !!

[@just9911]

I’ve been going back and forth on what Sage 5 I should pick up next - REX 121 or SPY27. I currently have an S30V LW with linen micarta scales from ripp’s garage tech that I absolutely love. Sharpening isn’t an issue for me, I enjoy doing it and diamond will sharpen anything. I’ve had bad luck with Maxamet & REX 45 in that I’ve managed to chip and stain both steels. Neither was the fault of the steel, knocking a knife off a workbench on stone flooring isn’t going to make any knife happy and I tend to eat a lot of acidic fruits. This review is making me want to roll the dice again and see if I can break my streak of bad luck. But I also REALLY love SPY27. My Native 5 LW & Manix 2 LW have performed flawlessly. I really can’t get over how well SPY27 responds to a strop and 1 micron diamond paste. This is such a hard decision.

[@ericasedc]

@@just9911 They aren’t even close to comparable- so get both🤣

[@just9911]

@@ericasedcha. I like that logic.

[@achimgeist5185]

SPY27 is comparable to S45VN.

[@blackhole6834]

@@ericasedcis it safe for food prep? I mean is it toxic steel,because of cobalt and other..Did you prep food for yourself with this knife?

[@ericasedc]

@ no haha but it’s fine

[@kathrynhorn8095]

Great to hear that you really enjoyed the rex121, I have a couple other knives to test then I'll reach rex121 and yes 15v is right after rex121. Stay safe and wish you a good day.

[@ericasedc]

@@kathrynhorn8095 lemme know what you think!

[@geraldkoth654]

If only it had real scales and a backlock. I would really love to get one. 15V is very easy to sharpen with my Venev diamond stones, I finished with 1200 and polished on strop with 1 micron and 1/2 micron. Had to really go after it as the factory grind was horrible. set it up with 13 degrees per side. It is so sharp that i accidentally barely touched the knive with my finger when doing the sharpening and it cut me pretty bad. It was the original BBB in the Manix. Gave the knife to my son, He has used it for a year and a half without sharpening. And he beats it like a rented mule.

[@ericasedc]

My 15V is crazy too!!!!

[@R.H.bladeNshade]

I love that Sage and the steel seems amazing but i cannot wait for my Para 3 to come in 😂 i hope the edge retention is great. Feel better E! Thanks for sharing as always!

[@ericasedc]

@@R.H.bladeNshade lemme know what you think!!!!

[@breakintraction939]

I had a different experience. Mine was skating at first when i was sharping it. I was like dang this is hard. Its funny how you had a different experience. I feel like all my s30 are the easiest to sharpen and i feel the response you were talking about with them the most. I did get it hair wittling sharp though, just took a lil longer. I feel like maxemet was way more responsive. Maybe mine will be different the second sharpening, great video though. Have a great new year

[@ericasedc]

@@breakintraction939 that’s so funny! Yeah mine felt legit like S30/S60V on the stones. SO grippy and easy!!!

[@barboki]

Love the video and I am not buying what the people who are complaining about the REX 121 are saying. The complaints on the price is valid though I will say for Black Friday there were a couple places where the LW version could be found at a discount and when using a code from an affiliate to the site I was able to get one for sub 200. One thing you might want to research for your January carry is there is a thought going round that the heat treat that BBB does with 15V grants better edge retention than REX 121. Something I think you will want to look in to. I am looking forward to your review. Stay warm and safe!

[@ericasedc]

@@barboki Yes- so excited to explore that!! Happy New Year B!

[@barboki]

@@ericasedc Happy New Year to you! Wanted to make sure that was on your radar.

[@ericasedc]

@ I LOVE YOU!

[@MB-jg4tr]

Shawn Houston says 15v edge retention is slightly above maxamet but still far below rex121

[@ericasedc]

@@MB-jg4tr makes sense

[@Lazzoboy]

I got a standard SAGE and I think it one of the best EDC ever

[@ericasedc]

Agreed! 🎉

[@TheArtistGR]

You're back 🎉

[@ericasedc]

Eeyyyy🎉🎉🎉

[@catshark12]

Great work as always! Thank you.

[@ericasedc]

@@catshark12 thank you for watching!!!

[@scottventura2924]

I've heard that cruwear has good edge retention and toughness, but I'm not sure about sharpenability. Vanax and magnacut are my favorite steels. In my opinion, Vanex is one of the cleanest and corrosion resistent steels. Thanks for the information on Rex 121. Hope you feel better soon.

[@ericasedc]

@@scottventura2924 Cruwear is beyond easy to sharpen!!!

[@BoneDangle69]

A lot of the "hard to sharpen" feedback I've heard, from people who I actually trust to know what they're doing, is that the edge tends to microchip easily when sharpening at low grit. A lot of people will have the instinct to finish on 300 or so with a high carbide steel and have been disappointed with the results. I've also heard reports of even diamond abrasives "skating," but I wonder if that isn't due to worn plates or load-up on resin-bonded stones and such. I just picked one of these Sage 5's up for myself and also look forward to seeing what's up.

[@ericasedc]

Let me know!!!🎉

[@jeremiahbrady5296]

BTW got your brown hat on 😅 also ordered the charcoal one per your recommendation, they're awesome hats 😅

[@ericasedc]

They are the BEST!!🎉🎉🎉

[@FerretChloride]

I’ve been friggen sick too. Along with everybody else I know 😂 whatever this viral stuff is it’s nasty. Hope you feel better!

[@ericasedc]

@@FerretChloride yep! Everyone’s got it!!!! Feel better as well!

[@zig9449]

I have been using my Rex 121 Sage for the past 2 months. I use it specifically for breaking down cardboard….a coworker asked me “why do you use your knife to do that instead of your razor blade?” “Because razor blades go dull after one box😂”. I did in fact dull the sage enough to the point where it needed resharpened……but it took a surprising amount of effort 😂.

[@ericasedc]

@@zig9449 it cuts FOREVER!

[@marccohen5579]

I hope to hear your comparison of REX 121 vs 15 V. And get well, Quike,

[@ericasedc]

@@marccohen5579 I will do the comparison!

[@achimgeist5185]

Rex 121, PM60, CPM 15V, Maxamet and other high-alloy steels, real monsters in terms of wear resistance, are all easy to sharpen, you just need diamond plates, they don't even have to be expensive (more expensive ones last longer and are more homogeneous in the grit). So use diamond plates or CBN plates and a strop with diamond paste. I use diamond plates from Atoma (I also have Naniwa Diamond Pro stones) and diamond paste from Stroppy Stuff. If you want, you can also use a hard ceramic whetstone for honing (not sharpening), I use my Shapton Pro 5000 ceramic stone, it is very hard, feels like the blade is gliding over glass, but it does its job.

[@ericasedc]

Awesome- thanks for the tip!

[@nandayane]

The harder the steel, the easier it is to deburr. Deburring is the hard part of sharpening.

[@ericasedc]

Totally🎉

[@markhickey3254]

Great looking knife! I'd like to have one but I don't have the equity for a 2nd mortgage.

[@ericasedc]

@@markhickey3254 Same!!! Hence why I traded 🤣

[@MrkwlCS]

Mine sharpened up in no time. It wasn’t even a huge ordeal. Real simple, de burred easily and came out whittling sharp.

[@ericasedc]

@@MrkwlCS yeah.. same. No clue what the complaints are about 🤣

[@jmar7762]

@@ericasedcI think people were mad at the price and most the people who said “it’s hard to sharpen” probably don’t even own the knife. They just want to hate because that’s what people do.

[@ericasedc]

@ ok totally realistic 🤣🤣🤣🤜🏼🤜🏼good point haha

[@achimgeist5185]

The main problem, in my opinion, is that many people have little or no experience with sharpening and often do not have the right tools to sharpen Rex 121. Rex 121 is a completely different category than 1095, for example.

[@ericasedc]

@ yes. That’s why I emphasized diamonds!

[@ADAMGILBRT82]

I just received mine and I am underwhelmed with the sharpness of it so I’m gonna have to play around with it

[@ericasedc]

Oh no!!!! Lemme know if you fix it!

[@Stans_Cutlery_Universe]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this steel. I think I am going to dip my toes into the super steel end of the pool this year. What steel and makers would you recommend. Take care and have a great blessed year.

[@ericasedc]

@@Stans_Cutlery_Universe I have a video on that! A few back. Best Performing Knives of 2024!!

[@revolvermaster4939]

My Sage Rex121 had a terrible grind, I had it rebeveled & sharpened in about 10-15 minutes.

[@ericasedc]

Phew!!!

[@revolvermaster4939]

@ the last 3 Spydercos I bought had horrible grinds, one so bad I returned it for a refund.

[@Knife_guy]

Great review Erica, sickness be damned🤣. Bummer we could not see the sharpening. Do you think or know the 121 is a steel better left with a toothy edge? Is it one of those steels that would not perform better with a mirror polish 🤔. As far as the patina thing goes it seems to me that modern powder steels just don’t patina as fast as older carbon steels. Also I wonder if maybe higher HRC plays a role in that but I could be crazy. Great start to 2025!

[@ericasedc]

I am gonna have to test that . Maxamet HATES a polished edge, however I think this may enjoy it!!! We shall see!🎉🎉🎉

[@MB-jg4tr]

I recently received the BBB 15v para3 lw. It's the first para3 I've purchased/held, and I'm surprised how well it feels in my hand. I was unsure how I'd feel about it as I usually lean towards larger designs, but wanted to experience the 15v and missed out on the previous sprints. I figured this steel would be a good introduction to the para3 and I'm excited to test it along with you for the next month. I'm a little bummed Spyderco is making more of this particular "sprint" model than normal. They won't tell how many they're producing, but Shawn Houston said they're producing more than usual. Kinda irks me even though I'm not really a hardcore collector with safe queens.

[@ericasedc]

@@MB-jg4tr I think they’re calling it a Sprint Run, but there’s no way it is. It’s making too much money for them. Bet you anything they’ll just keep making them and calling them “Sprint Runs”🤣

[@MB-jg4tr]

@ericasedc yeah it's definitely not a sprint run(1200-1400) at this point. Has the $$$ gone to their heads 🤑?? They said there was more demand and they wanted to.. Ugh Seriously WTH Spyderco. I'm sure BBB's 15v will stick around, but..just.. DANG. Erica, you should start a count of the 15v para3 lw "sprint run." Make a poll on the community page or something and let's try to figure out how many we can count. Could be fun, might get some traction/viewership. Hope you feel better. Yerba Santa extract is the best medicine I know for lungs, I'm sure it will help, also mullein tea. Cheers

[@ericasedc]

@ cheers!!!🥰🥰

[@samuraiS30v]

Your content is a way higher quality than Metal Complex. That guy just wines like a baby…like a lot.

[@ericasedc]

@@samuraiS30v I can’t watch his content.

[@samuraiS30v]

@ believe me I understand.

[@DoggoneJohn]

Yes new video! 🎉

[@ericasedc]

@@DoggoneJohn lemme know if you like it brotha!!!!

[@samuraiS30v]

Your content is a way higher quality than Metal Complex. That guy just wines like a baby…like a lot. I put a .5 micron convex polished edge on mine.

[@ericasedc]

@@samuraiS30v there ya go!!

[@samuraiS30v]

@ would you be interested in testing my convex edge compared to your “V” edge. I could send it to you.

[@ericasedc]

@ I don’t test other people’s stuff. I’m sorry!!!!

[@samuraiS30v]

@@ericasedc thats alright. No hard feels.

[@samuraiS30v]

@ have you tested the Spartan Harsey Folder? I have the first Koi Fish model ever made. There is something about the handle that in my opinion way better than the Sebenza.

[@JamesH-v1y]

I don't know how it happened. I was just looking and the next thing I know it was in my cart, and then I accidentally hit the pay button. I also picked up a Para 3 lightweight in 15V about a week ago when they dropped. Looking forward to seeing your impression.

[@ericasedc]

Genius!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@jasonmccomas7220]

I bought the g10 version. I told you maybe a week ago how toothy it was and cut a plastic strap holding two tires together and that insane bite went away, but, it still has this weird dull bite? If that makes any sense? It won’t laser cut through paper but cutting with a working edge it still surprises me. It was a surprise to have a plastic tie take the scary edge away but it still works and I still carry it consistently. Love you Erica.

[@jasonmccomas7220]

You taking about how easy to sharpen the blade gives me all the confidence I need to sharpen my Rex 121 sage 5.

[@ericasedc]

@@jasonmccomas7220 I LOVE YOU MAN! Sharpen that dang thing!

[@KyleEdwards-rl5xt]

Mine came with a burr still on it. My lw rex 121. Others claimed the same. You probably ripped the remaining burr off. I used a ceramic rod and diamond strop. It's been laser sharp with regular use since it's release.

[@ericasedc]

@ weird. Mine was perfection!

[@Itrieditathome889]

I had an interesting time sharpening this stuff. I'd consider myself an expert at sharpening as even Maxamet doesn't give me any issues but this took a looong time to reprofile. I also discovered it absolutely will not take the usual 14.5-15° edge I put on everything (from 8cr13mov to Maxamet), it micro chips while sharpening. I was finally able able to get a decent chip free edge by going to 16.5°. Makes me wonder if Maxamet will take and hold a 14.5 degree edge but Rex 121 won't, would Maxamet last as long or longer than REX 121 at 16.5 degrees?

[@ericasedc]

Oooooh… very interesting observation! I am curious as well.

[@monstersbox]

Honestly, I prefer the sharpening experience of maxamet much more than 121. The difference in fine convexing on diamond compound strops was noticeable.

[@petraberthold2844]

Thank you Erica.

[@ericasedc]

@petraberthold2844 thank YOU for watching!

[@Warsmith_Honsou]

I hope they will release Paramilitary 2 with this steel soon.

[@ericasedc]

Ooooh😮😮😮🎉🎉

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

Id like to see it in a smock...oh boy take my $$

[@GraveKeeperDeath]

Epic intro. RIP paper

[@ericasedc]

@@GraveKeeperDeath I needed to switch it up a bit for this review! 🤣🤣

[@Mike-mi3yw]

when I get lock stick I put a little nano oil on the compression lock interface and it’s always fine after that. Maybe that’ll work for you maybe not 😂

[@ericasedc]

@@Mike-mi3yw oil makes it worse generally! I’m just letting it work itself out haha

[@achimgeist5185]

Try using a permanent marker (Edding)! Clean the contact surfaces on the blade and liner thoroughly and then apply a permanent marker. A blade is usually enough, and repeat if necessary. It doesn't always help against lock stick, but it usually does.

[@donc5220]

heck yeah even my rex45 lasted months before needed to be sharpened I imagine getting almost a yr outta this steel

[@ericasedc]

I bet you could stropping it once a month!

[@ShawnL61189]

Love mine!

[@ericasedc]

It’s so good!!!

[@boopieboi439]

Love this knife had to get one. Just waiting on the awt scales to come because i really dont like spydercos frn.

[@ericasedc]

@@boopieboi439 I understand!

[@xpig332]

I recommend cask strength Islay Whisky for a cough!

[@ericasedc]

Yummy!!!

[@isildurelendurion1822]

Hope you feel better.

[@ericasedc]

@@isildurelendurion1822 thanks so much!!!

[@dualsportoutdoors]

Sounds like one hell of a steel. Hopefully you feel better soon. Start your videos off like Steve did. Just say BALLS!

[@ericasedc]

@@dualsportoutdoors BALLS!!!!!

[@dualsportoutdoors]

@ericasedc there you go

[@samuraiS30v]

You’re the one of the few creators that actually use your shit before you review it.

[@ericasedc]

@@samuraiS30v I refuse to falsely advertise something I don’t trust- and you cannot trust something you have no experience with!

[@samuraiS30v]

@ Based!!

[@snowtiger44]

Get Well friend 🙏🏻

[@ericasedc]

@@snowtiger44 thanks so much!!!

[@snowtiger44]

@@ericasedc your welcome !! 🙂

[@CIGARURI]

$300.00 is a big price! My fave,feel better❤

[@ericasedc]

@@CIGARURI I agree! At least it’s a great knife in a great steel!

[@MrkwlCS]

Freedom Knife shop the LW is sub $200

[@ericasedc]

@ that’s rad!

[@Observer413]

If audio on the sharpening vid is scuffed, why not mute audio trqck of that vid and edit in your post commentary? That way you can scavenge the material.

[@ericasedc]

Like I said- I have no idea how to do any of that.

[@meanderinoranges]

How toothy is your new edge? Like the kind of toothy-ness that K390 is known for. If 121 sharpens up like Maxamet (a steel that's difficult to get toothy), I'm not sure it's the steel for me. But if it behaves like K390, I'm so getting one of these.

[@ericasedc]

@@meanderinoranges it reminds me more of Maxamet in use/the results off the stone. It felt like S60V during sharpening- but otherwise I can closest relate it to Maxamet!

[@achimgeist5185]

K390 toothy-ness!? Only if you sharpen K390 up to 600 grit, but K390 can easily hold a mirror-polished edge, that is precisely the strength of K390. That is also one of the main reasons why K390 is one of my absolute favorite steels.

[@silvia2408]

♥️♥️♥️

[@ericasedc]

❤❤❤

[@KnifeFeind]

I hope you get better soon!!! Anyway, this knife is so awesome I got two!! One to use and one to put up for a couple decades!

[@ericasedc]

@@KnifeFeind enjoy!!!

[@Dan-xh4fv]

Great review! I was waiting for a review of this from someone who *actually* uses their shit and understands the purpose of this combo rather than a table-top review that is only going to review the Sage platform. I’ve got a G10 version on the way from a trade, and I’m now less concerned about sharpening. Thanks and feel better soon!

[@ericasedc]

It’s a BLAST to sharpen!!! I think you’ll enjoy it!!!!

[@sal1964]

I just bought the same knife came razor sharp so I didn't have to sharpen it

[@ericasedc]

@@sal1964 which is great!

[@nikoloztheseventh]

first who just watching the vid. haha

[@ericasedc]

Eyyyy🎉🎉🎉

[@Ingeb91]

if you try to sharpen rex121 on aluminum oxide and then proceed to say that it's the steels fault, I'm sorry your parents didn't teach you basic reading comprehension. This steel honestly seems incredible. It just does not get dull from normal folding knife use. I'll eventually get one, but it'll have to a couple of years down the line. Got other things I want to try first.

[@ericasedc]

@@Ingeb91 nice!!!

[@jimmycarlucci6702]

Where’d you get that pocket clip? I’ve been looking for one.

[@ericasedc]

@@jimmycarlucci6702 Lynch NW

[@narkfly]

Get you some Ivermectin to knock that junk out. Can't wait to see what you think of 15V, since it's almost half the price. Wishing you all the best in 2025, love.

[@ericasedc]

@@narkfly all my love to you!

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

Is rex made by crucible?

[@ericasedc]

Yes. CPM REX 121. 🎉

[@ADAMGILBRT82]

Did you find that your regular Spyderco Para 3 and 2 were sharper out of the box ?

[@ericasedc]

@@ADAMGILBRT82 I don’t have a Paramilitary 2. And no- this was super sharp out of the box.

[@slalomnorth]

Have you heard of deer rock knives? I hear he makes ok knives but likes shit beer so I’m conflicted

[@ericasedc]

@@slalomnorth BAHAHAHAHA! Well, I heard he makes some of the best knives- AND if you give him enough shit, he will drink non-piss water on occasion!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤪

[@TheSaiyanKing]

I think Spyderco is required by law that every time they release a knife with great steel, they first have to give it the ugliest scales color, then make you wait for other nice colors. I'm still waiting for them to finally release the Para 3 Salt Magnacut in full black.

[@ericasedc]

@@TheSaiyanKing ok so true!!!

[@jimmys249]

Not wrong, I love the burnt orange though!

[@xy8817]

I think I speak for everyone when I say this. We need a taste tier list, I'm talking pictorals I'm talking Letter tiers I'm talking 2 licks

[@ericasedc]

What about mom flavors

[@xy8817]

@ericasedc mom flavors oh my u. u

[@MatchGrade08]

This is why you dont understand the steel. It is a high tungsten knife. 10% tungsten. The vanadium is not the impressive bit. The whole knife isnt hard. Just the tungsten. The other super steels wont do that. They will dull. At 70 hrc the other non tungsten "super steels" are trash. There are no sharpening stones built bellow diamond for sharpening tungesten. The moh hardness is too high for aluminum oxide. This knife would be compared to a sandrin knife which is full tungsten. The sandrin might actually be hard to sharpen if any knife is since its all hard instead of 10% hard.

[@ericasedc]

@@MatchGrade08 thanks for the insult, and for watching! I appreciate it!!

[@Barney_Greenway]

Hi Erica, thanks for your review! 🤍 Don't know if I missed it, did you mention the dps to which you sharpened it? All the best wishes, hope you're getting well soon!

[@ericasedc]

@@Barney_Greenway 15DPS! Happy New Year!!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@Barney_Greenway]

@@ericasedc Happy New Year to you too! 🥰