Cut Test: Spyderco PM2 in S45VN! Can it Run With the Big Dogs?

[@FloridaBoyEDC]

The PM2 is one of the greatest knives of all time.

[@doodysdaggers]

Absolutely

[@brandonmaples]

Very underrated steel its really good on my Crk Sebenza no complaints. I think when it came out magnacut over shadowed it.

[@doodysdaggers]

I think that’s exactly right

[@scottbollinger3641]

Love the PM2…. You have to admire a man, who has an axe 🪓 on the rack ,in the truck !

[@robertdouglas4293]

Never interested in in Spydies till I got one, I'm hooked now. Thanks for content!

[@danpennella]

Spyderco is one of the greatest knife companies if not the greatest knife company in history. They have been making legitimate hard working knives is all fields for many many years and they are just getting better. Also, that tune you were humming is the Indians Jones theme song

[@doodysdaggers]

Absolutely!! They are the greatest. Indiana Jones!! Thank you! It was stuck in my head and I couldn’t think of where it was from.

[@DrDrewdude]

Oldie but a goodie! I have the para 3 in S45VN, would love to have more knives with it.

[@cwsmith17]

Good test, thanks Doody

[@deanP.]

Yep. It's still awesome.

[@megacab]

I have a fully serrated pm2 and a plain edge. Love them both. Currently carrying my yojimbo more at the moment. Got a blue lynch clip on all of them.

[@doodysdaggers]

Nice! I need a full serration Spyderco

[@megacab]

@@doodysdaggers I know most people prefer plain edge, but the spyderco serrations are really well done. I don't like combo edges though.

[@doodysdaggers]

@@megacab yeah I agree. I think full serrations are definitely useful

[@TheRonybala]

Wifey got me a PM2 for my recent bday. I love that knife, kinda mad I never got it for myself earlier.

[@doodysdaggers]

Nice!! Yeah once you get one you realize how good it is

[@bobdiekema5454]

I love spydeco! I have manix 2, Shaman, Yojimbo, Ronin 2, paramilitary 2, and street bowie. Everyone of those knives is amazing and Spyderco is everything people say they are!

[@doodysdaggers]

Absolutely!! Those are bangers!

[@RockyMountainEDC]

One of my favorite knives in my collection! However I personally have not been impressed with the S45VN. My manix 2 in S30V has required less maintenance. Thanks for the video !

[@doodysdaggers]

Oh really! That’s interesting

[@RockyMountainEDC]

@@tacticalcenter8658 that’s what I was thinking ! Not sure though

[@Ratchman_5000]

I dont own a pm2 yet. I have a manix 2xl that I tricked out, and the 15v Shaman. I'd love to get ahold of a 15v pm2 but they're quite rare.

[@doodysdaggers]

Yeah that’s a tough one. They do pop up secondhand sometimes though

[@Richard_Cranium_Daily]

I wonder how Spyderco’s S45VN performs against Reeves and Hinderer? The blade geometry of Reeve’s would be more compatible. Was the S45VN was as good as 15V?

[@doodysdaggers]

That would be an interesting comparison. My XM18 is in S45VN, maybe I will do a battle. With the regrind it’s a good cutter It was pretty close, but it seems like 15V held a sticky edge for a little longer.

[@Hungrybird474]

I like the s45vn 👍, S35VN too . Actually I haven’t noticed much difference with these super steels . To me , it’s kinda like how they build hype for new cartridges for guns . Always comparing to the tried and true cartridges like 30.06 . Yes , they’re better but only at one thing . It’s a sales tactic to get us excited . Still , I like to see it .👍

[@doodysdaggers]

Yeah I mean unless you’re doing cut tests it’s hard to notice a difference for sure. The only thing I notice is how often I need to strop.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

In my experience S45VN has a bit better edge retention than S30V & similar toughness to S35VN.

[@fibitabit8423]

And don't forget to comment.

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Spartan Blades uses S45VN. Magnacut stole it's thunder is what I am hearing.

[@doodysdaggers]

That makes sense! Is way rather have S45 than Magnacut. It’s real tough and real corrosion resistant, but just decent edge retention

[@rustyknifelover4463]

@@doodysdaggers Depends on Heat Treat and the grind. My Hogue Ritter Mini RSK MK1-G2 in CPM Magnacut has incredible edge retention. It's with Scab now looking forward to seeing how it holds up. My Spartan Blades Pallas in S35VN has held up great. Only needing stropping. Even after Scab had it.

[@silvia2408]

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[@jeffsmith-lyon7711]

Indiana Jones

[@claudiodecclesia9763]

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