Spyderco Sage 5

Not exactly a timely review, but one of my favorite EDC’s.
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[@Gunny_101st]

How did I miss this gem? I hate the Spyderco hump that most have. This blade shape is sweet. Headed to Amazon now. Thanks SD!

[@SliceyDicey]

You can get 10% off at white mountain knives!

[@Gunny_101st]

Thanks. Picked up the Titanium version.

[@danofiremano]

I agree with you about the CF/G10 Ply being nice. I really like my Sage 5 too!

[@redacted3610]

Been waiting on this review!

[@birdlaw1019]

Another great review; if you can ever get your hands on a Caly 3 you may want to check it out. For me, the sage was the mid point between the Para 3 and Caly 3. The Para 3 for harder use when restrictions and perception matter, and the Caly 3 for the office carry that still gets things done...also the action on the Caly 3 is smooth as silk, it has a hydraulic feeling.

[@charlesdudek7713]

Have you ever noticed the spyder logo on the Taichung knives, if you look at it with a magnifying glass the spyder is filled with a spyder web-like design. At least it is on the Kapara. I will have to check my Sage 5 when it arrives in a couple of days. Cool little detail.

[@Damen0530]

The Sage is a solid platform....very utilitarian and very EDC friendly

[@carknelson5895]

It took me awhile to buy one but after I found out how much I like the para 3 I knew I’d like the sage 5 because of the wire clip.

[@lenzielenski3276]

So its basically a Para3 without the horendously placed lanyard hole. IMO, beats out the PM2 as an EDC. If you haven't handled one, try a Sage2. Smoother than my Sebenza. I bought 2 because if I ever loose one I wouldn't want to be without. NOW you've given me a dilemma, Compression lock or titanium. Now, if they would put the compression lock in the titanium....

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@bobb.9917]

Thanks for this review. I have two PM2's (don't ask), the only Spyderco's that I own...I was considering a slightly smaller model...and was overwhelmed at how many knives they make....There are way too many choices! LOL! I sort of slowly sorted through all the options that the Sage 5 might be the one and I think that your review backed up my own conclusions, perfectly! 😬

[@mikejoseph8392]

Absolutely one of my favorite Spyderco’s. I had the 1,3 and 5 and loved them all until I got the Domino and never carried the Sages again. It was a bit bigger than the Sage’s and I happen to like larger knives. It was difficult to sell them but I did. Aside from the size I liked the Sage’s a lot. I would highly recommend them. To all the CF-G10 haters I guess you don’t care that it would have raised the price by $50-75. I much rather have it in peel ply than pay that much more. By the way my Domino is peel ply and it’s a perfect knife.

[@timbo4374]

I've been thinking of getting one for awhile now..the size is perfect for my edc needs, and God knows I love the compression lock. I just got the Frodon Lock exclusive Manix2 in marbled CF and a 4v hollow ground blade. I would prefer the FF grind, but it is still a great slicer..they are still available if anyone wants one, and I would be willing to let ya borrow it if you would like to review it. The Marbled CF looks awesome, and I absolutely love it!

[@abc456f]

I typically prefer larger blades, but the more I handle the sage 5, the more I like it. Love the texture of the cf over g10. Feels very comfortable in hand. I haven't disassembled it yet so I'm hoping once I service it, it will drop free like your example. Right now I have to give it just a touch of wrist and it drops. I have zero interest in the para 3. But since the sage 5 has basically the same size blade, it's filling the niche for me for a smaller edc knife in a design that I really like. And the wire clip adds another item to check off in the pro column.

[@SteveKluver]

Thanks Bryan. I'm not much of a small knife guy, but I like these Sage knives. Much better than any of the PM3's. I have the bolt action Sage 3, and really like this little thing. I also really like it's G10 CF overlay. The best in the business. 👍🔪🍺😎

[@rmpj13]

Bought the LW version and couldn’t be happier.

[@libbya2]

It's my favorite Spyderco by far.

[@subbystyle]

My favorite EDC!!! I've been annoying you about this one for a while now!!!

[@subbystyle]

By the way I was waiting for you to have a dedicated video on the Sage 5 and wish I could add 1000000 likes!!!

[@adrianbecerra5139]

This is my next knife oh yeah CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

I want one !!!

[@mforrest1508]

I can’t get a grip behind the choil. I have to use the choil to get a good grip. But I feel like the handle is too long in that way, make sense? Like I love the chaparral it’s 4 fingers very efficient. The sage knives look great but kind of fall into a group with the native I just don’t like much.

[@bobweber1143]

The one question I have is that the wire clip is shorter than any other clip I've seen on any other Sage5. What up? Another great review on a great EDC. Keep them coming.

[@SliceyDicey]

I had it side-by-side with another Sage 5 and it looked the same to me.

[@abc456f]

Did yours come drop shut smooth? I just got one and played with the pivot and improved it, but nowhere near drop shutty.

[@SliceyDicey]

Damn near it. I adjusted just a bit and it wore in nicely.

[@rainmayhem4255]

The sage looks like the manix 2

[@ronniebragg6764]

I don't understand why Sage 5 the most popular model did not get an upgrade in steel but the sage 1got an upgrade

[@barrylevitt1170]

Which Spyderco has the best eros; the Sage 5 or the Native 5? I have been on the fence about the Sage 5 but I am going to wait for the reviews on the Mantra 3 which Knifeworks has in stock. Excellent review.

[@subbystyle]

barry levitt mantra is a cool knife but it doesn’t have the finger choil and isn’t as comfortable in the hand. Regarding the Native, I also wondered before but I like the ramp on the sage vs the flat top of the native... both great knives depends on your personal preference

[@barrylevitt1170]

Thanks for the information.

[@barrylevitt1170]

I have the original native 5 with the pinned constriction and spear point blade but I wanterd to update the knife so I can disassemble it for cleaning. Thank You for the feed back.

[@jaklynsaylors3715]

Hi Slicey ur awesome

[@ShortcutReviews]

One of my most carried knives.....

[@SliceyDicey]

This is all your fault. ;)

[@ShortcutReviews]

Slicey Dicey I thought the new Mantra was going to be awesome, basically same construction as rage Sage 5, but the blade near the pivot

[@grizzlycountry1030]

Chaparral over native 5

[@mvogelmeier1]

Wosemerry& tyme.

[@Foxrock321]

One point about the Sage series..this is the first model WITH a lanyard hole, none of the other Sages have em..

[@Foxrock321]

Just a side note, I now own a Sage 5 which fulfills all the Sages...the LW version is me last Sage acquisition if they ever bring it out..