Spyderco Shaman - Everything Review + Testing 

56 dislikes to 250-some likes? That barely qualities as controversial. Shoot for that 50/50 ratio, like wranglerstar.

I did as you suggested , and i am EXTREMELY offend by the joke i imagined, don't ever put me in that position again

I love my Shaman, but then I love my four PM2’s, my three Para3’s, and one each Sage5 LW, Native5 LW, etc. I think Spyderco knives are masterpieces in ergonomics.

Please do a cut test review of CTS-BD1N steel. There is a lot of disagreement as to how much better CTS-BD1N is compared to CTS-BD1. (The new Para 3 Lightweight is going to use CTS-BD1N.)

Nice...great review. Seems to me you are a very creative person. But it was good to hear a great review of a knife since I was under the impression reviews were why you are here. Don’t misunderstand me, as I find your vids entertaining also, but after this review I am convinced you can do both. So bravo on this one. BUT....LOL. I did notice that you don’t respond much to viewer comments much. Not a big deal , but it might improve your fan base if you connected every now and then. Even if you told me to f... off, it would be better than no response at all. Ok, I know you can’t respond to all comments, but once in a while shouldn’t take to much out of your busy life.

I took my LSD in anticipation of a really psychedelic review. I feel let down....and psychotic...

I love my Shaman. Its big and burly, with nice ergos. It even looks like Sal Glesser imo.

I have the Caribbean largely because of your review, and I have the Shaman largely because of Nick’s review. Thanks for the great videos, even the crazy ones.

In a million years, I’d never of thought to use my spyderco knives for carving toy violins for dolls! Ha ha ha ha! Excellent! 😂

That sharpening choil was added after purchase. Spyderco does not include one on the Shaman.

Shaman is my favorite Spyderco. I have 3 in different steels, but I’m really waiting for one in LC200N.

Shaw.......men.

My shamans are my favorite general EDCs…and that’s coming from a massive collection. They’re just ridiculously comfortable, good at basically anything you’d need it to do on a day to day basis. There are better slicers out there. There are sturdier “hard use” knives. But the shaman splits the difference right down the middle for my purposes…not only that but it carries like a much smaller knife. If you can ever find a crucarta version for the right price, *that’s* the one to get. The crucarta shaman is my favorite thing that spyderco has ever done.

The Shaman is hands down one of my favourite Spydercos of all time. The handle has that ergonomics that people thinks the PM 2 has.

I implore you, kind sir, never EVER stop doing the Crazy Shit Videos. My friends that have zero interest in knives always get linked to those entertaining excursions into insanity by me, and all of them, without exception, have a howling good time. I guess I am one of those rare people that have never liked the overall look of most Spyderco's, but this model is kind of nice. Having said that, I do hope to one day buy the SpydieChef, based on your reviews, and its ability to last virtually forever in all environmental conditions, particularly on the coast where I live.

You see 56 dislikes, I see 56 people that don’t recognize GREATNESS!!

Easily my favorite Spyderco. I added a sharpening choil and ground off that little nubbin thing, didn't like it banging into my finger everytime it swung close. Thanks for the review Pete!

Just got m u cruwear fde shaman with green jandels and it fucking rocks

Makes me think of how much I'd like the Stretch with a compression lock and countered G10 handles... And LC200N... Dreamy.

Shaman is now up to $231 at KnifeCenter - fortunately I got one on sale for $184 via the Black Friday sale and had $50 in points at KC, so I got it for $150 shipped which wasn't too horrible (although I did order a deep carry clip from MX Gear, so that's another $28). I have a Para 3 in CruWear that I love, this will be my second Spyderco and I'm really looking forward to it. I wanted a knife to fit in between the Para 3 and my Cold Steel AD-10 in regard to overall robustness, and I figured the Shaman is a good fit for that. My Para 3 has been my go-to favorite for years for carrying around and lighter duty use.

In my understanding, a sabre grind is basically just a flat grind that doesn't go all the way up. I've noticed that many people in the hobby don't even use the term sabre-grind anymore, they say things like "almost full flat grind" or "a flat grind that goes almost all the way up." I agree that Shamans are over-priced. But I still love mine, and consider it one of the best one-and-done-do-anything knives out there. I've never had a Caribbean, but I do use my Shaman outdoors quite a bit, and I've found that it excels at woodsy-bushcrafty type tasks, right size, right shape, right handle. Interestingly, mine did NOT come with a sharpening choil.

Such a good review . Just goes to show once again why your one of the very best if not the best.

Cringe watching that Shaman on that Workshop

At the beginning of the video he's like I'm going to be comparing this to the pm2 and manix 2 and then never shows a manix 2 in the entire video

My hands are all muscle.

I can't think of a Spyderco that comes with an adequate sharpening notch or choil and despite their 'constant quality improvements' not a single one gives a nod to the necessity of resharpening. Until now. I'm assuming that was done by the previous owner. My reason for asking is your thoughts on resharpening Spydercos (since you do a fair amount of sharpening). ConfusedUs say: Man with tip down not likery to fuck up.

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I'll definitely be getting one at some point. It pretty much does everything right for me. And yea, the scales are definitely the *bold* part of that knife. When i can find one for around 150 ill probably pull the trigger. Good review though friend.

Why are the inches on your measuring tape so small?

Talking about value... I just got a Manix 2 20CV for 129!!!

I know this is an old video but I would really like to know what watch that is

That is a lot of handle for not much cutting edge

Excellent review and comparisons. Good on you for adding facts about coast not equaling value. Not terrible margin and for all of us that have a PM2 and use them,,,we can agree a more comfortable Spyderco in that vein with just a bit more size has been rolling around our head. Really no need to look further. I have a stronger passion for the USA Earth Co and for that reason and like I said,staying in that vein the Shaman in a sprint run sporting Cru Wear is it for me!

Hey Pete , another good "full" review . I like the looks and performance , but I think its still a bit overpriced , especially with s30v . My favorite Spyderco work knife is the ZDP-189 Endura , at $104 (US) the knife is practically unbeatable...

I miss your crazy, arty videos.

I’ve had mine about a month now, still rocks! Definitely not disappointed

Shay-men…

Good one Pete, and timely for my first Spyderco acquisition research. Helluva rope-cut count for S30V. Wish they would do it in a better steel for the price though; this is Elmax/M390/CPM 20CV territory. I am wavering between this and the lovely typical Spyderco S90V Manix 2 in blue G10.

Great review! I’d love one in Cruwear or LC200n. It does seem a bit expensive: maybe contouring G10 adds to the cost.

"Shaman!" - Michael Jackson

Let's hope this beautiful knife get some speedrun treatment!

Final Form My Ass

I'm starting to like the kooky videos. Keep doin what your doin mate.

You dont jave a Manix. Blasphemy

I think Ken is more of a cello kinda guy to be honest. At least that’s the way I heard it.

When will that poor cutting board give up the ghost

First?

I want one but damn when Manix is 35 to 90 price difference hard to get on board

By the way I love your video's

I feel like I'd love this exact thing as a fixed blade

australia's knife laws make me remember we are all slaves

handle is piece of art

Is it stonewashed?!

Now now Mr Pete, I'll be super sadface if you stop giving your devoted fans more of that 'All your base are belong to us' video production brilliance. I love that stuff! Damn, I even sub to that crazy guy and his mum 'Indibeau' (I think that's how it's spelt). He produces some bizarre brilliance. However, his last couple of holiday videos have been 'normal'. Oh, this review is really, really good. But I'm only halfway through so I may change that good to superlative (yes, I've just had some relaxation therapy so I'm a tad chatty).

I need a “this gets my tip up” clothing line

22:45 - My tip barely goes up nowadays. Except in the morning when I wake up. I really appreciate Spyderco making the majority of their knives with 4-way (not going there) carry options. Oh, and of the three knives, I'm Caribbean all day.

And I miss the Handel of this knife. I said it’s by far the most comfortable Handel spyderco has made.

Sorry for all the asshole's Pete I love the channel and your warped mind.

Cold steel Lawman or Shaman as Edc knife?

I kinda wish they release a Shaman in Lc200N. I want a rust proof knife to use on a boat but I feel that the Native 5 is too small and the Caribbean is too fat. Spydiechef seems perfect in size but I want compression lock....ARGHHH or even a Manix 2 in lc200n will work...

All this time over 20 videos and I was thinking you were saying "workshop edge" when in fact you meant WorkSharp edge.

Crazy crap all over the screen is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY!!

No Manix 2. DLT Traiding just realeased one in cpm-20cv. Wonder how many blister it would give you cutting rope for days. Handle is quite ruff its my first Manix 2 so I dont know how it compares to others.

Hey Pete 1.Make some manly pillows with those twisted sisal rope cuttings. 2.make some fancy sisal rope micarta scale material ( new hobby) 3. Make sisal char rope for them times when you just need to have practice with a ferro rod or flint &steel. 4.Replace mustache should a certain lawman ever need one. 5.Cat litter.

sharmin... does every youtube reviewer mispronounce this knife on purpose?

Looks really great.. But... YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG !!! Wooohoooo :P

I liked the as you say “nut ones.” It shows you’re a real life person. We are all real life persons. I was in education for 30 years and when I was out and about kids would be so “I’m sooo surprised to see you” like I don’t have to go to the store. I will watch anything you produce.

Shaman Cf S90V version - would you buy it? Sprint Run C229CFP

God, I hope people aren't really getting shitty about you branching out a tiny bit. That other video was great.

Those people who STILL disliked this, have definitely too much handfat in their thumbs to move it up.

14:05 This'll sort the poor attention skills of a few people (like me). I got slightly distracted and had to rewind and pause to read it. Pretty impressive.

If you dont put tape on each side of the blade when you use a worksharp you'll eventually have permanent scratches on each side. This is from pulling it through the worksharp and having it rub against its own metal filings and filings from other knives.

Hey Pete great review! Another thing I’ve heard people complain about and which bothers me for the price is that the backspacer is far from flush and the grinding on the backspacer inside the handle is horrid. Can I hear your thoughts on this please? Thanks

Is that sharpening choil after-market? I ask because my Shaman does not have that (although I do add them to my Spydies).

5:32 That snaptwangthonk sound the Amalgam makes is amazeballs.

My Paramilitary 2 in M4 seems like it wouldnt be as hard on hand, not all that jimping on that back of the handle.

Great title sequence! Enjoyed the Saitama cameo.

I have the Spyderco Police 4 and Resiliance. I like the resilence a tad better but the Police 4 has the better steel. Both are nice every day carry I think.

Another GREAT REVIEW with SUPERB Innuendo ♥️ 👍 KEEP Em coming Pete

Lol at that intro. I can see ppl getting weirded out by your more obscure stuff. I was entertained though. Finding hidden meanings and shit.

Now if they made a salt version like they did with it's little brother the Native , that would make your tip turgid with joy .

Its probably because no one can read that measurement on that tape

Handfat lol!!! Thanks for the great vid.

omg, everytime i see that worksharp i flinch. love to see the k and e. anyway, love the channel.

I am by no means a steel expert or anything close to that, but have you ever considered if the cut marks on your board have any effect on your cut tests?

The blood is now dark from the times you nicked yourself, shows how far we have come.

Pete awesome review. Hope that you still enjoy doing this stuff even with all the haters. Cause I look forward to the reviews. Thank you. I think you title the different videos well enough where they could be avoided if people didn't want to see them so. Keep it up man. Lol.

I'm here for the insanity. Please gib.

Thanks for your heads up on the Caribbean, I picked one up for a 2 month beach camping trip and I love it even more than I anticipated. Much lighter than it looks and the LC200N takes an incredible edge and holds it well. Wonderful knife.

I think its more expensive because of all the extra finishing work they put in it.

Heya Pete! I've just purchased a Shaman in REX45 steel (I think it was a sprint run), and I was just wondering if, from your usage and experience, the REX45 would be an appropriate steel for this slightly larger, intended for harder use, Spyderco knife? I don't know much at all about the attributes of REX45, except that it is supposed to be quite a hardy and tough steel. Is this true? Thanks in advance for any help- and keep the videos coming- some of them are hilarious😁👍✌

I thought the recent videos have been brilliant. Screw the haters.

11:25 caught me off guard and I couldn't stop laughing. My wife now thinks I'm insane. Thanks Pete!

Do one knife review then one space cadet vid! As Leyton says, “COME ON”!!!!!

With a bit of wrist, and some practice, it is also a front flipper.

I really don’t get the Shaman. It’s like Sal said “You know what people don’t complain about enough? How much pocket space the Manix consumes. Let’s make it thicker!”.

I want one. But I want it in M4 and jade g-10. So I shall wait.

Supposedly they even filled in the 3 holes around pivot on handle on newer ones

2:39 did the work sharp fuck up the blade finish and made this look like a saber grind?

I like the crazy videos