You should also notify Spyderco about that because they use the same combination at the Byrd Meadowlark 2 Titanium and at the Cara Cara 2 Titanium for example.
The only Spyderco I own is the Cricket (VG-10). It serves as a money clip.
I just took possession of a modified Buck Vantage. It has the Avid Select (346) Dymondwood handle with the Force Select (845) blade (black oxide coated BOS 420HC). I nabbed it on the ’bay for a hair over $20. Now, to add a spot for one of my custom lanyards after the tune-up kit gets here from Buck…
I have one of those Kershaw Launch 2 clones. The fit & finish is excellent, the opening action is strong & snappy. The release button / button lock works nicely although it has a very slight vertical blade play. It’s on sale here for $23.06 with $2 store coupon at the moment.
What’s a budget ceramic bearing knife with no flipper (so smooth it purposely make the user use another opening style than a pivot flipper) and nice patterned scale like Grimsmo Norseman.
Although most of their previous models were heavily influenced by Spyderco / Byrd models they released a couple of quite good original designs recently.
For example the Brother 1505 lock-back traditional folder with VG10 blade and micarta handle or the F005 / F006 bushcraft fixed blades with D2 / 440C blade.
Amazon has a price drop on the CRKT Squid. after the 10% off coupon, it’s only $16.24.
Nice little knife for the price. Think they are usually in the mid $20’s
Edit: 9/18. Was at Academy sports today. They had the black stonewashed squid on one of those clearance racks for just a tad over $14. Not sure if it’s nationwide or not. If you have one close it might be worth checking out. Saw some Kershaw, Gerber, and SOG blades on the same rack, same clearance prices. None of the other ones peaked my interest but they might peak yours.