Just got a Spyderco Temperance 2, love it, want more! What to get?

[Doggonit]

All told, shipping included, $164.20. I feel like I made off like a thief!

Upon unboxing:


My first Spyderco! With real Spydie hole:


I like this VG-10 stuff:


It's sharp-ish.


The latest addition to my [very small] knife collection.


So, to the point:

I love the feel of the handle, the leaf shape of the blade, the double distal tapering, and the micarta scales. I want more.

I want more fixed blades and folders from Spyderco of similar design, esp. with regards to blade shape. When it comes to folders, I am 100% set on something close to the Axis lock that I have come to enjoy and trust. So I would only consider a ball-bearing lock folder from Spyderco, none of those liner lock and lockback models.

[JordanSalyers]

You cannot go wrong with a manix 2 or a manix 2xl..those will tickle your pickle to no end. Also, you should check out the street beat. Its one of my personal favorites!

[Dr Heelhook]

Yeh, the Manix seems like exactly what you're looking for. I also agree on the Street Beat, especially if you like micarta.

[jtoler_9]

I too love the Temp 2. Even though it's not a leaf shape, you don't want to pass on the South Fork.

[Zookie]

All told, shipping included, $164.20. I feel like I made off like a thief!

I love the feel of the handle, the leaf shape of the blade, the double distal tapering, and the micarta scales. I want more.

I want more fixed blades and folders from Spyderco of similar design, esp. with regards to blade shape. When it comes to folders, I am 100% set on something close to the Axis lock that I have come to enjoy and trust. So I would only consider a ball-bearing lock folder from Spyderco, none of those liner lock and lockback models.

Their liner lock, frame lock, and lock back models are just as sturdy. I too love the axis and ball bearing locks and own serval knives with it. Now with that being said, don't disregard other spydercos that don't have the axis lock because there are tons of great models out there!

[gooeytek]

Another shout out for the South Fork. S90V is sexy.

[Chris "Anagarika"]

Resilience is the folding version of Temperance. Not VG10 though.

[jtoler_9]

Resilience is the folding version of Temperance. Not VG10 though.

That's a bit of a stretch. Aside from the leaf shape, I don't really see the connection?

[Doggonit]

Something about liner locks and lockbacks shouts obsolete technology to me. I know, I know, how dare I say that!

Liner locks always make me think of what if I am a clumsy oaf and close the blade on my own damn fingers? Not saying that has happened to me (yet) but I don't want to allow that to happen, hence my preference for Axis style locks that don't require my fingers to be in the way. And the lockbacks can't be closed with one hand. At least not as readily as a ball bearing lock.

Speaking of the Manix 2XL. That thing looks like the handle is fairly close to the Temp 2's in basic shape, or am I in need of glasses? It also looks like an enormous folder!

[vinito]

What about getting a pm2 that has a compression lock?

[Doggonit]

What about getting a pm2 that has a compression lock?

Hm, the Para-Military 2. Looks interesting. How does that compression lock work out in practical terms? Easy enough to get used to?

That said though, I understand that these foliage green Manix 2's with the CTS XHP blades are FFG? Because I like the looks of it!
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=457

[Doggonit]

Okay, I love this review with all the 'action' shots: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF9aqoFENDI
I am sold. I want a PM2 now! Spyderco is like a hard drug. Once you get started, you're hooked.

[Chris "Anagarika"]

That's a bit of a stretch. Aside from the leaf shape, I don't really see the connection?

Taken from Spyderco forum: http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showt...e-(Pics)/page2.

By the same stretch, people have been arguing that Sanrenmu 710 is faking a Sebenza. YMMV I guess.

[Dr Heelhook]

That's a bit of a stretch. Aside from the leaf shape, I don't really see the connection?

I think he might have been referring to the edge going all the way down to the handle in a similar way to the Temperance 2.

[Dr Heelhook]

There's nothing wrong with a good lock back or linerlock. The advantage of those (together with the compression lock) compared to the ball bearing and axis lock is that they have less moving parts and tiny springs to worry about.

[thatotherguy]

IMO a good liner, frame, or back lock doesn't shout obsolete- it shouts proven and tested. Also IMO any Spyderco collecter has to experience a Delica or Endura at least once. If you end up disliking it you can always sell it but if you do like it it opens up a fairly large realm of collecting all their own.

[Doggonit]

Yeah but I don't want to succumb to the cult so badly that I want to own everything! I need to pick my battles. Have you seen how many knives I have? Four! And that's after 8 years! I can't conceive, even though I suppose I could bear the material cost, purchasing multiple knives a year like some serious collectors do!

[thatotherguy]

there's no shame in enjoying your hobby.
if you want to collect knives and you like the hobby do so. No need to hold back (exceptions- financial reasons and laws)

[JD Spydo]

With the very first Temperance model being my very favorite fixed blade to use for all kinds of cutting jobs I still can't wait to get my hands on a Temp 2 model. The blade design is near perfect IMO. Spyderco is really becoming tops with it's fixed blades as well as they are with their folders.

[Neo]

Something about liner locks and lockbacks shouts obsolete technology to me. I know, I know, how dare I say that!

Liner locks always make me think of what if I am a clumsy oaf and close the blade on my own damn fingers? Not saying that has happened to me (yet) but I don't want to allow that to happen, hence my preference for Axis style locks that don't require my fingers to be in the way. And the lockbacks can't be closed with one hand. At least not as readily as a ball bearing lock.

Speaking of the Manix 2XL. That thing looks like the handle is fairly close to the Temp 2's in basic shape, or am I in need of glasses? It also looks like an enormous folder!

I prefer linerlocks over axislocks
When closing one-handed I have to reposition an axislock knife more than a linerlock.
Closing a linerlock is a smooth natural movement.