Always back to Spyderco

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Is it just me, or does anyone else always go back to Spyderco after trying out the competition?

Among the manufacturers who market "tactical" knives, I've owned Benchmade, Cold Steel, Emerson, Microtech, and Spyderco knives. Many times when I buy a knife it is to replace my EDC (which, currently is a Spyderco Meerkat). After a few weeks, and after the excitement of owning a new piece of steel is over, my old faithful brand--Spyderco--is in my pocket and the others are in a drawer.

Why? Because Spyderco is better in real life, and the others were better in the marketing materials that prompted my purchase in the first place.

In my opinion, no one tops Spyderco in terms of ergonomics, blade design, and overall carry and use factors. I find that other brands tend to sacrifice functionality in favor of general appearance. Spyderco, however, stays true to "form follows function," and what's in my pocket (and not in my wallet after I buy an ATR) shows my preference.

Anyone else?
 
I didn't even went back to other brands after Spyderco.
 
i have to disagree, i've owned spydercos before and they are indeed good knives (i actually don't own one right now but plan to make a spyderco purchase once something catches my eye) I'll admit a lot of the other stuff is hype but sometimes it's not. I like to keep a 3-4 knife rotation for my EDC and the stuff i don't carry anymore usually gets sold or traded. I've rotated 2 spydercos out of my EDC and i've rotated out MTs and BMs and other high end production knives.
 
nah Spyderco is the best ;) ...now i'v got my s30v military and it is my new EDC :D I love it and can't imagine to get something "else" than Spyderco :D
 
I would, but I need M2 in my blades the way that Christopher Walken needs cowbell in his music. My Spydies are among my best knives, but a 710HS, 730CFHS, or 145HS always finds its way into my left front pocket before the month is up. Maybe I'll be able to buy an ATR and cure my fever, but, for now, my prescription is always M2.

Maybe Spyderco could make some blades in M2?
 
I've run the gauntlet on folders over the last 20 years. From the first police model in steel handle to the MT and MODS, customs, one of a kinds, Benchmades, cold steel etc.

After all that time, I'm carrying the spyder chinook as the EDC for defensive purposes at the moment. I swap it out, or more likely, enhance the carrying with an Endura on the opposite side pocket.

I'm into lockbacks for their sure lockup and non-releasing unexpectedly while in use as well as their strength.

Brownie
 
I've bought lots of large folders, and always ended up back with my Military. In the long term, the folders from Benchmade and Chris Reeve just couldn't hold up to the sheer utility value of the Military. The Millie is a masterpiece of ergonomics and handiness.

As for the future, I’m not sure. I’ve got my eye on the Strider SNG. The question is whether I’ll come up with the money for the SNG before the Para-Millie debuts. If the Para comes out before Christmas, I’ll most likely stick with Spyderco for all of my tactical folders.
 
I don't own any other folders but Spyderco.I had a MT LCC and like it except for its thickness.I think a Delica with steel bolsters and canvas micarta scales would be even better than the LCC.
 
Is it just me, or does anyone else always go back to Spyderco after trying out the competition?end quote]

Yep!Me too!tom.:)
 
Yep, I've tried to replace my EDC Dragonfly with other small
knives,,but they either end up in desk drawer or get sold.
I'm about ready to go back to a larger Spyderco for my larger ECD.
I think they are the best knife for money,,,CRKT is a close 2nd.
mm
 
Yep, same here. No matter what I buy, my Delica usually ends up back in my pocket. Just way too easy to use. I can pull it, open it, cut whatever, close it, and put it back; all one handed, and usually in less than 10 seconds. Thats just way too handy and usefull to ever change.

Flinx
 
Heck, ALL of my folders (aside from 4 Cold Steel and 2 Case) are Spyderco!...I really don't NEED anyothers.:).
 
I own ALOT of knives, 16 of them are Spyderco's. I keep coming back to Spyders because of the materials, value, and great materials. I always carry my Sebenza, but I usually have at least one Spyder backing it up.
Matt
 
I'll always have a great fondness for Spyderco knives but lately I have been carrying a Benchmade 722 Pardue.

The reason I have strayed from Spydies is that I don't really like liner-locks very much, and I'm not wild about the Compression-lock either.
I also desire a blade steel better than AUS-8.
Hawkbills need not apply.
And I no longer care for FRN, micarta, or G-10 without metal liners.

That does'nt really leave many Spyderco knives to choose from: the Chinook, Chinook II, Police, SS Pro-Grip, and SS Native.

I really wish Spyderco would release more models with something like the Axis-lock, or lockbacks with steel-lined G-10.

Allen.
 
Allen,
Have you seen the new ATR and Dodo? The ATR has an integral titanium compression lock while the Dodo has a ball bearing lock similar to axis. They may just change your mind!
Matt
 
Originally posted by Flinx
Yep, same here. No matter what I buy, my Delica usually ends up back in my pocket. Just way too easy to use. I can pull it, open it, cut whatever, close it, and put it back; all one handed, and usually in less than 10 seconds. Thats just way too handy and usefull to ever change.

Flinx
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I always clip my Delica to my back right pocket, it just "feels right" there.
 
After taking Mike Janich's MBC course and then going back and re-reading his Street Steel book, Spyderco folders offer the most types of opening moves bar none. Some of those moves incorporate the so-called big muscles and obviate the need for fine motor skill openings, ever important for fast, sure deployment. And Spyderco folders remain so unobtrusive, yet easily accessible, to boot. So my Endura is back in action and I'm digging it.
 
There is a world of knives out there guys. Spyderco is nice, but so are the others. Spyderco has not have the lock on price, design and construction. Remember those Seki City Spyderco knives are made by the same factories who make other Japanese produced models (e.g. K-bar thorn, Fallkniven folder, etc.).

I haven't bought a spyderco knife for myself in a year however three classics were bought as presents (delica and two kitchen knives). Too many of the new Spyderco products have big handles and small blades for my taste. Dodo and Lil Temperance being some current examples.

Don't forget there are some types of knive styles that you can't even get from spyderco...such as the traditional patterns, the swiss-army tpye, wood, stag or leather handled hunters, choppers. Spyderco's not much into natural handle materials. Finally, the spyderhole is nice, maybe the best, but thumbstuds, disks, flippers and assisted opening can be a gas too.

Variety is the spice of life.
 
Hey, I've got to say the only other type of knife brands that I've own besides Spyderco has been Victornox (Swiss Army Knife). Most lil guys start out with this type of knife growing up. However, I have to say I've greatly mature into Spyderco knives over the years. I would not even consider buying another type of folder. As the old saying goes 'Don't fix it, if it ain't broke!' I say, 'Why buy anything else if what you got holds true!' I've never had any problems with any of the Spyderco knives I've had...not saying there isn't a possiblity...but from the look of the customer service if I ever had a problem with one failing or otherwise I don't think Sal or anyone would disappoint me in fixing the problem. I own a variety of Spyderco knives some for collection and others of course for every day use. Mostly I put a Delica or Standard in my pocket before leaving the house...but even a meerkat, cricket, and a few others come with me on occasion. I'm waiting to get a native for every day use because the other natives I have are in my collection. I have to admit I'm a spydie junkie! But I have not gone to the extreme of wearing a fishin' jacket and cargo pants just so I have enough pockets to carry more then one or two spydies on me at one time. If any of you have gone this far...maybe we better get ready to start a support group for our habit! ;) Okay, I hope to post some type of thread about my collection soon...maybe some pics too! Laterz...
 
I have to agree - I'm generally drawn more to Spyderco than anything else. I have 2 Buck 110s, a Case "Seahorse Whittler" (pretty knife!), a BK&T 7, and 8 Spydies (3 Delicas, Endura, Moran DP, Standard, Dragonfly, Native III). Rarely do I go anywhere without at least one Spydie. Unfortunately, the Case gets opened the most in public places, where politically correct New Englanders seem to want to be, well, politically correct. Not that I dislike the Case, but it is a slip joint, which can be more dangerous to the user than a lockback or FB...:rolleyes:
 
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