Am I the only one who doesn’t like Spyderco

I like PM3’s for cheap desk drawer and truck knives. I carry a Perrin Street Beat daily. Not my favorite brand, but then again, none are my favorite really. Everyone has something I like, and something else I dislike. YMMV
 
I second XJ-linux XJ-linux 's comments. Each brand has something appealing somewhere in their lineup. Now, if I had to only own knives from 1 brand, never deviating to cover all manner of knife related tasks.. yea, Id probably pick Spyderco.
 
K.O.D. said:
I love my Spyderco's. I don't like thumbstuds, so a hole, flipper, front flipper, or auto/OTF is preferred.

I love Spyderco's ergonomics, they just fit my hands.

For me, I don't like Benchmades, and I have what I feel are valid reasons.

To each their own.
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They may be ugly to some, but when it comes to actual use, Spyderco’s are really hard to beat. I avoided them for years, but when I tried one I realized why they are popular.
 
I’ve seen outlandish designs like the dog-shaped knife and the p’kal thingy, but their proven, popular designs are quite good. The Endura was my teenager years knife. The Manix, Native, and Para 3 are all well suited for EDC, IMO.

I realize this applies to most knives, but to really appreciate a Spyderco, you gotta have it in your hand. Pics online don’t tell the entire story.
 
I like my spyderco (and most other knife manufacturers) like songs from music artists:

....a few are: YEEAAAHHHH
....most of them are: Meh
....alot of them are:
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And now their prices are slightly too high for me (like benchmade).
 
I find most Spyderco knives "a bit over the top". And if we were not so accustomed to the blade shape, they might show up on the tactical cool thread

But they sure work. I carry a chaparral lightweight every day.
 
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My one pet peeve with Spyderco is that they even put spydie holes on fixed blades. I used to really hate their designs but overtime I think a couple have grown on me to the point I’ll probably buy one at some point if I can find a design I like in cruwear, Magnacut or something like that to see what the hype is about.
 
With all my complaints. I have learned to think the leaf shaped blades are beautiful.

Maybe I will break down and buy a Shaman sometime.
 
bucsfan69 said:
As the title states. I have never owned or had the desire to buy a Spyderco. I’ve had friends who love them and I’ve handled them, but they are just not my cup of tea. Am I the only one with no love for them?
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Once you try one you’ll understand the hype. They cut,, and they cut well! Isn’t that ultimately what a knife is supposed to do?
 
I feel like saying, "I hate Spyderco" is a bit like saying "I hate cookies." There are just so many different kinds that it is really difficult to dislike them all.

I will say that Spyderco is rarely my first choice. I'm just not usually attracted to them, aesthetics matter to me, and there are great performers I like more.

All that said, I have several, either because I like strange knives (like the Polliwog) or I do find them useful in specific contexts (like the serrated Atlantic Salt). It is really hard to dislike all of them.
 
dogstar said:
Meh, lots of knives cut well.
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The “Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it” phrase comes to mind. When it comes down to pure cutting performance Spyderco’s are hard to beat. I understand they’re not for everyone though. I’m not crazy about some of their designs but if you do find one that you like and buy I’d say there’s about a 99.9 percent chance you’ll be happy with it.
 
vwb563 said:
The “Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it” phrase comes to mind. When it comes down to pure cutting performance Spyderco’s are hard to beat. I understand they’re not for everyone though. I’m not crazy about some of their designs but if you do find one that you like and buy I’d say there’s about a 99.9 percent chance you’ll be happy with it.
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I'm sure they make good knives, that is why they are so popular. I'm sure the majority of people here have good judgement. Still not gonna try it, though. Cheers.
 
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