Am I the only one who doesn’t like Spyderco

I don’t mind Spydies. I don’t love Spydies, but the ones I do have, I like a lot. However, I do have a particular style I am drawn to. Mostly the thin profile, no big “hole hump” on the blade.

That said, I’m currently in the process of purchasing a GB2 to see what all the darn fuss is about. Haha.

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I keep coming back to this thread, because it's interesting to see what people think makes a knife "pretty", and why a knife has to be "beautiful" in the first place.

Personally, I most appreciate when form follows function, as simple as possible, but obviously everybody is different.
 
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With the Lotus scales I think my PM2 is one of the best looking folders I currently own and definitely one of the most comfortable in hand.
More unique than most other folders due the blade profile and hole, but oh so functional.

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For me the Shaman is the most versatile out of all my larger folders.
Carries in the pocket really well and with what is basically a full flat grind cuts as good as the PM2.
 
There are things about Spyderco that I both like and dislike, like most brands. They tend to do their edges very well. Very clean and sharp most of the time. They tend to go for good cutting geometry. They dabble in different steels and are careful about heat treatment. Spyderco pushes new steels better than any other company. The compression lock is a good lock. The thumb hole has a lot of advantages. They really engage with the community. And they do lots of interesting collaborations.

On the downside the thumb hole makes for very tall blades that make some knives very wide in the pocket. The amount of cutting edge on many models is relatively small compared to the overall size of the knife. I've grown to prefer more neutral handles that facilitate a variety of grips when many Spydercos have pronounced finger bumps. Those rare steels are often only attainable in small sprints that result in buying frenzies and crazy prices on the secondary. Too many models have flat slabs of G10 that keep them from being the ergonomic masterpieces that many claim they are. And I really wish they'd innovate on their clips a bit. I'm not a fan of the massive old school clip that's three quarters the length of the knife.
 
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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IFor a long time, I have had a very low appreciation of the visual esthetic designed into most Spyderco knives. That large-ish hole and it's hump so far back of the point makes me think of a duck or alligator in many models.

I received a large one (don't know the model) for Christmas two years ago. Don't like it , but there is no question that it seems to be well made and sturdily built.
 
Here in Sweden the people is kinda obsessed with spyderco, keeping in mind every knife in Sweden is about 30%-40% more expensive due to taxes and what not so they really don’t offer any value but still its almost the only ”goodish” folder you can get a hold of.

If you like more expensive folders in the scandi region you are kinda f*cked tho, ah 600$ american folder is about 1000$ over here 😅 so in that sense a spyderco for 250$ is kinda the way to go!
 
Elgatodeacero said:
Spyderco is one of the top tier makers of knives. I prefer the hole over any thumb stud.

They are one of the most innovative companies in terms of trying new steels and materials.

I only buy USA made and Japan made Spydies, but every one I have is excellent quality and very sharp.

The Siren in LC200N and the Shaman in Rex 45 are both great knives in a catalog of great knives.


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I'm not trying to knock you, for we all have our reasons. But the Taiwan made Spydies are hands down the best ones they make. Of course that is just my opinion, but I own quite a few myself and the Taiwan made ones are every bit the high quality of the Golden ones. Japanese made ones, not so much. I wish they were all made in Colorado, and I would pay the premium for that to happen. Although a lot of folks wouldn't.
 
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With the Lotus scales I think my PM2 is one of the best looking folders I currently own and definitely one of the most comfortable in hand.
More unique than most other folders due the blade profile and hole, but oh so functional.

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For me the Shaman is the most versatile out of all my larger folders.
Carries in the pocket really well and with what is basically a full flat grind cuts as good as the PM2.
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Now these are dialed in ! Real nice, cannot be faulted.Thats one of the great things about them ; theres so many aftermarket parts , especially for the para 2 .Its like the ruger 10/22 of knives....
 
goldie said:
Now these are dialed in ! Real nice, cannot be faulted.Thats one of the great things about them ; theres so many aftermarket parts , especially for the para 2 .Its like the ruger 10/22 of knives....
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If we're comparing Spydercos to firearms, it should be Glock. Many people think they're ugly but they are designed for pure functionality and reliability to the point that other companies copy and incorporate their innovations.
 
I am one of those who has never really been attracted to spyderco knives. They have never appealed to me due to the looks of the blade. Recently, I saw a Smock for sale and it appealed to me much more than the others I had seen. In light of this thread, I decided to buy it today to see how I liked it. No doubt, it is a well made knife. I'll travel with it tomorrow and see how it does.

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I understand what Spyderco is, and they just aren't my style of knives and have always seemed a bit cheesy. I don't like thumb holes, I prefer flippers, and I don't like the blade shapes or grind. I know they were real popular with the self defense martial arts crowd of the late 90's and 2000's. I've always had a bad taste for them, since I've always considered them the original "mall ninja" brand of knives. Every mall ninja back then thought they were super cool and all knowing with their Endura and G22 or K(M)imber 1911.
 
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Ellis Wyatt said:
I am one of those who has never really been attracted to spyderco knives. They have never appealed to me due to the looks of the blade. Recently, I saw a Smock for sale and it appealed to me much more than the others I had seen. In light of this thread, I decided to buy it today to see how I liked it. No doubt, it is a well made knife. I'll travel with it tomorrow and see how it does.

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The Smock is without a doubt one of Spyderco's finest offerings. A hint to the wise: they get even better when you dress them up...

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This got me to thinking, and I forgot, I do own a Spyderco. It's in my kitchen drawer. It's nice. Holes in blades, hoes and blades and kitchens, Spyderco.. okay I see where I was going mentally with this.

No wonder I forgot about it. I've never used it either. I think I ran it through the dishwasher about 15 years ago and put it in the drawer, there it's been sitting since.

 
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