Best Spyderco for under $60?

[catcalls]

I am in the market for a Spyderco that is under $60. I am not interested in the China ones. I was thinking about a delica or endura but was open to other ideas. I would like to know what you recommend, and what you have had experience with(I am unable to afford a paramilitary, so that is out of the question).
Jack

 

[Morkte]

The delica is a great knife. Its on of my favorite edc blades. I don't have an endura but I suspect that its just as good as the delica. There is also the native FRN which is also a good edc knife except that it doesn't slice very well and really struggles with deep cardboard cuts.

 

[jimmo]

+1 for a Delica.

 

[dark impaler]

a used caly 3 on the forums when they come around.

 

[Bill1170]

This is easy. Delica. The flat ground ones slice better while the saber ground ones are better at withstanding lateral forces. Also the Delica is very refined in its design, having been continually produced for 20 years. It is on the fourth major design iteration. Few here regret having bought a Delica.

 

[BladeChick777]

The Delica is a great little EDC blade.
The Endura is a great larger EDC blade.

The Spyderco Native would have to be my favorite Spydie in that price range. I had no problem with it handling anything I used it for. s30v, nice handles, grip, ergos are great, good clip, USA Made, etc.
The native is about the size of the Delica if not a little shorter. But it cuts like a big knife.
Overall is a good design and the best bang for your buck Spyderco Knife in my opinion.

If you wanted something smaller you could pick up a Dragonfly which is another great little knife. Good steel, ergos, not chinese, holds up well to EDC use.

If you don't mind non-locking there is the Spyderco UKPK in your choice of Maroon, Black, Grey, and Blue FRN(Orange if you get the rescue). PE, CE, or SE. Drop point, leaf shape, or rescue blade. The newer versions come in CTS-BD1 blade steel which works really well for EDC chores, holds a decent edge, etc. The older ones come in Gin-1. I haven't seen one in Gin-1 for quite a while.

If you want smaller and non-locking the Squeak is a cute little knife that gets the job done. Never owned or used one myself but I hear nothing but good things about it. I got to handle one and was impressed.

 

[meanwhile]

It's a bit of a specialist knife, but the UK Rescue is very nice - the serrations give it huge cutting power against abrasive materials, and it has a nice straight section at the tip just big enough for fine work.

 

[bh49]

a used caly 3 on the forums when they come around.

+1 but you have to be really lucky to get this one for $60.
As for NIB my choice will be in the order: Native, Cento3, FFG Delica or Endura.

 

[HoosierQ]

Endura. Should be able to get one for about $59 on-line.

 

[vinito]

Suprised the tenacious hang been mentioned.

 

[JDunn709]

Frn Stretch

 

[TTpower]

+1 on the Delica 4 FFG. if you need something smaller, the Dragonfly would be perfect

 

[TTpower]

I believe a NIB Native is going to be over the $60 budget do correct me if i'm wrong

 

[DoctaD]

Suprised the tenacious hang been mentioned.

A great value indeed, but he said he didn't want anything from their Chinese line.

 

[Smokinape]

Endura would be my choice

 

[smoakie976]

I got a FFG Delica off the exchange for $50 and I love that thing, I want to try out an Endura.

 

[Zuluninja]

native. To Morkte, If you think it doesn't cut well you can reprofile the secondary to a higher, slimmer edge and the s30v will have no problem with it.

 

[panch0]

Delica or Dragonfly are great little lightweight knives.

 

[flarp]

Delica4 FFG. One of my favorite EDC's. Good blade size, good steel, easy to carry (thin and light), great ergonomics. Dragonfly2 in ZDP-189 can also sometimes be found for around that price. It's a great smaller EDC.

 

[dramos1]

I would go with the endura, I edc a endura 4 ffg, its wicked sharp. I ended up duracoating mine