Best Spyerco under $100?

Stockman said:
Like yourself, I don't as yet own a Spydie, however just ordered a Paramilitary for $98.00 which I should receive next week.
My reasoning for choosing this model over the many available were :
it has G10 scales ( a personal preference over FRN ), flat ground S30V blade, compresion lock ( something a little different ), a good size for EDC, and also what I would consider good looks for a Spyderco.
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Hey Stockman, you suddenly go from being very wrong to very right when the subject is knives. :D Peace out mate! ;)
 
Strictly under $100: Native II or Calypso Jr.
I personally was willing to spend the extra $25 and went with the Lil'T instead of a Para...even though the Para wasn't available then, oops :footinmou. But would choose again the way I have.
 
Hey Stockman, you suddenly go from being very wrong to very right when the subject is knives.
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You say Tomayto, I say Tomarto, but we both love slicing them to bits with our sharp tools. Chears mate ;)
 
I say Endura lightweight. I just picked one up for $72...feels good in my hand, and it's not a huge bulge in my pocket, either.
 
Ritt: you are correct. I like blades around 3" or so for day-to-day stuff. I currently have a SAK Tinker that is doing the bulk of my cutting stuff and when I need something more robust or easier to get to, I reach for the Bear Claw. I sometimes don't like the Claw though, cuz it's right there on my belt for all to see and grab so am considering going back to a pocket clip folder.

I also don't like the idea of spending hundreds on what I consider a tool. No Sebenzas for me. I have a couple knives already, all of them MUCH lower in cost and I bet they cut as well (or could with a proper sharpening). Thus the "under $100" qualifier. Oh and I don't consider $99.99 to be under $100. Add the tax and...
 
Madmardig0n said:
I say Endura lightweight. I just picked one up for $72...feels good in my hand, and it's not a huge bulge in my pocket, either.
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I know there's a good response to this one, but it's late.
 
Calypso JR., small, lightweight, flat grind ( cuts like CRAZY! ), great steel ( vg-10 ). Second choice would be the Military although much larger still light, great cutter, great steel, ect...
 
lreed said:
Is this Native II the stainless one? Spyderco's website says it's AUS10.
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I think he meant Spyderco Native C41PBK.

SPECS.

Blade Steel CPM-S30V
Blade Thickness 1/8" 3mm
Clip Reversible Ambidextrous, Stainless steel/black
Diam. Blade Hole 15/32" 12mm
Edge Type Plain Edge
Handle Material Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon
Length Blade 3 1/8" 80mm
Length Cutting Edge 2 5/8" 66mm
Length Overall 7" 179mm
Weight 2.65oz
 
I've been considering buying a Spyderco Native CPM-S30V. What made me hesitate is that some knife review say that CMP-S30V doesn't hold a good edge if the edge is very sharp. That is probably because that there's much Vanadium and that the size of Vanadium crystal is large. This alleged shortcoming could be overcomed by optimal heat-treatment. The optimal hardness of this material as blade is 55-57. Spyderco Native CPM-S30V is right in this range. But no information about if the worse edge-holding of sharper edge happens on Spyderco Native CPM-S30V.

I would like whose who own this knife comment on my knowledge. Thanks.
 
yuchang said:
I've been considering buying a Spyderco Native CPM-S30V. What made me hesitate is that some knife review say that CMP-S30V doesn't hold a good edge if the edge is very sharp. That is probably because that there's much Vanadium and that the size of Vanadium crystal is large. This alleged shortcoming could be overcomed by optimal heat-treatment. The optimal hardness of this material as blade is 55-57. Spyderco Native CPM-S30V is right in this range. But no information about if the worse edge-holding of sharper edge happens on Spyderco Native CPM-S30V.

I would like whose who own this knife comment on my knowledge. Thanks.
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I would not worry at all about Spyderco's edge holding for their S30V blades. The are, technologically, a very advanced company, and edge holding is one of their key strengths. I own a Military with the same steel and it is superb. Also, Spyderco is very committed to its customer service, so I am sure they would take care of any problems you would have.
 
jayharley,

Have you ever tested your Spyderco S30V blade and compared it with any other blade made of excellent material, like M2, BG42, D2, ATS-34 or 154CM?
 
For me: The ParaMillie is the "best" under $100. Best value for money, the Calypso Jr. That is one delightful little knife.
 
Yet another vote for the Calypso Jr. Love mine, buying another for my brother (nicely under the CA folder carry length-see other thread in this discussion) and maybe another for my wife. At under $50, a great knife.
 
Hi My vote is for the Endura II stainless model, Well worth the money and might have enough left over to buy a Meerkat with the reverse S blade. Not only a good tool but great conversation piece with the ghost lock and all. Best of Luck to you on your purchase am sure you will be happy with any of the knives recommended.
James
 
yuchang said:
I've been considering buying a Spyderco Native CPM-S30V. What made me hesitate is that some knife review say that CMP-S30V doesn't hold a good edge if the edge is very sharp. That is probably because that there's much Vanadium and that the size of Vanadium crystal is large. This alleged shortcoming could be overcomed by optimal heat-treatment. The optimal hardness of this material as blade is 55-57. Spyderco Native CPM-S30V is right in this range. But no information about if the worse edge-holding of sharper edge happens on Spyderco Native CPM-S30V.

I would like whose who own this knife comment on my knowledge. Thanks.
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:confused:
According to Mr. Glesser (CEO of Spyderco) they found that S30V works better if they leave it slightly softer that their other steels (57-59 Rc), but according to their test it still has TWICE the edge holding of ATS-34!!! :eek:
The big strength of S30V is its edgeholding capabilities. And the edge-holding of a sharper edge is meaningless, as there is no such thing as a dull Spyderco factory edge. You can safely assume that when they do their edge holding tests, they are doing it on a sharp edge....very sharp!
 
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