Can anybody tell me about the Spyderco "S"?

[Dekz]

Unfortunately the search function on this forum does not seem to allow boolean functions and therefore my search brings up EVERY Spyderco thread.

Does anybody have one of these? Any info would be appreciated.

 

[4 s ter]

Does anybody have one of these? Any info would be appreciated.

A good place to go for info on Spyderco knives is the Spyderco website:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=269

I have a silver "S" It's very light, but no good for spreading peanut butter The blade was the first Spyderco manufactured using MIM (metal injection molding). Previous models with "cutout" blades (Q & R) were manufactured by laser cutting.

Hope this helps

David

 

[Dekz]

Thanks, but I'm not looking for stats, I'm looking for reviews.

Obviously the Spyderco website is going to have nothing but good things to say about the knife, I'd like to hear from people that have one.

 

[USSR]

Sharp, small, flat, light as all get out, and surprisingly solid considering that most of it has been MIMed away. The lock is probably too strong. I'd suggest handling one before you buy, as the handle isn't for everyone. Has a wire clip, if that matters.

 

[talonturbo]

Very nice knife, but not the latest greatest steel (only downside to the knife, really). I'd still have one, if my GF didn't claim it...but as for a review, she loves it.

 

[STR]

I have both the R and the S folders and although well made the S is not the heaviest duty little folder. However with that said its certainly capable and a step up in ability from the original Q folder by Spyderco. I like the S but have not used it or the R much other than to examine them and maybe open a letter or two. I bought the S. The R was a gift from a very good friend of mine. I can't say I plan to use them but instead will keep them for their collectible nature.

I have no doubt that either of them would perform admirably regardless of the laser cut outs on the blade or handle. The lock on the S is well thought out and strong as has been proven by its use in other folder designs. The 2.5" blade makes it a perfect 50 state and major city legal carry folder anywhere in the USA for anyone that wants that and the web design on the blade and body make it very pleasing to the eye and 'sheeple friendly'.

Its light weight (1.8 ounces) and terrific wire clip make it very easy to carry and convenient to carry also. I might also add that the traction grooves on the blade are perfectly placed for the thumb and the index finger and that the built in choil design for placement of the index finger so that its positioned in a normal grip to be ahead of the pivot can give both added security as a physical block preventing the blade from accidentally closing on ones fingers as well as also allowiing one to choke up on the blade nicely for some detail work with the tip third of the blade.

Oh and lets not forget that the choil that is used by Spyderco as well as anyone makes what the measurements might lead one to believe is a less than ample handle length of 3 and 5/16" actually more like 3.75" on this folder so its not the pinky dangler or three finger knife in use that the 3 and 5/16 measurement might lead one to believe. I have no problem palming a basketball and find that I can just get all four fingers wrapped around this folder just fine to make it work for me if I wanted to and mostly that is due to the ingenious way Spyderco uses the choil idea in their designs.

STR

 

[Dekz]

Thanks for the replies, I can always count on this place.

Let's hope Ebay is as kind