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Price is $300 ea, one per household please.
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welcome to blade forums. You really need to be more specific about what you're looking for. I can name pretty much all the spyderco knives as good, most of which can come with a semi serrated edge if you so choose. What are you using it for, how much do you want to spend. and why must it be spyderco?
However I, and most everybody here will disagree with the notion of a semi-serrated blade. I elaborate on this after you reply with what you're looking for.
However I, and most everybody here will disagree with the notion of a semi-serrated blade. I elaborate on this after you reply with what you're looking for.
4 inches is pretty big for a folder. Bigger than you think it is. a Spyderco Tenacious is their best deal, it's about $34 and i think it would suit you very well. Its 3 3/8th inches, which is pretty perfect for most things a folding knife should do.
If you have your heart set on a 4 inch blade, there is the endura in your price range of "not to much". The rest are all pretty pricey. The endura is 3 3/4 inches, and retails around 60. For camping and fishing I think the tenacious would have a better edge geometry, though have yet to get my hands on one so far.
Ok, onto serrations! a well sharpened knife will outcut a serrated knife for pretty much every task, the only exception is for cutting some synthetic fibers, bread, and tomatoes, they are slightly better. but serrations have no place in the outdoors because you'll mostly be dealing with wood and other less fibrous matter, there are maybe 2 people who will disagree with me on that.
Combo edges are rather infuriating, with the exception of the kershaw serrations which are more scallop shaped. The serrated edge is too small to be of any use, and just hinders the plain edge portion by clinging onto material, and then snapping forward. you end up with a knife thats half knife, half useless.
Hope that helps, the topic comes up quite often and you can search and read a couple hundred pages of literature on the matter if you want.
Now onto a few tips to help us help you. I'm not trying to put you off here, just giving you some tips to exist happily with everybody. Lots of guys here are rather grouchy when it comes to bad grammar. I'm not too good myself by default, my brain skips over essential words on occasion, or sticks them in out of order. You'll notice i end up editing almost all of my posts. but give it a bit of effort to go back and check out for obvious things. Secondly fill out your profile so we know a bit about you, and who you are. Really helps when you're looking for advice. The thread tittle is important, We're all always willing to help you so you don't need to beg us in the title, put something regarding the topic at hand. Example "Good Budget Spyderco for outdoors?" with the suffice "Recommendation" instead of off topic. Once inside list some features you're looking for. You'll find you get a lot more reply's and help. Have a nice stay.
Edit: Shit, I see you're from the UK. I don't think you guys are allowed to import, or carry locking folding knives. I'm not sure if thats only for urban areas or not, looking up legality is up to you. It sucks, I know.
If you have your heart set on a 4 inch blade, there is the endura in your price range of "not to much". The rest are all pretty pricey. The endura is 3 3/4 inches, and retails around 60. For camping and fishing I think the tenacious would have a better edge geometry, though have yet to get my hands on one so far.
Ok, onto serrations! a well sharpened knife will outcut a serrated knife for pretty much every task, the only exception is for cutting some synthetic fibers, bread, and tomatoes, they are slightly better. but serrations have no place in the outdoors because you'll mostly be dealing with wood and other less fibrous matter, there are maybe 2 people who will disagree with me on that.
Combo edges are rather infuriating, with the exception of the kershaw serrations which are more scallop shaped. The serrated edge is too small to be of any use, and just hinders the plain edge portion by clinging onto material, and then snapping forward. you end up with a knife thats half knife, half useless.
Hope that helps, the topic comes up quite often and you can search and read a couple hundred pages of literature on the matter if you want.
Now onto a few tips to help us help you. I'm not trying to put you off here, just giving you some tips to exist happily with everybody. Lots of guys here are rather grouchy when it comes to bad grammar. I'm not too good myself by default, my brain skips over essential words on occasion, or sticks them in out of order. You'll notice i end up editing almost all of my posts. but give it a bit of effort to go back and check out for obvious things. Secondly fill out your profile so we know a bit about you, and who you are. Really helps when you're looking for advice. The thread tittle is important, We're all always willing to help you so you don't need to beg us in the title, put something regarding the topic at hand. Example "Good Budget Spyderco for outdoors?" with the suffice "Recommendation" instead of off topic. Once inside list some features you're looking for. You'll find you get a lot more reply's and help. Have a nice stay.
Edit: Shit, I see you're from the UK. I don't think you guys are allowed to import, or carry locking folding knives. I'm not sure if thats only for urban areas or not, looking up legality is up to you. It sucks, I know.
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Hi Tommy
Welcome to the Forum. Munky88 gives some good advice. I completely agree with his recommendations of the Tenacious and the Endura. Both knives are available here in the UK from a number of online dealers.
I have two Enduras, one here in the UK with me and one in storage back in South Africa.
I don't know the Tenacious other than by its specs (and that Spyderco quality is of the best).
I would also recommend going with the plain edge. Serrations are unnecessary for fishing.
A few points to consider:
- Fishing is essentially dirty work. The knife will meet with mud, fish guts and scales. The endura has a backlock. In my experience small bits of dirt getting into that lock could jam it and make it fail to lock up properly. The Tenacious has a liner lock which is less sensitive to small pieces of dirt - the liner simply wipes the dirt out of its way. Leaving the knife in your tackle box makes it even more likely to getting dirt into the mechanism. Here I would recommend the Tenacious.
- Fishing exposes your knife to corrosion. The Endura has a blade of VG10. It's rust resistant properties are good. I don't know what the corrosion resistance of the Tenacious blade made of 8Cr13Mov will be. Possibly recommend the Endura on this point
- In folders you may also want to consider the UKPK (S30V blade - very good rust resistance). The blade does not lock and is slightly shorter than the other knives.
- However, for fishing you may want to consider a fixed blade. Cleaning fish with those short 3 inch blades is not ideal. Try Moran featherweight (VG10) or the Aqua Salt (H1 rustless steel).
Good luck and enjoy your fishing!
Welcome to the Forum. Munky88 gives some good advice. I completely agree with his recommendations of the Tenacious and the Endura. Both knives are available here in the UK from a number of online dealers.
I have two Enduras, one here in the UK with me and one in storage back in South Africa.
I don't know the Tenacious other than by its specs (and that Spyderco quality is of the best).
I would also recommend going with the plain edge. Serrations are unnecessary for fishing.
A few points to consider:
- Fishing is essentially dirty work. The knife will meet with mud, fish guts and scales. The endura has a backlock. In my experience small bits of dirt getting into that lock could jam it and make it fail to lock up properly. The Tenacious has a liner lock which is less sensitive to small pieces of dirt - the liner simply wipes the dirt out of its way. Leaving the knife in your tackle box makes it even more likely to getting dirt into the mechanism. Here I would recommend the Tenacious.
- Fishing exposes your knife to corrosion. The Endura has a blade of VG10. It's rust resistant properties are good. I don't know what the corrosion resistance of the Tenacious blade made of 8Cr13Mov will be. Possibly recommend the Endura on this point
- In folders you may also want to consider the UKPK (S30V blade - very good rust resistance). The blade does not lock and is slightly shorter than the other knives.
- However, for fishing you may want to consider a fixed blade. Cleaning fish with those short 3 inch blades is not ideal. Try Moran featherweight (VG10) or the Aqua Salt (H1 rustless steel).
Good luck and enjoy your fishing!
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In my experience, the best knives for cleaning fish are the higher quality ones displayed right next to all the fishing gear. My personal preference are the wood handled ones with the leather dangler sheath (don't know the brand name). As stated above, folders will work for cleaning fish, but it will destroy them pretty quickly as well.
Best of both worlds, buy a Spyderco of your choice to keep in your pocket for general use and a cheaper filet knife to keep in your tackle box.
Best of both worlds, buy a Spyderco of your choice to keep in your pocket for general use and a cheaper filet knife to keep in your tackle box.
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Spyderco makes knives from H1 steel, which is rustproof, and they have a bright yellow handle.
I would think that is a good option for a fishing knife. Its called the Pacific Salt.
I would think that is a good option for a fishing knife. Its called the Pacific Salt.
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You've got a couple options in the 3"-4" folder range.
The Tenacious is a great value. You can typically find one for around $30. Available in SE/PE/CE. Open construction, easy to clean out.
Up a bit higher on the food chain you have the Endura. Solid lockback folder. Mainstay of the Spyderco Clipit lineup for years. Slim profile with a VG-10 blade. The backlock makes it a bit harder to clean out.
Higher still you're looking at a Military/Para military. Top shelf knives from Spyderco and pillars of their "Save & Serve" line up. They use a liner/compression lock respectively. Open construction easy to clean out. Arguably two of the best designed knives ever put in to production. Sharp clip point blade, thin handles, refined ergos.
If you're really looking for 4+" look at a Police3 G-10 in SE/CE. Slimmer then a Military IIRC, but the blade is thinner as well. I guess mine just didn't cut it for me.
After that, you have the rustless Salt lineup in H1. Look at the Pacific Salt for a Endura sized folder in a 100% rust free package.
The Tenacious is a great value. You can typically find one for around $30. Available in SE/PE/CE. Open construction, easy to clean out.
Up a bit higher on the food chain you have the Endura. Solid lockback folder. Mainstay of the Spyderco Clipit lineup for years. Slim profile with a VG-10 blade. The backlock makes it a bit harder to clean out.
Higher still you're looking at a Military/Para military. Top shelf knives from Spyderco and pillars of their "Save & Serve" line up. They use a liner/compression lock respectively. Open construction easy to clean out. Arguably two of the best designed knives ever put in to production. Sharp clip point blade, thin handles, refined ergos.
If you're really looking for 4+" look at a Police3 G-10 in SE/CE. Slimmer then a Military IIRC, but the blade is thinner as well. I guess mine just didn't cut it for me.
After that, you have the rustless Salt lineup in H1. Look at the Pacific Salt for a Endura sized folder in a 100% rust free package.
The tenacious also has an Open design, the endura has a backing to it, so it will be harder to clean out. the tenacious will clean out easlity if you just swish it around it some water. Tenacious definitely wins there.
As for corrosion resistance, i would say 8cr13mov is "Good enough" rust resistance as long as you take care of it. Keep it clean, dry it off after use, oil it every once in awhile. Having to learn how to take care of a knife isn't a bad thing. If you're a saltwater fisherman by trade, then one of then h1 series knives would be more to you're liking. But they're more expensive, and don't hold an edge as well.
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