Confessions of a Spyderco hater.

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aephilli

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Maybe not really a hater. I had one years ago on the reccomendation of a friend. It was decent, but the plastic clip let it get lost from my pocket. Lack of great enthusiasm for their designs has kept me from getting one for the last 15 or more years. Saw a Resiliance at a gunshow the other day and was impressed, so now I again own a Spyderco. I know it's not a "real" Spyderco, but I am happy with it.:D
 
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Sorry to hear about you losing a knife, that integrated FRN clip is a tricky one. Not sure I understand the "Lack of enthusiasm for their designs" comment. There are tons of designs, especially over the last 3 years. The Resilience is an awesome knife, I don't own one (I prefer the Military) but I've read lots of positive reviews. It is a real Spyderco isn't it?
 
I am not a spyderco fan myself.

though I will say spyderco produces quality knifes.

Just not my cup of Tea.
 
RevDevil said:
Sorry to hear about you losing a knife, that integrated FRN clip is a tricky one. Not sure I understand the "Lack of enthusiasm for their designs" comment. There are tons of designs, especially over the last 3 years. The Resilience is an awesome knife, I don't own one (I prefer the Military) but I've read lots of positive reviews. It is a real Spyderco isn't it?
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Yeah, it's a real spyderco. It's more of an entry level spyderco as far as price goes. Uses 8cr13mov steel ad is made in china. I don't own one, but people are saying great things about them. I do, however, own a couple byrds and though the steel isn't the best for me, they are great knives. I can only assume the tenacious, resilience, persistence, and ambitious are as well.
 
I have carried many different brands of knives but always fall back to Spyderco. I mostly carry a Military, but today and carrying a Spyderedge SS Cricket that my wife bought me yesterday.

IMHO, no knife carries as well as a Spyderco. I can barely tell I have my Military on me and it has been the same with every Spyderco I have ever carried.
 
Spyderco's are really hard to beat for the $$$. I've had a couple break on me but their customer service always took good care of me. :thumbup:
 
I own a couple spydercos, I love their grinding on the edge, their thin profile and the opening hole. However, the sunken steel liners don't offer enough strength IMO and blade play becomes an annoyance.
 
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Some seem to believe the China made knives are not "really" Spydercos.
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This is how I feel. I was under the impression the Byrd brand was to be used to market Chicom Spydies. Crossing over to the Spyderco brand with Chinese manufacturing is not a good move (IMO). No sir... I don't like it one bit. :grumpy:
 
I also am not a fan of the designs. they just do not do it for me. you are not the only one. that said, i have only been able to be is a knife shop once, and so i have not had the opportunity to hold one. i take samples.... ;)
 
I only had one Spyderco (Centofante 4) for a long time and was primarily a Kershaw fan, but recently had a peaked interest in Spyderco. They are not the most visually appealing knives but they are very practical in use. The ones I've picked up have been more specialized.
 
I've owned many Spydies, from entry level to the top pieces, but I never keep them. If I had a favorite I would probably still have it. Of the pieces I've owned I would have to say that the Stretch II CF and the Gayle Bradley were probably the most impressive.
 
Spyderco knives just cut better than the rest. The funky designs have always appealed to me. My first was a lil temp at the age of 16. Now a para. As far as the handles go. They are as comfortable as a lazy boy. Always plenty of space. That said I only purchase USA made.
 
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Im not really a fan of the thumb hole... makes the blade look really goofy IMO
 
No matter how many high end or custom knives I get, I'll probably always be a Military or Paramilitary owner/user. It's just so hard to beat that design for one-hand opening, light weight EDC plus highly efficient slicing power from a folder. The concern about Chinese made knives continues to puzzle me. I'll be worried when Spyderco's quality and price to quality ratio goes downhill. If that occurs, where the mistakes are being made will be a secondary concern.
 
Spyderco is a great company. They have something for everybody who is not looking for a traditional folder. Good value inexpensive knives from China...the entry level models. The Taiwan models...a little more pricey but still affordable. The Seki City models which are top-notch and some of their best sellers (Endura, Delica, the Salts...VG10 and H1 products) and finally the various "flagship" models made in the USA, Military, Paramilitary, Manix.

They got something for everybody. I love that company. If you don't like a non-traditional folder, I suppose you won't like Spyderco...and that's fair.
 
It also doesn't impede the full cutting edge when slicing something large like studs and disks do not to mention it might be the most efficent opening method on a folder to date.

Issun said:
Im not really a fan of the thumb hole... makes the blade look really goofy IMO
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I'm also not a big fan of the way the Spyderhole looks. But short of flippers, it's my favorite design for one-hand opening. And Spyderco has earned their reputation for being one of the top production knife companies extant.
 
Reeek said:
It also doesn't impede the full cutting edge when slicing something large like studs and disks do not to mention it might be the most efficent opening method on a folder to date.
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Never even thought of this one, good point.
 
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