First Spyderco

Dan of Bazz Clazz · Oct 29, 2018

Finally found a couple of reasons to buy a Spyderco!
1. It was on clearance sale!
2. It was a very good looking knife!

Yes that's right, I bought a fixed blade spyderco! lol

Got the Sprig. Really like the design and the feel. Beautiful knife. A perfect addition to my bird & Trout knife collection. Will probably get a sheath made for it at some point since "plastic sheathes" of any type are without a soul IMO. Wish they could carry that aesthetic of the Sprig over to their folders. Everyone of their folders leaves me ... meh.

Clearly, I'm not in the majority, but I'm ok with that. Definitely got a nice fixed blade!

dirc · Oct 30, 2018

nice find, and it's using the high end & rare steel s90v
very slicy looking & has distal taper... I'd like to see that

how much under the typical $200 did you find it for?

Smaug · Oct 30, 2018

Congratulations!

I will say though, (most) Spydercos are EXCELLENT in the hand, and very easy to open in any scenario. That big, goofy-looking hole just plain works, sometimes in situations where thumb studs don't.

Don't pass up a chance to try one in the hand. My Delica, for example... Not the fastest opening, due to being a lockback, but man is it easy! You just can't miss that hole.

l1ranger · Oct 30, 2018

i havent been a fan of spyderco from an aesthetic standpoint - but got a chance at a Domino in XHP earlier this year and took it.
I have fallen in love

snapshot2017 · Oct 30, 2018

I really like my Spyderco PM2 it's truly a fast opening, and very safe one handed closing knife with a great sharp blade.

Alberta Ed · Oct 30, 2018

It's a slippery slope once you've bought one Spydie

. Sorta weird-looking, yes, but highly ergonomic and totally functional.

22-rimfire · Oct 30, 2018

The Sprig appeals to my practical fixed blade side of me. Wish I had one, but I have that size covered with multiple fixed blades already.

My first Spyderco was a Native purchased at Walmart when they still carried Spydie knives.

kvaughn · Oct 30, 2018

You can get a custom B&T in 52100 or other steels from the BF Exchange for about half the retail on that.--KV

19-3ben · Oct 30, 2018

That sprig looks awesome. I haven't jumped on one yet but have been tempted since they came out. Looks like it would be equally at home in the woods, or in the kitchen as the world's most overqualified paring knife.

19-3ben · Oct 30, 2018

kvaughn said:
You can get a custom B&T in 52100 or other steels from the BF Exchange for about half the retail on that.--KV

I don't see the benefit in saying, "You're excited because you got the knife you wanted, but a knife you didn't want and didn't ask about would have been cheaper."

He's excited about a new knife. I applaud him.

I'll edit to add:
He mentioned having a bird and trout collection. Perhaps he already has purchased customs from the exchange.

kvaughn · Oct 30, 2018

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19-3ben said:
I don't see the benefit in saying, "You're excited because you got the knife you wanted, but a knife you didn't want and didn't ask about would have been cheaper."

He's excited about a new knife. I applaud him.

I didn't post for your benefit and I like to support the bladesmiths on BF.--KV

19-3ben · Oct 30, 2018

kvaughn said:
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I didn't post for your benefit and I like to support the bladesmiths on BF.--KV

Thanks. I do too and it's great to support them. Heck, I just bought a custom and am sending it off to one of our craftsman for a custom sheath. I'm right there with ya, both in philosophy and geography (also a CT guy).

But taking the wind out of someone's sails who is excited about his new knife doesn't seem like a great way to support our custom knifemakers.

sharp_edge · Oct 30, 2018

Looks a sweet and useful fixed blade :thumbsup:

I just regret badly that I did not pick up his bigger bro Southfork when it was discontinued and discounted at a great price.

lieferung · Oct 30, 2018

Nice sharp looking blade. Good catch.

Quiet · Oct 30, 2018

kvaughn said:
You can get a custom B&T in 52100 or other steels from the BF Exchange for about half the retail on that.--KV

Maybe he didn't want one of those? Why even mention that in a thread where the guy already has a knife that he's really happy with?

OP, great knife, I'm glad you got something you wanted and are enjoying it.

McFeeli · Oct 30, 2018

I’m jealous. I’ve always wanted to try a Sprig out in hand, but never got the chance to. It’s dimensions are just about perfect.

Regarding Spyderco’s folders.. Well they may not be the prettiest knives on the market, but what they lack in aesthetics they make up in useability. After you own a few you tend to see their inner beauty, haha. They’re a favorite around here for good reason.

Dan of Bazz Clazz · Oct 30, 2018

In response to several questions and comments posted above:

dirc said:
how much under the typical $200 did you find it for?

I got it for $180. One online store had it for under $150, but unfortunately did not have in stock and were unable to get anymore so that first order got canceled. Apparently Spyderco is discontinuing the Sprig.

kvaughn said:
You can get a custom B&T in 52100 or other steels from the BF Exchange for about half the retail on that.--KV

That is true. And I have.

I have also gotten some for more than that.

19-3ben said:
He mentioned having a bird and trout collection. Perhaps he already has purchased customs from the exchange.

Correct. I have 22 B&T knives in my collection. Most are production knives but some are from makers I came to know about here on BF. Dave @Horsewright makes wonderful knives, nearly all would qualify as B&T knives. Have a wonderful Menefee, Canal Street, LT Wright, a couple of Arno Bernard's...
Just purchased a beautiful Puukko from Jelio I am eagerly waiting to arrive. Not a B&T but still a beautiful knife and will be a great addition to my collection.

19-3ben said:
That sprig looks awesome. I haven't jumped on one yet but have been tempted since they came out. Looks like it would be equally at home in the woods, or in the kitchen as the world's most overqualified paring knife.

That it is. If you like it, I suggest grabbing one while you can. It seems to me that Spyderco is discontinuing the Sprig, so once they are gone...

FYI, wasn't offended by anyone's comments, and I get where each is coming from. Main thrust to my post was less crowing about the new knife, and more a comment on Spyderco's folders being butt ugly across the board.

I get that they are great knives, and I'm very happy with my new sprig, I just wish they would put some of the aesthetics of their fixed blades into their folders. Having great steel, ergonomics, and smooth action doesn't mean the knife has to look like a finalist in a Miss Warts pageant. I realize I'm in the minority here and Spyderco didn't get to the level they are by catering to statistical outliers. Still, I'd love to see some wood, bone, or horn scales, and sleeker, slimmer designs. Gentleman's knives are another of my big faves, and quite frankly I can't think of a single Spydy that would qualify in that department for me. All boils down to the difference between style and fashion.

For example, I have a couple of Pattada knives - a traditional knife from Sardinia. Absolutely beautiful, elegant lines. The original Pattada is a pinch open, friction knife, mirto shaped blade with Mouflon horn scales. A typical example of style would be this Steri Pattada:

and this example of fashion is Spyderco's Pattada.
Calling it a Pattada greatly diminishes the actual knife IMO. Sorry just not an improvement in any way, with regards to the aesthetics of a real Pattada. And then they added a liner lock, a pocket clip, and one handed opening, none of which are elements of a pattada knife.

Ya, I know, one man's art...

Still - when I can get great steel, ergonomics, smooth action and great performance in a beautiful knife, what do I need with the red headed step child?

Kreyzhorse · Oct 30, 2018

Love Spyderco, never owned one of their fixed blades however. The Sprig looks awesome.

As far as folders, they have to be felt in hand to be fully appreciated.

lieferung · Oct 30, 2018

Dan of Bazz Clazz said:
In response to several questions and comments posted above:

I got it for $180. One online store had it for under $150, but unfortunately did not have in stock and were unable to get anymore so that first order got canceled. Apparently Spyderco is discontinuing the Sprig.

That is true. And I have. I have also gotten some for more than that.

Correct. I have 22 B&T knives in my collection. Most are production knives but some are from makers I came to know about here on BF. Dave @Horsewright makes wonderful knives, nearly all would qualify as B&T knives. Have a wonderful Menefee, Canal Street, LT Wright, a couple of Arno Bernard's...
Just purchased a beautiful Puukko from Jelio I am eagerly waiting to arrive. Not a B&T but still a beautiful knife and will be a great addition to my collection.

That it is. If you like it, I suggest grabbing one while you can. It seems to me that Spyderco is discontinuing the Sprig, so once they are gone...

FYI, wasn't offended by anyone's comments, and I get where each is coming from. Main thrust to my post was less crowing about the new knife, and more a comment on Spyderco's folders being butt ugly across the board. I get that they are great knives, and I'm very happy with my new sprig, I just wish they would put some of the aesthetics of their fixed blades into their folders. Having great steel, ergonomics, and smooth action doesn't mean the knife has to look like a finalist in a Miss Warts pageant. I realize I'm in the minority here and Spyderco didn't get to the level they are by catering to statistical outliers. Still, I'd love to see some wood, bone, or horn scales, and sleeker, slimmer designs. Gentleman's knives are another of my big faves, and quite frankly I can't think of a single Spydy that would qualify in that department for me. All boils down to the difference between style and fashion.

For example, I have a couple of Pattada knives - a traditional knife from Sardinia. Absolutely beautiful, elegant lines. The original Pattada is a pinch open, friction knife, mirto shaped blade with Mouflon horn scales. A typical example of style would be this Steri Pattada:

and this example of fashion is Spyderco's Pattada.
Calling it a Pattada greatly diminishes the actual knife IMO. Sorry just not an improvement in any way, with regards to the aesthetics of a real Pattada. And then they added a liner lock, a pocket clip, and one handed opening, none of which are elements of a pattada knife.

Ya, I know, one man's art...

Still - when I can get great steel, ergonomics, smooth action and great performance in a beautiful knife, what do I need with the red headed step child?

That seems an unfair criticism. It's a tribute/Spyderco version of a Pattada, not meant to be a 1:1 production. It's also a well liked model. But alas, no accounting for different tastes!

Yo Mama · Oct 30, 2018

kvaughn said:
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I didn't post for your benefit and I like to support the bladesmiths on BF.--KV

Or that Sal is active here and deserves just as much focus.

First Spyderco

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