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ColonelX

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ive been keen on getting my hands on a spyderco sometime soon but im not sure which model to invest in

here are my specifications

blade length 3 - 5 inches

deep carry clip would be good

price range
under $120

any ideas?


cheers

the colonel
 
I'm investing in a Delica 4 and a Centofante III.

They both fall under your specifications. :D
 
Calypso 3 has a nice deep carry wire clip and overall is one of the best EDC designs IMO.

The Centofante 3 is a great knife. Extremely light and the thin blade cuts better than most knives of its size.

The Paramilitary and Military are both outstanding but are not deep carry at all.

The Sage might be worth looking at, it carries pretty deep from photos I've seen.
 
take look at the new g-10 full flat grind Endura. its a time tested design with upgraded material.-CB
 
+1 on the para-military...definately not deep carry and you are limited to right hand tip down carry. I normally go tip up but this knife works quite well, after I got used to the tip down. It leaves just enough handle exposed to get your fingers on. The lock up is top notch and blade is a wicked good slicer.
 
delica 4 or endura 4

spyderco native 3 has deep carry wire clip and is also a good knife
 
it depends on what you wanna use it for. Personnaly I say spend a bit more and get a civilian, nothing says bad ass like a serrated hawk bill blade (you seriously cant stuff any more blade in to a handle like that!). Then again I use my knifes for different things then you do probally... For general use, I say get a spyderco police.
 
Delica 4! Emerson opener for fast draw if you want it; you can still open normally with spydie hole if you chose, in case you ever find yourself on your back trying to open it.....

Endura, and Military are good too. :) I'm aiming to get a military by the end of the year....
 
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Police 3 in plain edge, g10 handles, or old police, with serrated edge. Best spyderco
 
I REALLY dig my UK Pen knife. It is perfect. ....such a simple knife. A thing of beauty. Honestly it has chased my Sebenza and SnG right outta my pocket! Just being made in the US of A sucked me in, and I'm glad it did! Next up I'll be giving Benchmade another shot, but I see a Military in my future!
 
Lots of good choices , Endura 4 and Delica 4 are well under your cap and very good pieces .

Chris
 
Pick up a Delica 4. Very representative of Spyderco quality, not too expensive, and a nice all-around user.

I never really got into the Native. I think it's an acquired taste.
 
If you want a really nice tip up carry Spyderco, that carries fairly deep you should consider upping your price range and going for the SuperHawk. The lock is compression which IMO is the best, the handles peel ply carbon fiber. Has an great feel in hand. Mine wasn't much more than your budget (135.50) because I won it off eBay. (brand new from a dealer!) I doubt you'd ever get one that cheap there again. But if you like it you may want to save a bit longer and get it. Here's a picture showing clip side along with the excellent D-2 Para and the great all stainless ATR.
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