Recommendation? Hard use spyderco

rpn said:
Sometimes I think people want tip strength when they talk hard use, so I'll add the Southard into the mix.
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Would you recommend a hollow grind for hard use though? I have no practical experience myself but I though they had more fragile edges compared to FFG.
 
Not found any GB1 so I have placed an order for a GB2 ... I will see how it compare to other folders I trust to be good for hard use (ZT 0550 and 0630 for exemple)
 
For a long time I have been a fan of ZT but i am sad they don’t offer more manual + washer design with good steels
IMO the 0350, 0630 and 0550 are really some of their best designs

I will see if the GB2 can push them out of my pocket :)
 
lieferung said:
Would you recommend a hollow grind for hard use though? I have no practical experience myself but I though they had more fragile edges compared to FFG.
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It's a beastly blade of high quaility steel that I wouldn't worry about. Even though it's very light weight, it's got some oomph to it imo.
 
IMO FFG, Hollow and scan have all their qualities.
I like FFG as default go to grind, but my CRK have converted me to hollow grind :)
Depending on the steel and blade stock it can be robust and well suited for various cutting tasks.
 
I have been using my GB2 for a month now putting it through some hard work and I absolutly love it. I have no doubts that it will push those ZT’s out of your pocket hahah.

Let us know what you think when you get it.
 
I have a GB1 and GB2. They are great designs, and M4 is a great, tough, good edge-holding steel. I don't really understand why these are considered beastly though? They don't have the extreme fine tips of a Mili or PM2, and I certainly do not consider them delicate, but they are not "beastly" or heavy duty like a Cold Steel SR1, a ZT 620 or 630, or even a spyderco southard (to name a few blades I own and like) for comparison. OTOH, the GBs are better cutters than any of these, heavier-duty blades.
 
dogrunner said:
I have a GB1 and GB2. They are great designs, and M4 is a great, tough, good edge-holding steel. I don't really understand why these are considered beastly though? They don't have the extreme fine tips of a Mili or PM2, and I certainly do not consider them delicate, but they are not "beastly" or heavy duty like a Cold Steel SR1, a ZT 620 or 630, or even a spyderco southard (to name a few blades I own and like) for comparison. OTOH, the GBs are better cutters than any of these, heavier-duty blades.
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I don't disagree but the GB is designed for hard use within the context of normal folding knife usage. Knives like the Cold Steel SR1 are more designed to replace a fixed blade.
 
dogrunner said:
I have a GB1 and GB2. They are great designs, and M4 is a great, tough, good edge-holding steel. I don't really understand why these are considered beastly though? They don't have the extreme fine tips of a Mili or PM2, and I certainly do not consider them delicate, but they are not "beastly" or heavy duty like a Cold Steel SR1, a ZT 620 or 630, or even a spyderco southard (to name a few blades I own and like) for comparison. OTOH, the GBs are better cutters than any of these, heavier-duty blades.
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The Southards I have seen all have very thin tips.
I find knives with their tips inline with the edge usually have very fine tips. This is because they are in line with the edge the tip narrows just like the grind towards the edge.
 
I have two Enduras that are my “beater” knives. I don’t abuse them but they have been used pretty hard. They are the ones that are in my pocket when I’m under a car, working I the yard, or working on some project. They have stood up to an awful lot. They aren’t pretty anymore but they are dependable.
 
I will see how the GB2 stands in front of my ZTs.
For a work knife, I am quite sure the Recon 1 would have been a great tool with its s35vn steel, but I don't want to buy cold steel.

But now I am excited to get my hands on the GB2 :)
 
Therom said:
I will see how the GB2 stands in front of my ZTs.
For a work knife, I am quite sure the Recon 1 would have been a great tool with its s35vn steel, but I don't want to buy cold steel.

But now I am excited to get my hands on the GB2 :)
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The GB2 is my favorite Spyderco of all time :D
It has a similar size and blade geometry as the CRK Umnumzaan.
 
ANDYLTS said:
Spyderco Tuff,the toughness of CPM-3V is great.
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That TUFF model is a good pick. Albeit it's getting somewhat hard to find now a days and there are many options that are easily available. Personally I would recommend any of the Native models. I particularly like the GOLDEN CO made Natives but I haven't used any of the Native models that didn't perform well.

I still get out my old 440V, SE Native on occasion for rough jobs and you just can't seem to hurt that knife much at all. Also for the price it's hard to beat any of the RESCUE models for hard use.
 
southard original spyderco version does Not have a thin tip. Quite robust.

Another "hard use" model - lil temp!
 
Some great options I love the Manix and Shaman the Lionspy is a real tank although fairly collectable so maybe you wouldn't want to hard use it but you could for sure
 
Therom said:
I will see how the GB2 stands in front of my ZTs.
For a work knife, I am quite sure the Recon 1 would have been a great tool with its s35vn steel, but I don't want to buy cold steel.

But now I am excited to get my hands on the GB2 :)
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I think you will love the GB2, I do! It’s not “beastly” like a coal chisel, but has a thin edge for actually cutting things and yet is very durable when used as a knife!

Let us know how you like it.
 
At this time I actually, truly feel that my current two EDC folders that I've used for at least the past 5 months or so are about as "Hard Use" as you can get. I've been carrying at least 2 Spyderco folders for a long time now. My primary plain edged EDC is my hallowed M390 Military model which I've put through some really demanding jobs over the past two years.

I also carry what I refer to as a "companion blade" which is usually a fully serrated/Spyderedged blade. I like the best of both worlds because daily I find viable uses for both edge types and there is hardly a day that goes by when I don't end up using both edge types. My Spyderedged "Hard Use" blade is an old, vintage, ATS-55 era Stainless Handled RESCUE model. That knife is the most solid, rigid built folder I've ever owned. And between the two of them I really feel like I've got what I call the "Dynamic Duo" of folders. And I would recommend either model to anyone.
 
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