Help me choose a strong Spyderco with Spyderedge

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I really love my VG-10 Spyderedge Endura, It does all the "abusive cutting". The spyderedge really comes in handy. But there are times that the handle flex concerns me. So.....
I need a fully serrated Spydie with a stronger handle!

What Spyderco with a full spyderedge would you recommend?

Thanks:)
 
How about a fully serrated Ayoob? Flex-free handle and the design really pushes and pulls the "teeth" w/ authority.
 
Military is roughly similar size and shape blade to Endura, but G10 handle = much stiffer. Or if your preference is for steel you can go for the Police = stainless steel handle. I blieve serrated Military is one of Sal's EDC.
Of course if you want a new blade shape/style you can look into Lum, Ayoob, Chinook, ect.
Martin
 
Why don't you just try the SS handle version of Endura? You know how well the Endura will work, so having SS should elminate the handle flex.
Police is going to work well too, whether it's SS or G10.
 
SS Endura. Like Calyth said, you know how the Endura works for you, with the SS, no flex. :)


Blades
 
Thanks for all of the great replys!
I really need a premium steel for extended cutting periods so the Endura II (stainless) is not an option.

For those who own both the Military and Endura Lightweight, does the Military feel more rigid and stable in hard use (hard sawing cuts, chops) where torque is placed on the handle?

Thanks!:)
 
K man, the Military G10 handle DOES NOT give way to pressure. When I first got my Military I tried to make the handle flex and no matter how or how hard I grip it, the G10 scales are like granite. They do not flex whatsoever!! My LtWt. FRN Endura does give to some pressure, but not enough to worry me. As a matter of fact, my FRN Endura SE, occasionally, serves as a backup EDC to my Military PE.

To answer your question, YES, the Military does feel more rigid and stable than the FRN. Not to mention that the grip on the G10 is unbelievable. :D

Originally posted by K man
So....I need a fully serrated Spydie with a stronger handle!
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IMHO, the Military SE would be the best choice. ;)
 
IF you could live with just a "combo-edge", rather than full serrations, the Chinook is really a STOUT folder.
 
just rember , the ss endura is aus-6. If u are use to the ats55 steel there maybe a slight drop in performance.

I say go for the ss police.
 
Sounds like the police SS or G10 or the Military would do fine then.
I personally would not doubt Spydie's AUS6. My ladybug cut like the Endura does, and much sharper than my other AUS6 folders.
 
K man wrote:
>"I really love my VG-10 Spyderedge Endura, It does all the 'abusive cutting'. The spyderedge really comes in handy. But there are times that the handle flex concerns me."

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>"I really need a premium steel for extended cutting periods ... ."

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I really have to ask, <i>what in the heck are you cutting</i>!? :eek:
 
mnblade- This weekend the Endura had a large role in the removal of 5 dead, dry bushes that sit low to the ground. I cut all the branches off so that I could dig around it to get to the roots. Then, I used the Endura again to cut the roots away and get the bush stump out. By the time I was done with the 3rd bush, the Endura was getting dull and I was getting a blister underneath my glove where the Endura was rubbing my finger.
This is probably the hardest I have ever used a folder. Cutting the branchs off was no easy task, but I was really suprised how well the Endura handled it. If it was anything other than fully serrated, it wouldn't have gotten the job done.
I used the knife as a saw, kinda how you would use a small Leatherman or Swiss Army knife saw. It was an Up an down sawing motion with more foward pressure than a saw (to take advantage of the sharp edge).

The Endura did a great job, not many zytle handled folders would come close. I just want a knife that will not flex as much (also a good excuse to get a new Spydie:) )
 
also....
Did I mention the fact that there are cocky bobcats up at our cottage (Norther Michigan, but still in Lower Peninsula) and the only knife I carry up there has been the Endura because of its lightweight and durability. Two neighbors have been stalked by them!

Now that I think about it, the Endura would be as good a choice as any other for the unlikely occurrence of and animal attack, but the fact is I am looking for a stronger but still lightweight knife.
The Military is really starting to sound like the right one:)
 
>"The Military is really starting to sound like the right one"

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I'm not so sure. Why don't you buy two and send one of 'em to me? After a few months, we'll compare notes and see if you made the right choice. ;)
 
Yes, the Military has great size/strength to weight ratio, excellent choice. I prefer the Wegner for all around uses but Military is excellent and best among "trademark" triangular pointed Spydies, best design for utilizing serrations.
Martin
 
How about a serrated JD Smith?
Looks like a quality knife with a practical blade.
 
How about a serrated JD Smith?
They seem to be a quality knife with a practical blade.
 
I've been reading this post with interest. I, as yet, do not own a single Spyderco, because I often found the blade steel a bit thinish.. (yes, very silly, I know..), but the Military model appears to have a 4MM thick blade, a full MM thicker than the police model, so I now am also quite interested in the military model, especially since I am very satisfied with G-10 scales in general (and indeed, they do not flex). I cannot have a look at it myself, unfortunately, since local knifedealers do not stock the military model.

My question is: does one of you guys by any chance own a Strider Buck Folder? If so, how do these compare? If I buy the Spyderco Military I doubt it will replace the Strider as my EDC, but I am still quite interested, so any comparisons would be appriciated. Should anyone have both and be able to post a few pics, expecially from above, I would be most grateful.

Thanks, Christiaan.
 
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