Actually, it’s a sailor’s knife called the “Tusk”. The “Tusk” part is a Marlinspike for doing and undoing knots. The tapered eye in the spike is a shackle wrench.cool looking pieces, almost like leatherman but with more curves, really cool concept. is that a letter opener on the second knife or a leather awl?
I have a leatherman that I haven't opened in a year..... I like thin knives with 3.5" Blades and leatherman are usually way thicker in the grip (due to the extra tools of course) and a pretty small blade.
cool, never heard of one before. thanksActually, it’s a sailor’s knife called the “Tusk”. The “Tusk” part is a Marlinspike for doing and undoing knots. The tapered eye in the spike is a shackle wrench.
If you like the domino I think you'll dig the manix and shaman.i didnt get it for a while
and I still dont fully get it.
just not a fan of frn - also don't like a lot of the aesthetics.
a year or so ago, I got a shot at a Domino - which looked better to my eyes than many of the others - and its been my EDC ever since. really grown to like this knife.
its caused me to look more at spyderco - still not a fan of the FRN.
ones that i've been looking at are the Manix, GBs, Shaman, and maybe terzuola.
The zip tie is for wave opening. It's unnecessary because the Spyder hole opening method is already great and knives are generally a terrible idea for self defense. It has nothing to do with thumb studs.I don't understand it either. Then again you don't have to like anything just because everyone else does. Everyone has different taste and priorities and that is respectable. In MY opinion they are hideous overpriced designs that look like pterodactyl heads. I know they are good quality but I just don't like them. I don't like the hole on the blade that they have just for the sake of being different. I also see a lot of people putting zip ties and crap for lack of a thumb stud.
The Delica and Endura are the backbone of the Spydie line. You could probably include a few other models. The FRN handles work just fine if you use a knife. My first Native with FRN handles impressed the hell out of me.basic spyderco enduras and delicas are around $75-$85 and they are extremely reliable and well made. i personally love frn handles because they slip in and out of my pocket easily and they are very durable.
I don't like the hole on the blade that they have just for the sake of being different. I also see a lot of people putting zip ties and crap for lack of a thumb stud.
View attachment 1187695 Spydrco makes ZDP-189 wonders that can be sharpened on Japanese water stones.
I'm not going to try to sell you on Spydercos in general, because I've been in the same boat as you; sometimes I buy a knife because N. Shabazz (and the rest) tell me it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Then I pick it up and think, "What's the big deal about this?" Right now, everyone seems to have a love fest with both the Keen (from Drop, not Spyderco) and the Kapara (from Spyderco). I really don't get it either, though I've handled the Keen and not the Kapara. The Kapara just looks to me like it's got a weird shape, but no one else has said this.I'm really trying and when I think I finally found one I like, I'm just not enamoured by it and I end up not pulling the trigger. The advocate really catches my eye and the M390 sprint runs that just flew by seemed great but when all the dust settled I disnt end up buying one
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William Henry makes ZDP knives with button locks for right handed users.