Herbst or Ocelot?

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Buck60

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After lurking off and on for a few years here goes my first post. Looking to get my first Spyderco folder. A dealer has two discontinued models of interest -the C53P Herbst (ATS-55) and the Ocelot. I liked them both but can only afford one right now. Basically looking for a general purpose non "scary" carry for days when I'm not in the office. The dealer also has a Kershaw Blur, but it just didn't float my boat.

Thanks in advance!
 
Get the Herbst,it's a bit lighter(way better pocket feel) and imho looks a little more classy and less threatening
 
BITEME - Thanks. They both feel good in hand. I understand what you mean about the Herbst appearances and carry. Had some concerns that the Herbst didn't seem to have as enthusiastic a following as the Ocelot seems to have. This would basically be my first non-Benchmade for regular carry.
 
I have one of the Herbst seconds and it's a nice knife. Don't own an Ocelot but one complaint I've seen on the forums is that the paw prints are a crud magnet.
 
I personally like the ergos of the Herbst. Been pining for one of the Ti versions for years...

I looked at a used Ocelot at a show recently - and Harry is right - the Paw Print holes really seem to attract dust, lint, and other "ocelot jam".

TedP
 
Got to the store too late - both gone. Dealer is going out of business and the stock is pretty picked over. A few Kopas left. Snooze, lose.

Thanks for the input - that Herbst would have been the choice.
 
Buck60 said:
Had some concerns that the Herbst didn't seem to have as enthusiastic a following as the Ocelot seems to have.
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I do not think that any of these two have significant following. I was couple time close to pull the trigger on Herbst, but never did. I think there are quite a few Spydercos, which are better EDCs
Buck60 said:
Got to the store too late - both gone. Dealer is going out of business and the stock is pretty picked over. A few Kopas left.
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Sorry to hear this. Kopas are not bad, actually very good, great ergos and they are getting hotter lately. May be you should consider one if price is decent.
 
Buck, I think I know the store you're referring to. Let's just say that I acquired a major Spyderco collection over several visits there recently. And, one of them was the Herbst, a VERY nice knife indeed. I should post a picture of all those Spydies that I rescued. The Ocelot was on my third tier list, but I never got back there for it.
 
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Yes, I believe we've been to the same establishment. Congratulations on your purchase(s). I've enjoyed that store for years and am sad they're going out, but as my neighbor says "There's not a wind that blows that isn't good for somebody."

I tried the Ocelot again, and it didn't feel so satisfying in hand the 2nd time around. Now thinking about a Kopa, but probably should keep "the spendies" in check...or not.
 
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