How did you acquire the taste for Spyderco

Grew up with traditionals and me and my dad used to make fun of them in stores as being cheap plastic crap. Fast forward several years later, I was researching a new EDC and one certain Youtuber had a ton of Spyderco videos. I slowly started to like the look more and more. It led me to handle a PM2 and I immediately had to have one. I'd never had a knife melt into my hand like that before.

Fast forward to today. I have many knives much more expensive and exclusive and prettier and this and that, but for the past 2 weeks there's been a Delica in my pocket everyday. Oh and my dad had to have a PM2 after he handled mine, and I've yet to see a "user" anywhere that's as beat up and nasty as his. Guess he likes it.
 
I had read a lot of good things about Spyderco and was curious to try one out. I picked up an Endura. I liked the knife a lot, but found it a bit larger than I wanted for EDC. So, the logical next step was to get a Delica. That one made a strong impression. It was pretty much a perfect EDC design and executed brilliantly. That led to another dozen or so Spydies, but the Delica remained my favorite for a long time. It was only more recently that I tried out a Caly3, which has claimed the top spot for me amongst my Spyderco knives. The Delica though... There's good reason it's one of Spyderco's top sellers.
 
I got my first "real" knife over 20 years ago, it just happened to be the latest in design of the day. (I didn’t know what AUS-8 meant and didn’t care!)
It had a clip you could hook in your pocket and opened with one hand with this cool hole in the blade.

I snapped its point and ground the whole spine flat to fix it, still have it by luck.
It was so "me" that I got an Endura, Goddard Lightweight and two Natives over the next 10-15 years. Always had one with me and all of those were eventually lost or misplaced.
A few years ago I got an Endura 4 and its been my EDC till I got the PM2 followed by a CTS 204P PM2 a week later ;)

A right side tip up knife is what I know, everything else is wrong.

 
I became aware of Spyderco about 25 years ago with the release of the all steel Police model. I liked it instantly and even today it's one of the most wicked looking folders ever made. Unfortunately it was followed by a lot of small, cautious, boring models. Today Spyderco still makes way too many small knives for my taste but does sprinkle their line-up with desirable models like the Civilian, Chinook, Szabo, Tatanka, Ulize, Police 3 [which unfortunately lacks the deadly needle tip of the original]
 
I became aware of spyderco due to cold steel. I bought a voyager and they credited spyderco with the integral clip. Cold Steel also sold the sharpmaker. [This may surprise the Cold Steel haters.] I thought that if Lynn Thompson liked spyderco, they must be OK. So I bought a sharpmaker at a gun show.

My first spyderco knife was a kitchen utility with serrations, my wife loved it. She's a flag nut, so for anniversary, I got her a serrated flag Q, she loved that as well. The serrations were addictive, so my first spyderco was the G10 Harpy...with serrations :)
 
My first Spydie was a Tenacious that I got in trade as kind of a test to see if I'd like the feel and would be comfortable using the thumb hole. It made a good impression so I got rid of it and got my hands on a Manix 2 LW. I loved the look and ergos of the Manix 2 but didn't like the scales or feel of it. I ended up with a Zulu for a while, then a Navaja (which I really love the look of but it doesn't have that solid feel that I like) for a few months, then I stopped buying Spydercos for a few months. But recently I've been wanting a good lightweight knife for EDC that won't weight down my pants, especially when wearing a pistol, and Spyderco was the brand that first came to mind. I ended up trying out a PM2 first, which I liked, but couldn't get the Manix out of my head. So I traded for a CTS-BD30P Sprint Run Manix 2 that I fell in love with, it was such a nice change from the LW I had before. But even though I loved it, I still couldn't get one knife out of my head, so I got rid of the CTS-BD30P Manix 2 and finally got the knife that had been haunting my thoughts since I started my hunt for a lighter EDC... and it came in the mail TODAY!!! I finally laid my hands on her and she couldn't wait to be fondled and get into my pants... My new Manix 2 CRUWEAR Sprint Run! Pure Awesome!:D
 
Ares1307 said:
My first Spydie was a Tenacious that I got in trade as kind of a test to see if I'd like the feel and would be comfortable using the thumb hole. It made a good impression so I got rid of it and got my hands on a Manix 2 LW. I loved the look and ergos of the Manix 2 but didn't like the scales or feel of it. I ended up with a Zulu for a while, then a Navaja (which I really love the look of but it doesn't have that solid feel that I like) for a few months, then I stopped buying Spydercos for a few months. But recently I've been wanting a good lightweight knife for EDC that won't weight down my pants, especially when wearing a pistol, and Spyderco was the brand that first came to mind. I ended up trying out a PM2 first, which I liked, but couldn't get the Manix out of my head. So I traded for a CTS-BD30P Sprint Run Manix 2 that I fell in love with, it was such a nice change from the LW I had before. But even though I loved it, I still couldn't get one knife out of my head, so I got rid of the CTS-BD30P Manix 2 and finally got the knife that had been haunting my thoughts since I started my hunt for a lighter EDC... and it came in the mail TODAY!!! I finally laid my hands on her and she couldn't wait to be fondled and get into my pants... My new Manix 2 CRUWEAR Sprint Run! Pure Awesome!:D
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You're saying the Manix 2 Cruwear is lighter than Manix 2 BD30P...? I don't see where weight is shed? Or is the BD30P version the non skeletonized liner version?
 
SpeedHoles said:
You're saying the Manix 2 Cruwear is lighter than Manix 2 BD30P...? I don't see where weight is shed? Or is the BD30P version the non skeletonized liner version?
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I believe they are the same design and same weight. Both are heavily skeletonized liner versions.

It sounds like he sold it, then desired the light weight after he sold it.
 
I never quite understood the allure of the Spyderco - they always looked kind of funny to me. Then I started reading knife reviews and started noticing that Spydercos always seemed to get high marks for ergonomics and cutting performance. At first, though, that alone wasn't enough to make me try one out. I'd been happy enough with my old speedsafe Kershaws, but I wanted to understand what the hole was all about. I ended up buying a round-hole Benchmade 555HG first, and man... that hole really is something. The rest of the knife was OK too, but that HOLE! It was made for my thumb!

After a month with my 555, I started to get a bit frustrated with the few drawbacks of the model. F&F not great, didn't like the shape all that much, hated the clip. So I decided to finally give Spyderco a try. First I bought a Dragonfly 2, then a Delica 4. Between the holes, the clips, the full flat grinds, and the ERGONOMICS.... I was hooked.

I feel like Spyderco understands that the way a knife carries is just as important as the way it cuts. If the knife is uncomfortable to carry, it stays in the drawer. If it tears up pockets, it stays in the drawer. If it boasts a pocket clip with a superior design, not one that seems to be added as an afterthought, it gets carried. If the pocket clip has the perfect amount of tension - enough to keep it in place but not too much to keep me from drawing it out of the pocket, it gets carried. I haven't had as much luck with the 'other guys' pocket clips, but Spyderco rarely disappoints.
 
Great thread.

I moved to Colorado Springs several years ago. We were up in Golden just spending a weekend when I noticed the factory store. The flag and giant spider logo are hard to miss. I went in out of curiosity. I became an instant fan of the company as well as the world class individuals working in the factory store. I bought my first Spyderco in the factory store that same day. It was a Delica. Been a fan ever since.
For me, the Spyderco passion is almost as much about my respect for the company as it is about my love for their products. They really are a great American company. Unique.
 
Doughnut said:
I believe they are the same design and same weight. Both are heavily skeletonized liner versions.

It sounds like he sold it, then desired the light weight after he sold it.
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Yeah, I was gonna say; the Manix as I know it doesn't seem to have much reputation as being lightweight... that is until the LW actually came out! I have an old saber grind Manix 2 with non skeletonized liners that I hardly ever carry due to the hefty weight.
 
It all clicked for me back in 2007. I was into Benchmades and Kershaws at the time, but decided to pull the trigger on a Pacific Salt, see what's the hype about (circa 2003 I think Sal posted here on BF some testing results on H1, indicating that it positively compared with Cobalt based materials -as in no rust at all-, so I've been interested in testing this wonder myself). Instantly sold on the lightweight and sheer comfort of carrying, I went one step further and ordered my first Millie and it's been downhill ever since. Even as we speak, some years older and 15 Militaries richer ;), I buy and use almost exclusively Spydercos.
 
Ares1307 said:
So I traded for a CTS-BD30P Sprint Run Manix 2 that I fell in love with, it was such a nice change from the LW I had before. But even though I loved it, I still couldn't get one knife out of my head, so I got rid of the CTS-BD30P Manix 2 and finally got the knife that had been haunting my thoughts since I started my hunt for a lighter EDC... and it came in the mail TODAY!!! I finally laid my hands on her and she couldn't wait to be fondled and get into my pants... My new Manix 2 CRUWEAR Sprint Run! Pure Awesome!:D
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Doughnut said:
I would be interested to see a picture of that thing. :)
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The Manix 2 is my current favorite also, I've bought the Delica, Tenacious, and PM2 before getting the Manix 2. Although mines not the lightweight, I have no problems carrying it. It fits my hand and fits perfectly in the change pocket of my jeans (my preferred carry pocket) more perfectly than any other knife I've ever had. I liked it so much that I went and ordered the DLC black bladed version. I'm a bigger guy at 6'1", my niece is 5'5" and she thinks it too big and heavy. She loves my Delica, she says it just fits her hand great. She'll either get mine or I'll get her one for her birthday.

Some pics of the CRUWEAR would be great!
 
I have always liked the looks of Spyderco knives but the price turned me away for many years. I simply didn't understand knives very well back then. As my knowledge and collection grew it was only natural for me to gravitate toward Spyderco. Initially I picked up a Bird Crossbill because it was cheap and I thought it looked cool, I've since given it to my son and he loves it. I have found them to be the best value on the market when you consider things like blade steel and overall consistent quality.

After spending a lot of time and money on just about every mainstream knife company out there, Spyderco has been my company of choice for the last two years. They aren't without their flaws but those are generally far and few between and from my experience are almost always corrected quickly when customer feedback warrants a change. One of the few companies that listens to it's customers rather than make excuses.
 
i bought my first spyderco around 1997 i believe. a couple of older guys we hung out with in high school carried them and I had to have one. bought my first with my own money from my first job. it was a fully serrated rescue because i had no idea at the time what i was looking for and it was what i could afford. i carried it for a couple of years and eventually lost it at a party. wish i still had it.
 
Growing up just North of Denver we used to drive by Spyderco on highway 93 fairly often. For the longest time I thought it was the same brand that made ski jackets (Spyder). Guess I never realized the "co" part at the end. About 4 years ago I picked up my first Spyderco after getting into Benchmades and Kershaws and realized Spyderco was my favorite production company. Maybe I'm biased because of my Colorado connection but they are beautiful knives.
 
My Dad got a delica full serrated with metal handle a long time ago. He used it mainly for baler twine and it was like carrying a chainsaw in your pocket. Many years later I bought a pro grip and I really loved the blade shape. I have about 75 or 100 Spydercos but my favorite is my Stretch 2 which is the big brother to the pro grip. I have a few combo blades but only 2 serrated. I just think they offer good value with the newest bladesteels and great ergonomics.
 
I just got my first spyderco, the PM 2 of course. Like a lot of others i was put off by the looks to begin with, but figured i needed one in my collection. Loving it so far, big fan of the compression lock, and the overall ergonomics. That damn spyderhole is going to take some getting used to though, I'm not very good with it yet. Ready for the next spyderco, I like the look of that manix 2!
 
I found BF while looking for a "tactical" knife online after someone gifted me a S&W. I saw the spydies, hated on their looks, and after some haphazard research, I decided on the Military. What could be more "tactical" than a knife named the military? I bought one for an exorbitant price from a in country brick and mortar and was immediately underwhelmed when I opened the package.

I started using it for everything at the farm and I don't mean just knife use. I probed for root rot on my mango trees, chopped off diseased branches, used it to dig holes for fertilizer, etc...

After a couple of months of this, I realized that my military was handling what I threw at it with aplomb and begged for more. Then it clicked to me that what I had was not the weapon that I bought it for but rather an excellent tool for separating material. I started looking at spydercos in a different light then. My appreciation just grew with the years and more knife use.
 
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