How is the Spyderco Autonomy for EDC ?

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carbonsteelfan

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Hi , guys. Until recently , l never knew that Spyderco made Switchblade models. But Then Mr. Deacon here informed me about the citadel , Embassy and Autonomy models. I did a quick search and learnt that the autonomy is the only one currently in Production. It looks absolutely beautiful and handy. Greek knife laws are sensible enough not to prohibit switchblades. So l decided to get one. I should have it in a month or so. I just wanted to know , how well this knife holds up for EDC tasks. It has , what people call , a sheepsfoot blade. I never used a sheepsfoot blade , so l am quite ignorant about them. Is the Autonomy a specialized knife or can it also make a good general utility blade ?
Appreciate the help.
 
The Steel used in the design "H1" is rust resistant. Wont rust no matter what you throw at it. This knife was designed for the US Coast Guard Rescue. I am hoping to pick one up sooner rather than later even though I can't "legally" carry it...
 
I have several knives with the sheeps foot blades (Benchmade griptillians) aqnd I really like them. Mine do not have a super pointy tip so they don't stick me that often. I don't think the sheepsfoot would be that good at stabbing, but its point is less likely to get broken off. Does the Autonomy have a fully serrated blade? It seems like the one that I saw did. I do see many limitations with a fully serrated blade. I guess it mainly depends on what you use it for. I could be wrong about the serrations. I have searched for the last year trying to find a Spyderco Citadel switchblade with no luck. Then, a few weeks ago I found a "new"unused 83mm black blade at an old knife store in North Carolina. The store had been closed for years and was bought and reopened. They had this Citadel. I bought it immediately. I really love this knife. It is very solid and opens fast and hard. I have probably 6 or more switchblades from different makers and I like the Spyderco the best. Good luck on your knife.
 
No stabbing ability ? Even mildly ?
P.S : I'm not planning on killing anyone . But l need to stab a knife into the side of a fish when I'm gutting it. Same for game animals. I don't suppose that the autonomy would be a proper tool for the job now , would it ?
 
You can penetrate flesh, or cardboard, quite easily with the tip of a sheepsfoot blade. You just can't do it very effectively with a straight stabbing motion.
 
The Deacon said:
You can penetrate flesh, or cardboard, quite easily with the tip of a sheepsfoot blade. You just can't do it very effectively with a straight stabbing motion.
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Thanks , Mr. Deacon sir. If l like this knife it's going to replace my Delica ( plain edge ) as my primary EDC. It's been six years since l carried a switchblade. The last time l did, it was a cheap Chinese Switchblade . One month of carrying , and the knife one day automatically popped open ( even though the safety was on ) in the pocket of My Armani linen suit trousers. The result was a torn suit trouser and a 4 inch deep cut on my thigh. Since then , l have an aversion to Chinese products and Switchblades. Of course Spyderco Byrd knives proved me wrong about Chinese knives. But this is the first time since 2009 that l am going to be carrying a switchblade again , and that's only because Spyderco is making them and l have a big confidence in Spyderco.
 
That autonomy is just waiting to be reground into a wharncliff. I'm going to get two eventually, one to put a point on for land carry and one to leave blunt for diving.
 
carbonsteelfan said:
You gotta stab the side of a fish before gutting it , man. Also same principle for deer.
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Not really, most surgeons don't start an incision by stabbing the patient. Finesse may not be all that important with fish but one can still open most of them with a slicing motion and moderate pressure. With deer, finesse is more important. Stabbing them can puncture things you'd really rather not puncture.
 
The Deacon said:
Not really, most surgeons don't start an incision by stabbing the patient. Finesse may not be all that important with fish but one can still open most of them with a slicing motion and moderate pressure. With deer, finesse is more important. Stabbing them can puncture things you'd really rather not puncture.
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No , No. I won't be stabbing the entire blade in. Just the tip , and then pull the blade down smoothly. Speaking of which , the serrations on the blade , wouldn't be a problem in the gutting process now , would it ?
 
" a cheap Chinese Switchblade . One month of carrying , and the knife one day automatically popped open ( even though the safety was on ) in the pocket of My Armani linen suit trousers."

Why does a guy that wears Armani...carry a cheap Chinese knife?
 
Sonnydaze said:
" a cheap Chinese Switchblade . One month of carrying , and the knife one day automatically popped open ( even though the safety was on ) in the pocket of My Armani linen suit trousers."

Why does a guy that wears Armani...carry a cheap Chinese knife?
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I was practically illiterate about good knives back then. I used to think anything with the words " High carbon stainless steel " on the blade is a good thing. And the knife looked cool since it had a lighter in the handle. In fact , l was so ignorant that l used to Think that Gerber is the best knife company in the world.
 
I just got the knife today ! Yay !!! It's a beauty . The serrations on the blade are some of the best , I've ever seen . And that bit of plain edge on the tip is really handy.
 
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