I am reformed....

KyleMS11 said:
Man i was the exact same way. Never was a fan of spyderco, thought they looked goofy with the deployment hole and the big blades. Finally bought a tenacious to try out and fell in love immediately. Since then i cant stop buying.
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That Tenacious gets its hooks in you and you can't help but love these knives. My wallet isn't a fan, but I sure am!
White.Lightning said:
A Tenacious was my gateway as well. I've since sold it and I am getting a Sage 2 now. A ParaMilitary 2 is my next 'wishlist' item.
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Totally with you on the PM2. Hoping to track one down soon and at a time when the funds are readily available. :D
 
I too used to hate spyderco designs, but just like you, the tenacious won me over. Now I have 6

You should look into the taichung spydies. All spydies have amazing fit and finish, but the best are the ones from the taichung plant. The ones I own are just amazing (especially for the price)
 
Krissig12 said:
You should look into the taichung spydies. All spydies have amazing fit and finish, but the best are the ones from the taichung plant. The ones I own are just amazing (especially for the price)
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I really like the look of the Domino. Sweet looking blade...
 
Don't forget the Sage series, Chaparral, Schempp Tuff, Techno, Vallotton, Chokwe, etc.

And I have to agree that of all my 35 or so Spydercos, the Taichung models have the best fit and finish (Though the margin is small as all Spydercos are exceptionally well build and well engineered).
 
Semper Praesidio said:
I really like the look of the Domino. Sweet looking blade...
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You won't be disappointed if you buy one...exceptional fit and finish and the ball bearing pivot makes it an exceptional flipper. The opening hole is nice to have as an option if you're pulling it out in front of non-knife sheeple too.

 
So, for the noob in the room (points finger at self), I have a question as I am "planning" some of my purchases....

I have a couple of knives with the glass reinforced nylon handles. I don't think I've owned an FRN at any point. I thought I was fine with GRN until I handled something with G10 on it. Is Spyderco's FRN more comfortable than the GRN other manufacturers use? Or is the difference so insignificant that I wouldn't notice?
 
I have no experience with GRN, but FRN is strong stuff and it feels great in my hand. I wouldn't want every knife in it (Some models are more suited to it than others IMO), but it's very strong and lightweight...it does feel "Plasticky" because it is, but it feels like strong plastic...which it also is. My first Spyderco was this model...the FRN Native, and it shrugged off a 275 foot fall onto gravel (Closed), and you'd be hard pressed to find the impact mark...I'll include a photo from about that height for context. The Delica, Endura, and Stretch are all great knives in FRN, and they have recessed liners which help them feel stiff. The FRN Native does not (Neither does the Dragonfly), but the smaller length negates the flexing proponent enough such that they don't need recessed liners. My Goddard LW is quite large (About the size of the Military), and it has no liners and as such will flex some, but not nearly enough to concern me and I use it with no qualms whatsoever. The Salt line also have no liners or washers (Easier to keep clean this way...you'll understand what a big deal that is to some after you read some of Surfinggringo's posts lol), and probably flex a little if you intentionally try to flex them, but you'd be VERY hard pressed to actually break the handle. Someone tried to take apart their broken FRN Manix2 (Broken blade...I don't remember the name of the person but if I find it I'll add it in edit), and he had a hell of a time breaking it apart (It's pinned so breaking it was necessary). Bottom line: Don't be scared of or discouraged by FRN.


 
Forgive me if I'm being dense and ignorant but I've always thought that fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) and glass reinforced nylon (GRN) were different terminologies for the same substance.
 
NEVER sell Spyderco knives. Trust me. You will just buy them again.
Welcome back.
rolf
 
Lee48 said:
Forgive me if I'm being dense and ignorant but I've always thought that fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) and glass reinforced nylon (GRN) were different terminologies for the same substance.
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Just read an article online. You are right Lee48, they are the same thing. Forgive an ignorant question as I have always been a knife "fan" but am just becoming a knife "connoisseur" and trying to better understand building materials, steel qualities, grinds, etc. Thanks for pointing that out!
 
Lycosa said:
NEVER sell Spyderco knives. Trust me. You will just buy them again.
Welcome back.
rolf
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Even though I have plans to pick up a few more, I really don't see myself getting rid of my Tenacious. Even if I land a PM2, I still see keeping the T as a beater/backup. It is such a great knife!
 
3rdGenRigger said:
I have no experience with GRN, but FRN is strong stuff and it feels great in my hand. I wouldn't want every knife in it (Some models are more suited to it than others IMO), but it's very strong and lightweight...it does feel "Plasticky" because it is, but it feels like strong plastic...which it also is. My first Spyderco was this model...the FRN Native, and it shrugged off a 275 foot fall onto gravel (Closed), and you'd be hard pressed to find the impact mark...I'll include a photo from about that height for context. The Delica, Endura, and Stretch are all great knives in FRN, and they have recessed liners which help them feel stiff. The FRN Native does not (Neither does the Dragonfly), but the smaller length negates the flexing proponent enough such that they don't need recessed liners. My Goddard LW is quite large (About the size of the Military), and it has no liners and as such will flex some, but not nearly enough to concern me and I use it with no qualms whatsoever. The Salt line also have no liners or washers (Easier to keep clean this way...you'll understand what a big deal that is to some after you read some of Surfinggringo's posts lol), and probably flex a little if you intentionally try to flex them, but you'd be VERY hard pressed to actually break the handle. Someone tried to take apart their broken FRN Manix2 (Broken blade...I don't remember the name of the person but if I find it I'll add it in edit), and he had a hell of a time breaking it apart (It's pinned so breaking it was necessary). Bottom line: Don't be scared of or discouraged by FRN.
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Thanks for the feedback, 3rdGen. And yes...that was quite a tumble your native took!
 
Good point about never selling... Some of the designs take time to grow on you, at least they did with me. I've come to regret almost every Spyderco I've ever sold, especially the Sprints and Exclusives. If I had just put them away for a while I would not have had to re-buy them again when I started to miss them.
 
I've been on a tower for 11.5 hours straight...it's not common though. Ate two meals and when you gotta pee, you gotta pee (Especially when it's 30+ Celcius and you need to stay hydrated). Not the most pleasant thing to think about I suppose, but if it's windy, or even half windy, and you're 300 feet up it'll travel farther horizontally than vertically before it hits ground. Most jobs aren't long enough to make that a necessity, and I maintain it's better than wetting one's pants and standing in them for hours...but every once in a while, shit happens.
 
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