I want to like spyderco knives...

S.Alexander

S.Alexander

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I know that there are a lot of spyderco fans out there and that they make a quality product, but they definitely aren't my favorite looking knives. I think it's because they all look so similar with the thumb holes. I really wish they would change the look up sometimes. Maybe change the look of the thumb hole, or do a thumb stud instead.
 
I don't think you've looked far enough into Spyderco to see the various designs. The Spyderhole is the same as a thumbstud, or flipper. Many have them and many look similar, but the rest of the knife is completely different.
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Get one and it might grow on you. It worked for me years ago. Now I see knives with thumb studs and wished it had a hole instead.
 
I have a Delica 2. I know it's not on the high end of the spyderco line, but it's a decent EDC.

Every time I see the thumb holes on one of their knives it makes me think if every other spyderco out there. Even if the blades and handle styles look different.
 
shane_o_ca said:
I have a Delica 2. I know it's not on the high end of the spyderco line, but it's a decent EDC.

Every time I see the thumb holes on one of their knives it makes me think if every other spyderco out there. Even if the blades and handle styles look different.
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I would suggest you try one with a compression lock. Maybe a frame lock. The thing about Spydercos is that they're designed to be comfortable to hold and use first and foremost. I'm not a big fan of the Delica myself, but I'm fond of many of the above models. All of their models FEEL different. The PM2 is my absolute favorite.

To me, all the Benchmades look similar, especially with those number designations, but a few of them stand out for me. It's the thumb stud/axis/similar blade shape.
 
RemyKaze, would you mind naming the knives you showed? I'm mostly curious about the second one down.
 
shane_o_ca said:
That is cool. I've never seen those before.

I don't suppose they've ever made a knife with a thumb stud have they?
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No, I don't think so, but they do have flippers. To be honest I prefer the hole because it's easy to open with gloves. If you absolutely need a thumb stud, maybe you should disregard Spyderco. :/ You'd really be missing out though.
 
dynamicmoves said:
RemyKaze, would you mind naming the knives you showed? I'm mostly curious about the second one down.
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That's a Schemp Tuff, 3V steel, one of the really beefy hard use Spydercos.

In order, Domino, Tuff, Szabo, Yojimbo 2, Southard, Waved Matriarch 2, and Dragonfly.
 
I am a confined Spyderholic. I like other brands, and I carry CRK every day. But Spyderco is the cat's meow.
Many, many reasons. My opinion.

RemyKaze put up some very nice photos. My congrats to him. That Spyderco TUFF is one of my favorites also; the CPM-3v is one of the toughest steels available for knives. SurviveKnives became famous using 3v when he first came on the market.
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From the Spyderco website: "(T)he Vallotton Sub Hilt Folder features an ambidextrous thumb stud that both opens the blade (in addition to the Spyderco Round Hole) and doubles as a stop pin keeping the blade from rotating open beyond the locked position."

The Vallotton Sub-Hilt is a good-lookin' folder. It's a bit too heavy and chunky for my taste but if they ever make a smaller one, I'm down like a rodeo clown!

Not my vid, but it'll give you a pretty good look at the Vallotton:

[video=youtube;Cj8Uwui5X1Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj8Uwui5X1Q[/video]

-Brett
 
I was like you: respected Spyderco, but couldn't stand the hole. I bought 3 Spydercos, and couldn't get used to any of the holes on them. I found them too small, sharp, and slow to deploy, especially on my back-lock Spydercos.

That all changed when I got a Paramilitary 2. What I realize now is that (for me) the Spyderhole is just as good as a thumbstud as long as the knife it's attached to has a good detent and right locking mechanism. After getting the Para 2, I immediately realized what Spyderco was all about: innovative, quality knives at a price that won't break the bank. And that's when I finally "got" what people had been meaning when they talk about that "Spyderco Charm." It's not the same as "Benchmade Charm", where you feel like you're in an elite club with a killer warranty; instead, Spyderco Charm is the confidence that you've got a unique, innovative product in your pocket...and you didn't have to break the bank to get it!

As for appearences, yes, alot of Spyderco's are not "pretty" knives IMO. I still find my Benchmade's more attractive, but I do find the leaf-shaped and S-curved Spydercos (Manix, Sage, Dragonfly, Cricket, Civilian, Matriarch) to be very sexy knives. And once you start using your Spydercos, they become beautiful in their own way.

My advice? If you've ever handled a "typical" Spyderco (Endura, Delica) and said "these knives stink!", do yourself a favor and get a Para 2. It's so much better than any other Spyderco I've ever owned or handled, and in my mind, is the best representation of what Spyderco is all about.
 
Recently when I got into knives, I felt the design of Spyderco knives were just down right ugly. I thought the hole caused a large bump in the blade giving them all ugly lines, not real sleek looking. So I got a few Cold Steels and thought those were good. Then on my birthday my wife surprised me with a Spyderco Endura and I was sold! The knife was smooth, ergonomics were great, and the hole actually made opening the knife much easier for me, compared to my Recon 1. Currently I have roughly about 10 Spydercos and although they do look "similar" with the fact that they have the spydie hole and the blade has to compensate for that hole, I'm not such a fanboy to say some Spydercos are just too "ugly" for me to pick up even if they are good. IMO, try an Endura or Delica. They're relatively on the lower priced side, but not low on the quality.
 
ColdSpyder said:
Recently when I got into knives, I felt the design of Spyderco knives were just down right ugly. I thought the hole caused a large bump in the blade giving them all ugly lines, not real sleek looking. So I got a few Cold Steels and thought those were good. Then on my birthday my wife surprised me with a Spyderco Endura and I was sold! The knife was smooth, ergonomics were great, and the hole actually made opening the knife much easier for me, compared to my Recon 1. Currently I have roughly about 10 Spydercos and although they do look "similar" with the fact that they have the spydie hole and the blade has to compensate for that hole, I'm not such a fanboy to say some Spydercos are just too "ugly" for me to pick up even if they are good. IMO, try an Endura or Delica. They're relatively on the lower priced side, but not low on the quality.
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He has a Delica.

Spydercos look ugly to people who want aesthetics first and ergonomics/cutting ability second. Benchmade is more appealing to those people. Spyderco designs are meant to melt into your hand and make your cutting task as easy as possible.
 
A Spyderco with a thumb stud? :eek: No. There are plenty of knives out there with thumb studs. This is America, there is a wide selection of knife manufactures, so a myriad of choices. They did have a Jess Horn folder that didn't have a hole, just a nail nick, but it looks goofy to me. :)
 
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