I want to like spyderco knives...

I too thought spyderco knives weren't the prettiest. I've even had one girl ask if my delica 4 was a gardening tool (?). IMO, the ergonomics made up for it all. And the spydie hole is perfect for super fast deployment.
 
shane_o_ca said:
Passive aggressive much?
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I was gonna thank him for the contribution...

As for thinkin they look funny, I thought so too, then I got one, and another and another and another and now my wish list pretty much only contains spyderco's. I love them, they're not the prettiest but they sure do have great ergo's and another cool thing is if you can use one (deploying the blade easily) you can use any of them.

I don't mind thumb studs but if a knife offers a choice (like the griptilian for example) of studs or a hole I will choose a hole every time.
 
Remember that Spyderco has also done a few fixed blades, and I think they look fantastic. Although they still sport the Spyderhole. Not entirely sure why... Maybe to lock it in a sheath better?
 
IronhideDraco said:
Remember that Spyderco has also done a few fixed blades, and I think they look fantastic. Although they still sport the Spyderhole. Not entirely sure why... Maybe to lock it in a sheath better?
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I think it's purely a cosmetic/trademark thing. My knowledge is very hazy on the subject, but I believe there has only been one spyderco design that hasn't used the hole...dont quote me on that tho.

Im not a big fixed blade guy, but the Schemp Tuff and Warrior designs look disgustingly awesome.
 
Thumb studs don't vary much in other brands... Usually people complain spyderco looks too unusual. Ha to each their own
 
Why wish to like what you don't like? If you don't like 'em don't buy 'em. Lots of other nice knives out there. I love the hole and nearly all my EDC's are Spyderco but if I didn't like the hole I would be just fine with some other brand. I wish I didn't like Spydercos. It would save me a lot of money! :D
 
I thought the spyderhole looked stupid. Then I bought a Ladybug. I realized that in a knife that small, if there isn't a nail nick then the spyderhole is the perfect way of opening it. From the H1 ladybug I moved on to a lefty Military, then a Sage 2 and a Gayle Bradley followed...

The Gayle Bradley is one of Spyderco's best knives for $150 or less IMO. I like to alternate between the GB and a Sage 2. The Sage 2 is fairly light and looks very sleek. The Gayle Bradley is more substantial and definitely tough.

The spyderhole takes some getting used to, but I much prefer it to thumb studs. I like flippers and traditionals too. There are a ton of knives out there. It's a fun hobby. Buy a few, try them out, learn what you like and don't. Try narrowing it down to your absolute favorite design.
 
I didn't carry Spydercos for a long time, and in the early 90's I gave away those that I had to friends who were EMTs. They were Police and Endura models with the spyderedge and were very aggressive cutters. My buddies loved them, and I didn't think about spydercos for a long time.

About 3 years ago, I traded into a couple of Manix2's and liked them for the ergos as well as the aesthetics, despite not being able to get over the spyderhole a long time ago. I tried out a Military, and that was it. In most Spydercos, having the hole where it is means the spine of the blade ramps up over it, creating a spot for your thumb to rest comfortably while affording more control. I don't mind the hole in the blade anymore as a means of deployment, and have even come to look for it in other knives, preferring a thumbhole over a thumbstud. My first Emerson even had a thumbhole, which was a big part in my decision (CQC-10). I've even removed thumbstuds from some of my flippers that didn't use them as bladestops.

Now that I also sharpen my own knives, I'm finding that thumbstuds sometimes get in the way.
 
I generally prefer Benchmades, and I used to think that all Spyderco's were essentially the same blade and hole design. Then I looked more into the company and decided to try a Manix 2. The Manix 2's blade shape is more like a "regular" blade shape and does not have the "bulge" around the opener-hole that turns some people off. Long story short, I love the Manix 2.

Buy a Spyderco and try it, just stay away from the "Tenacious" line. I originally looked into getting one of those because their cheap, only to find that knives with significantly better quality can be had from Spyderco for $30 more.
 
Twenty years ago I hated Spyderco knives. I thought they were the ugliest knives on the market. When the mini-Manix first hit the market I got one in trade and fell in love with Spyderco. The ergonomics and ease of opening. Razor sharp, quality, steels, and precise workmanship make these one of my favorite brands now along with Benchmade, Kershaw, and CRK.
 
I think that Spydercos are the best value in any knife if you consider blade steel, fit and finish and designs. They are always exploring new designs and the latest super steels often get their first and sometimes only production run from Spyderco. If you don't like them don't buy them but all knife enthusiasts owe Spyderco their respect and gratitude.
 
Although I prefer thumb studs , I am a big Spyderco fan. Quality through and through. The Yo2 in particular is sublime.

That Tuff caught my eye. Might have to research 3V now.
 
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I have a lot of Benchmades and I think they have good aesthetics. I do have a lot of Spydercos and while they might not be as appealing visually, functionally they work very well. The blade holes do work very well, better than most thumb studs, especially the larger thumb holes such as the Para 2.
 
I have the same problem. They make an awesome product, but I have the hardest time finding one I like. So far I have a domino and a sage 2... I look through the whole catalog like once a month trying to find something else I like, but so far, this is it.

Although I really like the persistence and tenacious, I would love to see these same knives in top grade materials. I'd buy them.
 
Spyderco without a hole in the blade ;)

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Unfortunately, these aren't that great (IMHO). I think all of my Spydies are ugly as sin, but they still find their way into my pocket because they're so darn useful.
 
at first i also did not like the feels of the spyderhole (i was trying a persistence folder then) and i got rid of it. a year later a friend convinced me to try the gayle bradley folder, and boy i am hooked to Spydercos now! 70% of my collections are spydies now...
 
I am slowly and steadily getting rid of all my folders with studs, the hole works so much better wet, dry, in a hurry, whenever
 
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