Is it worth getting an expencive spyderco knife?

[NG VI]

I know my opinion is in the minority, but I am just not generally a Spyderco folder fan. I've handled a couple of their fixed blades (Mule team and bushcraft) and was very impressed by the fixed blades, but don't like their folders. Primarily, I am just not a huge fan of the plastic/GRN handles they use. On a knife in the $60-70 i find it cheesy compared to the nice aluminum scales you'd get from Kershaw or the G10 scales from Buck on the knives in that same range. You have to get up into the $100+ category to get G10 handle scales.
Also not a huge fan of the lock back they use on most of their knives. The ball bearing lock is great and I wish they used on more of their knives.
Far down on the list of reasons is the look. For some reason, and I realize it's my own irrational thing because function should always come before looks, I just can't get past what I perceive to be looking goofy.

Again, my opinion is in the minority.

Try a G-10 Cara Cara 2 sometime, I like mine a lot, definitely more than my Endura.

 

[DimeWideNickelHigh]

Definitely worth it! Id say go for the pm2 if you do decide to pick one up. Then you can fully understand that "spyderco feel" at its best. The delica and endura are amazing, but being lockbacks you kinda miss out on the full potential of what I'm referring to

 

[Danke42]

This is the last post I am going to quote here and that solely for the reason,question was asked in polite, not insulting manner....The others are not worth to my precious time.

It is based of ridiculous looks and of experience too.When serving my time in army, friend snapped in half his 200-300 bucks costing Spyderco pocket knife by opening can of beans...I had a 10 bucks non-descripted cheap pocketknife and I was opening these bean cans same way, by piercing and cutting upwards cover of it and my 10 bucks pocket knife lasted all my time in army...Friend's spyderco lasted about month for him.

I am not a folder fan at all and I don't see anything wrong with anyone's personal preference in knives.Some of the comments here towards me for this fact, just shows how limited are its authors...

Too bad that's the last post. I'm very curious what army still issues rations in metal cans.

Oh right, that part's made up.

 

[rje58]

Huh? My Spyderco Tenacious and Persistance both have G10 scales - they were less than $40 each.

I own knives from more than a dozen different manufacturers - including Zero Tolerance, Benchmade, Buck, Ontario, Kershaw, Case, CRKT, Gerber, Mora, Victorinox, Camillus, SOG, Cold Steel and more.... and I can assure you that my Spydercos are some of the best knives I own. I do have some Spydercos that are considerably more expensive than the two I mentioned, above.

You have to get up into the $100+ category to get G10 handle scales.

 

[blades&wrenches]

I find most Spydercos to be well worth, and beyond their price. They are designed to cut efficiently and be comfortable in hand. They are not meant to pry, baton, open cans of beans, etc. If you desire a knife that will be a great cutter/slicer, then Spyderco will rarely disappoint. If you desire a knife that will do things knives are not meant to do, then I suggest looking elsewhere.
I currently own four, and will not part with any.
Manix 2 S30V FFG
Manix 2 Cruwear
Native 5 G-10
Delica Titanium/Damascus

 

[rje58]

I am a fan of Spyderco - I own about ten of them - but when I was in the U.S. Army from 1975-1978 we were issued C rations, which came in metal cans that we typically opened with P38s - not knives. I only mention this to say that some of us are old enough to have been issued and eaten C rations out of cans.

Too bad that's the last post. I'm very curious what army still issues rations in metal cans.

Oh right, that part's made up.

 

[Urban redneck]

I find most Spydercos to be well worth, and beyond their price. They are designed to cut efficiently and be comfortable in hand. They are not meant to pry, baton, open cans of beans, etc. If you desire a knife that will be a great cutter/slicer, then Spyderco will rarely disappoint. If you desire a knife that will do things knives are not meant to do, then I suggest looking elsewhere.
I currently own four, and will not part with any.
Manix 2 S30V FFG
Manix 2 Cruwear
Native 5 G-10
Delica Titanium/Damascus

THANK YOU! Some people THINK they want knives, but they don't want knives, they need a hatchet, a screwdriver and a crowbar! Lol

 

[craytab]

have to get up into the $100+ category to get G10 handle scales.

Nope. Plenty of knives under $100 that have G10. All the made in China Tenacious line from Spyderco would be an example. Plenty of Kershaws as well. Some even made State side (think piston and knock out).

Again, my opinion is in the minority.

Yes, you are in the minority but that is not bad. We like what we like. As long as you are not butthead about it there is no reason to not share your opinion!

 

[Velitrius]

Too bad that's the last post. I'm very curious what army still issues rations in metal cans.

Oh right, that part's made up.

Salvation Army, I believe, still has a few cans on the back shelf.

 

[Seneca18]

I own many knives from many great companies but Spyderco seems to be the one I always come back to. There are certainly less expensive options out there but few that have quite the reputation of the Delica, Endura, and PM2. The reputation is a well earned one as these are outstanding knives and are a great value for the money. While the Endura and Delica don't see as much pocket time anymore compared to my PM2s, Sebenzas, sage 2 and Domino, I do enjoy my weekends beating around the house with my Delica. Great all around knife.

 

[stonesell]

Hello everyone, I would like everyone's opinion on getting expensive Spyderco knives, I am talking endura, delica, or maybe even something like a paramilitary 2. I would not like you guys to recommend other knife brands, I want to limit this thread to spyderco. Thank you all very much for helping me out! If you have any stories you would like to tell about you and your spyderco please share, thanks!

Spyderco knives are very economical for the quality that you get; really one of the best deals out there.

 

[Leftytwogunz]

When serving my time in army, friend snapped in half his 200-300 bucks costing Spyderco pocket knife by opening can of beans...I had a 10 bucks non-descripted cheap pocketknife and I was opening these bean cans same way, by piercing and cutting upwards cover of it and my 10 bucks pocket knife lasted all my time in army...Friend's spyderco lasted about month for him...

Wow, 200-300 bucks costing Spyderco prying cans? What model was it? The Southard, the K2 frame lock? I don't really know too much about their models in that price range, could you teach me more please?

Too bad that's the last post. I'm very curious what army still issues rations in metal cans.

Oh right, that part's made up.

Yeah... unless he was in 'Nam I'm going to call B.S. because we've been using MRE's since '81.

 

[Danke42]

I am a fan of Spyderco - I own about ten of them - but when I was in the U.S. Army from 1975-1978 we were issued C rations, which came in metal cans that we typically opened with P38s - not knives. I only mention this to say that some of us are old enough to have been issued and eaten C rations out of cans.

Of course in the 78 no one would have had a Spyderco knife costing several hundred dollars. Unless they also had some sort of Stargate or Time Tunnel.

 

[jill jackson]

A Buck 110, or Case slip joint certainly isn't heavy duty. Both are good for cutting, not opening metal cans. The Buck uses a threadless pin, very small for a pivot and has a slender pointed blade. The Case doesn't even lock.

 

[Lycosa]

Can opener.

 

[jill jackson]

They used to issue those little can openers, with the meals ready to eat.

 

[Leftytwogunz]

Of course in the 78 no one would have had a Spyderco knife costing several hundred dollars. Unless they also had some sort of Stargate or Time Tunnel.

According to my reading that while Spyderco was fonded in 1976 their first knife, the CO1 Worker, wasn't produced until 1981. Same year the Army went to MRE's.
No cans in here.

 

[RevDevil]

That being said, if you want to post and not catch a ton of shit from people, fill out your profile information so people know where you are, they may develop some respect for you knowing you are not American (where Bladeforums is hosted). NO one here has a functioning crystal ball yet.

Too bad that's the last post. I'm very curious what army still issues rations in metal cans.

Oh right, that part's made up.

Maybe Bratislava, I always wondered by people are so afraid to put their location information into their profile. It would cut down a lot on the overall stupidity going back and forth knowing where people are from. I mean, we don;t need your damn mailing address, but a general idea of where on the planet you are is fine. The sure fire way to break a knife opening a metal can is to stab in and push sideways. Maybe it was not the knife that was defective, rather the users understanding how what side to cut the damn thing with. Possibly the military there doesn't issue can openers.

 

[mqqn]

Spyderco knives definitely have a quirky styling, but the idea is function over form - the form follows the function.

All of the Spyderco knives that I own or have handled were all top quality and very comfortable and useable.

You can definitely do worse than supporting Spyderco, Sal Glesser is a class act and his products are worth the price paid.

best

mqqn

 

[19-3ben]

Huh? My Spyderco Tenacious and Persistance both have G10 scales - they were less than $40 each.

Thank you to the guys who have pointed out the error in my post. Yes, there are Spyderco knives with nicer scales that are on the less expensive side of the spectrum. I was only thinking of domestic made ones. Once you open up to the imports, then yes, you're 100% right.