The designs from Spyderco often seem to be a little better thought out than many other makers. It is mostly true of the blade designs and steel used. Spyderco also has some good ergos on some of the models (Delica, Endura, Manix, Police) but some that seem to baffle me (Para, Yojimbo, Dodo).
My point is, most Spyderco knives seem actually made to cut things and not be used as prybars. How strong a folding knife is important but it is not the most important thing. If I needed a super strong knife, I would get a fixed blade. I look to folders to be light and handy and there when I need them. Strength is not the first thing I look for in a folder. I am not saying Spydercos are not strong, I am just saying they seem to want to make a knife you can use and not a knife that will stand up to any abuse you can give just so they don't have to worry about warrenty. I am sure many Spydercos have broken tips and had to be fixed at company cost but they still offer knives with nice fine points for those that know what knives are for. Anyone could make a folder that would not break but it would have to have such a thick blade and be so heavy that it would lose it's usefullness.
When I see someone carry a Spyderco, I tend to start to have respect for them. When I see someone with one of the 1/4" thich chisel ground folding prybar Tanto tacticool knives that cost $200-300, I tend to think they are posers. I know that a thick Tanto is not going to be good for much. I have used them and owned them when I was not as knife savvy. If you want to chip stone, they are great, if you want to slice an apple they are close to worthless.
My point is, most Spyderco knives seem actually made to cut things and not be used as prybars. How strong a folding knife is important but it is not the most important thing. If I needed a super strong knife, I would get a fixed blade. I look to folders to be light and handy and there when I need them. Strength is not the first thing I look for in a folder. I am not saying Spydercos are not strong, I am just saying they seem to want to make a knife you can use and not a knife that will stand up to any abuse you can give just so they don't have to worry about warrenty. I am sure many Spydercos have broken tips and had to be fixed at company cost but they still offer knives with nice fine points for those that know what knives are for. Anyone could make a folder that would not break but it would have to have such a thick blade and be so heavy that it would lose it's usefullness.
When I see someone carry a Spyderco, I tend to start to have respect for them. When I see someone with one of the 1/4" thich chisel ground folding prybar Tanto tacticool knives that cost $200-300, I tend to think they are posers. I know that a thick Tanto is not going to be good for much. I have used them and owned them when I was not as knife savvy. If you want to chip stone, they are great, if you want to slice an apple they are close to worthless.
, does that make me extra thinkery?
