Is the southard worth it?

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Hey yhall, I'm a bit of a poor college student who still has a penchant for nice knives. I'm sure some of you can relate. Recently I've been running through some of those high value knives, like some kershaws and some condors, just to mix it up a little. But now, I can't get the idea of a buying a southard out of my head. I love the way the knife looks and I've unfortunately decided that I want one. Basically, what I am asking is, do you think the southard is worth the high price to someone without a big knife budget. I can get the funds together, I've just never spent this much on a knife before and want to make myself as sure as I can that dropping the dough will be worth it.

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Southard is a doubt worth every penny its the only.knife that made.me put down my pm2 i honestly think even tho its on the pricy side its one of the best knives for the money
 
its only worth it if you can afford it. Its definitely no worth not eating or not making rent or something. There are plenty of other knives that are as functional with a lesser price tag if money is an issue. At the end of the day you probably dont need that much knife. Want is a different story. Its a big day today for the Tigers. C-L-E-M-S-O-N!
 
It's definitely worth the money if you are comparing it to other high priced knives. Whether it's worth it to you, is something you can only really answer. I wouldn't sacrifice too much for an expensive tool that you don't really need, but if you do save up for it I don't think you will regret buying it in any way.

It's probably my favorite knife now.
 
I mean I have all those other knives that are functional at another price point, I think if a couple more craigslist ads pan out, there will be a southard on the way for me
 
Well if you are going to pop some dollars on a knife that is a bit more expensive than your usual... The Southard is a great choice. It will likely save you money in the long run because you will like it so much that you won't be able to top it with anything else. :D
 
I love that logic Jet B, how can I go wrong with that? By buying this knife I am saying myself money. I have to do that now
 
From what I've read on here and watched on youtube reviews..... it seems to be the knife to have. I'm EXTREMELY tempted to get one because I'm curious what all the rave is all about.... IMO it is an ugly knife and I don't like the blade shape at all. If it came in a strider CC type of g10 handle finish I'd be all over it. If you have the money, I'd say it's worth giving it a try because it sounds like you'd be getting a lot of knife for the money.
 
I honestly thought I could have gone not getting the knife but after watching a bunch of videos on it, curiosity took over and I bought it. I really like the shape of the knife and blade. The flipper action is fun and of course smooth to flip. The G10 would be nice in other colors. The steel is superb. Overall, the Southard is one of my current favorites.

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Yes, in my honest opinion, it was worth it to me.
 
A friend of mine picked one up (newly converted Spydie-fan) and we both couldn't believe how light the thing is. I'm definitely getting one in the new year. I like it has different lines than my other Spyderco's, looks like it'll fit nice in the pocket without the hump.
 
Yeah, I've been trying to put this knife out of my mind. No logical reason for me to buy it but...
 
Does the Ti lock bar has a steel insert? Has anyone dared to disable a southard? Most Spyderco's get disabled pretty quick, but i haven't seen the internals of a Southard yet.
 
I would suggest you go gradually to that level of price and elaboration, so you can acknowledge the difference.
 
computernut said:
A friend of mine picked one up (newly converted Spydie-fan) and we both couldn't believe how light the thing is.
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I'm not knocking the Southard. It appears to be a beautifully-made knife. But if you want to find out how light a decent-sized folder can be for not a whole lot more money than a Southard, pick up a William Henry E10.

Everyone has their own definitions for things. At 4.1 ounces, I consider the Southard to be a medium-weight knife . . . nice to play with but too heavy for my kind of EDC (office use, deep pocket carry).
 
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Worth is a subjective term. Everyone defines it differently and there is no one right answer. If you have a tight budget and need to spend that money on other things at the present time, I would recommend being responsible and reasonable with your finances. I own the knife, I like it just fine. It has great build quality to be expected, the steel is awesome, and collaborations are always nice. I don't find the knife too heavy personally, it's just right. Some folks like featherweight knives others prefer some robustness in what they use.
 
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