Just ordered my first Spyderco and it feels good

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I just ordered a Foliage Green UK Penknife Drop Point -- my first Spyderco.

Like many on this forum, I do not need another knife. So among the several significant reasons that pushed me in favor of making this not-insignificant "luxury" purchase was learning about the company and the people behind it. In that regard, I am utterly impressed with all I have read.

Secondly, I find that the UKPK is EXACTLY what I was looking for: a modern slip joint. I love my classic slip joints dearly, but often hold back in using them as much as I would like, due to their pinned construction and natural materials.

The UKPK takes the best of the traditional and evolves it with modern materials and design. I love its simplicity and robustness, and I look forward to making it my go-to pocket knife in the field.

I also love that it's made in the U.S.A. That factored significantly into my purchase decision, too.

Now the hard part: waiting for it to arrive.
 
You made a great decision. My first Spyderco was a UKPK in orange and I love it. By far my favorite knife, I am never with out it. My fiance wonders why I go to bed with it clipped to my underoos.
 
Good choice, as long as you keep your finger in the choil its as good as locked.
 
7wt said:
You made a great decision. My first Spyderco was a UKPK in orange and I love it. By far my favorite knife, I am never with out it. My fiance wonders why I go to bed with it clipped to my underoos.
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I KNEW I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WHO DID THIS! :D

Welcome to the family :thumbup: I've never owned a ukpk, but I did own a Urban wharncliffe which was nice, but just too small for my liking.
 
You're now on a slippery slope fella. One Spydie ain't never enough!!
Go ahead and start picking out the next one.
 
Flatlander1963 said:
You're now on a slippery slope fella. One Spydie ain't never enough!!
Go ahead and start picking out the next one.
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This is seriously good advice. You'll know so when you first fondle and use the UKPK. I have an orange one and am very fond of it.
 
Flatlander1963 said:
You're now on a slippery slope fella. One Spydie ain't never enough!!
Go ahead and start picking out the next one.
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I feared this would the case, so I already have a Mule on the radar screen. :D

Thanks for the welcome into the Spyderco family, everyone.
 
You might as well start thinking about the next one seriously. I made the mistake of thinking one was enough so I wound up buying the next one on impulse. It is much better to know what you want and plan for it. :D
 
Hi MZ,

thanx much for the interest and support. The UK is a very user friendly design. I'm carrying one today.

As I unerstand, it's also legal to carry in New York City.

sal
 
You think ordering one is a good warm fuzzy feeling?

Just wait till you have it in hand, now that's living my friend.

Good luck with the new Spydie.
 
mz9393 said:
I just ordered a Foliage Green UK Penknife Drop Point -- my first Spyderco.

Like many on this forum, I do not need another knife. So among the several significant reasons that pushed me in favor of making this not-insignificant "luxury" purchase was learning about the company and the people behind it. In that regard, I am utterly impressed with all I have read.

Secondly, I find that the UKPK is EXACTLY what I was looking for: a modern slip joint. I love my classic slip joints dearly, but often hold back in using them as much as I would like, due to their pinned construction and natural materials.

The UKPK takes the best of the traditional and evolves it with modern materials and design. I love its simplicity and robustness, and I look forward to making it my go-to pocket knife in the field.

I also love that it's made in the U.S.A. That factored significantly into my purchase decision, too.

Now the hard part: waiting for it to arrive.
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I have that same knife and was very surprised at how much you get in such a small "package". Light, very sharp, deep pocket carry and ingenious slipit design. I love the style clip too.
 
Congrats. I have not seen,handled or used a spyderco yet that has dissapointed me. Beware Spydies are an addiction.
 
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