Just ordered my first Spyderco

freewheeling

freewheeling

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I have a ZT 0561 that I love, but it's just a little bit too big for everyday carry especially with my smallish hands. I was thinking about waiting for the 566, but it looks like it may be almost a year before that's out, so was also thinking about a 550. The only problem with the latter is that the blade is a little fat-looking and it's a non-flipper. Then I heard the rave review of the Southard by jdavis882 and saw that one source had one left for $230 so I figured, why wait? I'm actually really looking forward to this. It has a blade profile not unlike ZTs 777, which is a really great multipurpose shape. More importantly, I expect it will fit my hand better than the ZT 561, and why not?

So I guess that makes me another person with a hole in my blade?
 
Thats awesome man, that may well be my next folding knife purchase. Congrats!
 
That's awesome man, and that's actually a pretty good price. I think you'll love it. Make sure to post back here when you get it in your hands!
 
The-Stig said:
That's awesome man, and that's actually a pretty good price. I think you'll love it. Make sure to post back here when you get it in your hands!
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Almost exactly what I paid for the 561 which is sort of why I went for it. I hesitated because it's not made in the US, but Taiwan is sort of on our side, so WTH?
 
Hehe your first spyderco..........lol

There like chips....you can't have just one.
 
I love mine, it came in Wednesday. Makes a great edc and I can say the blade shape is my favorite I have used. Also the steel is a winner.
 
Congrats Freewheeling, I am a user of both ZT and spyderco's, the latter being my first EDC knife a loooong time ago. I wanted a southard but just can't get passed the blade shape.

Keep us posted on what you think about it.
 
You will love the southard. I have gad mine for about a month it is still very sharp and I have not held back while using it. It really is a great knife.
 
Congrats on the purchase! I have yet to put mine down in the past two weeks since I received it. I've owned a good number of different Spyderco's over the past year and this one IS my favorite...for now ;-). Pics once it arrives please :thumbup:
 
Congrats on your new purchase, good luck hanging onto any extra money now. The Southard is on my short list as well, due largely to the many positive things I have read about it. Also, Spyderco and flipper, what could be better?
 
knifephan said:
Congrats on your new purchase, good luck hanging onto any extra money now. The Southard is on my short list as well, due largely to the many positive things I have read about it. Also, Spyderco and flipper, what could be better?
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I guess one of the advantages of a Spyderco in an office environment is that they just don't look all that much like a knife. Somehow the round curves softens the look. Not sure it applies to the Southard, though. Maybe a little.

(Saw a video of a young girl doing knife reviews and she called the concept "sheeple-friendly." LOL)
 
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Yeah, unfortunately for me I work in a secured environment and have to check all my knives at the door when I get to work. Stupid if you ask me, since I am IT and could do way more damage from my PC (not to mention there are sharp knives in the kitchen). Anywhere in public though having a less aggressive looking knife is generally a good thing, especially if you actually need to take it out and use it.

freewheeling said:
I guess one of the advantages of a Spyderco in an office environment is that they just don't look all that much like a knife. Somehow the round curves softens the look. Not sure it applies to the Southard, though. Maybe a little.

(Saw a video of a young girl doing knife reviews and she called the concept "sheeple-friendly." LOL)
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knifephan said:
Yeah, unfortunately for me I work in a secured environment and have to check all my knives at the door when I get to work. Stupid if you ask me, since I am IT and could do way more damage from my PC (not to mention there are sharp knives in the kitchen). Anywhere in public though having a less aggressive looking knife is generally a good thing, especially if you actually need to take it out and use it.
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'Tis why I always pair off my larger, primary blade with either a small knife, or, more typically, a small multi-tool.

Many won't be willing to EDC even that much stuff, though.
 
Been thinking about one of those myself congrats I have to wait till my preorder para 2 gets in before I can pull the trigger.
 
Topcatpt said:
Been thinking about one of those myself congrats I have to wait till my preorder para 2 gets in before I can pull the trigger.
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Did you order the lightning run with the same steel that's in the Southard? (I wish they'd give in some kind of mnemonic that's easier to remember.)
 
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