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- Feb 19, 2002
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- 53
Over the past four years, I used a Spyderco Native as my EDC. Ive owed a few Spydies and used them all well. Ive retired a Mariner and Delica after long service. The Native is still in great shape as my cutting needs are much lighter than they used to be but its time for a change. Ive been looking at a few folders and the Little Temperance was one of them. There doesnt seem to be one for sale in the entire state of Arizona so I was delighted to see this pass around. I was dying to get my hands on one for comparisons sake. Let me extend my thanks to everyone that made this possible.
The experience provided a number of firsts. My first time using a folder with S30V steel, my first time using the compression lock, and first knife Ive used with G-10 scales. None of these elements disappointed. The S30V is fantastic. This version uses the leaf shape blade. The knife was sharp enough to easily shave and stayed sharp. I needed to cut a zip tie but before the blade touched it, the poor little guy committed suicide. Its a great slicer. My son and I did some whittling on some dead mesquite braches before school one day and I made some really clean cuts on some paracord. The blade was very well ground and sharpened. There were no signs of an oops anywhere. If this LT is a typical example of the products coming out of the Golden plant, you can tell that a great deal of care goes into the construction of these knives.
The compression lock is one of those ingenious designs that make you wish you came up with it. I cannot see how this lock could fail. The locking tab is well out of the way and allows you to take an aggressive grip in any position. My first concern was how difficult it may be to disengage the lock. I like to unlock a knife one-handed if at all possible. After restraining myself long enough to get out of the post office and to my car without opening the box, I found that one hand opening and closing was near effortless. I have no idea how much time Ive spent just opening and closing the knife, admiring the design and execution as well as how smooth the action is.
The G-10 scales were very well thought out. The three dimensional design, indexing holes drilled into the left side of the G-10 in addition to the three holes in the pocket clip on the right allow very certain control of the knife. The checking helps keep your hand in place without being overly aggressive. If this knife were my own, I would do some file work on the clip; it has some extra height on the runners (perhaps intentional) that makes for a very tight fit when clipped to the pocket. I actually had trouble drawing the from my Levis pocket. Ive read that some dont care for the green G-10. Its tone in person is much better than any picture if seen. It reminds me of my dads Vietnam era fatigue blouses I wore when I was growing up.
The LT may be a bit on the large side for some as an EDC. The argument that the Native or Delica gives you the same blade length in a smaller overall package is valid. For myself, any trouble with its size is offset by the ergonomics, the use of premium materials, and security of the lock. The flat grind and wide profile make this knife a fantastic cutter. The cool factor is enough to win me over. Now Ive got to save my pennies and order my own.
The experience provided a number of firsts. My first time using a folder with S30V steel, my first time using the compression lock, and first knife Ive used with G-10 scales. None of these elements disappointed. The S30V is fantastic. This version uses the leaf shape blade. The knife was sharp enough to easily shave and stayed sharp. I needed to cut a zip tie but before the blade touched it, the poor little guy committed suicide. Its a great slicer. My son and I did some whittling on some dead mesquite braches before school one day and I made some really clean cuts on some paracord. The blade was very well ground and sharpened. There were no signs of an oops anywhere. If this LT is a typical example of the products coming out of the Golden plant, you can tell that a great deal of care goes into the construction of these knives.
The compression lock is one of those ingenious designs that make you wish you came up with it. I cannot see how this lock could fail. The locking tab is well out of the way and allows you to take an aggressive grip in any position. My first concern was how difficult it may be to disengage the lock. I like to unlock a knife one-handed if at all possible. After restraining myself long enough to get out of the post office and to my car without opening the box, I found that one hand opening and closing was near effortless. I have no idea how much time Ive spent just opening and closing the knife, admiring the design and execution as well as how smooth the action is.
The G-10 scales were very well thought out. The three dimensional design, indexing holes drilled into the left side of the G-10 in addition to the three holes in the pocket clip on the right allow very certain control of the knife. The checking helps keep your hand in place without being overly aggressive. If this knife were my own, I would do some file work on the clip; it has some extra height on the runners (perhaps intentional) that makes for a very tight fit when clipped to the pocket. I actually had trouble drawing the from my Levis pocket. Ive read that some dont care for the green G-10. Its tone in person is much better than any picture if seen. It reminds me of my dads Vietnam era fatigue blouses I wore when I was growing up.
The LT may be a bit on the large side for some as an EDC. The argument that the Native or Delica gives you the same blade length in a smaller overall package is valid. For myself, any trouble with its size is offset by the ergonomics, the use of premium materials, and security of the lock. The flat grind and wide profile make this knife a fantastic cutter. The cool factor is enough to win me over. Now Ive got to save my pennies and order my own.
