Looking for my first spyderco for work

[Surfingringo]

Now who has a cheap used one they want to sell me

That's usually not discussed within the manufacturers forums (or in general for that matter). There is a WTB forum for that. Or you can keep your eye on the sale forum and you will probably be able to score a user within a week or so. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

P.S. As far as which knife, I'm a big fan of the salt series, but there hasn't been a bad suggestion yet. The regular manix LW in bd1 might work well for ya. Super easy to sharpen and takes a very sharp edge.

 

[The-Stig]

What about a Spyderco Stretch? ZDP steel is good, but not the easiest to sharpen. But the Stretch is light weight and has a very good blade length. It has a nice thumb ramp and a grippy choil. If your hands are wet, this knife should stay grippy. Very utilitarian design with a premium steel.

 

[inkynate]

I work for a garden center and florist so I'm pretty much always cutting something... processing flowers, cutting twine, breaking boxes etc. I'd like something that I can get and keep razor sharp fairly easy.

For yard and garden work, I like my Felco No. 2 and something like the Opinel No. 8 Pruning knife (+ folding saw, if needed.) I would usually have a Spydie on me as well though anyway

I like the idea of one of Spyderco's serrated hawkbills. I also just found a NOS serrated Caly Jr last week that will see some garden use.

 

[lowslowmiata]

Impulse bought a digi pm2 off here. Thanks guys I'll let you know how I like it!

 

[minimize]

Enjoy!

 

[SolidState]

at 6'3" an Endura or a stretch is probably a better fit than a delica. Depends on hand size.

 

[Surfingringo]

Impulse bought a digi pm2 off here. Thanks guys I'll let you know how I like it!

That was a very good impulse my friend. That's a fine knife you just bought!

 

[stinkyspice]

[QU OTE=lowslowmiata;13482488]Impulse bought a digi pm2 off here. Thanks guys I'll let you know how I like it![/QUOTE]


Nice!! U won't be disappointed..

 

[uofaengr]

at 6'3" an Endura or a stretch is probably a better fit than a delica. Depends on hand size.

I'm roughly the same size as the OP with large hands and the Delica is much more comfortable to me than the Endura. YMMV. I would've recommended the Delica based on criteria, but you can't go wrong with a PM2 either.

 

[bdmicarta]

Now who has a cheap used one they want to sell me

Hard to find with Spyderco because they are in demand.

If budget is an issue you could always look for a used Byrd (Spyderco's budget brand). A Tenacious is a good knife at a real good price, maybe doesn't get as much good publicity since it is Chinese made. Personally I think the Delica or Endura are what you need, or maybe the Stretch. I don't think there is any need for you to spend more than that, although the mentioned Manix 2 is a good deal for what you get. You will have a much easier time sharpening the standard Delica, Endura or Tenacious.

I think if you want clean cuts of stems you would want a plain edge or at least a combo edge. The serrations would come in handy cutting other things like zip ties, heavy string or thicker stalks.

You can check the for sale areas here for bargains, or look for online auctions. There is a "wanted" area here where you can post requests but it seems to be mostly dead. You never know, someone might see your request there.


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You bought a PM2? The PM2 is one of the best knives Spyderco makes for everyday use. I didn't recommend it because it is normally more expensive than other knives that would serve you well, but it is hard to beat unless you needed something larger.

 

[lowslowmiata]

Hard to find with Spyderco because they are in demand.

If budget is an issue you could always look for a used Byrd (Spyderco's budget brand). A Tenacious is a good knife at a real good price, maybe doesn't get as much good publicity since it is Chinese made. Personally I think the Delica or Endura are what you need, or maybe the Stretch. I don't think there is any need for you to spend more than that, although the mentioned Manix 2 is a good deal for what you get. You will have a much easier time sharpening the standard Delica, Endura or Tenacious.

I think if you want clean cuts of stems you would want a plain edge or at least a combo edge. The serrations would come in handy cutting other things like zip ties, heavy string or thicker stalks.

You can check the for sale areas here for bargains, or look for online auctions. There is a "wanted" area here where you can post requests but it seems to be mostly dead. You never know, someone might see your request there.


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You bought a PM2? The PM2 is one of the best knives Spyderco makes for everyday use. I didn't recommend it because it is normally more expensive than other knives that would serve you well, but it is hard to beat unless you needed something larger.

Yup I managed to snag one on here lightly carried for $110. Black coated blade and digi scales

 

[vg10blade]

Delica VG10 spyderdedge.

 

[JDunn709]

Military! Lots of handle to hold on to and easy to open and close with big hands!

 

[farokhsidhwa]

Gayle Bradley or go home! No but seriously check it out...

 

[SouthEast]

I suggest FFG Delica, but I assume as a florist, aren't you in need of hawkbill blade shape?

 

[lowslowmiata]

Nope but might grab a spyderedge delica for shits and giggles

 

[Surfingringo]

I would go with the salt 1 if you want spyderedge. Serrated H1 is best in class and you get the added bonus of a completely rust proof knife.

 

[Firestrike]

I would go with the salt 1 if you want spyderedge. Serrated H1 is best in class and you get the added bonus of a completely rust proof knife.

Friday I will be ordering my 1st Spydie in H1, not sure if I should go Salt 1 or Dragonfly 2.

 

[Surfingringo]

I love the dragonfly model, but personally I would go with the salt 1. I love the liner free salt construction but I think that the little dragonfly actually benefits from having liners. Up to you, there's certainly nothing wrong with the dragonfly salt, I just think the salt 1 is a bit tougher and more useful.

 

[pnsxyr]

If you are looking to stay on budget, the Endura is a great pick. If you want something a little beefier, the ParaMilitary is a great choice. Both of these are medium-large sized knives, and they can withstand heavy usage for years. Both are also made in a steel that holds a very good edge, is very tough, are great at resisting corrosion, and are reasonably easy to sharpen relative to their performance. Many of the newer exotic steels have some great performance characteristics, but they often lack in one area (usually either ease of sharpening, toughness, or corrosion resistance, or a combination), plus they are generally more expensive. So there are advantages, but there are also some disadvantages to some of the steel upgrade.

Also it is worth noting that for what you do, a fully-serrated blade in a nitrogen steel like H1 may be of interest. As it is a work-hardened steel, the more you sharpen it, the better it performs (especially seems to hold true for H1 steel in a SpyderEdge). H1 models are also very affordable.

If you do go with a Delica or Endura, there are two grinds being used: full flat and saber. The full flat is going to slice a little better, and the saber is going to be a tougher blade/edge, as a general rule. Both perform very well with both slicing and heavy work.