Most similar Spyderco to a Griptilian

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Hey folks...a buddy of mine is asking advice on what kind of folder to get...I rock out a BM Griptilian, but because I've seen so much positive stuff written about Spyderco's, I figured I would turn him on to those...now, in terms of size & bulk (and blade length, width, weight, etc.), what Spyderco is most similar to my full-size Griptilian 551S? Thanks!
 
I would go with either a Delica 4 or if he wants something a little bigger and still pocketable for about the same price then the Endura 4 is great.
 
Delica is about the same size, Endura a little larger.

I'm a Griptilian fan myself, but my favorite Spyderco is the Endura.
 
I actually consider the Grip Series and the Delica/Endura series to be the current standard in affordable, solid knives. Excellent steel options, with good construction at affordable prices.
 
Hateman said:
D' Allara Drop Point

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Yep--similar lock (ball lock vs axis) and with a very hand-filling design. The D'Allara has the advantage of full metal liners as opposed to the partial liners of the Griptilian.

I really like the wire clip as well. You should be able to pick one up on auction for similar to what a Grip would run.
 
I asked the same - you might find the thread if you search

Mini grip = Delica
Grip = Endura

That was my analogy - ended up buying all 4

Did not intially like the Spydercos but they are growing on me (like leprosy?) - I have the Delica beside me here in the office

I find the handle of the full size grip just too bulky for casual carry but love the minigrip - if edc was allowed here that would be my one. I find the handle on the Full size too bulky for my taste and might lean to the Endura

Quite different blade shapes and angles of course - I'd suggest showing him and asking what style they like. Of couse the axis lock has great charm
 
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Davyd said:
Did not intially like the Spydercos but they are growing on me
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That was my story.. now I buy just about only spydies. Except I like to add a new BM every once in a while :).

The Endura is what you'd want. It's a little longer than the BM551, but it is thinner, about the same weight, if not a tad lighter, and the back lock ias also a very reliable lock, just like the AXIS. I like the E4s VG-10 better than 154CM in the grip better though.
 
You could also look at a Spyderco Sage for something classy and tough in the 3" blade range, or a Para-Military (3-1/4" blade) for something closer to the Grip's real size and double tough for field work.
 
My only BM folder is a five plus year old 551 in 440C. It was dull when new, although I liked it's Axis Lock. I've got two S30V Natives - wow! They are smaller - but what quality - and what shavers right out of the box. I finally had to re-edge my EDC Native last summer - on my Spydie Sharpmaker. It was a lot faster than re-edging that Grip. It's smaller size makes it a better pocket carry, too.

I recently added an S30V Kershaw Blur to my collection. My older Blurs, pre-dating that Grip, are 440A - and needed somewhat frequent re-sharpening. They seem just as stout - maybe more so - than the Grip - and fit my hand well. The S30V Blur runs $75-$90 mail order, the Native is now at the lower end of that range. I am partial to S30V.

Of course, my all time favorite handful of pocket folder is a Buck 110. The $25 420HC variant from Wally World is a must have for everyone's collection. The 'Alaskan Guide' 110 in S30V - only from Cabela's - runs $70 - what a knife! Bass Pro, another special only from them, has it in CPM154, too - for $75. Leave me deserted somewhere with only a pocket knife - I'll want a 110.

Stainz

PS My only other BM is my 201 Activator + in D2. Brand new, it would only cut butter if you had a Zippo lighter to heat it with first. Sad - nice knives, but 0 for 2 for useable blades 'out of the box'.
 
Hateman said:
D' Allara Drop Point

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+1 on the D'Allara Drop Point. I think considering the handle and the lock, that's your best bet.

Maybe it's just me, but it seems that the Mini Grips/Grips and the Delicas/Enduras are very, very different knives in terms of how they feel in hand.
 
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