My Second Spyderco: Return to Seki-City

[sgt1372]

You dont have Delica?

Off course you should have one, in your own flavour. Many options, happy shopping!!

The Delica is too small for many people, like me.

That's why they created the Endela for those who think that the Delica is too small and the Endura too big. Thankfully, the Endura always felt like it was exactly the "right size" for me, which is why I DO NOT own and NEVER want to own/buy a Delica or an Endela.

This, of course, is what makes Spyderco GREAT at marketing!

It makes SO MANY different types of knives in SO MANY different sizes and styles that there has to be at least one (and more likely many) knives that they offer that you'd want to buy.

My problen is NOT finding a knife in the Spyderco line that will make me happy. It's trying to set some limits so that I don't buy too many and, so far, I've just been able to limit that to a net of 144.

LOL!

 

[Mister Coffee]

It makes SO MANY different types of knives in SO MANY different sizes and styles that there has to be at least one (and more likely many) knives that they offer that you'd want to buy.

My problme is NOT finding a knife in the Spyderoc line that will make me happy. It's trying toset some limits so that that does not happen and, so far, I've just been able to limit that to a net of 144.

LOL!

They make too many variations. This abundance solves no problems for me. I wind up wanting them all. It's cruel.

Damn you, Spyderco.

 

[353]

The Delica is too small for many people, like me.

That's why they created the Endela for those who think that the Delica is too small and the Endura too big. Thankfully, the Endura always felt like it was exactly the "right size" for me, which is why I DO NOT own and NEVER want to own/buy a Delica or an Endela.

This, of course, is what makes Spyderco GREAT at marketing!

It makes SO MANY different types of knives in SO MANY different sizes and styles that there has to be at least one (and more likely many) knives that they offer that you'd want to buy.

My problme is NOT finding a knife in the Spyderoc line that will make me happy. It's trying toset some limits so that that does not happen and, so far, I've just been able to limit that to a net of 144.

LOL!

Yes, the Delica is small and it has a pretty short blade for the handle lenght.

But even so it fits good in many larger hands and sometimes you want to carry a smaller knife going into some settings.

Like you I prefer the Endura, in fact it is my favourite Spyderco pattern atm. Yes the back lock can be boring, but I rarely fidget with my knives anymore these days so I just see it as a nice strong lock that naturally stays shut in your pocket no matter what.

Haven't tried the Endela yet, I would like to see it in more steels and also into the salt line.

 

[The Mastiff]

I've been carrying Enduras since 1992 and have all the different steels and most variants. It's my go to knife and I'm almost never without one even while trying out all the other knives I've accumulated over the last 45-50 years. I have to say though the K390 steel model has really opened my eyes. It's an insatiable slicer and will go on and on. It's scary on skin and seems to desire to really want to open me up for some reason. I've had to change my regular cleaning techniques because of it. I'm used to high carbide steels but this one has really impressed me. It will pit if left alone with something corrosive on the blade for a couple days. I found that out and I'm a regular non stainless guy and have been since young. All in all it will serve any user but it can really come alive with an experienced sharpener.

Joe

 

[Mister Coffee]

I've been carrying Enduras since 1992 and have all the different steels and most variants. It's my go to knife and I'm almost never without one even while trying out all the other knives I've accumulated over the last 45-50 years. I have to say though the K390 steel model has really opened my eyes. It's an insatiable slicer and will go on and on. It's scary on skin and seems to desire to really want to open me up for some reason. I've had to change my regular cleaning techniques because of it. I'm used to high carbide steels but this one has really impressed me. It will pit if left alone with something corrosive on the blade for a couple days. I found that out and I'm a regular non stainless guy and have been since young. All in all it will serve any user but it can really come alive with an experienced sharpener.

Joe

Joe, I feel your pain. Boy, do I feel your pain.

Thanks for this post.

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

No ... the Stretch 2 was made so Sal could go to BBQs without scaring the women folks with Police or Endura.

Much later ... they made the straight spine Stretch, just to have a PM2 with back-lock

the new stretch 2 K390 fills my hand better than the PM 2. I can’t explain why, because the PM2 has slightly larger dimensions on paper … but the difference is significant enough for me to carry the Stretch 2 K390 over a PM2

 

[The Mastiff]

Joe, I feel your pain. Boy, do I feel your pain.

Thanks for this post.

You're welcome. I've sharpened and cleaned a lot of different steels but this one stands out for some reason. I don't recall having this issue with my 10V knives and it's almost the same thing. I have to respect it or else it slices through the cleaning cloth and through my skin before I realize it. Not even cutthroat razors do that with me.

 

[Mister Coffee]

Any K390 sharpening tips are welcome here, Joe. I'm new to this game.

 

[The Mastiff]

There are definitely better sharpeners than me around. Most of them are better at describing their technique also. I use a light touch, keep it at 30 degrees inclusive at between 600-800 grit with no issues unless I'm working with frozen stuff, bones, etc. For that I go 40 degrees on another knife to make it easy. I've had knives that were 50 degrees inclusive with a power buffing on equipment like many knifemakers use that could shave easily and that taught me that super thin and low angles are not as important as even bevels and getting rid of burrs ( the usual reason we hear people complaining about unusually low performing edges and edge failure). I do light stropping on loaded leather for high wear steel or bare leather for low carbide stuff. Just the basics but with a light touch. If I have to force it I'm doing something wrong. I do have guided systems and I use them for setting the edge or repairing damage ( pretty rare) but rarely after. I used to chase the sharpest edge possible but no longer feel the need. I could have saved a lot of time knowing what I know now.

Joe