Need help loving Spyderco

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smo1898

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I must admit I've never owned or held a Spyderco but in the few weeks of research online I've done it isn't hard to tell that anyone with blade knowledge considers them to be one of the best if not the best knives out there. I just don't see it though, no I'm not ignorant to the fact that they must be well made with quality steel but they don't look to me that they have the durability I desire. I've gone as far as battoning and chopping down saplings with my folder and cant imagine a Spyderco holding up to too much of that. I have no foothold to talk negatively about the knives, especially since I've read literally hundreds of peoples opinions stating they're basically the best but in my (most likely ignorant) inexperienced opinion they are just glorified box cutters. Perhaps I am just expecting too much out of a folding edc?
 
There are plenty of other knives to like, so you don't need help loving Spyderco. What a thinly veiled attempt at bashing a brand.
 
Not at all, my knowledge of them goes as far as google image so my opinion really should hold no weight. Ive literally seen hundreds of people reviewing them with outstanding reviews so i was hoping for some expertise. Simply an assumption I've made my looking at pictures online, I have no leg to stand on in terms of bashing.
 
Spyderco's often are built for high cutting performance and ergonomics. Batoning is typically not what they are made for. However, some models from my understanding hold up to batoning quite well. I do not believe the FRN models would hold up well with chopping/batoning, however, I may be underestimating them. Spyderco's are definitely knives that you have to warm up to, they are not fully appreciated until you actually use them in my opinion.
 
Whatever super-folder you're carrying, it seems to work for you. I do suspect, however, that if you ever step up and use a Spyderco Gayle Bradley in CPM-M4 blade-steel, or a Spyderco TUFF in CPM-3V, you'll understand what I mean. There are MANY good folders out there, but Spyderco consistently comes up with winners.
 
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OP don't trust any internet opinion so he is asking for more opinions online, IMHO.........
 
I appreciate the first hand advice and specific models mentioned, Guess the only thing to do now is to buy one
 
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OP don't trust any internet opinion so he is asking for more opinions online, IMHO.........
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People prefer tiffany diamonds and are willing to pay more for them boasting they're superiority, even tho the diamond quality isn't better. Wasn't sure if i was experiencing the same sort of thing with spyderco
 
smo1898 said:
I must admit I've never owned or held a Spyderco but in the few weeks of research online I've done it isn't hard to tell that anyone with blade knowledge considers them to be one of the best if not the best knives out there. I just don't see it though, no I'm not ignorant to the fact that they must be well made with quality steel but they don't look to me that they have the durability I desire. I've gone as far as battoning and chopping down saplings with my folder and cant imagine a Spyderco holding up to too much of that. I have no foothold to talk negatively about the knives, especially since I've read literally hundreds of peoples opinions stating they're basically the best but in my (most likely ignorant) inexperienced opinion they are just glorified box cutters. Perhaps I am just expecting too much out of a folding edc?
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Don't hold back tell us what folder you use to batton and chop down trees. Enquiring minds would love to know. :confused:
 
If you're gonna bash branches I wouldn't recommend any folding pocket knife. I'de recommend a machete or sword of sorts. If you want a super high quality, well built, exceptional knife, I'de recommend a Spyderco to anybody, any day of the week, any week of the year. I just received my first yesterday--a Delica 4 in british racing green with a ZDP-189 blade, and my experience thus far has been nothing short of awesome. You may not see it from videos or images, but until you're unfolding this knife, you sincerely have no idea. The first time you open the blade and hear the extremely reassuring "click", you know you're working with something special. When you look closely and see the fit and finish both open and closed, you're again reassured. Using the "spydiehole" to unfold the blade is as effective or more so than using a small nub on the blade to do the same. I did a lot of research before purchasing my Spyderco Delica 4, and I chose it over a Benchmade Mini Griptilian. Not because I thought it was a better blade, but because I thought it fit MY needs better. I wouldn't trade it for any other knife offered to me. Instead I'll save another $100.00 and buy a Mini grip next. If you haven't used it or held it I see no way for you to know what you're talking about. Just my $0.02.
 
smo1898 said:
I must admit I've never owned or held a Spyderco but in the few weeks of research online I've done it isn't hard to tell that anyone with blade knowledge considers them to be one of the best if not the best knives out there. I just don't see it though, no I'm not ignorant to the fact that they must be well made with quality steel but they don't look to me that they have the durability I desire. I've gone as far as battoning and chopping down saplings with my folder and cant imagine a Spyderco holding up to too much of that. I have no foothold to talk negatively about the knives, especially since I've read literally hundreds of peoples opinions stating they're basically the best but in my (most likely ignorant) inexperienced opinion they are just glorified box cutters. Perhaps I am just expecting too much out of a folding edc?
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Oh my God, where's marcinek when you need him??!:D

I can't tell if you're just trolling or you genuinely think Spydercos won't be good enough for you.....

But if you're batoning your folders through trees, I'd recommend you stay away from Spydercos because you don't deserve to own them. Please don't destroy any perfectly good spydies... They didn't do anything to you......Theyre precision CUTTING tools. Buy a big old fixed blade or an axe if you want to do that stuff:rolleyes:

Spydies are loved around here because they are good at what they were designed to do: cut stuff. Within those limitations, most would agree that they are plenty durable.
 
Just to reiterate the assumption i made about spyderco was solely based on pictures i saw from google. I am just looking for first hand experience and knowledge about the quality and durability of the knives, and if they truly hold up to their reputation. I feel some of you are getting upset thinking im bashing a brand ive never even held, which i can assure you is not the case.
Jill I havent had any trouble with my lock yet but appreciate the heads up, I've read a couple things on it before and hopefully dont experience it myself

Thank you Armadew! cool video, really shows the true potential of a spyderco
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEwydLpomTY
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I'de be confident enough to use my Spyderco for this in a bad situation, even with a much larger tree, especially in a survival situation. I would expect nothing less from this knife. They're so sturdy and rigid--there's really zero play in the blade when it's unfolded and the FRP handle is up to the challenge as well. One thing I noticed that I didn't realize before purchasing is that the skeletonized liner is sunk into the FRP handle on the inside as to minimize overall diameter of the handle--this makes it ideal for EDC utilizing pocket clip.
 
I wouldn't push for buying something unless I had a ton of faith in it. Like said before, buy one, if you don't like it sell it on the forum and you're out a few bucks. If you do like it, you'll be stoked you bought it! Don't let the goofy looks fool you--it doesn't look traditional, but damn does it work!
 
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