Need help loving 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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Sounds like you need a Zt bro
 
Ross geiger said:
You can grab the tree and beat down the zt and the knife will be perfectly fine
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This is the most ridiculous advice I've seen in this thread. You don't even name a particular ZT. Sounds like you're spreading Internet hype. ZT builds thick folders, but they're still just folders, with frame or liner locks. Beating and batoning with them will eventually lead to lock failure and possible some pretty bad cuts. Just because you can do something(for a while) doesn't mean it is a good idea.
 
RemyKaze said:
This is the most ridiculous advice I've seen in this thread. You don't even name a particular ZT. Sounds like you're spreading Internet hype. ZT builds thick folders, but they're still just folders, with frame or liner locks. Beating and batoning with them will eventually lead to lock failure and possible some pretty bad cuts. Just because you can do something(for a while) doesn't mean it is a good idea.
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No, no, no. I am sure he was talking about the ZT Fixed Blades, yeah, that's it...
 
Spydercos are more than strong enough to withstand anything reasonable you might need to do. Even the cheaper more lightly made ones will surprise you. This Salt was stabbed full force into this hardwood tree and suffered no damage. While if you kept doing it over and over it might damage the knife that's pretty much true of most any folder. I look at it as they are designed to cut and the strength built in will get you by nicely if you do need it in an emergency.

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RemyKaze said:
This is the most ridiculous advice I've seen in this thread. You don't even name a particular ZT. Sounds like you're spreading Internet hype. ZT builds thick folders, but they're still just folders, with frame or liner locks. Beating and batoning with them will eventually lead to lock failure and possible some pretty bad cuts. Just because you can do something(for a while) doesn't mean it is a good idea.
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+1 this. I have the zt 0200 and it's a very stout knife with tight lock up. Tight Frame lock up... That's going to be a likely point of failure if I were to really go to town on it. I prefer the caged ball lock of my manix 2. Or my triad lock on my Mini Recon 1.
 
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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I've cut down saplings and hacked at felled trees with a military and a the fixed bladed mule. Both are thinner blades than models from other big name companies. Neither blade has broken, though I did bend the mule team while separating and lifting some large plates of glass. I had to hammer on it to straighten it out. Find the right steel in the right design and you can do what you want. Use some common sense and use the knife hard and you'll find out what you can do with a spyderco knife. Generally speaking you'll be able to do what you need to do with your knife, but they don't play up unnecessarily thick blades or whatever. They build knives and expect you to use them as such.

Feel free to ask which designs fit your desired usage and you'll get plenty of responses from people who are very knowledgeable about the different spyderco models. Some are meant to purely slice. Some are meant to get beat on. Some are a good combination of both.
 
Why not try one of the budget models, the Tenacious is a good starting point, it would give you a feel of the ergonomics and the opening by Spydie hole. If you don't like it you can sell it or keep it as a standby and not be out much in $$.
 
First of all, I don’t think the OP is trolling. I think he/she is legitimately asking the forums opinion and direction. The benefit of doubt goes to the OP.

I own many Spydercos and would never consider batoning with even the most robust of the lot even though I think a light batoning for, say splitting kindling wood would not cause damage if done with appropriate care. But why? If you are in a camping/backpacking planned situation, why not have a fixed blade that would handle the chore?
I say like others here; try a Spyderco (too many models to suggest just one) and if it’s not your cup of tea, there are other knife brands out there. A folder in general was never designed as a batoning tool.
 
Stand Straight said:
First of all, I don’t think the OP is trolling. I think he/she is legitimately asking the forums opinion and direction. The benefit of doubt goes to the OP.

I own many Spydercos and would never consider batoning with even the most robust of the lot even though I think a light batoning for, say splitting kindling wood would not cause damage if done with appropriate care. But why? If you are in a camping/backpacking planned situation, why not have a fixed blade that would handle the chore?
I say like others here; try a Spyderco (too many models to suggest just one) and if it’s not your cup of tea, there are other knife brands out there. A folder in general was never designed as a batoning tool.
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Agreed. Having trouble falling in love with a Spyderco is something I can sort of understand if you're just eyeballing photos and watching videos (regardless of how much praise said videos give the company). I took a chance on buying the Delica over buying a Benchmade mini grip and I'm happy I did it because this knife really does feel indestructible and rock solid. Next knife will be a Buck 110, followed by a Mini Grip--and I can't wait to see what everyone's talking about. In the mean time this little Spyderco fits the bill for sure. OP--I hope you find a chance to handle a Spydie some time...that's the only thing that's gonna help you fall in love...but I bet you will!
 
What happened to the guy who started this thread? Maybe he was having trouble sleeping and started this to stir the pot.
 
For those of you who didnt take immediate offense to me questioning spyderco brands or dwell on the fact that I have used my folder to batton and chop (and by have used i do mean once) I appreciate your reviews, expertise, suggestions, and comments in general. Like some of you have said the best thing i can do is buy one and try it out myself which when the funds are right i will most certainly do
 
I'm quite sure the Spyderco K2, and the Superleaf can handle pretty much anything you throw at them.
 
Benchmade fan here, I was just personally never able to warm up to the whole spydiehole thing. But I did have to add one Spyderco to my permanent collection, out of appreciation for Sal Glesser and Spyderco. In my opinion Spyderco has great quality, usability, and great value all across their price range, as evidenced by the vast number of them giving great service in the field every day. Even their lower priced knives, in the experience of my fellow knife lovers, hold up to use, hold a good edge, and can be depended on to work when needed. I would have to go look at my one Spyderco folder to see which model it is, but IIRC it came with G-10 scales, one of the premium blade steels, the ball bearing type lock, and is US made, all for 100 bucks, a great value in my book.
 
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