Pinned Handles? (Spydy noob here)

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ericzhao517

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Hey! I've been lurking in the Spyderco forums for awhile now trying to get some ideas for a new edc.
But what I have noticed is what i really want from Spyderco has pinned handles. Being the spydy noob that I am ( also searches of "spyderco pinned handled construction" and like searches didnt find too much) I have no idea how well they will hold up and also the warranty would not cover me if my pinned handled knife started to experience blade play correct?. Being the tinker that me and most of everyone here is, it really bugs me that i cant take the knife apart :/ Anywho I just wanted your guys opinion on how well they hold up. Im a Barber by trade so my knives usually open supply boxes but on my days off I work construction with a buddy of mine to earn extra money. So my knives do see some heavy use.
The knife i was looking at was the Spyderco Native (not the 5, the Frn handled one, the blade shape i love!)
Thanks!
-Eric


Oh and here are some pics of my only spydy that was a B-Day gift! Cause who doesnt like pics? (My only Spyderco so far)

 
I carried a G10 Caly 3 to a warehouse job for a couple of years and never had any issues with it. I've also had several Natives (pinned FRN Natives) and have never had any loosening of either handles or pivot, but I haven't done construction type stuff with mine. I have done some home remodeling and have used a Military for drywall cutting and other stuff. No issues there with the knife, but it's not pinned, of course.
 
Dude i feel you! Not being able to tinker and or take apart drives me nuts too! (in a deep writhing sort of way) Even if doing so may not be good for the knife. Oh well! And, thanks for reading!
 
There are folks still carrying and using 20+ year old FRN Spydercos with riveted pivots like the Native's on a regular basis. I'm sure there are also folks who've managed to loosen one up. Of course, there are also folks who've managed to break the blade on a screw construction knife and folks who've had a pivot screw unscrew and fall out at an inopportune time.
 
Cereal_killer said:
Wow what a b-day gift! Was that something you asked for or a surprise? Very nice.
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A friend of mine (non knife guy) knows i love knives and one day was on my computer. I was on blade hq the night before hand so he got to see my extensive want list lol so he mentally picked one out and got it for my b-day :) thats the story he told me when i asked haha.
 
If the pinned construction of the Native is a concern, take a look at the Manix 2 S30V. A little bit bigger but just may be the ticket for a working EDC for you.
 
ive used my caly3 sb for construction all summer and ive had no issue. if one comes loose, spyderco will surely take care of you. i dont think you have anything to worry about :D
 
If you like the native, buy the native. It is awesome. I have used it hard, and it has stayed as solid as ever. It's a super value knife too. DO IT! I promise you won't regret it. I can't wait for the native 5 light weight!

I forgot to say, my first spyderco was a caly 3.5. It is also pinned. It also has a similar blade shape as the native (spear v long leaf) but with a flat grind. Again, I beat the heck out of it. It was as rock solid as the day I got it when I left it at an Applebee's (I hope whoever took it has enjoyed it as much as I did.... doubt it :( )

Both the native and the caly are pinned and washer less. For me, neither of those things are downsides. Both also give unparalleled ergonomics. If you want g10 and vg10, get a caly 3 or 3.5. If you don't mind frn (I almost prefer it) and want s30v and a great value, get a native. you won't regret either.
 
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RevDevil said:
Not without some specialty tools
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If you consider a ball-peen hammer and a small punch specialty then I guess you might need "speciality tools". I have tightened a few personal Knives and several knives of friends/co-workers. The trick is tapping lightly, you can always go a little more, no way to loosen it if you go to far.
 
Cereal_killer said:
If you consider a ball-peen hammer and a small punch specialty then I guess you might need "speciality tools". I have tightened a few personal Knives and several knives of friends/co-workers. The trick is tapping lightly, you can always go a little more, no way to loosen it if you go to far.
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Nice! Those are things I already have :) I thought rev was talking about some crazy machinery I cant get my hands on lol. You and ALLHSS just pushed me over the edge for one. Thanks for the input everyone!
 
Cereal_killer said:
If you consider a ball-peen hammer and a small punch specialty then I guess you might need "speciality tools". I have tightened a few personal Knives and several knives of friends/co-workers. The trick is tapping lightly, you can always go a little more, no way to loosen it if you go to far.
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Well, yes they can be. Not everyone has the need to own one or either.
 
ericzhao517 said:
A friend of mine (non knife guy) knows i love knives and one day was on my computer. I was on blade hq the night before hand so he got to see my extensive want list lol so he mentally picked one out and got it for my b-day :) thats the story he told me when i asked haha.
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I guess then the answer for Cereal Kill is YES! hahahaha
 
My first spydie was the ubiquitous Walmart native. Start of an expensive habit. Hammered on, learn to sharpen with it, still carried when I need a decent, lightweight knife. I was told the pivot pin could be repaired by spyderco within reason. Russ
 
Cereal_killer said:
If you consider a ball-peen hammer and a small punch specialty then I guess you might need "speciality tools". I have tightened a few personal Knives and several knives of friends/co-workers. The trick is tapping lightly, you can always go a little more, no way to loosen it if you go to far.
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Cheers! me too.
 
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