Question for K2 owners

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Is the discontinued K2 among your favorites? Other than size does it compare favorably to the Slysz Bowie? Aside from collectability, would you purchase it again?
Thanks for your opinions.
Allan
 
I have several, Allan, it's a great knife. Good slicer, and I like 10V better than - say - K390, etc. Also like the minimalistic construction.

Watch for lock stick though. Can be pretty bad.
 
Thanks. And yes, that seems to be a recurrent problem with the K2. It still appeals to me...
 
Actually, the lock stick is designed in for a reason. I like the security it offers, I simply use both hands to close it. I have one in my back pocket right now. Never gave the Sylsz more than a passing glance. I'm not a Ti framelock guy at all, but the K2 keeps finding its way back into my pocket.
 
Love everything about it, it’s my edc and a true user. I get due to its size it’s not for everyone but that should mean there is another one out there for me (looking for another but the current I haven’t found one at an agreeable price).
A tiny aspect that I love is the recessed pocket clip mounting location.
 
3fifty7 said:
Love everything about it, it’s my edc and a true user. I get due to its size it’s not for everyone but that should mean there is another one out there for me (looking for another but the current I haven’t found one at an agreeable price).
A tiny aspect that I love is the recessed pocket clip mounting location.
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I hadn't noticed that detail! Thanks for pointing it out. Its basic construction (free of frills) makes it stand out to me.
 
yablanowitz said:
Actually, the lock stick is designed in for a reason. I like the security it offers, I simply use both hands to close it. I have one in my back pocket right now. Never gave the Sylsz more than a passing glance. I'm not a Ti framelock guy at all, but the K2 keeps finding its way back into my pocket.
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If you're accustomed to it's size (which from the specs seems quite large for an EDC) an SB might be unnoticeable to you. While I agree that Ti framelocks are a bit passé at this point, Spyderco's Slysz line (Techno (1 & 2), Spydiechef, Swayback and of course the Bowie) rival CRKs in build quality, function and value, and represent what Spyderco does best. I love my many CRKs, but their variety is somewhat limited in comparison. Finding an SB is do-able, but rarely at a reasonable price. I purchased mine simply because I really wanted one, price be damned. We all have our moments of indescretion, but I've no regrets.
Allan
 
ADBrown said:
Trippy, Dude! Did you do the work? I haven't even looked at third party scales, but don't imagine there are many out there.
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No, the previous owner did, years ago. Just anodized the stock scales. I’ve never seen third party scales.
 
I picked up a K2 on sale right after they were discontinued and liked it well enough. I like the design and 10v is pretty awesome stuff. However, I found the handle pretty thin compared to the overall size of the knife. A giant folder like that one sort of begs for giant tasks but the thinness made it a bit less comfortable in use than I would have liked. The slabs felt thin but also kind of blocky to me.

Anyway, it's a really nice piece but the ergos didnt work great for me. I'm sure others get on with it just fine but that was my experience. I sold mine long ago and don't miss it too much. I think a Police 4 in K390 is a much better knife overall but it's certainly not a ti frame lock. Good luck with your decision!
 
ferider said:
I have several, Allan, it's a great knife. Good slicer, and I like 10V better than - say - K390, etc. Also like the minimalistic construction.

Watch for lock stick though. Can be pretty bad.
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May I ask why you prefer 10v to K390?
 
Yes, I see there was also one in S90v San Mai that retailed for some $900+ on the BladeHQ website. Those must be very difficult to find. I assume they shared a release date of 9/2014 with the other Spyderco K2 models.
 
ADBrown said:
I didn't realize there was an earlier version. When did that appear and how long was it marketed? Must be quite scarce.
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This is an original Custom by Farid Mehr. He collaborated on the design for the Spyderco K-2. The release date of the Custom must have predated the release of the K-2.
 
somniloquist said:
I picked up a K2 on sale right after they were discontinued and liked it well enough. I like the design and 10v is pretty awesome stuff. However, I found the handle pretty thin compared to the overall size of the knife. A giant folder like that one sort of begs for giant tasks but the thinness made it a bit less comfortable in use than I would have liked. The slabs felt thin but also kind of blocky to me.

Anyway, it's a really nice piece but the ergos didnt work great for me. I'm sure others get on with it just fine but that was my experience. I sold mine long ago and don't miss it too much. I think a Police 4 in K390 is a much better knife overall but it's certainly not a ti frame lock. Good luck with your decision!
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Exactly my thinking as well. I don't care about the intentional lock stick as a safety feature. I think it's more like an excuse for a poorly executed lock. Yes the handle is VERY uncomfortable. I don't like the blade profile either. I decided to return the knife less than five minutes after I opened the package. If the knife is reintroduced without anything being changed, I would not buy it. There you go OP that's my opinion.
 
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