The Vesuvius is the one Spyderco knife that I regret buying (kinda).
Why did I buy it after getting my hands on it in the store?
1) I love the blade shape.
2) I did'nt already own a Compression-lock knife for my collection.
3) The handle is extremely comfortable to hold and use.
4) It's a Spyderco, so you know it's a high quality knife.
5) It was my first USA made Spyderco knife.
6) The price was right.
Why do I regret buying the Vesuvius?
1) It's the only knife I have ever owned that actually came open inside my pocket. I think this is because it does not have a ball-detent--instead it has a milled section that the compression-lock liner presses against. If I tighten the pivot it will stay closed, but then the blade is hard to open.
2) Mine also had and has side-to-side bladeplay.
3) The handle flexes much more than I thought upon inspection before buying (after all, you can only test a knife so much in the knife store).
4) Yep, the thumb-ramp is way to sharp.
5) With locks like the Axis-lock, Frame-locks, Arc-lock, Ball bearing-lock, and good ol' fashion Lock-backs, I don't think the Compression-Lock is really a better lock.
Why am I gonna keep my Vesuvius?
1) It fills a place in my collection of knives with various locking systems: Compression-lock, lock-backs, Phantom-Lock, BladeLock, Axis-lock, Opinal collar-lock, Balisong latch-lock, Roll-lock, Liner-lock, Bolt-lock, Frame-lock, button lock, Pack-lock, ect...
What can I say, I'm fasinated by the various locking systems on knives. I probably need therapy.
I would love to see a stainless steel handle lock-back Vesuvius.
The blade and handle shape and designs are awesome!
Good luck,
Allen.
