Real world use and Spyderco

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Condition Black

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There's something I've noticed about Spyderco's from reading these forums. Some people say negative things about them, maybe because of their comparatively lower costs, they're not "custom", they can't be taken apart, or whatever. But when it comes to the EDC and "what you got in your pockets" threads, Spydercos are consistently mentioned. When it comes to everyday use and abuse, Spydies get the job done. I just got through working on my shower stall and used my liner-lock Starmate to chip, scrape and chisel and pry, and it performed great. I have a growing respect for Spydercos and although I'm relatively new to Spyderco, I plan on getting more. Spyderco's rock, IMHO.
 
Originally posted by Condition Black
Spyderco's rock, IMHO.
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i doubt you'll find many in this forum to disagree.

dollar for dollar, i think they are the best knives made. their lines are not always graceful and you cant take them apart for cleaning, but they are solid and have great steel. it is apparent that lots of time has been put into the ergos as well.
besides, if spyderco didnt push the envelope a little, who would?
 
I only carry spydies, and besides the gunting, my old endura sees edc. No matter what new locks/gimmics come out, that thing, and the new ones, are designed to WORK. The best knife for the money, probably the best Knife for more money. --Joe
 
I have been a paramedic for 12 years now and spyderco has always been by my side, they work well and het the job done and if it comes to losing the knife that is not a problem as they are easily replaced. I have left behind 2-3 rescue models after dropping them while extracting people from cars and why waste time looking for it.... I have a patient to care for and a knife is a tool.
 
Hi Westicle. Thanx for the info and the support. Your performance and confidence defines our purpose. It also validates our low cost high performance combinations (VG-10/FRN & S30V/FRN).

sal
 
Originally posted by Westicle
...I have left behind 2-3 rescue models after dropping them while extracting people from cars and why waste time looking for it...
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Dang...Next time I'm up in BC, I'm gonna have to keep my eyes to the ground just in-case one of your lost Spydies happen to come into view.:D.
 
A little while ago I was in a sporting goods store. A guy was looking at the knives. He was bewildered by all the choices. After about 1/2 an hour he decided on a lock back made in China. The salesman said it was a good knife for the money ($17). I couldn’t stand it anymore. I asked the guy what he was going to use the knife for. He said it was to carry for cutting things. I told him he probably wouldn’t be happy with the cheap lock back. It was heavy and had poor steel. I recommended a PE VG-10 Spyderco Delica or Endura, depending on the size he liked. He couldn’t decide so he bought both Spydercos. I was glad I could help. I’m sure he’ll be happy with his knives. I think these FRN Spydercos are the best practical user knives made!
 
I could not agree more. I love my Delica, and really can't see a better user knife for the money. For more money there are better options IMO but they are all still mostly Spydies. ( Benchmades too though, and CRK )
-Kevin
 
I like and carry all types of knives from different manufacturers, but there is always at least one Spydie on me wherever knife carry is permitted (which is most of the time). I love the Spydie options of FRN, SS, G-10, etc. Over the years I have come to love the Endura, at first I felt so-so toward it, but for me now, my fave FRN model is the VG-10 serrated Endura. These knives are absolutely for performance first. I use it (and some other Spydies) for cutting things I may not want to use some really expensive or artistic-type knives for, yet I am proud to carry and use the Spydies.

This holds especially true for Endura/Delica/Rescue knives. They are pure working tools, yet also evoke pride of ownership, and that won't break the bank if they should ever need replacing. As a side note, these models have been around a LONG time, and in these days when knife models seem to come and go within a couple years, I don't foresee them ever becoming hard to find.
Jim
 
I just recently went to carrying two PE enduras, one on each side, in lieu of the customs I usually carried.

They "Brownie pop" open from the pockets just as easily as the other more expensive knives I own so there is no loss of deployment where speed is of the essence in a possible defensive situation.

They take a very good edge [ I like mine scary sharp ]and are rugged enough to stand up to hard use when required.

As a defensive knife instructor, I do not feel underknifed in the least carrying these with that in mind.

What I'm really leaning toward lately is the lockbacks and getting away from the linerlocking knives I own. I feel safer that they will not close on my fingers when used hard.

Brownie
 
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