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Resilience eating my jeans

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390beretta

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A few months back I bought my first Spyderco folder, the Resilience. I have to say that when I unpacked it and saw it was made in China, my heart kind of sank. Now, it's become my edc! I like a large folder; I own a Sebenza which I carried a lot, but the tolerances on the Resilience are just as good and the blade takes a very good edge, and keeps it. There is absolutely no side to side or up and down play in the blade and it just feels good in my hand, what more could you ask for? However, I was washing some jeans today and noticed a "mark" on the right rear pocket of two pairs of jeans. So I got the Resilience out and clipped it on the pocket where I usually carry it and sure enough, the marks is/was being made by the rather sharp edge of the scale, below the clip, on the end where the blade pivots. I got the trusty dremel tool out and ground down the offending sharp spot, then sanded with fine and very fine sand paper. I hope this will fix the problem but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this?
 
Sometimes rounding the edges and sanding it down a bit helps a lot. I know a few people who have sanded down their PM2's because of this.
 
The tolerances on the Resilience are as good as they are on the Sebenza? Are you sure your Sebenza is real? I jk, I jk.
 
Yessir, I'm sure. I bought that Sebenza 12 years ago and it's still perfect. The Resilience is just as tight, of course it's very new....time will tell. Or perhaps I just lucked out and got an exceptionally good one.
 
As far as clips & scale wear on jeans...not something I particularly notice (man up dude! lol)...but like many others I have noticed the quality and value one gets in Spyderco's value-Tenacious line. My first foray into modern folders and the Spyderco brand was just a few years ago when I bought the Ambitious and was stunned for what I got for approx. $26. It's tolerances are not Sebenza close, but still very good w/superb fit and finish, solid early lock-up (even after two years) and edge holding is as good as any AUS 8 I've personally used.

I've come to believe that where a Spyderco knife is produced is far less important that the company itself in this case, since Sal and his people are quite good at vetting their offshore suppliers to make sure they are capable of maintaining Spyderco's high QA standards.

If you think the Resilience is good, have you tried any of Spyderco's Taichung Taiwan offerings? I have to believe that in today's market one cannot currently find a better production folder anywhere, at any price, made in any country...they simply set the bar at present.
 
knolan said:
As far as clips & scale wear on jeans...not something I particularly notice (man up dude! lol)...but like many others I have noticed the quality and value one gets in Spyderco's value-Tenacious line. My first foray into modern folders and the Spyderco brand was just a few years ago when I bought the Ambitious and was stunned for what I got for approx. $26. It's tolerances are not Sebenza close, but still very good w/superb fit and finish, solid early lock-up (even after two years) and edge holding is as good as any AUS 8 I've personally used.

I've come to believe that where a Spyderco knife is produced is far less important that the company itself in this case, since Sal and his people are quite good at vetting their offshore suppliers to make sure they are capable of maintaining Spyderco's high QA standards.

If you think the Resilience is good, have you tried any of Spyderco's Taichung Taiwan offerings? I have to believe that in today's market one cannot currently find a better production folder anywhere, at any price, made in any country...they simply set the bar at present.
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Well said.
 
If you remove the clip and bend it slightly out (I mean slightly) you may provide enough additional room to stop the shredding while maintaining good retention. Much better alternative than sanding down the g10 or using JB Weld as some internet stars enjoy.
 
RevDevil said:
If you remove the clip and bend it slightly out (I mean slightly) you may provide enough additional room to stop the shredding while maintaining good retention. Much better alternative than sanding down the g10 or using JB Weld as some internet stars enjoy.
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If I'm reading the OP correctly, its the pivot end of the knife causing the issue, not the clip area..

I am no help if that's the case. I know if my jeans developed such a spot I would consider it awesome.

I carry a little "tub"? of carmex lip balm every day. My left pocket area on a couple pairs of jeans has developed a worn out little circle, similar to what guys who dip get on their back pocket. Adds character.
 
390beretta said:
Amen, can you expand a bit on your opinion of them?
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I pretty much echo what knolan said. Great pieces for the money. Anything from the Tenacious line. Also, if you haven't checked out the Bryd line, I highly recommend those as well.
 
Yes, Celtic11 you are correct. It is the blade pivot end that seems to be doing the damage. I ride a motorcycle a lot and that may have something to do with it. However, sanding down the pivot end scales seems to be working so far. Thanks
 
knolan said:
As far as clips & scale wear on jeans...not something I particularly notice (man up dude! lol)...but like many others I have noticed the quality and value one gets in Spyderco's value-Tenacious line. My first foray into modern folders and the Spyderco brand was just a few years ago when I bought the Ambitious and was stunned for what I got for approx. $26. It's tolerances are not Sebenza close, but still very good w/superb fit and finish, solid early lock-up (even after two years) and edge holding is as good as any AUS 8 I've personally used.

I've come to believe that where a Spyderco knife is produced is far less important that the company itself in this case, since Sal and his people are quite good at vetting their offshore suppliers to make sure they are capable of maintaining Spyderco's high QA standards.

If you think the Resilience is good, have you tried any of Spyderco's Taichung Taiwan offerings? I have to believe that in today's market one cannot currently find a better production folder anywhere, at any price, made in any country...they simply set the bar at present.
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I must disagree with you a bit. The tolerances on my knife are definitely equal to my Sebenza, although I admit, my Tenacious is not nearly as old as the Sebbie.
 
Knolan's last two sentences are pretty spot on. The pure value of Spyderco knives (i.e. what you get for what you pay) is absolutely incomparable in the production knife industry. However, I'd take the Sebenza over the Resilience! :D
 
If you ever venture into Taiwan made Spyderco, try Gayle Bradley. The fit & finish is several notches above the Resilience. I have both & enjoy them both!
 
Sounds like you have a handle on it. A little bit of sanding is sometimes necessary to avoid getting your pants chewed up.
 
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