Spyderco Brad Southard Flipper

knifehunt · Dec 23, 2012

Well, as some of you know I've been trying to decide on a new Benchmade, and was going to check the out again today. Well, I did. When I arrived at the knife shop I discovered they received a new shipment of knives late yesterday afternoon after I had left.
I Watched as the owner placed one of the new arrivals in the showcase

I nearly fell over as I watched him gently place the knife in the display holder, it was Spyderco Brad Southard

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I asked "can I see that one"? He handed it to me, and I could not believe what I had in my hands. I asked if this was the only one, and he said no, I ten more out back that came in yesterday's shipment. He brought them all out front and placed them on the counter so I could have my pick. I inspected all Of them and I would have been hard pressed to find an issue with any of them. I found the perfect one, and handed over the cash, and left in disbelief.

After handling the Southard for some time, and checking all of them out thoroughly, it was obvious that this knife was ozzing QUALITY. I have to say, I am sooooo glad I held off buying a Benchmade yesterday, and went back today. This knife is just amazing in every way. The fit and finish is perfect, ergo's are excellent, and it opens like butter. I know I made the correct choice for me. My Sage 1 will be my office blade, and the Southard will fill every other roll, if I can bring myself to carry it

Well, enough chatter.......

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zl1 · Dec 23, 2012

it does look perfect!

rexromic · Dec 23, 2012

Congrats beautifull blade,I been thinking to get one myself but so much stuff,christmas....Maybe in new year.Nice pics.How does it feel in hands is it good size for edc?When you picking it from the pocket is it smooth or its catching on flipper.

Sonnydaze · Dec 23, 2012

I have one right here. It is Spyderco's finest, IMO.

knifehunt · Dec 23, 2012

rexromic said:
Congrats beautifull blade,I been thinking to get one myself but so much stuff,christmas....Maybe in new year.Nice pics.How does it feel in hands is it good size for edc?When you picking it from the pocket is it smooth or its catching on flipper.

I find it very comfortable and it slips in, and out of the pocket with no problem. I would not hesitate if you are considering one.

rexromic · Dec 23, 2012

knifehunt said:
I find it very comfortable and it slips in, and out of the pocket with no problem. I would not hesitate if you are considering one.

Thanks,its gonna pair up nicely with my Techno.

knifehunt · Dec 24, 2012

Thought I would dress her up a bit, so I tied up a new lanyard with a 357 Mag round!

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jeffzerot · Dec 24, 2012

Got one on order, can't wait till later this week to check it out.

mkjellgren · Dec 24, 2012

Excellent choice. The southard is flat out the best production knife I've ever owned, or even handled for that matter.

Luis G. · Dec 24, 2012

Thanks for the pictures, and good know you found one.

Can you give us an idea how much you paid for it?

Also is the lockbar carbodized?

Hauling · Dec 24, 2012

Southard is amazing, big blade but doesn't feel like you're carrying a big knife

jball1125 · Dec 24, 2012

Sonnydaze said:
I have one right here. It is Spyderco's finest, IMO.

Yup, and finer than many others too.

knifehunt · Dec 24, 2012

mkjellgren said:
Excellent choice. The southard is flat out the best production knife I've ever owned, or even handled for that matter.

I agree... I love my Sage1, but the Southard is just built like a tank, and very EDC friendly. I have had and handled hundreds of knives, but this thing blows them all away. Worth every penny.

Luis G. said:
Thanks for the pictures, and good know you found one.

Can you give us an idea how much you paid for it?

Also is the lockbar carbodized?

What everyone else is paying, I suppose?

I do not believe it's carbonized.

Hauling said:
Southard is amazing, big blade but doesn't feel like you're carrying a big knife

X2

mkjellgren · Dec 24, 2012

Luis G. said:
Thanks for the pictures, and good know you found one.

Can you give us an idea how much you paid for it?

Also is the lockbar carbodized?

Its not carbodized but it is heat treated similar to what Chris Reeve does with the sebenza.

knifehunt · Dec 24, 2012

mkjellgren said:
Its not carbodized but it is heat treated similar to what Chris Reeve does with the sebenza.

That's what I though, but wasn't sure.

I almost bought a Sebenza last week on here but the seller backed-out, and I thank him

JuJu- · Dec 24, 2012

Looks good, I would like to hold and play with one in the near future.

Luis G. · Dec 24, 2012

mkjellgren said:
Its not carbodized but it is heat treated similar to what Chris Reeve does with the sebenza.

Thanks.
Wish they did carbodize it, it really does help a lot to be carbodized compared to the heat treatment on the CRK Sebbie.

13aphomet · Dec 24, 2012

I've been loving mine since having it. Perfect fit/finish. I generally like really early lockup, but at about 50%, I sure everyone would be pleased. Great great knife. Perfect steel choice.

Now I just need to save up for a custom Southard.. I'll be saving for awhile.

RevDevil · Dec 24, 2012

I've had one in my pocket for 2 weeks now. There is nothing about this knife I don't like. It packs a whole lot of cutting edge into a minimal design. The ergos are spot on, the flipper is phenomenal. If this is Spydercos first entry into the flipper world, I am impressed that they next one will be extreme perfection as well. Te steel on this knife is just about awesome.

Bapple · Dec 24, 2012

Love the Southard, just one thing that keeps me away. I just do not like internal blade stop designs. I would much prefer an external blade stop. Love the way it looks and the quality looks top notch also.