Spyderco Cricket

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Want to own one of these, don't know the history at all. Have found everything from SS and Carbon Fiber versions to very fancy Yeng Yang and MOP etc. versions. Any idea what a fair price to pay is for these various versions? Putting money aside is one more desirable than the other? Also which blade straight or serrated? Thanks for the help in advance.
 
The CF version is hovering around $100 for a PE, and perhaps $80 for SE. The Almite version generally can be found for around $60~$80. Santa Fe Stoneworks embellished ones (Yin-Yang and others) list for around $165 but can often be found in the $125~$150 range. Frank Recupero embellished ones, with stone and/or shell scales and fancy file work go from $300 up.
 
I've got a SS cricket that I just took with me to Europe for 3 weeks while on tour. It was used by at least 3 people daily and held up fine. I love the little thing. I go between the SS cricket and my Calypso Jr for my EDCs
 
I have my SS Cricket/SE almost glued to my RFP:)

Great knife for cutting in public :thumbup:


IMO, the Cricket is underestimated and often unjustified called a "women's knife"::grumpy:
 
I have both the Carbon Fiber Crickets PE & SE. I use the SE for a money clip. IT is without a doubt the very best money clip I have ever had. I tried the stainless version but it just didn't have that little extra bulk and firm grip that the Carbon Fiber version has. Coupled with the fact that it ain't a bad little knife for minor cutting chores.

If you want a Carbon Fiber one you had better get one soon because they seem to be rapidly disappear. I think they also need to make a G-10 Cricket. But the CF version is the best money clip bar none.
 
SS Cricket is one of the most bullet proof rock solid designs from Spyderco in my opinion. Absolute 100% home run.

Its alot of blade in the tiniest package, and how can you go wrong with an all stainless framelock with premium steel, amazing ergonomics, and inexpensive price. For a user, go with the stainless version hands down. The CF one is great, but the ergos on the ss version are better, the blade steel is better, and its a framelock instead of a liner lock.

Even with my large hands, the Cricket fits like a glove. I prefer the plainedge one, but depending on what you use it for, the serrated one is great too.
 
JD Spydo said:
I have both the Carbon Fiber Crickets PE & SE. I use the SE for a money clip. IT is without a doubt the very best money clip I have ever had. I tried the stainless version but it just didn't have that little extra bulk and firm grip that the Carbon Fiber version has. Coupled with the fact that it ain't a bad little knife for minor cutting chores.

If you want a Carbon Fiber one you had better get one soon because they seem to be rapidly disappear. I think they also need to make a G-10 Cricket. But the CF version is the best money clip bar none.
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I would like to see either a G-10 or the matte CF (like the military) for grippy goodness. ;)
 
I see that the following site has the serrated SANTA FE STONEWORK'S ying-yang model for $116 & free shipping - I just wish they had the plain edge model with the same ying-yang.

They do have the ss plain edge cricket for $57.99 - no add on handle slabs.

If I had the money, I would have SANTA FE STONEWORKS make me a plain edge model, but it's closer to $165. for that.

http://www.knife-depot.com/custom/search.php?search=cricket&submit.x=6&submit.y=2
 
Did a little searching on the forums, but couldn't find the answer to the question I had. Decided I'd post in this thread.

I noticed that this particular Spyderco knife has a LinerLock. Does that mean you can close it one-handed pretty easily?

Seems that most spyderco knives require the use of two hands to close safely.
 
I think with a bit of practice,you'd find it easy to open/close with one hand. I actually find all of the Spydies I own easy to open/close with one hand.
 
I have been wanting the plain edge ying-yang cricket, but did not heve the $165.00.

I almost settled for the serrated version, listed above, but on the day I finally saved up the money, I saw the plain edge ying-yang for 120. at the following url.

http://newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=5419

I am so happy that I waited, I have a ss serrated I use for a money clip & now have the plain edge, mop, ying-yang that makes a great office/church/sheeple friendly knife.
 
Haro, it can be closed with one hand easily, but BE CAREFUL! I had had mine for about two hours when I managed to darn near amputate the end of my thumb closing it :eek: The Belly on that little sucker really cuts!
 
For my money NO liner lock, or frame lock (with the exception of compression lock frame locks) is "safe" to close one handed. The only knives I trust 100% for one hand closing are front locks with a well defined choil. On the other hand any of the above metioned locks can be closed safely one handed IF you do it the right way, which differs between lock types, and keep your mind completely on what you are doing. The problem is that most cases where one hand closing is really important (where your only options are close it with one hand or drop it) you do not have the luxury of total concentration on closing the knife.
 
What does everyone think of the FRN handled Crickets? Has anyone used one for a money clip? Do things like cash and cards slide over the FRN as good as SS or the CF, I'm sure the latter two are easier, but I was just wondering what everyones experiences or opinions of the FRN Crickets are.
Thanks
 
jryan76 said:
What does everyone think of the FRN handled Crickets? Has anyone used one for a money clip? Do things like cash and cards slide over the FRN as good as SS or the CF, I'm sure the latter two are easier, but I was just wondering what everyones experiences or opinions of the FRN Crickets are.
Thanks
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Take my word for it. You can still nail the Carbon Fiber Cricket on Ebay if you keep your eyes open. They do show up on occasions. You won't regret getting the CF version. I can't tell you about the FRN Cricket. That is one of the very few Spyderco knives I have never had my hands on.

I would think that a G-10 version would be do-able. The CF version is so rugged that if you kept it for a few years it would pay for itself. I am sure that the FRN version would be a good knife but if you ever get your hands on a Carbon Fiber version you will quickly see what I am raving about ;)
 
My first Cricket was the lightweight.
It was the right thickness for my hand, but I did not like the liner lock.

I loved it when the ss Cricket came out with the frame lock, but it has a little thinner handle than I was used to, making it a little harder to close one-handed.

I find that the ss Cricket with the yin-yang scale made it the right thickness for ease of closing, and also feels better in the hand when in use.

This is just my personal opinion, I have not handled the carbon fiber Cricket, it may be perfect for you.

I DID have a carbon fiber Delica - but I found it to be too easy to scuff/scratch the carbon fiber.
 
I am confused ! I am thinking of getting one with aframelock. Which is the framelock? NGK has their yingyang and they say lockback. Does not look like one.
 
The lightweight model is a linerlock, the stainless steel model is framelock - the ying-yang cricket is a stainless steel model with the mop & jet glued to the front.

Be aware that the stainless steel ying-yang model, being a framelock, only has the stone covering on one side, the framelock side is still stainless steel as the stone would have nothing to connect to.

I didn't think I would like that, but it turns out I like this knife like that - if you want the stone on both sides, you need to get a lockback - like the kiwi or delica.
 
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