Spyderco Euroedge C215GP with S30V blade -> Your Thoughts & Opinion

[Addicted_to_Knives]

Hello hello knife fans & enthusiasts alike. I'd like your expect opinion on the following knife and ask you few question.

This is a new addition to my collection that I just received. This is my first non-American knife made in Taiwan. I've been reading about this knife and I loved the dagger design so much, after several weeks of thinking I decided I'd give it a try for $200.

The knife does feel like it is well made, can not complain so far, cuts well, feels in hand well, grip is fine, ergonomics, fits my hand, seems quite practical. However I want to have a real dagger and have the second side sharpened, which will make this a home decor knife, not EDC anymore due to stupid laws written by stupid politicians.

Do you think it is wise idea to sharpen it? How do I find and trust a descent knife sharper? anyone you know who takes online orders for knife sharpening requests?

I was thinking I do want to conduct a test with this one. I do want to transform this Taiwanese manufactured knife into a real dagger. At first get both sides sharpened, then change handles and instead of the G10 and put a custom art elephant bone handles with protector endings, white color. This will make this one into a fully kick ass aggressive looking and sexy dagger

Does this sound normal or is my knife addiction kicking in to the next level? Or just leave this knife alone and enjoy the manufactured design and EDC structure as is?

 

[Smaug]

I'd leave it alone, since you'd never be able to carry it if the back edge was sharp. Why do that to yourself when you can just buy a real dagger (even a small one) for around $50?

You may change your thinking on it one day, at which point you'd need to blunt it.

 

[b00n]

Save up for a Rick Hinderer Knives Maximus Dagger (@whitty , can probably hook you up) , or alternatively if you win the Lottery go for Sharp By Design/Brian Nadeau Arch Nemesis (or a Hawk Knives Deadlock). They are both designed as true folding daggers with two sharp edges. I don't think you'd be happy with an uncarriable Euroedge. (Since so much of the edge would be exposed it's more risk than reward in my opinion).

 

[Addicted_to_Knives]

I'd leave it alone, since you'd never be able to carry it if the back edge was sharp. Why do that to yourself when you can just buy a real dagger (even a small one) for around $50?

You may change your thinking on it one day, at which point you'd need to blunt it.

Thank you. Makes sense in a way since I do enjoy carry most of my knives that I can carry legally and having it sitting at home as a part of decor will only give me some temporary joy, however it's also the whole idea if I can myself take this knife and make it into something better and more awesome. I have never worked with knives before I am a software engineer and outside my IT world I have never done anything else other than changing a light bulb, changing car batter, engine air filter and I can also change oil & filter

Something with Made in Taiwan label that still makes me respect less this knife than any of my other ones (including cheaper knives). Just can't still accept the idea this awesome piece came from Asia. But slowly with some members recommendations also I will start looking into some Chinese knife brands. Maybe after all I had been wrong.

 

[mpm0097]

I just looked at the picture of this knife closed. Since most of the back edge of the blade is exposed, I think you would have a hard time finding a professional sharpener to sharpen that for you. I think they would view it as dangerous and worry about their liability.

 

[Addicted_to_Knives]

I just looked at the picture of this knife closed. Since most of the back edge of the blade is exposed, I think you would have a hard time finding a professional sharpener to sharpen that for you. I think they would view it as dangerous and worry about their liability.

When you put it in your pocket and attach the clip, the back side of the knife faces the dead end of the pocket, so there is no way this could cause any damages. I think this knife was designed with the intention to have both sides sharpened and due to laws they could not produce such EDC. Besides, once both sides are sharpened I can no longer put it in my pocket this becomes a home decor piece, where I can enjoy playing with it and if I need to transport it to hunting for example it has to be transported via trunk carry bag and concealed. Once you are in the wilderness you are free to roam. That's why I don't think it should be an issue for anyone to sharpen the second edge. I just want to make sure they'll do an awesome job.

 

[James Y]

Something with Made in Taiwan label that still makes me respect less this knife than any of my other ones (including cheaper knives). Just can't still accept the idea this awesome piece came from Asia. But slowly with some members recommendations also I will start looking into some Chinese knife brands. Maybe after all I had been wrong.

Yes, you HAD been wrong. For the past several years, some of the world's finest production knives have come out of Taiwan, especially those from the city of Taichung made for Spyderco. Quality knives produced in Asian countries can be every bit as good as (and oftentimes better than) those made in the West. It all depends on the quality the company wants to put out. Whether produced in Taiwan, Japan, or China.

BTW, each Asian country is unique, and therefore cannot be lumped together as some monolithic entity. Also, each country has various manufacturers that vary as well. And to be clear, 'countries' don't produce knives; various factories WITHIN those countries produce knives.

As far as the idea of sharpening the back edge, that's not a smart idea. In addition to the reasons already mentioned by others, it will, in all likelihood, make it an illegal knife in areas that forbid the carrying of double-edged knives.

Jim

 

[cbrstar]

If I read this right you want to sharpen the non-sharpened side? The problem with dagger folders is you need that one side unsharpened. The reason being is you need be able to push against it to close the blade. Not only that if its sharp and you grab the knife when it's closed it can cut you.

 

[Comeuppance]

If you really want to have that feeling of “having made it better” without turning it into a overpriced wallhanger, I would suggest sending it out for modifications (so your part in making it better is through submitting the ideas, and the end result is professionally executed)

Here are a fee suggestions based on my own experience of handling the knife in the store:
- add a sharpening choil
- at the unsharpened base of the knife, add a slight indentation for your index finger (ideally seamless to where it meets the handle when open) to add an additional possible grip
- soften the inside edges of the spyderhole
- acid-wash the fullers and flats to add some contrast

 

[Reitwagen]

Does this sound normal?

No, definitely not normal. You should seek professional help.
If you want a double edge knife for your pocket, the only alternatives that are safe are a ballisong or an out-the-front design. That way both edges are fully covered when closed and the knife will never fold on your fingers, no matter which edge you're using. I'm not sure if that would be normal either, but it would be safer.

 

[sgt1372]

Leave it alone.

Altering it will affect safety and resale potential.

As already mentioned, if you want a double edged dagger, there are many others available (mostly fixed blades) for much less $. If you want to play around w/a dagger/folder just to see how it comes out, try it out on a Kershaw Barstow (3960) which you can get for about $25-30 on eBay and elsewhere.

 

[Alberta Ed]

I have a number of knives made in Taiwan (as opposed to Mainland/Communist China) that are very high quality. I try not to buy anything produced in Communist China.

 

[DocJD]

I have several Spyderco knives made in Taichung , Taiwan . They have excellent fit and finish and are some of the finest I own .

If you want to practice grinding an edge , I'd start on something cheap . There's a steep learning curve to obtain a result that looks better than a crude shiv made in prison .

If you want a DE dagger , just buy one . Be aware of your laws !

The DE is only marginally more effective on dedicated fighting knives and makes a knife much less safe for any utility use .

To actually use the edge you sharpen on a folder not designed with that intent , you will be putting substantial force directly against the lock. Which may cause the knife to fold on your hand .

Just all around a bad idea ! Plus you're gonna probably ruin a cool looking folder .

 

[Addicted_to_Knives]

Leave it alone.

Altering it will affect safety and resale potential.

As already mentioned, if you want a double edged dagger, there are many others available (mostly fixed blades) for much less $. If you want to play around w/a dagger/folder just to see how it comes out, try it out on a Kershaw Barstow (3960) which you can get for about $25-30 on eBay and elsewhere.

This is what I was thinking. Quick sharpening one more edge and having a bit different handles (more squared off at the end) to make it a real dagger (no more carry EDC, will turn into a home decor piece, I do understand).

 

[Addicted_to_Knives]

I have several Spyderco knives made in Taichung , Taiwan . They have excellent fit and finish and are some of the finest I own .

If you want to practice grinding an edge , I'd start on something cheap . There's a steep learning curve to obtain a result that looks better than a crude shiv made in prison .

If you want a DE dagger , just buy one . Be aware of your laws !

The DE is only marginally more effective on dedicated fighting knives and makes a knife much less safe for any utility use .

To actually use the edge you sharpen on a folder not designed with that intent , you will be putting substantial force directly against the lock. Which may cause the knife to fold on your hand .

Just all around a bad idea ! Plus you're gonna probably ruin a cool looking folder .

Thank you I did not know Taiwan Taichung factory produced these awesome pieces.
I'd probably buy a cheap knife of ebay and practice on it and see where it takes me from there.

 

[Colorodo]

Not only some quality knives from Taiwan but also some great vintage bicycle reproduction parts.

 

[W. Anderson]

Just commission a custom to your specs instead of ruining the functionality of an already good knife.