Spyderco for work

Wow - digging, eh?

Well - I would think the Rescue with orange FRN would be a good choice - I would not want a sharp/pointy tip for digging, and the Rescue is large enough to cut most things, and the orange handle would help you find it if you put it down while working. 3

Just a thought.

I would use my screwdriver for digging before I used any of my knives though.

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I'll second the Pacific Salt/Salt knife suggestion

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It's a no-frills, hard use and working knife design

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100% pure usability, ergos and performance

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It's tougher than it looks, both the lock and FRN scales. Strong tip, non-chippy steel. Tough blade shape and material.

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Tested hard and long by me, never failed. Others say the same.

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And maintenance is a breeze! For the money, can't beat this folder as a light weight but rough use EDC.

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Give it a try!

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If you're happy with your current PE work EDC knife, try a SE Tasman Salt as a companion blade. No knife can cut sip ties like a serrated hawkbill, and its also good for cutting tape off of hand coils of wires without damaging the wires themselves (You hold it upside down so the edge cuts the tape while the spine slides harmlessly along the wires). I build cell towers which involves running power cables, RF cables, fiber optic cables, etc., as well as opening lots of various types of packaging. Having a serrated hawkbill companion blade to a main PE blade is essential while at work as far as I'm concerned.

 
Either of the GB knives will work fine. I kind of like the overbuilt nature of the first as well as the finger choil. The second, however, rides more comfortably in pocket and has a sliiiightly more pointed tip which I find more useful. Yeah, the liners are a bit thinner but that is more of a mental issue than practical. The 2 is still plenty tough. All that said, i still kind of like the 1. :)

Regarding the Techno, its a neat little knife but not what I would choose for the work you do. Ergos aren't that comfortable for real work and the tip is overly fat, making it more difficult puncture or to get under zip ties, etc.
 
And like Peacent, I am a HUGE fan of the Salt knives and use them daily. They are tough as nails and the se versions have good edge retention. If you are already carrying a pe fixed blade then a se salt is definitely worth considering.
 
I highly recommend the Endura or the Pacific Salt (serrated). The blade is long enough, the spine is thick, but not too thick, and it has enough point for tight zip ties. You can get the Endura in all stainless steel, or with an FRN handle in your color choice. If you want greater edge retention you can choose ZDP-189. If you want good edge retention and easier sharpening, you can choose VG-10 or H1. These (same basic knife) are hard working.
Another option I would look at is the Stretch as a tertiary choice.
 
I'm an electrician. I have to agree with DocT, the endura is the way to go. Stretch takes up too much pocket space for me at work.
 
Damn it. Never thought I'd buy a serrated knife and now I know I'm getting a Salt SE knife. Not only that but I want to get 2 knives now.
 
Its taken me many many years to realize that I don't NEED a Strider, Hinderer, CRK, ect... for "hard" work. ... and that Titanium, Carbon Fiber & even G10 are wholly unnecessary. I still have, and dig, fancy knives but Spyderco's FRN handled knives have my personal highest recommendation. My current personal Fav is my Green Endura.
 
archieblue said:
Its taken me many many years to realize that I don't NEED a Strider, Hinderer, CRK, ect... for "hard" work. ... and that Titanium, Carbon Fiber & even G10 are wholly unnecessary. I still have, and dig, fancy knives but Spyderco's FRN handled knives have my personal highest recommendation. My current personal Fav is my Green Endura.
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This exactly. ^

--Ahem...but just because I don't need some of those fancy options doesn't mean that I don't want them...at least on some of my knives. ;)
 
Two excellent work knives:
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Cant get this one anymore, unfortunately. Super strong tip, convenient auto for gloved hands, strong lock and overall construction..
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archieblue said:
Its taken me many many years to realize that I don't NEED a Strider, Hinderer, CRK, ect... for "hard" work. ... and that Titanium, Carbon Fiber & even G10 are wholly unnecessary. I still have, and dig, fancy knives but Spyderco's FRN handled knives have my personal highest recommendation. My current personal Fav is my Green Endura.
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Surfingringo said:
This exactly. ^

--Ahem...but just because I don't need some of those fancy options doesn't mean that I don't want them...at least on some of my knives. ;)
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I am compelled to agree with these quotes. For work, the FRN is the way to go. Those knives have some of the strongest pivots and toughest locks I've ever experienced on Spyderco knives. An Endura or Salt should do very well.
 
I'll throw in for the Gayle Bradley 1 or 2, pick your poison. I prefer the 1 but they're both great work knives.
 
I use a Manix 2 for work exclusively. May not be the best for digging or prying but it performs excellently in all cutting tasks. Very ergonomic and strong lock are highlights also. One of the older saber ground 154CM versions would be better suited for chores requiring a stronger tip.

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newyork said:
I work on construction sites and use knives for certain things when tools aren't with me or I need to cut materials, or notch or dig. (Low voltage/alarm company).

I normally use a Strider SMF and fixed blade but I'm in the mood to buy a Spyderco.

I was thinking that the stout but slicey Spyderco to fill this role may be a Techno. Any other suggestions?

Edge holding is important. Solid and tough construction. 3-4" blade (ish).
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Soo..after all the suggestions. What did you decide?
 
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