Spyderco Kumo and its Sheath

[EDCeeker]

I've had a Spyderco Kumo on my wish list ever since I discovered it a couple years ago. Two things, tho: 1. Some seem to be of the opinion it's not a very "practical" knife. I imagine that would depend on what you need a knife for, but: For those that own and use, or have owned and used, a Spyderco Kumo: What's your view? 2. I've seen criticisms that the sheath doesn't (always?) retain the knife well. Anybody care to comment on that? Any way to improve retention, short of replacing the sheath? Lastly: I have large hands. Not large as in "meaty," but I do usually have to buy gloves in XL or L. I'm wondering how the handle fit would be for me? For comparison: A Delica 4 works pretty well for me, whereas a Mini-Grip's grip is a bit on the small side. (Ok, I guess that was three things .)

TIA

 

[steelscout30]

While I do not own a Kumo, I have handled one several times and have found it to be a knife design, though it is not as practical as many of their other fixed blade models (e.g. the Street Beat, Street Bowie, Moran series, Rock Salt, etc.), it is a nicely made knife. The narrower-style, hollow ground blade wouldn't be the most efficient cutter in the world, but Spyderco's VG10 stainless is a very nice steel despite all the more recent hype about everything in the Crucible Particle Metallurgy line, ZDP189, etc.

The knives and the sheaths I handled seemed to retain the knife fine; however, I also heard some reports of poor retention over on the Spyderco forum.

I think the handles will fit your hands just fine, but I do recommend handling one before buying just to make sure.

Depending upon what you're going to use the knife for, I think, while it might not be the most utilitarian buy, you could certainly do much worse than a Spyderco! Consider a RAT RC-4 or even a Moran or Dayhiker, as well, though.

 

[GIRLYmann]

the kumo...
yes, amazingly it's a spyderco alrite; but as a fixblade i found the blade stock rather thin.
i dunno if it was the intention to create a lightweight and slim profile; but whatever the intent, i found the crkt Corkum First Strike more to my liking as a martial blade (even if the steel type wasn't that much of a top choice).
i just didn't feel absolutely confident about about the kumo being given the role of playing primary blade, seeing the lack of thickness of it's blade stock.
i do know however that it's shaving sharp and seems better fitted for slicing chores. in this aspect, it's more than practical to have the kumo as a stylish kitchenware accessory.

 

[EDCeeker]

Ah, never mind, guys. It turns out the Kumo has been discontinued. Too bad . I no longer have any interest in the knife. But for those of you that have replied already: Thanks!