Years ago when I first saw Spyderco knives (in movies) I thought they were weird-looking, but liked the idea of one-hand opening. In fact, at first I'm not sure I cared much for their shape at all.
That began to change with my first Spydie. The knives look the way they do for a reason, and the ergonomics in themselves create a greater appreciation. I began to like the blade shapes, which in some ways resemble animal profiles such as pelicans, crows, parrots, eagles, even alligators (Rescue blade). Now, I have come to view the characteristic Spyderhole and profiles for their great quality and comfort in handling.
Basically, I now find knives I once might have found not very attractive to be beautiful like any other piece of cutler's art, while retaining top-notch function. I have read that Spyderco knives are useful but ugly. That has to be in the eye of the beholder. I guess the point of this rambling is that Spyderco has changed or added to my idea of what is a cool-looking and/or beautiful knife.
Jim
That began to change with my first Spydie. The knives look the way they do for a reason, and the ergonomics in themselves create a greater appreciation. I began to like the blade shapes, which in some ways resemble animal profiles such as pelicans, crows, parrots, eagles, even alligators (Rescue blade). Now, I have come to view the characteristic Spyderhole and profiles for their great quality and comfort in handling.
Basically, I now find knives I once might have found not very attractive to be beautiful like any other piece of cutler's art, while retaining top-notch function. I have read that Spyderco knives are useful but ugly. That has to be in the eye of the beholder. I guess the point of this rambling is that Spyderco has changed or added to my idea of what is a cool-looking and/or beautiful knife.
Jim
