Spyderco S

jimh0220

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Ok, to preface his, I'm a Spyderco virgin still.

Here's the deal i found the other day:

It's a silver Spyderco S, NIB, at a local sporting goods store for 39.99.

Looks like a good deal to me, but I am going to ask the authorities. Is it as good a deal as it appears?
 
That's a good price if you like the knife. You can often get them at around that price at Sierra Trading Post, since they often have 30%-off coupons and they sell the knife for $60.
 
The cutouts in the blade add drag and can even make it hang up when cutting thick, fibrous,material. They also make it harder to clean, so not a good choice for food prep, or scraping gaskets. Aside from that, it's an interesting and well built knife and that's an excellent price.

Paul
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The skeletonized blade was a concern to me also. I may pass on it.
If anyone would want it, I would happily pick it up and pass it on for the same $ or a similar value trade of any type ( I like all types of stuff). Shoot me an email or PM if interested.

Jim
 
I remember seeing that knife in a catalog and swore I would never own a knife like that. Then last year My wife wanted a spyderco and she bought the "S".

I could not believe how nice it fits your hands and how light it is. Yes the skeletonized blade is not perfect but it is cool looking and gets the job done for the few cutting task that she does. The only drawback is the 440c is a real pain to sharpen.
 
When i was at the spyderco factory outlet store last month i met a gentleman looking for a replacement for his cricket, i think he settled on a hawkbill ladybug, but he told me about the S he owned and how the blade on it broke and he had to get it re-profiled under warranty. So be careful with the blade.
 
dd61999 said:
I remember seeing that knife in a catalog and swore I would never own a knife like that. Then last year My wife wanted a spyderco and she bought the "S".

I could not believe how nice it fits your hands and how light it is. Yes the skeletonized blade is not perfect but it is cool looking and gets the job done for the few cutting task that she does. The only drawback is the 440c is a real pain to sharpen.
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What about the Byrd lineup? They have a 'Finch' that seems to be about the same size sans the funky blade. I know they are essentially Spyderco light, but any good. (It is about a 1/3 the price of the S)
 
I would just go for the Tenacious and Persistence, maybe the Centofante 3 or 4 later on as an upgrade
 
Yeah, Tenacious/Persistance, s30v Native, or Centofante 3/4 would be a recommendation from me for first Spydie. Depending on what you want.
 
jimh0220 said:
What about the Byrd lineup? They have a 'Finch' that seems to be about the same size sans the funky blade. I know they are essentially Spyderco light, but any good. (It is about a 1/3 the price of the S)
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Size-wise, the Finch is more like a Ladybug. Byrd closest in size to the S would be the Robin. An alternative Spyderco would be the Cat.

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