Spyderco Tank of a Knife?

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I'm looking for a knife I can use for my toughest jobs and not think twice. The blades I already own are:
-Spyderco Paramilitary 2 S30V
-Spyderco Manix 2 S30V (G10)
-Spyderco Native 5 S35VN (G10)
-Spyderco Delica 4 FFG
-Spyderco Techno (XHP)

I owned the southard but sold it. The manix can handle the majority of the tasks I throw at it but then I get weary when I'm on the job and have to slice through carpeting and worry about hitting a staple or wood. The techno would be perfect with its stout blade but it's too small for my intended use. I've been recommended the Slysz Bowie which I'm on the fence about.

My budget is $250. I'm looking for at least a 3.5 inch blade. Framelock or ball bearing lock or mid backlock preferred, titanium or g10 handles. I do wear gloves so the oversized spyderhole would be great but isn't necessary. I'm not looking for a knife I already own with an upgraded steel. Because it's about about the steel, if I have a cruwear manix 2, the tip will still break it off when I'm twisting and turning the knife which I need to do in order to get carpeting out. I would prefer not to carry more and heavier tools. So if you can recommend a knife that fits the criteria I'd appreciate it. If my budget is unrealistic, recommend a knife that will do what I need even if it's more expensive. Thanks
 
I had the ZT 350 but I really just can't stand recurves. But it would have been great otherwise.
 
Most Spydercos have pretty thin grinds so they're not super "tough", but I've never met a problem that couldn't be solved by my Manix 2 XL/Military. Honestly though if it's for cutting carpet you may be better off with a utility/sheetrock knife? If you're looking for an actual beast, look into the K2/Tatanka. The Techno and Slysz Bowie are also solid. :)
 
Try and find an older Chinook or Manix.

I have a 1st Gen Chinook in 440V and the blade stock is probably the thickest in my collection of Spyderco's.
 
K2 for around $160...its stock is a little thin, but it was engineered for heavy duty "slicing."

you'll have enough budget to buy some diamond SM rods also. :thumbup:

saber ground Manix is good choice to boot...

the Tuff is tough, but you may have tough luck finding one on the secondaries.
 
hoimin said:
Gayle Bradley?
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This.

My Gayle Bradley 1 has been through hell and back, including cutting up all the wall to wall carpet during my flooring job. Its a very comfortable hard use knife, locks up like no other, and M4 is one of my favorite steels. Still my go-to project knife.

Check this beat down out: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/714931-Gayle-Bradley-Hard-Use?p=8228344#post8228344

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When you say " Tank" they are not.

Hard use yes.

Because when I think TANK.
I think ZT. Over built.
 
Easy.

Spyderco Tuff first and foremost! 3v super tough steel.

Tatanka is a big tank with an incredible lock

Szabo is a tank of a knife but its long and have a more fragile tip than the other two listed. Awesome and strong lock.

Mamba is a tank of a knife but its a really beautiful and expensive knife. I don't know if anyone would actually want to beat on that thing after paying 300 for it.
 
The Tuff is built like a tank allright, and with CPM-3V you could not really wish for more. Mine is convexed because the factory edge was just too freaking robust for any "normal" work.

A Gayle Bradley in M4 might not completely fall in the same tank-like category, but I think it is a good robust option too, with steel to match.

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Lionspy and Starmate are ground pretty thick with strong tips.
 
The Tuff is definitely a tank. My Gayle Bradley is the toughest folder that I own. You owe it to yourself to check one of these out.
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Milwaukee folding utility knife and a big box of blades.

Super steels are cool but carpet is a job for disposable blades.


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Spyderco Valloton. Super thick blade and liners and dual blade stops for side to side stability

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uxo2 said:
When you say " Tank" they are not.

Hard use yes.

Because when I think TANK.
I think ZT. Over built.
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Then the term tank is arbitrary. Because when I think tank I think nearly indestructible. Not necessarily overbuilt. Because I hated my ZT 0350...
 
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