Spyderco Tank of a Knife?

[mcblades]

GB1 it's made for hard use

 

[Capk3]

Here's a little tank with CTS-XHP blade and blue ano highlights.

 

[BigKurtHaze]

Another vote for Gayle Bradley 1. All I carry at work, anymore.

 

[symphonyincminor]

I can personally attest that the Techno definitely qualifies:

Thick blade stock of a stainless, refined derivative of D2 tool steel. Thick titanium scales with G-10 backspacer. Best of all? It still slices like nothing, thanks to the flat grind and edge geometry.

 

[Scott321]

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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I prefer the very comfortable and ergonomic feel of the traditional $2 (now with inflation) straight handle utility knife with disposable razor blades. I think they have hooked ones for carpet. I see you're wearing gloves which reduces the need for registration in the grip, but the plain-jane (not the new funky styles) of box cutters have always served me better for carpet and cardboard.

 

[JD Spydo]

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.

Hey Brother you hit that one out of the park for sure Any of the three CHINOOK models could be considered a "TANK" of a folder. I got two more I would like to put in that category. One model is not very well known and it was only available for about a year or so>> it goes all the way back to the ATS-55 era>> I'm speaking of the stainless handled RESCUE model. That folder is built so well that it would truly be very difficult to destroy it with everyday usage.

Another great folder from the early 2000s decade is the C-46 Lum Tanto folder. That is a "brute" of a knife and I wouldn't get rid of either of the ones I still own. For the most part it seems like most of the really beefy Spyders are made at the GOLDEN, CO USA Earth plant.

 

[luke86]

The manix 2 g10 is one hell of a beast of a knife. Rock solid lockup any way you can think of and glossy smooth action. That things locks up like a fixed blade.

 

[Spey]

RE: your thread title.
My experiences would suggest Spyderco Ed Schempp TUFF C151GTi (a 3v blade in a folder designed with very secure lockup). Ergonomics are stellar in my mind (Ed Schempp design, hmmm .

RE: for your usage description.
It sounds like you spend some work time in a construction type environment. With over 30-yrs practical experience I would suggest Stanley 10-499 (similar to what others have posted previously). One has lived in my bags for numerous decades (always at least one spare too, along with multiple replacement blades in various configurations).

Takes about 2-seconds to change out a blade (fresh sharp blade OR different configuration entirely). Replacement blades are stored in the handle for quick-change as needed.

For carpet (as you referenced), as well as tough cutting roofing materials the various hook blades profiles really excell as they cut from the bottom side. For carpet - means cutting the backing easily from the topside with sharpened edge not being abused by embedded debris. For roofing with exposure faced embedded ceramic granuals - same principal as the carpet, but much more significant.

It would be hard for me to imagine using a cutting tool with a thick blade when there are purpose built tools for utility cutting tasks where a thin profile is so much more efficient.

Stanley 10-499 Open
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc155/ChrisOBucket/Knives/Stanley 10-499-open.jpg

Stanley 10-499 Closed
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc155/ChrisOBucket/Knives/Stanley 10-499-closed.jpg

Stanley 10-499 Blades Options are MANY (more than just tgese images.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc155/ChrisOBucket/Knives/Stanley 10-499 Blades.jpg

There are a number of handle configurations available (bent, straight, folder, flipper, etc.) with quick-change options and various blade profiles. For overall usage, I prefer the original straight handle but also have angled versions for use depending on application specifics (job at hand).

Hopefully some enlightenment here for someone ;-)


Regards,

 

[legato1]

Ever consider the Enuff or the aquasalt? those are serious tanks.