Spyderco Tenacious (and rant apology)

FMJ Hunter said:
What's wrong with 8cr13MoV? Doesn't hold a good edge?
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Lots of folks think it's alright, but I find it does not hold a good edge at all. When I was using my Tenacious as my work knife (cutting cardboard, tape, the occasional light prying, all day long), I found the edge would tend to chip really easily and would have to be sharpened after every single day of work. It's not some god-awful pot metal that won't take an edge, and there are definitely worse steels out there, but I was pretty disappointed with it. I'm not even a big steel snob - most of my user knives have been made with simple steels like 13c26, 440C, 440A, AUS-8, and whatever that stuff Victorinox uses.

Anywho, it really didn't keep its edge long enough for my standards, which aren't high in the first place...
 
Sounds good. I am lucky to live right next to a Chrise Reeves Knives store, and they sharped for $4, so if I want a really good edge on it, then I'll take it there.
 
I have never owned a spidie just cuz I dont care for the look with the thumb hole. I totally understand the concept and think that is a good one, they just look way off balance to me. the handle to blade ratio seems off.
 
radeo said:
I have never owned a spidie just cuz I dont care for the look with the thumb hole. I totally understand the concept and think that is a good one, they just look way off balance to me. the handle to blade ratio seems off.
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Yes, Spyderco knives look funny, but they work extremely well. After using one for real work, it becomes beautiful.
 
Tenacious is is a nice entry level Spyderco.
However I would save a bit more for a Delica, as it's such a classic and it is high performing.
And the one I really recommend is the Stretch, any version, even the cheapest one. Yet a bit more costly than Delica, but the result of perfect evolution.
 
My Tenacious with my new Persistence......both very nice for the $$

Note: the Persistence is not so "mini":thumbup:
 

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