yeah they do that.....its really annoying when ur expecting to get soemthing for a trip.
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Spyderco "Tenacious"
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yeah they do that.....its really annoying when ur expecting to get soemthing for a trip.
I recently got one. Good value. I found that a 2mm allen (hex) worked on the clip (M3 x 0.5). They are metric screws, so are all the other screws (stand off screws are M2.5 x 0.45, pivot is M3 x 0.5) that hold the knife together.
There are few minor details that I didn't like. The handle felt too thin in my hand. The other minor item is that the top edge of the blade wasn't rounded or beveled to my liking (a little sand paper will fix that).
So I am in the process of making new scales (bamboo flooring) and rounding off the top edge. I'll probably break the edge of the spyder hole too. Should be nice when its done.
Ric
There are few minor details that I didn't like. The handle felt too thin in my hand. The other minor item is that the top edge of the blade wasn't rounded or beveled to my liking (a little sand paper will fix that).
So I am in the process of making new scales (bamboo flooring) and rounding off the top edge. I'll probably break the edge of the spyder hole too. Should be nice when its done.
Ric
....why?
Got my Tenacious and have carried it since the beginning of May. Best stainless knife I have ever owned. I work in a warehouse, and carry the knife everyday, and have used the knife to cut shrink wrap, card board, food, banding material, and wood for the last two months. I have only had to touch up the edge on a steel a few times and used the finest stone on a Spyderco Sharpmaker twice since getting the knife and the knife is still shaving sharp. In general most stainless steel knives, inlcuding AUS 8A, ATS34, VG-10, etc. hold their edge about 2 weeks before becoming as sharp as a dull butter knife and needing significant sharpening.
Well that all depends person to person. I, for example, would say that you have low standards for a sharp knife
Personally, I even sharpen my ZDP-189 after using it. If there is any shine on the edge or the knife can't grab my nail at the slightest touch, then it's not sharp enough.
I just got a Tenacious today...
And to be honest, I'm not sure what to think. I like just about everything about it, although it is a little on the heavy side, but I'm not sure if the liner lock is working properly. It sometimes has to be "snap" out of the lock position with such force I have to position my hand differently to get leverage and so hard it hurts my thumb a little. Also, the liner lock really ride against the blade pretty hard while opening, making the action rough and gritty.
Does anyone know if this will go away when it is broken in, or should I ask Spiderco to take a look at it?
And to be honest, I'm not sure what to think. I like just about everything about it, although it is a little on the heavy side, but I'm not sure if the liner lock is working properly. It sometimes has to be "snap" out of the lock position with such force I have to position my hand differently to get leverage and so hard it hurts my thumb a little. Also, the liner lock really ride against the blade pretty hard while opening, making the action rough and gritty.
Does anyone know if this will go away when it is broken in, or should I ask Spiderco to take a look at it?
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The liner lock is pretty stout on this knife. I recall when I got mine(1 month ago) that it was a little bit stiff in terms of opening and closing the blade. It has gotten considerably better after some use but it still has a ways to go before it's buttery smooth. I think it should be there in another month.
I'd say play with the knife a little bit and see how it goes.
I just joined this forum and I have been trying to learn as much as possible. I'm in the market for a new knife. At first I was going to get the Caly3 CF, but after some consideration, I thought I would get a cheaper knife to begin with. I'm having trouble deciding between the Tenacious and the Native III and Delica 4. The price is about $10 difference so price is not a factor. Which knife do you think is the better knife? I know the tenacious has the better handle, but worse steel. The native III and delica 4 have the worse handle, but better steel. Is the FRN really that much worse than the G-10? Thanks in advance.
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Sal Glesser
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Hi SangYuP,
Each model that you speak of has different features that work for different customers.
The Tenacious has G-10 scales, generally more expensive than injection molded handles, because they have to be individually machined. Realistically, the Tenacious should cost more but this model is made for us in China and mfg costs are less.
But there is nothing wrong with injection molded handles. Modern materials and manufacturing methods are quite effective in todys' world.
The handles of the Native3 and the Delica4 are tough and provide exceptional grip. In many ways, FRN is tougher than G-10.
The Native3 has a large finger choil, the Delica is designed with no finger choil. As you learn more about the functions of dfferent features in knife design, you will find you prefer some concepts over others.
The VG-10 blade steel used in the Native3 and Delica4 (also made with ZDP-189) is among the best stainless steel available today.
sal
Each model that you speak of has different features that work for different customers.
The Tenacious has G-10 scales, generally more expensive than injection molded handles, because they have to be individually machined. Realistically, the Tenacious should cost more but this model is made for us in China and mfg costs are less.
But there is nothing wrong with injection molded handles. Modern materials and manufacturing methods are quite effective in todys' world.
The handles of the Native3 and the Delica4 are tough and provide exceptional grip. In many ways, FRN is tougher than G-10.
The Native3 has a large finger choil, the Delica is designed with no finger choil. As you learn more about the functions of dfferent features in knife design, you will find you prefer some concepts over others.
The VG-10 blade steel used in the Native3 and Delica4 (also made with ZDP-189) is among the best stainless steel available today.
sal
Tenacious is an awesome little knife. Stong lockup, beautiful fit/finish, smooth and swift opening, nice blade shape/grind, sharp out of the box...cant find a single thing not to like. Spyderco hit it out of the park with this little knife...would love to see a run with S30V or another premium steel.
A little update on my stiff liner lock problem. The liner lock has loosen up a little bit, but it still has a long ways to go. But no problem, right? Just take off the G10 scales and bend the liner lock back a little and soon it should be as good as "new" (it should have been). However, when using my metric hex to take off the scale adjacent to the liner lock, 2 out of the 3 screw heads stripped. Now, there is no way to prove I was using the right tools, but I have two sets of both metric and standard Hex keys and I am fairly certain I used the right one in the right fashion. The pocket clip came off just fine, and I can loosen the middle screw on both sides of the G10, but the other two became stripped, even when I tried it again on the other side making sure to pay extra attention. So, now I'm left with a pocket knife that opens with 80% of the resistance from the linerlock grinding on the blade (sometimes it even squeaks), but now I can't even take off the scales to fix the manufacturing problem that shouldn't be associated with Spyderco.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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