Spyderco Ti ATR (PE)

[Buffalohump]

Looks like a good score to me.... :thumbup:

Definitely one of Spydies more interesting models. Wish the ti version was more readily available.

Titanium is awesome stuff!

 

[Cotherion]

I never really understood how this is an issue for any compression/liner/frame lock, though. When you're cutting, the force is being taken off of the liner lock and applied to the stop pin, right?

As far as I'm concerned, the only function of the liner lock is to keep the blade from dropping loose. The stop pin is what needs the most strength then, right?

That is absolutely correct. For cutting loads then the stop pin and the pivot pin are among the main contributers for strength during cutting.

Actually the loads I'm referring to are actually negative (or closing force which are forces which affect the lockbars in the discussion earlier). I should have wrote down the closing force.

I personally prefer thick stop pins for the reasons you stated earlier. Even if the current pin diameter is adequate, I still prefer a thick pin for peace of mind

 

[Cotherion]

heres a little better pic i couldnt find it earlier, it does have a few minor scuffs which dont show up very well (which is a good thing) but all in all i think it still looks fine, and i'm picky lol.

yeah the finish spydie uses on the ATR really holds up well, stonewash maybe?? anyway the only other finish i have had hold up like that is the ti side of my EKI CQC12. and i do edc the ti ATR several times a week and while i dont carry a lot of stuff in that pocket i do occasionally have keys or some change in it, so it really does hold up well. i have been carrying it for ~ 2 yrs now too.

as far as liner wear i really havent had any with the ti or the SS, no noticeable wear anyway & i dont take it easy on it like some of my folders ie i inertia it all the time.

imho the ATR's carry very well in the pocket, pretty slim, no complaints in that area at all,

i got my 1st ti ATR from NGK but the other 2 i have i swapped for, traded a 90% EKI commander for the LNIB plain edge one and a LNIB BM skirmish for the LNIB SE one, both were "ok" deals at the time (~ 2 yrs ago) and sound even better today.

really like the design though, my fav spyderco by far and really the only production knife i carry on a regular basis the last couple of yrs.

and the SS one w/the VG10 and such is also good, just not as good as the ti.

Basically the handles can take a few scratches from what I can see. Personally I'm ok with a few scratches as it does give it some character. But I'm very glad to see that 2yr EDC with inertia openings and in the pocket with keys and stuff doesn't phase the Ti ATR at all

I think I'm looking forward to my knife, it's going to replace my Manix in my pocket. A Cara Cara for rough and tough jobs and my ATR for when I need a bit of class

 

[Cotherion]

Just got the Ti ATR in the mail. Very good ergos and very light for it's size. Very well machined and the clip is very solid. The profile of the blade makes for good cutting and my ATR has symmetrical grinds.

The Titanium handle scales are like 1/8 inch thick! the gap between the scales and the knife blade is very small. Like hair thick! The opening and closing is very smooth and the detent action is satisfactory. The lock opens with a firm click and there is no bladeplay whatsoever. Cobra hood is comfortable and gives my thumb a wide and large area to exert pressure.

I gotta get used to the Compression lock. The opening from the top of the knife takes some getting used to but my only dilemma now is deciding on to use it or not to use it (safe queen). I wonder why Spyderco decided to discontinue this perfect folder? The price I paid for is very good and I can see myself coughing up above 200 dollars especially if Spyderco does one with s90v or ZDP189.

I appreciate the comments and sharing of experiance. Now to see if it'll stand the test of time