Spyderco Tuff or Combative Edge SR11

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Timber Man

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I like the looks of the Spyderco Tuff , but concerned about the stiff opening/closing complaints. The combative Edge seems like a safe decision.

Others that I looked and evaluated , they are:

Crkt Otanashi----------Kershaw Junk Yard 2.2-----BM 860 Bedlam----Bm Contigo

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Timber Man
 
I would go with the Combative Edge SR11 because of looks and personal appeal. I think both knives are great and made with very good materials along with having good fit and finish. Both I can see as a very durable knife, I just prefer the Combative Edge aesthetics especially on the M1.
 
Wow...you have looked across the board.
I've had two TUFFs. One was stiff to open; one was easy to open. I believe I've read Ed Schempp's comments on his design of this folder...that he wasn't concerned about "two-handed" opening...that he designed it to be a "folding fixed blade."
I've had three JYD 2.2's. I kept one and gave away two as gifts. A great hard-use folder...perhaps the best under $100, but it is not presented to be in competition with the Tuff, and neither is the price. The TUFF CPM-3V is a folder that I would take to the woods as the "one and only" if it came to that.
I have no experience with the other folders in your list.
 
Thank you very much.

It is difficult for me to "Understand " how in this age a high end knife must be opened two handed. As a man who is 70 with lots of arthritics anything easier is welcomed. The Spyderco Szabo is a defensive knife and it cannot be trusted to be opened with one hand. Why would the manufacturer release such a knife to the public?

Sorry for the rant.

Sonnydaze living in Florida an automatic is a permitted tool. Here in Virginia ,even if you have a CHP Va does not have a CWP so an automatic knife is not acceptable. I been to a local Commonwealth Attorney and a judge for guidance, what I got was " Empathy", but no relief. It is frustrating to say the least.

Again thanks for the input. Perhaps I look for a used " Tuff " that has a normal detent that can be opened and closed with one hand.
 
Have you handled a Benchmade 810 Contego?

I had one. Very smooth and fast deployment. Superb blade steel, excellent grip. I regret selling that one more than any other knife (more than my Wilson Umnumzaan, LionSteel Ti SR-1, multiple Striders, Spydercos, ZTs, etc). The upside is, there are a few online retailers that sell them for around $135.
 
MaxFactor said:
Have you handled a Benchmade 810 Contego?

I had one. Very smooth and fast deployment. Superb blade steel, excellent grip. I regret selling that one more than any other knife (more than my Wilson Umnumzaan, LionSteel Ti SR-1, multiple Striders, Spydercos, ZTs, etc). The upside is, there are a few online retailers that sell them for around $135.
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I second the Contego. It's a big folder but narrower profile than Tuff that cuts all week with CPM-M4. Opens very easily and can't beat the value and price.
 
Dear Wheeler80, RamZar, MaxFactor Sonnydaze,Addictivetogear,

Just order in last few minutes a Benchmade 810 Contigo with a plain black blade. I ordered it from GpKnives great price as MaxFactor mentioned.
Thank you " All " for your advice.
Regards,
Timber Man
 
Timber Man said:
Dear Wheeler80, RamZar, MaxFactor Sonnydaze,Addictivetogear,

Just order in last few minutes a Benchmade 810 Contigo with a plain black blade. I ordered it from GpKnives great price as MaxFactor mentioned.
Thank you " All " for your advice.
Regards,
Timber Man
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Great choice. Glad I could steer you towards the Contego. You won't regret it.
 
This is my first Benchmade. As Max factor said "won't regret it " . The knife is so so smooth. When I got the Contego I held the knife horizontally open and retracted the axis lock. The blade dropped almost to a 45 degree angle----almost making a right angle with the handle. A week of opening the blade goes a good deal more than 60 degrees.
The knife is so smooth opening and closing. Perhaps this is just the axis lock but compared to others I had-----(CRKT Hitsasu, spyderco P'kal, the Spyderco Military, and the Extreme Ratio heavy duty folder ) This Contego is very quiet and seems stronger than the two Spydercos. I always worried about breaking the tip of the blades in what I do around the farm. I lost the CRKT cutting vines wrapped around a spindle on a mower. If there is mud incrusted on a bolt head I scrape it with the blade, so the socket will slide over the head. Then it goes now to the "Wicked Edge " for a touch up.

GPknives gave good prices and prompt service. All in all I am very happy and thanks to the forum members who guided my decision making.

The thumb stud is designed properly. However does anybody know where I can get a bigger thumb stud since I mostly use gloves. I would not care if the stud is outside the body. Oh by the way, the Contego to me has a thin body with a bigger (heftier) blade.

Timber Man
 
Timber Man said:
This is my first Benchmade. As Max factor said "won't regret it " . The knife is so so smooth. When I got the Contego I held the knife horizontally open and retracted the axis lock. The blade dropped almost to a 45 degree angle----almost making a right angle with the handle. A week of opening the blade goes a good deal more than 60 degrees.
The knife is so smooth opening and closing. Perhaps this is just the axis lock but compared to others I had-----(CRKT Hitsasu, spyderco P'kal, the Spyderco Military, and the Extreme Ratio heavy duty folder ) This Contego is very quiet and seems stronger than the two Spydercos. I always worried about breaking the tip of the blades in what I do around the farm. I lost the CRKT cutting vines wrapped around a spindle on a mower. If there is mud incrusted on a bolt head I scrape it with the blade, so the socket will slide over the head. Then it goes now to the "Wicked Edge " for a touch up.

GPknives gave good prices and prompt service. All in all I am very happy and thanks to the forum members who guided my decision making.

The thumb stud is designed properly. However does anybody know where I can get a bigger thumb stud since I mostly use gloves. I would not care if the stud is outside the body. Oh by the way, the Contego to me has a thin body with a bigger (heftier) blade.

Timber Man
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There are several other ways to open the Contego once it becomes extra smooth. All without thumb studs.

With the heavy blade you can wrist flick it open without holding down the Axis lock. If that's too loud, you can disengage the Axis lock and slowly roll it open.

You can hold it straight down, releasing the Axis lock and letting the heavy blade roll out and open all the way.
 
I have a tuff brand new. Opens great. One finger flick once you get used to it. Great price.
 
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