Spyderedged Blades: Your Favorite and WHY?

Been eye-ing this thread. Looking to add a fully serrated blade to my rotation. Like the straight spines of the Military and the Police. The slight drop-point of the Endura (there for tip strength, I suppose) isn't very aesthetically pleasing, but I could always wear that down with stones. The Salt line is interesting, and people seem to be fond of their serrated H1 steel but I guess i'm still undecided.
 
JD Spydo said:
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Once you use one of Spyderco's really aggressive Spyderedged models you'll wonder how you ever got along without one.
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I see myself more of a collector than a knife-user, if there is such a term. My EDC lately has been a Salt 1, plain edge. I prefer the plain edged knives, but I was under the impression serrated blades could not be sharpened. I know now they can be sharpened, and have in fact used my Spyderco sharpener to sharper a couple.

What you do you as the main advantage of the serrated edge? I have bought a few with the thought of using them to cut down cardboard (corrugated) boxes and such, and I suspect a SE is better for cutting rope, straps, etc. But as an EDC I figure it's better to have a plain edge? But my experience is very limited, so I know there are lots of opinions out there! Just curious. Thanks.
 
Krazy Cash said:
Been eye-ing this thread. Looking to add a fully serrated blade to my rotation. Like the straight spines of the Military and the Police. The slight drop-point of the Endura (there for tip strength, I suppose) isn't very aesthetically pleasing, but I could always wear that down with stones. The Salt line is interesting, and people seem to be fond of their serrated H1 steel but I guess i'm still undecided.
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I do like my Salt 1. I have one with a plain edge that I've been using for EDC lately, and another with a serrated edge I plan to use when I kayak in the Gulf of Mexico. I vote for the Salt 1 in serrated for you to try, but of course everyone has different needs and wants.....or at least think they do in my case! <g>
 
SharpShooter901 said:
I see myself more of a collector than a knife-user, if there is such a term. My EDC lately has been a Salt 1, plain edge. I prefer the plain edged knives, but I was under the impression serrated blades could not be sharpened. I know now they can be sharpened, and have in fact used my Spyderco sharpener to sharper a couple.

What you do you as the main advantage of the serrated edge? I have bought a few with the thought of using them to cut down cardboard (corrugated) boxes and such, and I suspect a SE is better for cutting rope, straps, etc. But as an EDC I figure it's better to have a plain edge? But my experience is very limited, so I know there are lots of opinions out there! Just curious. Thanks.
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The main advantage of serrated edges over plain edges in my opinion, is their ability to get "dull" and still cut like crazy. Even if the points and teeth of the spyderedge are all but rounded off, there remains many sharp edges within that blade due to the design of the serrations. Also, serrations add surface area, and make it seem like you're cutting with a much larger knife.
 
SharpShooter901 said:
I see myself more of a collector than a knife-user, if there is such a term. My EDC lately has been a Salt 1, plain edge. I prefer the plain edged knives, but I was under the impression serrated blades could not be sharpened. I know now they can be sharpened, and have in fact used my Spyderco sharpener to sharper a couple.

What you do you as the main advantage of the serrated edge? I have bought a few with the thought of using them to cut down cardboard (corrugated) boxes and such, and I suspect a SE is better for cutting rope, straps, etc. But as an EDC I figure it's better to have a plain edge? But my experience is very limited, so I know there are lots of opinions out there! Just curious. Thanks.
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Well frankly I like having the best of both Spyder Worlds>> I carry a plain edged Spyder daily and usually have a serrated Spyderco Hawkbill or some other serrated Spyder as a companion blade. But I use them about equally as much. Your list of things that serrations are good for cutting is spot on but there are more than that. We get a lot of packages in a week's time and my Spyderedged Native has truly been a GOD-send in that area of cutting chores.

Spyderco's serrations truly are better and more efficient than any others I've used. Check out the "Spyderco Story" book written by Kenneth Delavigne and in it there is a lot of information about the Spyderedge and how they originated it. Not to mention that Spyderco's serrations are able to be sharpened.
 
My favorite spyderedged blades are my Spyderhawk , Tasman salt and my Byrd Caracara rescue 2.
I always carry these two SE hawkbills in my farm and I use 'em in cutting vines, grass and other stuff.
My SE caracara rescue is mostly used as a bread knife!:D
 
I always carry a small se in my lr pocket. Either a Caly, Caly jr. or a Dfly clipit. The Dfly is getting most use lately. I really like my small se's.

They'll cut just about anything and I hardly notice them in my pocket. I always have a large folder in my rf pocket
 
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elrond18 said:
My favorite spyderedged blades are my Spyderhawk , Tasman salt and my Byrd Caracara rescue 2.
I always carry these two SE hawkbills in my farm and I use 'em in cutting vines, grass and other stuff.
My SE caracara rescue is mostly used as a bread knife!:D
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Thank you very much>> because a lot of times when I tell people how useful Hawkbills are for certain rough jobs people just look at me like a deer in really bright headlights. The SE Spyderhawk is probably one of the most misunderstood blades Spyderco ever produced. Most people think of it only as a "ninja-wannabe" knife>> but that is the furthest thing from the truth. It is a super good utility blade that is capable of so many rough cutting jobs. Even the TASMAN and Harpy both have multiple uses in farm, construction, marine and warehouse uses.

In 2004 I mistakenly carried my original VG-10 SE Spyderhawk with me instead of the SE Endura I meant to take. I was working in a wetlands project at the time and had to deal with vines, cattails, reeds and all sorts of woody plants as well. That Spyderhawk was like a little laser chainsaw in my hand and I was utterly amazed and have been carrying a Spyderco Hawkbill blade as companion knife ever since.
 
Yes JD, it seems like only those who are familiar in farmworks will appreciate the Spyderhawk and other SE hawkbills.
Here in my place, no one thinks that my SE hawkbills are "ninja-wannabe knives" because everyone is familiar or knows how to handle a sickle.
 
Most carried SE is the Ladyhawk. Very useful package opener, and small enough to always have on you. I also discovered recently that it can be concealed easily if you button it into a shirt (add a small loop lanyard for that).

 
Just got this little guy yesterday. I do prefer my Cricket for opening boxes and packages, but I love the size of the Dragonfly and how "grippy" it is when I cut stuff. It's my first SE Spyderco and first H1 blade, so I plan on using and abusing this guy good!

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JD Spydo said:
I actually cut my Spyder Teeth on one of the Rescue type models. It was back in 1995 when I got my first Spyder ever which was a GIN-1 Mariner model with a stainless handle. But that is just the beginning because Spyderco then followed up with some great utility/rescue type blades. Not only the RESCUE models you had the D'Allara, the stainless RESCUE models and all the other sheepsfoot Spyderedged blades.

Two of my earlier Spyders were the stainless handled Caly Juniors SE & PE>> they were great. All of the Hawkbill models in full SE are the best on the market. I just landed a full Spyderedged JD Smith model and I'm still in amazement at how sleek that one is. We used to take the Spyderedged models for granted back then because they made a lot more of the models in Spyderedge than they do today.

Once you use one of Spyderco's really aggressive Spyderedged models you'll wonder how you ever got along without one.
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Ain't that the truth...:thumbup:
 
ribstabsheart said:
....I love the size of the Dragonfly and how "grippy" it is when I cut stuff. It's my first SE Spyderco and first H1 blade, so I plan on using and abusing this guy good!

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Interesting how many of us have recently gotten this very knife! Mine arrived yesterday and I'm putting on a short parachord "fob" on it today. It will be the companion knife to my little Byrd Finch plain edge on my desktop. I keep those two there for opening mail, boxes, and those blister-pack plastic wraps that defy almost every attempt to open. The latter task is the one I think the new Lady' will be best suited.

Question for all you who carry a hawkbill Ladybug: When closed, mine has a small gap between the serrated blade and the yellow case, perhaps 2mm wide. I see this when I hold the closed knife up to a light.....then I see this "slit" of light. Not a problem on my desk, but I wonder if something might get caught in that gap is carried in the pocket? Anyone have experience with that?
 
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Those are truly some extremely enviable Spyder-CLASSICS Brother. That C-50 Centofante in SE is truly one of my top 10 most favorite late 90s/early 2000s Spyders I've ever owned>> and I do intend on getting one back and hold out hope that they make a Sprint Run of those and the Viele SE as well. That old ATS-34 first generation Military is super sweet as well.

But again we've just got to get the GReat Spyder Factory to do a Sprint run of the C-50 PE & SE both.

and I just can't even imagine them doing any Hawkbill and not making it available in Spyderedge. These are working blades indeed. These are Spyder-CLASSICS in every aspect. Thank you so much for sharing those with us.
 
softrockrenegade said:
Thanks JD. I LOVE THE CLASSICS&#55357;&#56397; Here's a few more on my faves.
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That is a very impressive line up>> but I'm going to stick to the Spyderedged Classics at this time>> I do have another thread going for Classics Hidden In Plain View>> put those PE edged ones on that thread if you would please :)

I had one of those Worker models in Spyderedge in ATS-55 which oddly enough has become one of my favorite blade steels for Spyderedge. I've yet to try the newer VG-10 Worker but I don't think they made it available in Spyderedge :mad: What's Wrong With These People!!

Also that Viele was available in Spyderedge and it is a beauty!! I just got me a Spyderedged JD Smith just recently and it's got me going back to the good old Days of the GOLDEN ERA Of Spyders 1998-2003

Also that Jot Singh Khalsa was available in Spyderedge and believe it or not I did have one at one point but I ended up trading it like an idiot :(
I never really liked the Khalsa as a "user EDC" but it was elegant to look at in a collector case.

I appreciate the great pics SoftRockGrenade :thumbup:
 
Brock O Lee said:
Most carried SE is the Ladyhawk. Very useful package opener, and small enough to always have on you. I also discovered recently that it can be concealed easily if you button it into a shirt (add a small loop lanyard for that).
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I must start by saying up front that I've never had much of a liking for those "Ladybug" or "Jester" sized knives that Spyderco sells. I've owned a few of the special edition Jesters just for collector purposes only.

But with this latest craze for the LadyHawk ( ladybug sized hawkbill) and the H-1 version of the Dragonfly it sure is making me take a second look at them. And you simply can't knock success when people are standing in line to buy them.

But I'm also hearing about how functional and how many people are EDCing both models a lot more than I've ever heard about in the past.
But it just goes to show you how super functional hawkbill blades are.. and how wonderful of a companion blade they would make with your main EDC model whatever that is. I'm getting the feeling that there is going to be a trend starting with these smaller knives. I've heard on another Forum that people are very much wanting to see a Dragonfly Sized Hawkbill as well. These may be the making of 2 new Spyderedged Classics.
 
Just got this in trade at a show last weekend-I would have preferred a plain edge, but now that I've played with it a bit it's really growing on me. Only other serrated spydie I have is a delica I xarried as a hideout overseas. This is S30V, tank tread jimping-if the pivot is loose the lock has some play, but if it's tight there's none whatsoever. I do wish they made the millie with a compression lock though.
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