*SpyderNation - Open talk and hangout corner *

Thanks for the feedback on the Techno guys. I plan on putting it through its paces, really looking forward to it.
 
Found this shared on Spyderco's forum, I'll share it too.

Musical review of the PM2:

[video=youtube_share;eeCjdIxeDnY]http://youtu.be/eeCjdIxeDnY[/video]

I never seen it before. Unique review, lol.
 
KrisOK said:
I agree. It's definately NOT the best all around EDC knife, but it feels great in the hand and the action is smooth as butter.
Click to expand...

Just curious why you do not consider the Chokwe a great all around EDC knife? I have not found any weaknesses in wharncliffe blades for EDC as of yet...
 
This guy has some really funny vids..lol
[video]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W4-h-Wx08kw&feature=fvwrel[/video]

And I might be wrong but I believe spyderco makes some assisted rescue knives

**edit**
Yup the make a assisted rescue model comes in a bunch of colors and every thing.
 
DagaOculta said:
Just curious why you do not consider the Chokwe a great all around EDC knife? I have not found any weaknesses in wharncliffe blades for EDC as of yet...
Click to expand...

Primarily because of the blade profile. The blade comes to such a narrow point at the tip that I would be very hesitant to use it for any tough jobs. The other reason that I wouldn't consider it an ideal EDC is the fact that it really doesn't have any thumb ramp to speak of, and no thumb jimping. Plus, there is very little angle to the ricasso, and it's jimping isn't terribly functional. For any type of piercing job I'd be worried about my hand sliding forward onto the blade.

That said, I REALLY enjoy the design as a modern interpretation of a knife style that has been used for hundreds of years. It has a thin profile FFG blade that is an AWESOME slicer, and like most Spydercos, the build quality is fantastic.

LOL Now that I've been talking about it I feel the need to dig mine out of it's Spyderpac and EDC it today :)
 
9blades said:
This guy has some really funny vids..lol
[video]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W4-h-Wx08kw&feature=fvwrel[/video]

And I might be wrong but I believe spyderco makes some assisted rescue knives

**edit**
Yup the make a assisted rescue model comes in a bunch of colors and every thing.
Click to expand...


If you are talking about the "Assist" model, it is not an assisted opener, that is just the name, as in assist in an emergency. If you know something I don't give more details, but I do not know of any assisted opener by Spyderco.
 
nccole said:
If you are talking about the "Assist" model, it is not an assisted opener, that is just the name, as in assist in an emergency. If you know something I don't give more details, but I do not know of any assisted opener by Spyderco.
Click to expand...

Sorry I must of had a brain fart..lol
 
^^^ +1!

I've used my Chokwe for a little bit of everything and haven't had any issues with it as far as sliding. It really doesn't need the jimping on the top of the blade.

As far as the tip being "Delicate" I've found that with any knife people complain about this with, there's really no issue. Just use it like you normally would for EDC.
 
BladeChick777 said:
The Techno is an awesome little knife.
It's thick, beefy, but an awesome slicer.
The all ti is nice and doesn't feel too slick.
The darker full stonewash really compliments it.
CTS-XHP is also a great steel.
I like how it has a lanyard hole AND wire clip(models with wire clips don't usually have a lanyard hole).
The Blue Backspacer actually looks nice as well(just the perfect amount of contrast) and feels nice in the hand.

Overall I think you'll like it.

SK I'm super excited about the Blue Lava and really want to try one out. Blue is my favorite color and I've always adored the overall design of the Lava.

As far as the Chokwe not being a good all around EDC - I highly disagree. The blade thickness is enough to make a nice slicer but handle the majority of EDC tasks. The curve at the tip makes it a little more pointy but also more robust I do believe.
The wharncliffe makes easy tasks of boxes and other things. With being a good slicer it's good for food if you so choose to use it for that.

I think it's a good EDC, comfortable in the hand(excellent ergos), action is like butter, takes a great edge, it's really a good knife.
No knife could beat it for me, and then I got a Sebenza. Lol.

However, I really hope Spyderco doesn't come out with an assisted knife. They've kind of done their own thing but staying with mostly manuals and no flippers.
It kind of divides them from the mainstream.

I think it's nice that they finally did a couple of flippers because it does add more variety, and the Autos are nice too. Variety is a good thing, but Spyderco already has the whole knife thing figured out so that they don't really need to add a whole new "cool" feature, their smooth and solid designs speak for themselves.

You also don't really need the spring assist to open a knife just as fast and effectively.
Click to expand...
This is the way that it goes for me ....I had many autos and worked my way up to some of the better models.Then I tried assisted and thought wow are the Autos that I have worth all the dough when assisted can achieve the same function?Then some really good flippers came out and I asked myself are the assisted really any better than the flippers?I personally think the Spydie hole is better than a thumb stud as I had to return a few knives for service because of thumb stud issues.So here I am today just pondering whether or not Spyderco will release an assisted model?I think that there is something for everyone you just have to hunt down what is right for you.

I just saw the first active pre-order for the blue Lava tonight....$135 stretch SB.....$104 Mil Cruware.....$143


Good night got to go to work early.
 
nccole said:
I hope they keep with no assists, I usually de-assist any assisted knife I get.
Click to expand...

I agree, at first I thought the assist was kind of a cool feature but as time goes by I have found it more annoying. I look to de-assist most knives that come with it now.
 
Just got my Sharpmaker tonight, and I am putting better edges on my knives than I was with my guided rod system, so I am happy! I got it because I wanted a faster easier touch-up system, butI like it better all-around.
 
I have two assisted knives and took the assist out of one of them lol.
The other one has no detent.
I'm not even huge on flippers anymore.

I can open any manual knife just as fast. I also just like the movement of using a hole or stud.
 
BladeChick777 said:
I have two assisted knives and took the assist out of one of them lol.
The other one has no detent.
I'm not even huge on flippers anymore.

I can open any manual knife just as fast. I also just like the movement of using a hole or stud.
Click to expand...

I'm the same way. I had a kershaw assist, then a benchmade auto, then a microtech OTF, then I got my hands on my first spyderco and I'm all manual again. Can't beat the opening action on the P2.
 
Last edited:
The only knife I have that still has the assist is my volt 2 wich doesn't work well without it...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top