I'm looking to get a ne knife and I'd like it to be a spydie It will be strickly utility use. I want good steel and a blade over 3". Yes I know that the over 3" part means half the spydies don't qualify, but I just don't see how a knife smaller than that could be effective. Maybe you can convince me! How about the new rescue 93mm or maybe I should wait for the spyderhawk... What do you guys think?
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Spydie for me?
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Yes the military is a good choice so is the Police model, both strong folders, also don't forget the new Impala which I like more evrytime I pick one up. all great knives you will be ahppy with I'm sure,
MILITARY (CPM440V steel) 
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Get yourself a FRN Endura. That VG-10 steel is pretty hard to beat, and it comes in a handy, slender, lightweight package with the FRN handle.
If you can find one, you might like the StarMate. It is my favorite Spyderco. It is a Bob Terzuola design with a 3 3/16" blade of CPM440V steel, a hollow ground edge, and a modified spear point. I find it more apealing from an aesthetic point of view than the Military and I prefer the blade grind, especially the tip. I have never heard of a StarMate with a broken tip, but I have heard of several Militaries with that problem. I got my brother a Military because I thought that it would fit his needs better than the StarMate, and this may be true for you as well, but I prefer the StarMate.
Another knife with a 3 3/16" blade of which I am quite fond is the Lum Chinese Folder. I find the leaf shaped blade very functional for almost any chore that needs doing, up to and including slicing and dicing foods. The blade is VG-10, so it should hold up quite well, and the scales are of anodized aluminum. A very pretty knife.
My final thought is Spyderco's workhorse, the Keating Chinook. It has a 3 1/4" blade of CPM440V steel that is about as heavy as any I have ever seen, about on a par with the Camillus CUDA MAXX 5.5, full sized double liners, and heavy G-10 scales. This thing is a tank! Think of it as a heavy duty Buck 110 built with the latest materials and techniques. The design is the classic clipped blade and it is a classic lockback, but done flawlessly and so heavy that there seems never to be a need to worry about an accidental release of the lock. This is not to criticize the Buck, think of it as a handsomly made S&W Mod. 29 revolver of deeply blued and finely polished steel with handsom walnut grips, everything that you think of when you picture the traditional revolver. Now think of a Glock, of an H&K, or of the latest versions of the Sig-Sauers with all of the latest techniges and materials being used to enhance the performance of the item and you have the Chinook, and most all Spydies, for that matter. BTW, it is no lightweight, however, at 7.25 ounces, although it carries fairly easily IWB for me.
Another knife with a 3 3/16" blade of which I am quite fond is the Lum Chinese Folder. I find the leaf shaped blade very functional for almost any chore that needs doing, up to and including slicing and dicing foods. The blade is VG-10, so it should hold up quite well, and the scales are of anodized aluminum. A very pretty knife.
My final thought is Spyderco's workhorse, the Keating Chinook. It has a 3 1/4" blade of CPM440V steel that is about as heavy as any I have ever seen, about on a par with the Camillus CUDA MAXX 5.5, full sized double liners, and heavy G-10 scales. This thing is a tank! Think of it as a heavy duty Buck 110 built with the latest materials and techniques. The design is the classic clipped blade and it is a classic lockback, but done flawlessly and so heavy that there seems never to be a need to worry about an accidental release of the lock. This is not to criticize the Buck, think of it as a handsomly made S&W Mod. 29 revolver of deeply blued and finely polished steel with handsom walnut grips, everything that you think of when you picture the traditional revolver. Now think of a Glock, of an H&K, or of the latest versions of the Sig-Sauers with all of the latest techniges and materials being used to enhance the performance of the item and you have the Chinook, and most all Spydies, for that matter. BTW, it is no lightweight, however, at 7.25 ounces, although it carries fairly easily IWB for me.
For EDC, I carry the Rescue 93mm and a Vesuvius PE. Nice combo, both over 3". For a <3" knife, try the Native. It fits great in the hand and is very powerful. For really small, the dragonfly or navigator both fit great in the hand. I like my handles to cover my whole hand (can't stand the pinky dangle) and all these knives fit the bill.
Keep in mind that the Native combo edge has very little plain edge on it. For a good combo edge, I'd go with the large blades.
Keep in mind that the Native combo edge has very little plain edge on it. For a good combo edge, I'd go with the large blades.
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Sorry Knife 11 but i have to disagree.
For use as a self defense knife- No spot on the human body that can't be effectivly reached by 3 inches of sharp steel, after all the idea is self defense NOT amputate.
General duty (EDC) IMO 3 inches will cut any box, clean any animal, build emergency shelter, whittle anything and last but not least won't draw the attention of the misinformed people out there that can't see why we need to carry any knife.
Again just my personal opinion but i'm partial to medium sized Spydies. Ron
For use as a self defense knife- No spot on the human body that can't be effectivly reached by 3 inches of sharp steel, after all the idea is self defense NOT amputate.
General duty (EDC) IMO 3 inches will cut any box, clean any animal, build emergency shelter, whittle anything and last but not least won't draw the attention of the misinformed people out there that can't see why we need to carry any knife.
Again just my personal opinion but i'm partial to medium sized Spydies. Ron
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I own both the Merlin SE (FRN version of harpy) and the Native SE. I don't carry the Merlin often 'cause it looks too scary. Wouldn't want to defend my carry of that in court (I cut rope, but not THAT often). Native is nice and all-purpose, ergonimics are great. Then Native III is coming out: FRN, rounded handles (laterally), VG10 steel and wire clips. To do it over again, I'd probably choose the native in PE mode (plain-edged).
I own both the Merlin SE (FRN version of harpy) and the Native SE. I don't carry the Merlin often 'cause it looks too scary. Wouldn't want to defend my carry of that in court (I cut rope, but not THAT often). Native is nice and all-purpose, ergonimics are great. Then Native III is coming out: FRN, rounded handles (laterally), VG10 steel and wire clips. To do it over again, I'd probably choose the native in PE mode (plain-edged).
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It depends on what role the knife will play. For knives that fill my need for a "Gents" knife, such as my Nagigator or my Dragonfly II, I go for PE. For a nicer EDC, like my Delica II, I go for PE as well. For rougher duties I go for SE or CE, both my Endura and Delica respectively, are work horses for yard work or other outdoor needs. Hope that helps.
