Well time to try Spyderco

[353]

I’m a fan of the compression lock as well

Yeah, that would be more fun to play with for sure.

That said, if I like the knife I enjoy opening and closing even the most boring locks, even slippies!

 

[ktataragasi]

I haven't tried all of them but one of my favorites is the Sage 1 or I guess the Sage series.

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

My favorite “streamlined” Spyderco models are unfortunately discontinued…but can be found

Spyderco C42 Viele


Kiwi 4


From today’s lineup I agree with the Stretch or even the Centofante 4

 

[Wolverine777]

I haven't tried all of them but one of my favorites is the Sage 1 or I guess the Sage series.

Very nice. About 10 years ago I had what I think was a sage 3. It had an ironwood handle with either titanium or brushed stainless bolsters and it was a back lock. It was a little heavy but I loved it. I don’t know what I was thinking by selling it.

 

[jjg6319]

You might figure out what blade steel you would like and then look at the models with that blade steel.

 

[Sbs1974]

I haven't tried all of them but one of my favorites is the Sage 1 or I guess the Sage series.

I had a Sage 5 long long ago and it was great

 

[Sbs1974]

You might figure out what blade steel you would like and then look at the models with that blade steel.

Honestly blade steel I could care less about.

 

[John Phillips]

Seems like a Para 3 would be a good call. However, if you’re looking for a thinner profile, maybe consider a Caly 3 or a Chapparal. I could be wrong but I believe the Chapparal is the thinnest behind the edge of any Spyderco knife that is made. I recently bought a Chapparal and it’s a ridiculous slicer, ridiculous sharp and very slim/small profile for the size of the blade. I’m considering the birds eye maple Chapparal bc I don’t care for the flimsy frn scales on mine. They also make one with XHP steel with their carbon fiber laminate scales.

 

[Monofletch]

My biggest issue with the Manix is that it’s pretty wide in pocket due to blade shape IMO. I’m finding I less like the leaf shaped blades and more the streamline ones

My guess would then be a Police or Endura. Maybe a Native.

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

If I understand Sbs1974 correctly, many Spydercos can be “bulky” in the top to bottom dimensions, not blade or handle width, due to their many “leaf” designed blades with SpydieHole to boot. Models like the Chapparel, Natives, Dragonflies etc are thin but still “bulky” for their size due to their leaf blade designs. The more “streamlined” Spydies are more difficult to find. The Ikuchi is interesting but I’m not a front flipper fan. Another that should be mentioned is the Kapara. I’ve not owned one (yet) but I’ve heard many describe the Kapara as a more streamlined PM2 (dimensions are similar). It also has an upgraded build with CF scales, upgraded pivot and a deep pocket carry wire clip which is Spyderco’s best IMHO

 

[Skar]

If I understand Sbs1974 correctly, many Spydercos can be “bulky” in the top to bottom dimensions, not blade or handle width, due to their many “leaf” designed blades with SpydieHole to boot. Models like the Chapparel, Natives, Dragonflies etc are thin but still “bulky” for their size due to their leaf blade designs. The more “streamlined” Spydies are more difficult to find. The Ikuchi is interesting but I’m not a front flipper fan. Another that should be mentioned is the Kapara. I’ve not owned one (yet) but I’ve heard many describe the Kapara as a more streamlined PM2 (dimensions are similar). It also has an upgraded build with CF scales, upgraded pivot and a deep pocket carry wire clip which is Spyderco’s best IMHO

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I'm a big fan of the kapara.
I didn't care for it when I first got it. The more I carried it the more I liked it.

Hard for me me to suggest a knife to you as my opinions are very different than your perspective.
All that I carry are spyderco knives and even the larger ones carry small to me.

I'll post a pic of a few of my favorite carries. Hope you find one that you enjoy.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I don’t own too many Spyderco’s because of how they carry in pocket, however, I’m gonna have to second the Kapara. I have some cosmetic mods done, but the stock Kapara with CF scales is also beautiful.
It carries super thin, it is smooth, it has a compression lock and it is super comfortable in use.

 

[unwisefool]

I have a lot of good results with the Gayle Bradley 2. It's my second favorite after the GB1.

I second the Gayle Bradley Dos. It's my favorite, I actually prefer it to the GB Uno.

 

[Trawlerman]

I had a Sage 5 long long ago and it was great

The Sage 5 lightweight would be right up your alley then! Compression lock, s30V steel and, unlike some other lightweight models, it has a pivot bushing that virtually eliminates an off-centered blade.

 

[GB940Rookie]

The first ones that came to mind were:

Stretch
Kapara
Gayle Bradley 2

 

[lambertiana]

Delica 4, Chaparral, and Native 5 are my favorites. The delica in K390 is a killer cutter that stays sharp a long time, but is not stainless. Native 5 can be found with a number of different steel options. The chaparral makes a great EDC, and comes in FRN, CF, Raffir Noble, and G10 (sun and moon) scales. And although CTX-XHP does not appear to be in the same class as S30V or S35VN on paper, in my use it performs better than those two.

 

[NG VI]

I also love knives in the schmedium to little big knife size range, if I were looking at adding a cool up to date Spydie to the roster right now, the Native Salt might be #1 on the list. Magnacut, it's a Native 5, shiny yellow, it's a Native 5, I think that's the best bet. Hopefully it'll be the low cost way to get into some Magnacut!

I'd also look for a nice price on a discontinued Brouwer

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

1. Gail Bradley 1 (if you can’t find it 2 would be decent substitute)
‘Absolutely great egos, solid build, Spyderco did great job w the HT of the M4 steel.

2. Manix 2 XL or just the normal size, in S90V
Same as GB1 - excellent ergos, solid type of lock, will handle lots of dirt, lint and such, nice job with the steel.
I have nothing but positive experience w both sizes of this model, no blade play, both used steels are great - S30 and 90V, enough aftermarket part to play with.

3. PM2. Simply classic Spyderco, IMO everyone should have it. Huge variety of steels and two blade shapes, absolutely great ergos, tons of custom aftermarket parts, very nice size, easy carry, one of the best knife designs you can come across period.

Of course, they are tons of other Spyderco models, smaller and larger, that worth owning and are great knives, I’m offering those 3 only because I have the most experience with them and they are emblematic for the company IMO.

 

[unwisefool]

I don’t own too many Spyderco’s because of how they carry in pocket, however, I’m gonna have to second the Kapara. I have some cosmetic mods done, but the stock Kapara with CF scales is also beautiful.
It carries super thin, it is smooth, it has a compression lock and it is super comfortable in use.

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The 20cv sprint Kapara was my first spyderco, and while it was neat, it was also too narrow for me to grip comfortably. So now it just sits alone in a box while the GB2 gets all the pocket time.

 

[Joseph Bandeko]

My top 3 Spydercos...

Slysz Bowie
Rassenti Nirvana
Stovepipe

(Sorry I couldn’t help it )