Well time to try Spyderco

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

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My only Spyderco experience has been the Sage 1, 2 and 3. Great EDC. I liked the Sage 2 best because the titanium framelock didn't shred the pants pocket. If im not mistaken, the original series was an homage to various successful locking mechanisms. I've grown to love the Axis style on the Sage 3. I've had this one on me all week.20220220_104329.jpg
 
unwisefool said:
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.View attachment 1747304
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Good point. My personal preference is thinner scales…good for my grip.
Out of curiosity, size large gloves?
 
My 3 most carried listed in order are:
1: Ladybug 2 in K390. It goes in the pocket everyday.
2: Dragonfly 2 in K390. One of my all time favorite carry knives since I like to carry in the 5th pocket of my jeans.
3: Native 5 in CPM S110V. Great value but I like the size of the DF2 better.
 
A Spyder less than 3.5" w/G10 scale & $200 or less?

Lots to choose from but my suggestion would be a S30V Black G10 Native 5. It's classic but easily resold if you don't like it.

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As for which are my "top 3" Spydercos?

That would be a hard choice for me because I currently own over 155 Spyders and it would be impossible for me to limit any list of my favorite Spyders to just 3. Even if I limited the list to the "top 10, " none of them would meet the OP's purchase criteria. So, I'm not even bother trying to list a "top 3."

LOL! ;)
 
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Didn't read through all of this, but as an old guy/tradional knife carry person I was impressed by the utiltarian use of a Wharncliffe Delica.
My first "modern" knife that has become an EDC.- R.F.--Traditional still L.F.
Also feels good as small S.D.
I was gifted a Sage but a little big for my carry. Good F&F.
 
unwisefool said:
Nope, solid medium. When I say it was too narrow, I didn't mean width, but the height of the handle. So the whole knife just felt like it would rotate in my hand easier than a model with a taller handle.
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Makes total sense.

It’s interesting, I’m a medium mitt too, but if find I use my knives in a pinch grip a lot.
If I were using it in a hammer grip, I could see how turning may happen. But with the downward curve of the handle, I might be able to feel if it was spinning in my hand.

Interesting to have another point of view and experience. 😁
 
The Wharncliffe Dragonfly has been an EDC MVP in its size class. It can go anywhere, and can accomplish a lot. (The regular version is good but the Wharncliffe is fantastic!)

Otherwise, I've mostly been carrying either the RockJumper or my modified Sage 5. If you like to thumb-flick spydie holes, the Sage 5 is a good option. I can thumb-flick the RockJumper better than the Delica/Endela/Endura but as a back-lock, I've still got to keep the pivot tension a little loose for that.
 
Chronovore said:
The Wharncliffe Dragonfly has been an EDC MVP in its size class. It can go anywhere, and can accomplish a lot. (The regular version is good but the Wharncliffe is fantastic!)

Otherwise, I've mostly been carrying either the RockJumper or my modified Sage 5. If you like to thumb-flick spydie holes, the Sage 5 is a good option. I can thumb-flick the RockJumper better than the Delica/Endela/Endura but as a back-lock, I've still got to keep the pivot tension a little loose for that.
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Spyderco's wharncliffe blade is so great for EDC. I had a wharncliffe delica for a while and it excelled at everything I needed it for. I don't usually do anything crazy with my knives, but im sure it could handle something tough if it needed to though.
 
John Phillips said:
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.
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The Chap is one I’ve looked at and like
 
Ron Sabbagh said:
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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Yea I like that one quite a bit
 
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From least to most fidget-able but all are fantastic tools for cutting In my experience. The lil’ native is a great 5th pocket carry (tho I’d honestly rather have it in s30v) so I didn’t have to worry as much about maintenance. The cqi chef is great because you can ignore it for years without worry of corrosion and it’s an insanely useful blade shape/thickeness/handle. No hate for the FRN models - those are fantastic as well. I find the Endela to be a great pocket size. Hope this helps, I don’t think you can go wrong with many Spyderco’s…
 
It is an esthetic thing for me: I have never warmed up to Spiderco knives just because of that big hole and hump. T^hey are as good as many other production knfe brands, I am sure. I was given one for Christmas this year, and it seems to be a good knife, though made in China like so many other brands are today. I just cannot look at any of their blades with the big hole and like the way it looks.

Ye4ars ago, I gave a Darrel Ralph designed, Camillus produced folding dagger as a gift. I really liked the flipper opening feature, and there is no hump or hole. I really liked that knife then and still do.

My EDC now is a Leatherman Wave in a horizontal belt pouch. The blade is big enough for city-boy daily needs, and I can open it with one hand if I need to.
 
VorpelSword said:
It is an esthetic thing for me: I have never warmed up to Spiderco knives just because of that big hole and hump. T^hey are as good as many other production knfe brands, I am sure. I was given one for Christmas this year, and it seems to be a good knife, though made in China like so many other brands are today. I just cannot look at any of their blades with the big hole and like the way it looks.

Ye4ars ago, I gave a Darrel Ralph designed, Camillus produced folding dagger as a gift. I really liked the flipper opening feature, and there is no hump or hole. I really liked that knife then and still do.

My EDC now is a Leatherman Wave in a horizontal belt pouch. The blade is big enough for city-boy daily needs, and I can open it with one hand if I need to.
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I like the models without the “hump” on the back which makes them wear big. I prefer the streamlined designs which are nice and also like the US made best
 
VorpelSword said:
It is an esthetic thing for me: I have never warmed up to Spiderco knives just because of that big hole and hump. T^hey are as good as many other production knfe brands, I am sure. I was given one for Christmas this year, and it seems to be a good knife, though made in China like so many other brands are today. I just cannot look at any of their blades with the big hole and like the way it looks...
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My Spyderco knives aren't pretty but they are good users. Not liking the aesthetic is part of what kept me from trying them for so long. Now I'm very glad that I did.

I still prefer my modern flippers and thumb stud knives in various ways but there are days that just call for a Spyderco in FRN. They fill a role that I didn't know had been empty.

I've since learned that Spyderco does make a few pretty knives. The Kapara is a good example. I've also seen a lot of cool mods here and on Instagram. One benefit to being "ugly" has been what feels like an invitation to modification. I've enjoyed messing around with mine.
 
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