What Are the Must have Spydercos for Newbies?

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So I just started collecting Spyderco knives this past January. I was wondering what you all think are the "must have" for any collection big or small? Here's what I own so far in my collection:

1. Dragonfly 2 in FRN VG-10 steel
2. Native 5 in FRN in S35VN steel (guess S35VN is the only option so far)
3. Endura 4 in FRN VG-10 steel
4. Manix 2 in FRN and S110V steel
5. Delica w/ Titanium handles and Damascus steel
6. Sage 1
7. Caly 3.5 w/ G10 handles and VG-10 steel

Out of these - the Dragonfly, Delica, and Endura seem to me to be the basic 3 knives that run could meet most of your needs. What do you all think? Also - I have all full flat grind (FFG) blades - but maybe a Saber grind might be good to have, esp. for a smaller knife like a Delica.
 
the military and Paramilitary are the two that jump out as being absent from that list. I also believe that every spyderco fan should own at least one salt knife.
 
Paramilitary 2 is one I definitely like. Also - I will probably sell (or give) my S35VN Native to my son and get a 110V version when available.
 
I've got a long list of Spydercos that get used but my UKPK is in my pocket every day.
 
Add in to what has already been mentioned:

Yojimbo 2
Domino
Gayle Bradley
a Mule
more variations of the Delica

and everyone should have a little SpyderEdge in there somewhere as well!
 
If you want something that's not flat ground a Centofante 3 is a good option. Or the Gayle Bradley. You will read from many that the GB is probably the greatest knife from Spyderco
 
We all know there is no set standard for newbie Spydie owners. Yes, there are the most popular ones like, the PM2, the Delica, and DF2 that everyone should have. However, I suggest you start with the "budgets" first. They are cheap enough that you won't be tossing out a lot of money the first time round and upgrades come quicker.

After being away from Spyderco for 20 years, I didn't know what to get so I started small: I got a Persistence, and it opened the flood gates to get more. The Persistence (for me) was the perfect introduction. It was affordable, has a 3 inch blade, liner lock, and G-10. It was perfect.

So, I suggest all newbs get a Tenacious, Resilience or a Persistence as your first Spydie.

Within a month of that Persistence I bought a Sage 1, then 2 months later got a PM2. In about 5 days I'll have my Double Bevel.

Good luck!!!:D
 
In my opinion, the basic Spyderco knives without which no collection of any kind will be complete, are the Endura and the Delica in FRN. Not everyone will agree with me, but they're wrong. :)

Everything else is just expanding on the fundamentals. Those two highly refined designs are to me emblematic of Spyderco. They are relatively inexpensive for what they are. They have been continually improved over decades. They are manufactured in a variety of steels and handles. They work unbelievably well.
 
Surfingringo said:
the military and Paramilitary are the two that jump out as being absent from that list. I also believe that every spyderco fan should own at least one salt knife.
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+1 for Military and Paramilitary 2. Just amazing knives.
 
dreadpirate said:
So I just started collecting Spyderco knives this past January. I was wondering what you all think are the "must have" for any collection big or small? Here's what I own so far in my collection:

1. Dragonfly 2 in FRN VG-10 steel
2. Native 5 in FRN in S35VN steel (guess S35VN is the only option so far)
3. Endura 4 in FRN VG-10 steel
4. Manix 2 in FRN and S110V steel
5. Delica w/ Titanium handles and Damascus steel
6. Sage 1
7. Caly 3.5 w/ G10 handles and VG-10 steel

Out of these - the Dragonfly, Delica, and Endura seem to me to be the basic 3 knives that run could meet most of your needs. What do you all think? Also - I have all full flat grind (FFG) blades - but maybe a Saber grind might be good to have, esp. for a smaller knife like a Delica.
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Surfingringo said:
the military and Paramilitary are the two that jump out as being absent from that list. I also believe that every spyderco fan should own at least one salt knife.
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I agree with the H1 as well. I didn't like it very much at first. But once I figured out how to get it sharp it was awesome. I have the DF2 Salt, think I would prefer if it were in a larger knife but performs very well. Also if you like your Sage 1 the 2 and 3 are awesome as well
 
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