What are the must have Spydercos' for your collection?

[Jax718]

I have the Spyderco bug and I'm going to add a few to my collection. That being said, what are the must haves so to speak for a good collection? Let's hear those opinions.

 

[michaelm466]

Para 2, Military, Gayle Bradley, Manix 2, something from the Salt series.

 

[neuron]

Para 2, Military, Gayle Bradley, Manix 2

These four are ones you're going to hear a lot. To those I'd add the Delica or Endura, Caly 3 CF/ZDP-189, and something from the Sage series.

 

[5.56]

Titanium Military

 

[Joshua J.]

Military, Civilian, Full SE Salt (pick one).

Oh, and the ZDP-189 Caly 3 (best 3" EDC ever).

 

[Jax718]

I just picked up a Military and a Manix 2, the Military is my favorite Spyderco design. However I am more then impressed with the Manix 2. I had a Gayle Bradley but it didn't really grow on me.

 

[EMT_Lee]

Get a Tasman salt SE. Every collection should have a hawkbill.

 

[Gadgetman7]

For me it's the Sage2, Paramilitray, Delica, and Cricket. Discontinued ones are Herbst, Centofante II, and Terzoula and Terzoula Jr.

 

[red mag]

The C15 Terzuola - this one started the collaboration thing.
Maybe it's a good idea to get the book, so you can find out about the background story.
red mag

 

[Zakk Wylde]

paramilitary2.bought it today and im in love with it.
btw if ur in tight budget tenacious is good .for the money i think it a must have too....

 

[holmsie12]

Paramilitary 2 and Gayle Bradley for sure

 

[Taonari]

Paramilitary 2, Military, Gayle Bradley, Manix 2, Caly 3.5, Sage 1

 

[gomipile]

The Native lightweight is a classic Spyderco design, and also a great bargain for a knife with S30V from a reputable maker.

 

[DrChimRichalds]

Delica 4, Endura 4, ParaMilitary 2, Military, Manix 2 (one with a FFG blade), Salt 1, one of the Sage's, and a Tenacious/Persistence/Resilience for a beater/value folder!

 

[arrowhd]

I think the Delica represents one of the best values in the knife industry. Just a great knife.

 

[TX180SX]

Delica 4, Endura 4, ParaMilitary 2, Military, Manix 2 (one with a FFG blade), Salt 1, one of the Sage's, and a Tenacious/Persistence/Resilience for a beater/value folder!

I like this list, unfortunately all i have so far is a Tenacious, I love the thing, and now i can't wait to get my CF/m390 millie in. I may have to try and snag either a regular millie or para2 in the next week or so.

 

[Shakyamuni]

Caly 3 or Caly 3.5 because of the supreme leaf-shaped blade (which is a Spyderco hallmark), DEEP-carry wire clip, and thin handle

 

[hoopster]

Carbon fiber military, sage 1 & 2, caly3 carbon fiber. That's a great start.

 

[gundude73]

military and paramilitary 2.

 

[Jax718]

OK, I think I'm down to a Para 2, Caly 3.5, or sprint run Military or Manix 2.