What is it about Spyderco?

Because they make some of the best knives money can buy; value for your dollar-there are no equals. Please, someone tell me a better knife for $105 then a S30V Para Military 2. Forget the sprints and the exotic steels- show me something better for a $100.00?
 
I will start by saying I own at least 5 different brand of knives so I'm not biased, consciously at least...LOL That being said, and not repeating what has already been said, they come razor sharp too!

Who else sells an M4 knife (NOT composite blade...no dis to any company) with carbon fiber that you can pick up new for just over $100 and on the secondary market for under $100? For the OP or anyone who doesn't know the knife I'm making reference to it is the Gayle Bradley. Fair being fair, it is a @itch to close, IMHO. I had my scale modded to make it easy to close and I STILL spent way less than $150 on the knife....all in.

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Well for me its pretty simple. About 25 years ago there were very few (like 3) companies doing production folding tactical knives and Spyderco was one of them. Been with them ever since.
 
From me its ergonomics, blade geometery, good heat treat, fun designs. equaling ease of carry, enjoyment of design, ease of use, great slicing, fun to collect. I like the sprints and have got a few of those.
 
I didn't care for them and then I got one for christmas two years ago and decided to try carrying it for a couple days. Those couple days turned into over a year and now in the last two months I have added 20 spyderco's to my collection and I don't see this addiction going into remission anytime soon. I can't imagine not having a spyderco in my pocket now over two years later.
 
Wow, the irony of this thread is so compelling that I feel I must post. You see I just started getting into knives in the last month or so. I've been researching and looking for an EDC to replace the only quality knife I've ever owned. It was a Benchmade 3550 auto that my dad gave to me several years ago. I loved that knife even though, at the time I, didn't know how nice it was. I lost it about a year ago and I've been carrying el cheapo's ever since then.

I recently moved to an area that has an outdoors store with a seriously impressive selection of knives. I'm talking about a million dollar inventory. At first I was drawn towards Kershaw/ZT because of their selection of flipper knives. I remember saying to myself "man those Spyderco's are ugly, they're probably hard as hell to open". Even though I'd never handled a Spyderco I dismissed them thinking there's no way the spyderhole can be as effective as a flipper.

Well then I joined this forum and started browsing around here quite a bit, primarily in the general discussion and Kershaw/ZT forum. I kept hearing all the talk about Spyderco being up there with Kershaw and BM. So I finally got curious and today while I was visiting my buddy at the knife store I asked to check out a Sypderco. He handed me a digicam Para 2 and I simply could not believe how nice it was.

Like everyone else has already stated, you really have to handle one to appreciate the stout quality and comfortable ergo's. I was genuinely and pleasantly surprised. But what surprised me the most was how easy and intuitive the Spyderhole was to operate. Within about 8-10 flicks I was deploying that knife like I had owned it for years. It just felt great and I didn't want to put it down.

Up until today I've never planned on getting a Spyderco. This is actually the first time I've even been to the Spyderco forum. However after reading all the hype and feeling what the hype was about, I see some Spyderco's in my near future.
 
I have been EDCing low to mid-level Kershaws and Bucks for 3-4 years now, and like a few others who have posted here, I have up until now dismissed them mostly based on their looks. I also tell myself, "I can't see what a spyderco could possibly do that my Kershaws can't, why would I pay more for one?" Now, I consider myself at least somewhat of a knife guy, and I'm well aware of Spyderco's reputation, but being a college student with limited funds, I have yet to actually give one a chance. I literally found this thread by searching "what's so great about spyderco".

With all that said, I now feel compelled to get a Spyderco and see what all the fuss is about. Unfortunately, I don't know of any stores in my area that carry them, so I'll just have to buy one online. From what I hear the Paramilitary, Delica, and Endura are all good EDC choices, but I guess I'll have to do some research.

I just hope I don't become as addicted as some of you Spyderco fans out there. My wallet just won't survive it... ;)
 
What others have said - you have to handle a few (especially the "ugly" ones) to understand how well thought out they are. I don´t like them all but quite a few of those I have initially though were flawed designs were in fact only proof of my inability to understand a knife - until I used it.

I see more Spydercos in the future. Even if I whine from time to time that there should be more designs by F. Perrin (yes, I know, I am repeating myself from previous posts).

/C.
 
Useful knives that cut things well, with a multitude of designs and materials.
That's about all there is to it.:)

I have Spydercos, Emersons, Striders, a CRK, Benchmades, and some others. I buy what appeals to me...but judging by numbers, Spyderco has managed to produce knives that appeal to me more often.
 
OP, I would suggest you pick up a plain ol' black and satin PM2 and USE the heck out of it. I am fairly certain that you will come to appreciate the ergos, cutting efficiency, ease of carry and general awesomeness. I am definitely not a spyderco collector but I really just can't get over how perfect the PM2 is. The lock is so safe, and easy to operate one handed it's stupid. The FFG is great for slicing and the toothy s30v takes a great working edge that remains serviceable for quite a while with my daily uses. The distal taper makes the blade almost as good at slicing as a small traditional near the tip but has the strength needed to handle anything you would reasonably use a 3.5 inch or less blade for. Now, keep in mind I am not talking about anything other than the para 2 here but what I have offered as reasons for why the para 2 is so good seem to be a theme across a lot of the Spyderco line. To be honest, when I first saw a picture of a PM2 I said to myself, "that is ugly, why is there SO much handle for SO little blade, (and a bunch of other things that I just didn't like)". It was only when I bought and handled one when I realized what all the hype was about.

I know I have gotten my point across but just to put an exclamation on that point, I like it so much that I picked up another in a trade and just HAD to give it to my best friend (who is also my best man in my upcoming wedding) because I wanted him to experience what a real "nice" knife was. He carries it every day...
 
M4J0R T0M said:
Wow, the irony of this thread is so compelling that I feel I must post. You see I just started getting into knives in the last month or so. I've been researching and looking for an EDC to replace the only quality knife I've ever owned. It was a Benchmade 3550 auto that my dad gave to me several years ago. I loved that knife even though, at the time I, didn't know how nice it was. I lost it about a year ago and I've been carrying el cheapo's ever since then.

I recently moved to an area that has an outdoors store with a seriously impressive selection of knives. I'm talking about a million dollar inventory. At first I was drawn towards Kershaw/ZT because of their selection of flipper knives. I remember saying to myself "man those Spyderco's are ugly, they're probably hard as hell to open". Even though I'd never handled a Spyderco I dismissed them thinking there's no way the spyderhole can be as effective as a flipper.

Well then I joined this forum and started browsing around here quite a bit, primarily in the general discussion and Kershaw/ZT forum. I kept hearing all the talk about Spyderco being up there with Kershaw and BM. So I finally got curious and today while I was visiting my buddy at the knife store I asked to check out a Sypderco. He handed me a digicam Para 2 and I simply could not believe how nice it was.

Like everyone else has already stated, you really have to handle one to appreciate the stout quality and comfortable ergo's. I was genuinely and pleasantly surprised. But what surprised me the most was how easy and intuitive the Spyderhole was to operate. Within about 8-10 flicks I was deploying that knife like I had owned it for years. It just felt great and I didn't want to put it down.

Up until today I've never planned on getting a Spyderco. This is actually the first time I've even been to the Spyderco forum. However after reading all the hype and feeling what the hype was about, I see some Spyderco's in my near future.
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raym0016@gmail.com said:
OP, I would suggest you pick up a plain ol' black and satin PM2 and USE the heck out of it. I am fairly certain that you will come to appreciate the ergos, cutting efficiency, ease of carry and general awesomeness. I am definitely not a spyderco collector but I really just can't get over how perfect the PM2 is. The lock is so safe, and easy to operate one handed it's stupid. The FFG is great for slicing and the toothy s30v takes a great working edge that remains serviceable for quite a while with my daily uses. The distal taper makes the blade almost as good at slicing as a small traditional near the tip but has the strength needed to handle anything you would reasonably use a 3.5 inch or less blade for. Now, keep in mind I am not talking about anything other than the para 2 here but what I have offered as reasons for why the para 2 is so good seem to be a theme across a lot of the Spyderco line. To be honest, when I first saw a picture of a PM2 I said to myself, "that is ugly, why is there SO much handle for SO little blade, (and a bunch of other things that I just didn't like)". It was only when I bought and handled one when I realized what all the hype was about.

I know I have gotten my point across but just to put an exclamation on that point, I like it so much that I picked up another in a trade and just HAD to give it to my best friend (who is also my best man in my upcoming wedding) because I wanted him to experience what a real "nice" knife was. He carries it every day...
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I was intrigued by the Paramilitary 2 (my first Spyderco) but wasn't sold 'til I got it in my hand.
 
As far as Spydercos, I only keep users around. I enjoy the tremendous bang-for-the-buck, interesting and practical steels, high percentage of lefty-friendly models, designs that work well with shooting/ski/work gloves, and ergos. My wife likes them too - she has mostly EDC'd Spydercos in the past but happens to currently be on a Chive. I once asked her why she likes Spydercos - she looked at me with that classic wife "Captain Obvious" look and said simply, "because they're sharp." I noted that ALL of my/our knives are sharp. She replied "Yes, but the Spydercos really cut."

When I first got back into knives as an adult, I thought for sure I'd be a Benchmade guy for the lefty-friendly AXIS lock and because they are an Oregon employer. But the only folders I even carry anymore are all Spydercos.
 
All I can say is try one and you will be hooked. My first spyderco was a sage 1. Figured I would jump in with both feet. Now I am a huge spyderco fan.
 
For me it's a fantastic mix of ergonomics, cutting ability, aesthetics and price-point. Their sprint runs are fantastic, I don't seem to see other manufacturers dabble in various blade steels to the extent that Spyderco does, and their designs just seem more intriguing to me. While I'm partial to plenty of other manufacturers as well - none of them seem to do it for me quite like Spyderco.
 
Ergonomics and ease of opening. I never thought they were odd looking because before I even got one I saw ads for them in Gun magazines that I read. I just thought they were normal. It's also nice that they make such a wide variety of knives at various price points. While I may not like every model I don't think any of them are bad. Just perhaps not for me. It comes down to how does it feel in use. For me, the Delica is the most comfortable. For someone else it might be another model. Neither bad, just different.
I don't think I have any sprint runs. I wouldn't get one to collect. I'd only buy one if it was a combo (blade steel/handle) that I wanted to use. I have many other knives from many different makers, spanning the price range. But more often than not, you'll find a Spyderco of some sort and a Case peanut on me.
 
to me the knives just fit well in the hand, are easy to open cut well, hold up well and are just great all around EDC knives for daily use.
 
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