What is the largest folder Syderco offers?

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I am looking for a large folder. I have the Police now. Does Spyderco have anything bigger? Is there anything getting ready to be released?

They would be smart not to let Cold Steel have this market all to themselves. When I look at their catalog on line, Spyderco has a ridiculous number of 3-4" models that essentially all do the same thing. It is almost silly.
 
The new Resilience is just now showing up at dealers. It's 9 3/8" overall with a 4.25" blade which puts it 1/8" above the Police. I think that makes it the longest Spyderco currently available.
 
Resilience is it.

A large part of the "large folder" concept is legality. It's good to note that even though Spyderco has loads of 3-4in folders they are not all overlapping.

For example, lock types, clip types, blade style, handle material, blade steel all vary to provide knives for different uses. The Caly3 fulfils "hidden but capable EDC" niche; UKPK adopts it to a lock-less model for legality. Stretch and Para2 have identical blade lengths, but the Para 2 has a thicker blade and an open back which make it a little better for outdoor/harder use. Gayle Bradley packs heft and M4, etcetera.
 
Isn't there a more heavy duty offering than the Spyderco Resilience in the future?

Liner locks and such are rather medium duty.
 
orthogonal1 said:
Isn't there a more heavy duty offering than the Spyderco Resilience in the future?

Liner locks and such are rather medium duty.
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Actually the liner lock, at least on the Spyderco Military is rated as "MBC Very Heavy Duty" which equates to 200 inch lbs of lock strength per inch of blade length.

A "heavy duty" is 100 inch pounds per inch of blade length and a "medium duty" liner lock as manufactured by Spyderco is rated at 50 inch lbs of lock strength per inch of blade length.

Then again again what one manufacturer classifies as "medium" or "very heavy duty" may not mean the same thing to another manufacturer or buyer for that matter.

I'm not sure where the Resilience falls into these categories? Just wanted to point out that at least with Spyderco, not all liner locks are considered or designed to the same specs.
 
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Spyderco has built a couple concept models like that in the past, and dealer/distributor interest was underwhelming. Probably because, between legal limits and the fact most users find them undesirable, and some find them rather absurd, the demand for them is low.

FWIW, the Police 3 is larger than the Police, not large enough to be what most would consider a caricature of a pocket knife, but larger.

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The Deacon said:
Spyderco has built a couple concept models like that in the past, and dealer/distributor interest was underwhelming. Probably because, between legal limits and the fact most users find them undesirable, and some find them rather absurd, the demand for them is low.

FWIW, the Police 3 is larger than the Police, not large enough to be what most would consider a caricature of a pocket knife, but larger.

Paul
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I recall seeing a waved Endura with a USN logo but don't know how well it sold. If I could have got in on one of those I would have. The "USN Catcherman" for lack of a better/proper term would also be on my Must Have list if it ever comes to fruition but I understand your point. Not every dream knife can or will become a reality.
 
Even the Police 3 is a big knife. Compared to the Military it's heavier, slimmer, and (IMO) less useful. Military just about makes the perfect knife for me. I doubt bigger would be any advantage, any smaller and you loose working blade length.
 
Badhammer said:
Actually the liner lock, at least on the Spyderco Military is rated as "MBC Very Heavy Duty" which equates to 200 inch lbs of lock strength per inch of blade length.

A "heavy duty" is 100 inch pounds per inch of blade length and a "medium duty" liner lock as manufactured by Spyderco is rated at 50 inch lbs of lock strength per inch of blade length.

Then again again what one manufacturer classifies as "medium" or "very heavy duty" may not mean the same thing to another manufacturer or buyer for that matter.

I'm not sure where the Resilience falls into these categories? Just wanted to point out that at least with Spyderco, not all liner locks are considered or designed to the same specs.
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What is your source for this information? I occasionally see people on this forum quote Spyderco lock rating information, yet I never have any luck finding it for myself.

TIA for any links you can provide.
 
elkins45 said:
What is your source for this information? I occasionally see people on this forum quote Spyderco lock rating information, yet I never have any luck finding it for myself.

TIA for any links you can provide.
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FWIW, here's a post by Sal regarding the "numbers" for an MBC rating, and another post here where he explains the numbers for a Heavy Duty rating.

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Elkins45:

Sal Glesser said:
Hi New Collector,

The Military with the current Linerlock breaks at about 550 inch/lbs per inch of blade lenrth. With a 4" blade length, this puts it into our heavy duty lock rating of over 100 inch/lbs per inch. This is quite good for a Linerlock. But in reality, reliability of the lock is more critical than overall strength.

At this time, the Military 2 is still a ways off. We one very overworked engineer, and many models in queue. :o

Hi Scattergun,

The Miliary is a highly efficient cutting tool for our troops. Prying, digging, hammering activity (which usually dulls the edge) is what your "issued duty weapon" is for. The Military was designed to be a large folder, that was strong, reliable, light to carry (lord knows our troops carry enough gear), dependable and a high perrformance cutter that will add to your safety in a dangerous situation.

We've been refining the knife for over 10 years and we have many stories of their service. Even our "experimental" models are made with exceptional steel to ensure their performance.

sal
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Found in this thread http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=768966&highlight=knuckledragger


And in this thread,http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703929&highlight=spyderco+bison there was talk of the spyderco bison. A large outdoor knife from the sound of it.
 
elkins45 said:
What is your source for this information? I occasionally see people on this forum quote Spyderco lock rating information, yet I never have any luck finding it for myself.

TIA for any links you can provide.
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I was pretty much going from memory based on what I've seen posted on the Spyderco forum. I'm not sure that I've actually seen the Military listed as "Very Heavy Duty" however, since that rating is at 200 inch lbs and Sal talked about 550 in lbs for the Military I applied that rating to it by default.
 
orthogonal1 said:
Isn't there a more heavy duty offering than the Spyderco Resilience in the future?
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Yes, I believe Ed Schempp was talking about a knife called the Spyderco Tuf or something like that which was described as very heavy duty.
 
Badhammer said:
I recall seeing a waved Endura with a USN logo but don't know how well it sold. If I could have got in on one of those I would have. The "USN Catcherman" for lack of a better/proper term would also be on my Must Have list if it ever comes to fruition but I understand your point. Not every dream knife can or will become a reality.
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It sold amazingly well, they even had two runs of it, and sold out SUPER quickly [i dont know the exact number, but it was days from what I recall.]

Even now I am still looking for one, and in the "worth of it" whether its new or whatever, I have seen it from 80-160. Higher, for those who kept it brand new, and lower for the users.
 
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