What sets Spyderco Knives Apart??

They make really well made knives that actually cut very well, and they don't overcharge for that we'll made knife.
 
J85909266 said:
They are a truly noble company. This is something that you have to have been around a while and payed close attention to truly appreciate, but there is no production knife company that I am happier to give my money to." Pobodies nerfect", but Spyderco is good people.

They are innovative, bold and interesting. Nothing looks like a spyderco because they do things their own way, and every modern knife company out there bites their style in one way or another. They try new and crazy things all the time, and the knife world is always improving because of them.

Honest ergonomics and performance. The first time your hand sinks into that (hideous) oversized 50/50 choil, wraps around that (ugly) palm swell, thumb snugly against that (atrocious) hump... Then you sink that full flat ground, thinly ground leaf-shaped blade deeply and smoothly into your medium, and you realize that this is what real, high performance cutting feels like. All of the sudden, beast becomes beauty.

That's how I feel, anyway.

You want to know why Spyderco is special? Get your hands on a fresh Caly 3 and really use it.
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Yeah, what he said. I love the clay 3.
 
I wasn't a huge fan either, and I gave away a bunch of Spydercos I had about 20 years ago, because I couldn't get past the way the looked with the full serrations, the frn, and the molded clips. The guys that received them kinda felt the same way, but they absolutely raved about the performance (they were EMTs). I revisited the brand a few years ago, and was won over by the Ti Military. Close your eyes, open and close the knife, everything just feels right. Aesthetics slowly became a non-issue and grew on me, after I understood all the function behind the design. Having the thumbhole as a means to open the knife in place of thumbstuds or thumbdisks, makes sharpening and slicing easier compared to my other knives with studs/disks. S110V, ZDP-189, CPM-M4 for less than $120? More please.
 
J85909266 said:
They are a truly noble company... They are innovative, bold and interesting...
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1. They put a lot of effort into designing products that work well.
2. Then they build the products very well and most of them are priced reasonably.
3. The head of the company cares about their products and their customers.
 
One thing I love is that Spyderco appeals to the collector (ok, hoarder) in me. It seems like they always have something awesome on the horizon or just coming out.
Seems like not a month goes by without a new release I'm interested in.

They just make really great knives.

What knives do you own already? Maybe we can suggest Spydercos you're likely to dig?

For the money, (around $40) I think the Spyderco Tenacious is a great knife.
I got one by mistake and it ended up leading me to want to try other Spyderco knives, and look at me now, Fully addicted.
 
Rasco said:
One thing I love is that Spyderco appeals to the collector (ok, hoarder) in me. It seems like they always have something awesome on the horizon or just coming out.
Seems like not a month goes by without a new release I'm interested in.

They just make really great knives.

What knives do you own already? Maybe we can suggest Spydercos you're likely to dig?

For the money, (around $40) I think the Spyderco Tenacious is a great knife.
I got one by mistake and it ended up leading me to want to try other Spyderco knives, and look at me now, Fully addicted.
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Well seems everybody has something positive to add to the list. With all the knives I own, I have yet to own a Spyderco. Idk exactly why that is. Maybe the shapes remind me of the 'TruckStop knives everybody sees in the cardboard box sitting on the counter for sale. My knife collection primarily consists of fixed blades. I own around 20 folders ( slipjoints included in that count). Ontario RAT 1, SOG Tridents and Flashes, Buck Avid and Bantams. I have just been curious about the huge following of Spyderco. I have noticed that the steels are premium and the construction looks good. Looks are not that important to me, and I am huge fan of practicality and function, over looks.

I was just curious of the details that the fan base would relay. I am probably going to buy one just for the heck of it to see what the hype is about lol. I will get one of the USA made designs. ( That's assuming that they have a Import line) idk. I know almost zero about Spyderco.
 
high quality fit and finish
variety of great super-steels
large quantity of super fans, like me.
 
NorthernSouthpaw said:
Not a huge fan. I thought they were ugly 20 years ago. Just to see what all the hype was about (cuz if you didn't notice, most of BF is a Spyderco lovefest) I did purchase 3. A PM2, Dragonfly and Grasshopper. Was I won over? I still think they are ugly, but I do like (not love) them. I still have the PM2 but gave the others away. When I was first getting the itch last year and wanted to buy my first high-end (to me at the time;)) knife I chose the BM 940 over the PM2 and have no regrets about my decision. I really do like how Sal gets some of the top custom makers to design for him and If they made a lefty I would have pre-ordered a Rubicon months ago. That plus their customer service is exemplary.
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Hmm maybe theres a reason?
I cant speak for everyone, but I like spyderco because they simply outperform everything else in their price range (especially their more budget oriented knives and certain high value ones like the s110v manix 2). Another good example is the sage series. Where else can you get carbon fiber and s30v with fantastic fit and finish, for only around 100 bucks? Or a Ti framelock that rivals knives that cost twice as much?
They make no-nonsense cutting tools that I personally think look very good, and that dont try to be tactical mall ninja wet dreams at the expense of functionality. Plus their owner is one of the most genuine in the knife industry.
Spyderco is probably my favorite knife company overall, even though it definitely didnt start out that way. Once I got the chance to use them and was able to let go of my preconceived notions of what a knife should be (based heavily on movies and my deep-seated belief that knives HAD to be able to serve as weapons), I realized how amazing their designs were. To anyone whose skeptical, TRY ONE.:)
 
Karambit777, yes, the Tenacious is part of their "budget" line made in china.
If you want a great Spyderco made in the USA, I'd highly suggest the Paramilitary 2, but they can be tough to get a hold of because they are so in-demand. Because they're awesome.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Paramilitary-2--7946

I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan of SOG and I doubt you'll find many Spydercos that remind you of your SOGs.
So aside from the PM2, I would suggest the following:

Spyderco Native - Made in the USA, S30V steel, for about $75.
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Native-Knife-FRN--3808

Spyderco's Japanese-made knives are very high quality and will rival any SOG or Ontario in terms of fit & finish.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-Flat-Ground-Black--11495

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Endura-Flat-Ground-Black--11494
 
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I can't see too many coming out with such range of a dissimilar designs with an all togather distinctive similarity of having a hole in the blade.
I figure Spyderco has the distinction of making waves with such a unique product because of its daring to experiment.
 
Rasco said:
Karambit777, yes, the Tenacious is part of their "budget" line made in china.
If you want a great Spyderco made in the USA, I'd highly suggest the Paramilitary 2, but they can be tough to get a hold of because they are so in-demand. Because they're awesome.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Paramilitary-2--7946

I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan of SOG and I doubt you'll find many Spydercos that remind you of your SOGs.
So aside from the PM2, I would suggest the following:

Spyderco Native - Made in the USA, S30V steel, for about $75.
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Native-Knife-FRN--3808

Spyderco's Japanese-made knives are very high quality and will rival any SOG or Ontario in terms of fit & finish.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Delica-Flat-Ground-Black--11495

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Endura-Flat-Ground-Black--11494
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Cool man! Thanks for the informative links you provided. That PM2 is right up my ally. The size is perfect for EDC IMO.
 
You've probably heard a lot of hype about the PM2 and most of it is true.
If it's an option for you, I would highly suggest you jump on that one from BladeHQ because it probably won't stay in stock for long.
If you don't like it, for whatever reason, you can easily sell it for $120 here on BladeForums or anywhere really.
 
1. Fearlessness. They have so many products to please so many kinds of people, and at such reasonable prices. They are not afraid to fail.
2. Unapologetic operating. They do not cater to any one niche for design, pricing, or service. Everyone is treated equally.
3. Design excellence. How many companies put out as many steels as Spyderco? As many lock types? Handle types/materials? They have to overcome so many obstacles for all the choices they offer!

How can anyone not love such an innovative and caring company?
 
They listen- They are very open with their customers and Sal Glesser and Co will take suggestions in this very forum even! Exs. People wanted SuperBlue, they get the mother of SuperBlue sprints. People "complain" about the Strech's choil, an updated Stretch is on the way.

The hole- It's a dependable, repeatable opening method. Wet, gloved hands... Whatever.

They pay attention: To blade geometries and optimize their blades to CUT and SLICE, you know... What knives do. They pay careful attention to ergonomics... They sacrifice form but they make up for it in function. They pay attention to weight and width of a knife. I have a wide range of tastes but for example, an Endura ends up in my pock often because of its performance, weight and profile in pocket.

Steels: Sal Glesser is a steel junky. Mule team... Sprints of favorite models getting M4, S110v, you name it.

Countless innovations- First to use a pocket clip for crying out loud! Innovate features like one hand opening, serrations on folders, several locks, countless designs etc.

Collaborations: They've been working with knife designers from the very start of modern/tactical folders (80's)- Terzuola, Moran, and the list goes on.
 
Rasco said:
You've probably heard a lot of hype about the PM2 and most of it is true.
If it's an option for you, I would highly suggest you jump on that one from BladeHQ because it probably won't stay in stock for long.
If you don't like it, for whatever reason, you can easily sell it for $120 here on BladeForums or anywhere really.
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I plan on getting one soon. I am knife rich as it is, and I really don't "need" it, but I always like rotating my EDC collection, and using a different knife for bout a week, then switch. I am going to familiarize myself with all the different models before I grab one. The Endura 4 looks pretty sweet also. I can see the function they offer just from the outside looking in.
 
Get a Spyderco Paramilitary 2, Manix 2, Southard, or Domino and don't look back. I didn't and now they're my favorite production knife company. :-)
 
Good, not overbuild knives... best edc knife out there for the price - Delica, frn, vg10, steel liners and backlock...
Lasts a lifetime and then some ;)
 
They're ugly as homemade sin, but there's just something about them. Their fit and finish is top notch, their blades are amazing, and oh god they're comfortable. There's nothing better than a spydie in ergos
 
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