Why Can't i bee a fan like the rest of the knife planet?.. This is why! ->

I discovered Spyderco by accident, I didn't like the Spyderhole when I first looked at it. I was at a Cabela's looking to buy a full size BM Grip. The model I wanted wasn't in stock and I wanted a new folder. I asked about the Spyderco models they had, handled them, and decided I wanted to try them out instead. I keep thinking of getting a BM, but I go right back to Spyderco. I have a few thumbstud folders and they just don't work for me as well as the Spyderhole.

My niece and two nephews were over a couple weeks back and they had no problems flicking open their new Spydies that I gave them. My only guess is video games must make for strong thumbs? I'm a mechanic and have strong hands and fingers, I can flick them open with either hand.

If you're serious then try some of the models mentioned, if you're a dingbat then move on and go spread your displeasure on another brand. Lastly, is English your first language? If not, then good job! If it is, this is not a teen twitter account. Please make an attempt at correct spelling and sentence structure, reading your replies is almost painful.
 
Lockup1109 said:
Try a fixed blade, they open so fast you cant even see or hear the blade open. Bazzzingaaaa
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Um, Yeah. :rolleyes: Seriously though, I have quite a few fixed blades. You're right, they are blindingly Fast!. :cool:
That, and they never close on my fingers. ;)
 
I thought spyderco's looked terrible didn't see an advantage to the hole but after getting a PM2 I quickly bought more and they quickly have become my favorite brand. I don't know what changed my mind other then just opening closing and cutting with them suddenly I like how they look. I can't even remember the things that made me dislike them.
 
You don't like it because you are an armchair flipper and it doesn't flip well for you? Can't help with that. There are many Spydie owning armchair flippers that don't have trouble. I am not one of them though. My advice, keep practicing.

It is a diverse product line and all your complaints except the one about the hole can be remedied by picking the appropriate model. Me thinks edumacation is the need here. :)
 
To the OP. You have the right to have an opinion. Your opninion is not shared by most Spyderco users. If you only like thumbstuds and you are unable to flick a Spyderco open then that is your problem. You should look into Benchmade knives, or ZT, or Cold Steel or whatever makes you excited. It's normal that the people in here don't follow you in your view of Spyderco. Owning +100 Spyderco knives myself i don't understand your frustration, but your viewpoint is as valid as mine.
So move on and seek knives you like and write about your love of a certain brand. Good luck.
 
Panta said:
Yah, that working fine for you.
this spyderco was my first knife, and i can't seam to enjoy it,
it just not working with my hand.
(i can blade pinch open, that works.)

i need stick whit studs, a flipper as a secondary method add-on is nice,
but i think my thumb have spoken clearly, deployment holes not working with my fingers.
thanks for the upload. :thumbup:

i did try as you suggested but no change.
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If you really want to figure it out, you will. If not, that's cool too. But understand that it's not the knife that is the problem here, lol. :D
 
Spydercos really excel in use. Though some appreciate the aesthetics of certain models, it's how they perform--under all conditions--that makes most of us fans. If you don't carry them or use them much (or at all) I could see that it would be possible to not get what's so special about them.
 
Hey at least this troll offers some sort of reasoning. Even though I completely disagree with him.

Unlike a certain troll thread in general yesterday....
 
Panta said:
2. to much of a Porsche!
same knife same design to little changes
and the same mold with not enough visual innovation.
(yes a big change in that subject is finally visible in 2015)
:p
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Be as critical of Spyderco as you want, but don't you dare say anything about Porsche.

Also it's too, not to.
 
I dunno. I think it's OK to not like Spyderco, or Cold Steel, or <shudder> even Zero Tolerance. We all have our preferences. I didn't feel the appeal until I met my girlfriend and started sharpening her Delica. The quality of the knife is what sucked me in. I must have twenty or so Spydercos now. <shakes fist> Darn you, Sal!

:) :) :)

I've just never understood the whole "everyone has to like my favorite knife" thing.

And maybe the OP is a troll. I don't know. However, I think it's interesting the things he points out. Most, of course, reflect on his personal preferences. Still, those of us who like Spydercos and discuss them endlessly here, the things we say reflect just as much on our personal preferences. That's kind of why we're here. Nobody was born into this life. OK, maybe Eric, but none of the rest of us. :)

There may be something in what the OP posted that Sal can use. Or maybe we can read it and think differently for a moment, giving us a slightly fresher perspective on our favorite knives. Nothing wrong with that. Of course, we have to make the effort ourselves. Nothing is free in life.

No idea why I'm feeling so darned philosophical. Must be low blood sugar.
 
vanslem6 said:
A good friend of mine - he loves when I call his '01 turbo 'the beetle.' :D I mean, it's basically a VW Beetle. Lol.
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Haha in the 50's the Porsche 356 used a lot of the same mechanicals as the Beetle, but since then they've become pretty different.
 
Oh, I know, it's just fun giving him a hard time. He's a VW guy that has a history of owning GTIs, so it cuts just a little deeper. But yeah, the 996 is water-cooled, awd, twin turbo, etc., etc., etc. Great car. Black with gold CCW classics. It'll pop up on a Google image search if you look up "996 CCW."

Back to the OP - I think he just needs to put it in his pocket and use it! That would make all the difference. :D
 
I really think is not a matter of you hating those Spyderco features but instead is about you just ignoring the fact that you're probably not a " folder knife guy" try a fixed blade instead. Nothing wrong with it. Lock backs are safer and stronger than other knife locks. There's nothing faster than a hole for deployment, spend some time getting used to it.
 
I remember the first time I saw an endura...I handled it and bought it.I loved it so I got another...they are wonderful.The only trouble I ever had was lint getting in the lock from my pocket and causing lock up to fail.Very sadly both were stolen and I bought some Benchmade Grips to replace them.I love the axis lock and they work great but are fat and pudgy.
Very soon I will order a new endura and a police in G10.I fully expect to be delighted.I like VG-10 steel...it worked very well for me.

The hole is weird at first...but it works.I never thought flicking a lockback was a good idea...but some wrist and I could open mine up fast...but I think it is abusive to the lock.The grips lock seems better for lint and is epic smooth.....but make no mistake.I think Spyderco makes great knives with epic designs.
 
Panta said:
Dealbreaker's: in order of importance.

1. Backlock!
a. cumbersome use, you have to change your grip.
b. slow to close.
c. if you damage it you can't just order the lock
you must ship entire knife for lock fitting.
d. very little contact surface.
i feel the only vindication for a backlock is exceptional strength, in the case of CS knifes, and the new modified spydi version.
But that's only relevant for hard use folders,
which are NOT what spyderco are known for. (the classic spydi's)

2. to much of a Porsche!
same knife same design to little changes
and the same mold with not enough visual innovation.
(yes a big change in that subject is finally visible in 2015)


3. The Hole!. (how dare you! :mad:)
a. sorry, it's just way to slow of a deployment method. (yes non aggressive)
but why not add a flipper for speed & variety, for all classic models?

b. requires wrist flick. (in some classic models)
what's wrong with Good old thumb studs?
they are faster, easy to use for anyone, and easy on the fingers if done right.

c. took me forever to learn the middle finger flick,
it seams like salesman gimmick, more then anything.


4. Vulgar FRN.
a. 1 word comes to mind when i see Spyderco FRN, - CHEEP.
really? 70$ for VG10 and ugly FRN, NO Thanks!
actually no mater how good the steel, the FRN is a major turn off.
Ontario Rat 1 Zytel looks & feels way way better and for way way less money.
b. stripping of the pocket clip screws on the FRN.

:p
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:highly_amused:

LOL!!!

You admit you don't really carry or use knives, you just play with them and put them back on the shelf with the beanie babies! LOL!! I'm almost peeing myself here!!!!!

Half you're complaints are only valid if you actually use the thing!!


I have benchmades, kershaws, bark rivers, swamp rats, just to name a few. I have more spydercos than the others because they are practical and the best value for the money. I can afford much more expensive knives but everytime I try to talk myself into one I can't figure out what they can do that a production spydie can't do. The operative word there is "do".

I do like to play and fiddle with them as well. Back in the day everyone carried big brass bolstered bucks or other brands. There isn't a thing they can do that an frn spyderco model can't do better.

I would be embarrassed to start a thread complaining about a certain brand when the main function is sharp worry beads. I got a good chuckle though, so thanks for that.


LOL!
 
Panta said:
I'm a member of this food forum and there's a popular sub-section on hamburgers; while I hate hamburgers.

I like to go on that section to tell everyone why I dislike hamburgers & nobody should eat hamburgers, seriously, why do people eat hamburgers, they're wrong.
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Testify!
 
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