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

1. Ridiculous argument. Spyderco uses tons of knives that don't use back locks. If you don't like them, buy a different knife.

2. Ridiculous argument. Spyderco's designs vary alot, and they collaborate with tons of knife makers to create one of the most diverse knife lineups of any company. Just look at some of their most popular designs. For example, the Delica, Paramilitary, Manix lightweight, Gayle Bradley, and Brad Southard. 4 different locking systems, 5 different steels, 3 different scale materials, and 5 very different overall designs.

3. If you don't like the Spyderhole, maybe Spyderco isn't for you. But there are several ways to open them (thumb, finger flicks, spyder drop, zip tie method), and the Spyderhole is one of the quickest non-auto opening methods if you do it right. I'm not sure how the finger flick is hard to learn or gimmicky? It's quick and easy for myself and others. Perhaps you could explain this?

4. Ridiculous argument. Sure, FRN makes up a decent amount of Spyderco's lineup, but the majority of their knives don't use FRN. They have knives with everything from G10 scales to aluminum to titanium to wood and bone. FRN was created to be light weight, strong, easy to work with texturally while being cheaper than other lightweight options like titanium. It does a good job of fulfilling its intended purpose. FRN feels far from cheap compared to plastics from other brands (for example Benchmade Griptilian scales), and is a great material that holds up over time. If you don't like it, then don't buy an FRN knife.

It sounds like you just wanted to make things up to complain about. All but your dislike for the Spyderhole are easily avoidable within the Spyderco brand, and your arguments against the spyderhole sounds like you just don't have much experience with the deployment method.
 
Hmm, I read the original post and that's it.

The "hole" is a masterpiece and one of the reasons I also own an SnG
The backlock on my N5 is indeed a one-hander and solid as a rock

Don't care about the rest of your babble.
 
I think Panta:

A. is from another country where English is not his primary language

And

B. Due to his location, he doesn't have a lot of exposure to real life use and practice with his knives, let alone his spyderco. (He mentioned it was illegal to carry them)

So his posts, to me at least, is not a trolling post but one of ignorance. At least he tries to review his knife fairly in his own eyes.

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Panta, on a separate note, I would highly suggest you try different spyderco knives first and make a review afterwards.
And lastly, I would also suggest that "practice will make one better". That is, I suggest you practice until you're skilled at it, whether you like the knife or not. I'm sure you will change your tunes shortly.
 
In the sports car world being called a porsche has never been a bad thing.......That's all i got to say...
 
jbmonkey said:
In the sports car world being called a porsche has never been a bad thing.......That's all i got to say...
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Unless we're talking Boxsters, in which case it looks the same going forward as it does reverse. Or regarding the Panameras good looks. :D JK, I love Porsche despite being a BMW guy.
 
Update:
Finaly i made it work thanks to vanslem6 & Surfingringo tips.

i literally gave it one last chance, but after reading & watching the video & picture
you posted i noticed i was not putting my thumb inside the hole
and not pushing against it, to create counter pressure on the hole with the thumb.

i guess i used my thumb pad on the hole surface and that's just not enough to flick it.
(funny i learned the back middle finger flick faster then this)

i'm still not liking the FRN nor backlock,
but now it is reasonable for me to get a different
spyderco, with different materials & lock type.

thanks. :thumbup:
 
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Good to hear most of us don't ask that you like them, just that you give them a chance. Most of the major companies have a pretty wide variety of models so you will miss out on some great knives by condemning a brand based off one model.
 
Panta said:
Update:
Finaly i made it work thanks to vanslem6 & Surfingringo tips.

i literally gave it one last chance, but after reading & watching the video & picture
you posted i noticed i was not putting my thumb inside the hole
and not pushing against it, to create counter pressure on the hole with the thumb.

i guess i used my thumb pad on the hole surface and that's just not enough to flick it.
(funny i learned the back middle finger flick faster then this)

i'm still not liking the FRN nor backlock,
but now it is reasonable for me to get a different
spyderco, with different materials & lock type.

thanks. :thumbup:
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Glad to hear! The more you use it, the easier it gets. The knife gets a little looser, and your thumb get's a little stronger. Eventually you can close it with one hand, too. I didn't think I'd like the FRN much, but I grew to appreciate it. It's light, doesn't get dirty easily, always grips my hand, etc. I sometimes have sweaty hands, and G10 gets slippery. The FRN doesn't slip. But again, glad you gave it another shot!
 
Panta, if you enjoy flicking a knife then there are quite a few Spydercos that you would be very happy with. Now that you are getting comfortable with the hole and able to get that backlock to flick open if you try the exact same technique on something like the paramilitary 2 you will be amazed. Imagine you just learned how to pop the clutch and smoke the tires in a Ford Escort and then you buy a Ferrari. (Or a Porsche) ;)
 
Panta said:
One big thing to put my thoughts in perspective,
i don't Cary the knife outside (not legal here),
so mainly collect them, and enjoy flip & play with them.
i don't think im the only one that does that.

if i would have used it as an EDC knife. i guess my spydi hole issue would have bean far
less critical & important, although it's still not working for me as all my other knifes.
idk if that's my finger, or im over expecting it to flick without wrist action.

PS. domino looks like a very interesting for me, i may just give it a chance
but first i got 4 other knifes pre-ordered (CS with XHP)
it will wait for next time. [emoji106]

WATCH MY VIDEO FROM TODAY Trying to flip My Spyderco unsuccessful most times.. [video]http://scrapeshare.com/?vid=1429649169290-7csqjr[/video]
this site cut the video short to 30 seconds, but i also uploaded it here. (3m:30s)
http://www.megafileupload.com/Y1k/Spyderco_Hole_Suck.mp4
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Never mind, idc.
 
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vanslem6 said:
My last job required me to break down hundreds of boxes, and open all sorts of things. I hesitantly bought a Delica 4, and quickly fell in love with it. I was unsure of all the things you mentioned in your original post, however, I quickly realized my erroneous mentality.

Here's my Delica. With a little practice it's really easy to use.
[video=youtube;IpOQ5x_uHLs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpOQ5x_uHLs&spfreload=10[/video]

I played with an Endura at a store recently, and I had no problem snapping it open. Try putting your thumb nail into the hole, and holding the handle a little further down towards the butt of the knife. You're intent is to 'flick' your thumb with a little authority. Once you get that part, you won't even need any wrist action. I was in your position once, and it is frustrating watching others flick their knives so effortlessly.
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This legitimately just taught me how to open my spyderco Tenacious that way. Thanks for that! Now I can open it fast and easy.
 
Cadillac86 said:
This legitimately just taught me how to open my spyderco Tenacious that way. Thanks for that! Now I can open it fast and easy.
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The Tenacious is a liner lock, it shouldn't need to much to flick it open. Back locks have constant pressure on the tang, which results in more of an explosive flick needed. Maybe it's a little tight in the pivot.
 
skyhorse said:
Opening a Spyderco knife shouldn't require instructions. :);)
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But closing one sometimes does. ;) :D

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Surfingringo said:
Hehehe...interesting thoughts. I would respond to all of them but it would take too long as I kind of have the opposite opinion on everything you brought up. I will say that certain points you brought up, like the spyderhole being a slow or inefficient way to open a knife, make it clear that you just haven't spent enough time using spyderco knives.

I would suggest you decide on a model that fits your needs, buy it and then give it a few months of actual carry and use. If you really want to understand then that's your path. You wouldn't be the first person that didn't "get" spyderco knives at all but found yourself falling in love with them after you saw how perfect their designs were in real world use. The adoration exists for a reason. So if you're not getting it then you have to at least entertain the possibility that...you're not getting it. :)
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This. Well said. Plus , with a few exceptions , they don't weigh 5 + oz.
 
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