Why can't Spyderco make a knife that is as good as the Kershaw Leek and in...

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Hey Lance!!
I usually don't like lock backs, but these 2 are so solid! Super smooth and they both slice like demons!!
Great blades!!
Joe
 
Love the blade shape on this one!
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Mikael Andersson said:
...the same price range?

Everybody owns a Kershaw Leek, it's iconic and you can even get one in 24K gold for $99.99 so why hasn't any Spyderco knife achieved the same iconic status?

Did I mention that it's iconic? :p
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The fact that it's kind of purdy means people buy it or gift it. Whether they all use it, I have my doubts.

Everyone kept talking about the Leek. I kept looking at the Leek. But I decided I would never want to own a Leek. And in fact there aren't many Kershaws I want to own.

I won't buy anything with Speedsafe, as I don't need superfast open and I sure don't need the difficult close. Plenty of fast knives without that problem. That eliminates a lot of Kershaw knives.

Recurve adds nothing but trouble IMO. Strike two on a lot of Kershaws.

Not a fan of steel handles. Strike three.

And the too thin tip on the Leek.

I own a number of Spydercos. Function over form, I guess. Full flat grind rules. They do more and weigh less.
 
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Also one of the reasons most members get so worked up when others post links to fakes and say they are buying fakes because they want to "try out the model" on the cheap.
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Lol.. I did this.. Bought a fake PM2, cause I really never cared for or cared to carry, anything that "big" in my pocket..

Loved it!!!
Now this..
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Hmm, not sure why it's cropped..
Not that it matters, that's a old pic and now, I have even more! Lol..

Only 4 real PM2's and the fake.. (I keep the fake, in my car, as a loaner. For when someone asks me to, take there knife home and sharpen it) :)
Now 2 friends own PM2's, 1 owns a Manix 2(also one of the PM2 owner's(retired seal)), and 1 a USN ladybug(retired Navy bad ass)

EDC rotation shelf..
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Newerish pic.. Might have my Wife's leek in there, even.. Hahaha...
 
Hey winnerone, what's in the middle row, third knife from the left? Black clip.

Edit: Nevermind, that's a khukuri isn't it?
 
Surfingringo said:
Hey winnerone, what's in the middle row, third knife from the left? Black clip.

Edit: Nevermind, that's a khukuri isn't it?
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Yes sir, yes it is.. Great knife, too!


Thanks guys! Only a Barong and a Rock Lobster, shy of a full G10 collection.. [emoji41]
 
I think maybe the OP is referring to a trend that I have noticed. Out in the world, walking around.... I spot many leeks...Sticking out of people's pockets! It's just something us knife guys look for....the tell take clip! And often. It's a leek. Lots of people who don't spend any time on these forums pick up a leek at Wally World or x supermarket for 35 bucks and they think it's great. They couldn't tell you what it's called. They've never sharpened it. It's the only knife they've ever bought themselves.
I think this is something we can all strive to remedy though!
Brothers! Buy your friends spydercos!
I've given away many knives to friends. Most of em cheapies. I have a spare delica a really appreciative friend could earn though
 
I skipped to the end after page 3.... please tell me some one realized this is a giant TROLL job lol.
 
Mikael Andersson said:
...the same price range?

Everybody owns a Kershaw Leek, it's iconic and you can even get one in 24K gold for $99.99 so why hasn't any Spyderco knife achieved the same iconic status?

Did I mention that it's iconic? :p
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This is the topic.

The Kershaw Leek can be found in more variations than any Spyderco knife so why is that?

Why no Spyderco knives in 24K gold for $99.99?

Why no Spyderco knives in pink shiny metal (the blade and not just the side scales) for the ladies?
 
Mikael Andersson said:
This is the topic.

The Kershaw Leek can be found in more variations than any Spyderco knife so why is that?

Why no Spyderco knives in 24K gold for $99.99?

Why no Spyderco knives in pink shiny metal (the blade and not just the side scales) for the ladies?
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Cause spyderco uses good steel
 
Mikael Andersson said:
This is the topic.

The Kershaw Leek can be found in more variations than any Spyderco knife so why is that?

Why no Spyderco knives in 24K gold for $99.99?

Why no Spyderco knives in pink shiny metal (the blade and not just the side scales) for the ladies?
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Because not every lady wants a pink knife. Believe it or not but some ladies choose knives based on factors other than 'is it pink'. And spyderco has tons of pink knives to satisfy those that want them. A pink blade knife sounds awful.
 
Spydergirl88 said:
Because not every lady wants a pink knife. Believe it or not but some ladies choose knives based on factors other than 'is it pink'. And spyderco has tons of pink knives to satisfy those that want them. A pink blade knife sounds awful.
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It sound pretty darn awesome actually and as a guy I would buy one.

And I meant that the metal has a pink shine to it and not some pink coating or whatever.
 
We turned this troll thread around with awesome Spyderco pictures. Don't let the troll start trolling it up again!

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