why spyderco?

That's entirely up to you. I've seen people go all out on a Tenacious with the extras probably costing 3-4 times the amount of the knife.

Any knife can be customized if you know the right people in the right place. Good thing we're in the right place.;)
 
3rdGenRigger said:
In Spyderco knives, form follows function. Once you appreciate the ergonomics and performance, the aesthetics fall into place. To put it in a much simpler way...they just work, and work incredibly well.
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this is vary well said,i also think its one of the best tactical folders out there with its steel offerings and blade shapes/grinds.
 
benchwarmer380 said:
Yes, depending on the model they flick just as fast. Liner locks and compression locks flick like a dream. Their back locks don't flick quite as well. Not to say they don't flick well, its just not the same as other models.

Between a PM2 and Grip, "better" is more or less subjective and entirely personal. Same goes for thumb studs vs Spydie hole.
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Both can be flicked open quite easily, but the Spydie hole is a simpler solution to a problem (Can't ever come loose or be removed...just inherent), but I guarantee I can open a knife more slowly and in a more controlled motion with a Spydie hole than a thumb stud (Useful in the presence of the most sheeplike of sheeple). Nice to have options. I can thumb flick almost all my Spydies, but the frame lock, liner lock, CBBL, and compression lock models definitely flick better than the back lock versions, though that's going to be a given just based on the characteristics of the design. I don't have any slip joints to reference. Some of my co-workers carry BenchMade and Spyderco knives and I've handled and used both...the Spydercos just feel more like an extension of my hand rather than a tool, and that's why I've gravitate towards them...and also why I use them so much.

 
Why do you need to flick your knives out fast?

Spyderco makes quality knives with good steel, good heat treatment, and Sal the owner has a well-deserved reputation of integrity. They make great knives that cut well and they offer a very, very wide range of styles, steels, price points, and materials used. They do a lot of small batch "sprint runs" with steels to please their customers.

Also, Spyderco is one of the most innovative companies in the industry. IIRC they came out with the pocket clip, serrated blade, opening hole, several locks, and a number of other widely used innovations.

Find one you like the look of and buy it. Chances are you'll buy more.
 
I am going to suggest something a little outside of the box here. To the OP, go to the top of this forum and go through the Spyderco pics folks here have posted. Then do the same over on the Benchmade forum. I think that by the time you are through looking at pics, you will definitely have a stronger desire for one versus the other. I don't know which will come out the winner here, but I think it will put you in a position where you are feeling more drawn to one versus the other, and thus you will have your answer.
 
personally ive decided that i would want a paramilitary 2 (and add some customization here and there) and when i have enough money down the road ill get myself a custom benchmade, made the way i want it to be
 
The hole will not interfere with sharpening, especially when thinning down the primary bevel if one wants to keep the cutting performance.

And agree with everything said :)
 
borage123 said:
so ive been looking at some more higher end knives as my collection grows and in every video ive seen they always have a spyderco knife. what is it about spyderco that people love? im kinda at a blank to be honest. the knife everyone recommends is the paramilitary2 or the endura and even recommend them over some amazing knives. is it the spydy hole or the handles? is it the treatment with the blades? the price? i have no clue! to me they seem like they are more bulky width wise and take up more room then lets say the benchmade griptillian. im sorry if this doesnt really make sense but im sure one of you guys can understand what im saying and tell me what there opinion is!
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I am a fan of Hickok45 on Youtube. In one of his videos he raved about his Delica from Spyderco. So I thought why not and got myself Delica. I now own over 20 Spydercos and the only reason I look at a different maker is because it fills a niche that Spyderco doesn't fill at a certain price point, aka an Esee Junglas or something.
 
Hi Borage,

Welcome to our forum.

I would suggest you consider the size that interests you rather than the "looks". "Looks" are secondary in our knives to function. The Para 2 is popular and seem to please most. Our forte is "reliable, high performance". The Para 2 cuts well (full flat grind on exceptional steels). It's reliable and sturdy. A great deal of thought and refinement has gone into the model.

sal
 
Spyderco is one of my top favorite knife companies.

While they make a lot of bizzare knives that just don't pique my interest as well as a lot of knives I consider overpriced, Spyderco is an industry innovator and they really know how to make a knife that exemplifies performance while looking good doing it. I'll tell you right now, nobody does ergonomics or ease of carry as consistently well as Spyderco does. They also make a top tier sharpening system. IMO, Spyderco makes the most user friendly knives in the world.

On the Round Hole discussion:

My number one favorite method of opening a folding knife and the original one-handed opening method. It's just more comfortable than a thumb stud, and I enjoy it more than a flipper. Furthermore, unlike with flippers, you can have a Spyderhole on a lockback.
 
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Frankly, I didn't care for Spydercos. I just didn't get it.

Then I got to fondle a Delica and it was the proverbial 'lightbulb' going off and I was in luv!

All you gotta do is get your hands on a Delica, Endura, and/or PM2 and you too will see the light.
 
The hole encircles the finger, no slippage & precise opening can be achieved. The finger is 'guided' by it. For studs and others, the finger must follow the arc of opening. That's why the hole is superior.
 
sal, ive been wanting to try a spyderco for a while and just have one to add to my collection. i am not concerned about looks since i can literally rebuild most of the spyderco knives from the ground up if i really desired to. i would lie if i didn't say i passed up knives because they looked ugly as sin but who here hasn't? but im going to pick myself up a paramilitary 2 and customize it and when i get enough funds and i still want a Benchmade then ill go for the custom made one (i prefer white handles with S30V steel). i truly care about functionality but i like to have pocket jewelry. A paramilitary2 fits almost all my needs whether it be customization, S30V steel, sharpness, and i love myself a flat grind! i just get a bit turned off because of the spydy whole and the width of it.
 
Attention to detail. Challenges convention. Function before fashion. Spyderco was last on the list for me to try. Now it's all that I carry.
 
I was like many fans who started out in the "ok, it's functional but ugly" category. But using them day after day, I started really getting an appreciation for them. The function is the form. The more I used them and appreciated them, the prettier they got.

Now I look at a dark blue Native lightweight in S110V and it's the most beautiful thing I've seen, part of because of the looks but most of it because I know how it's going to perform.
 
My first high end knife, purchased during the early 90s, was a Spyderco. I had such a bad experience both with the knife and the customer service that I swore I'd never buy another knife from this company again and shared my feelings with others who assured me that my experience was not at all typical. It was 20 years until I finally bought another. Now I own 5: three Super Hawks, a Matriarch 2, and a Ladybug hawkbill. Very happy with the quality of all these knives and have been recommending them to everyone. The thing I like best about Spyderco is that there are so many choices, but unfortunately some of my favorites are discontinued. Every one of my Super Hawks I needed to buy second hand. In my opinion it is the best hawkbill lockblade ever made by any company.
 
The Endura is the perfect EDC knife for me.

The Para2 doesn't carry as well for me, but it's a great little work knife.
 
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