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What billwill noted above is correct , however the ones made in sekl-city Japan are also very good knives .
Spyderco knife question
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I have used Spyderco knives for years, primarily “on the job”, either as a duty knife or as a recovery diver. I am a fan of their serrated blades, they are scary sharp and cut like a razor. I have a serrated Salt attached to my scuba BC. I also have several of their plain edge knives, all great knives IMO.
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THE PILGRIM
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41mag657ss
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Here is a link to a knife reviewer on you tube. He is very thorough. Don't mind his voice.
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Ernest Emerson once told me..."always carry a knife with serrations."
I prefer at least a partially serrated blade, especially Spydercos. All of mine are late Gen 1 Delicas and Enduras with the thick, properly angled molded clip. I've done a lot of hard training with a couple I use as dedicated trainers and have never understood how people managed broke those clips. The specific Delica I currently carry has been in my pocket everyday for over a decade.
I prefer at least a partially serrated blade, especially Spydercos. All of mine are late Gen 1 Delicas and Enduras with the thick, properly angled molded clip. I've done a lot of hard training with a couple I use as dedicated trainers and have never understood how people managed broke those clips. The specific Delica I currently carry has been in my pocket everyday for over a decade.
shouldazagged
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Presently my only Spyderco, and the one I carry most days, is a Seiki City flat-ground Endura (gen4, I believe) that was given to me by a very generous member of this forum. It is one hell of a cutting implement: light and tough, holds a good edge, and has a steel clip that holds like gator jaws.
The only Spyderco I've owned that had serrations was their fine Rescue model. It had a blunt tip, and only the first inch from the tip back had aggressive serrations. It was designed for emergency use that might involve cutting clothing or seat belts without hurting an accident victim. Great design for the purpose. I kept it clipped to the sun visor of my car, until some lowlife broke into the vehicle and stole it.
The only Spyderco I've owned that had serrations was their fine Rescue model. It had a blunt tip, and only the first inch from the tip back had aggressive serrations. It was designed for emergency use that might involve cutting clothing or seat belts without hurting an accident victim. Great design for the purpose. I kept it clipped to the sun visor of my car, until some lowlife broke into the vehicle and stole it.
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kwselke
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All but two of my Spydercos are Seki City models with fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) scales. Most of those have blades made of VG-10 stainless. I do have one Delica with a ZDP-189 blade, three models that use H-1 steel, and a Manbug key ring knife with a HAP-40 laminated blade. All of those steels are of Japanese manufacture. The quality of these knives is superb. You may look at them and think... cheap plastic, ugly too. Pick one up, inspected it and you'll probably think... Oh. When you use one, you will probably go wow!
The crown jewel of my collection was made in Taichung,Taiwan. It is a Brad Southard design flipper called the Positron. The scales are solid slabs of carbon fiber. The three inch blade is made from US manufactured Crucible Industries CPM S30V steel. The build quality of this knife is excellent. I bought it for a bargain price when the model was discontinued. I also bought one with orange G-10 scales and a CPM S35VN blade. I think the carbon fiber model is elegant so it gets more pocket time.
I'll attest to the Seki City and Taichung models quality being excellent. I'd be comfortable buying a Spyderco manufactured anywhere. I would definitely keep an eye out for counterfeits.
Pictured are my favorite Positron which I carried yesterday and my ZDP-189 full flat ground Delica which is in my pocket today.
By the way, normally I try to carry a serrated key ring knife when carrying a plain edge primary blade.
The crown jewel of my collection was made in Taichung,Taiwan. It is a Brad Southard design flipper called the Positron. The scales are solid slabs of carbon fiber. The three inch blade is made from US manufactured Crucible Industries CPM S30V steel. The build quality of this knife is excellent. I bought it for a bargain price when the model was discontinued. I also bought one with orange G-10 scales and a CPM S35VN blade. I think the carbon fiber model is elegant so it gets more pocket time.
I'll attest to the Seki City and Taichung models quality being excellent. I'd be comfortable buying a Spyderco manufactured anywhere. I would definitely keep an eye out for counterfeits.
Pictured are my favorite Positron which I carried yesterday and my ZDP-189 full flat ground Delica which is in my pocket today.
By the way, normally I try to carry a serrated key ring knife when carrying a plain edge primary blade.
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Spyderco makes excellent knives from the $20 Robin to the $300 + Magnitude. They make knives for every occasion pretty much. They even have a line of Randall knives. I've seen them listed on their web site but I never really checked that out.
People criticize the Paramilitary 2 as not being a robust knife good for prying and batoning but it just wasn't made for that. It was made for precise cutting. And it is widely considered one of the top knives in the world. I have a Kershaw Blur that is good for prying and about anything else but it won't cut anything like the PM2 does. They are just different knives for different purposes. The Blur is sharp enough for most jobs but if I want a clean cut on cardboard or plastic I will be using the Spyderco.
Still if you want a heavier blade where there is little danger of breaking the tip you can certainly find a Spyderco that fits that description. But others are looking for something else. And knives like the PM2 are a big hit.
Top 25 Pocket Knives that are Indispensable: #1 Spyderco Paramilitary 2 >>
People criticize the Paramilitary 2 as not being a robust knife good for prying and batoning but it just wasn't made for that. It was made for precise cutting. And it is widely considered one of the top knives in the world. I have a Kershaw Blur that is good for prying and about anything else but it won't cut anything like the PM2 does. They are just different knives for different purposes. The Blur is sharp enough for most jobs but if I want a clean cut on cardboard or plastic I will be using the Spyderco.
Still if you want a heavier blade where there is little danger of breaking the tip you can certainly find a Spyderco that fits that description. But others are looking for something else. And knives like the PM2 are a big hit.
Top 25 Pocket Knives that are Indispensable: #1 Spyderco Paramilitary 2 >>
I like my Spyderco Delica (non-serrated blade) very much, it's the one I carry when I leave the house. I chose orange scales because reportedly a bright color makes it less likely to be left behind when you have a knife out for a while on some job.
Mine has a metal clip, which is resting in a drawer somewhere as I don't care for pocket clips. Hasn't slowed me down in reaching for it so far.
Mine has a metal clip, which is resting in a drawer somewhere as I don't care for pocket clips. Hasn't slowed me down in reaching for it so far.
We probably have 16 or so Spyderco knives here and like them a lot. I also prefer the straight edge on most knives. Only three here are serrated edge...Civilian, Matriarch and a Tenacious that is used to open boxes.
When you say, new old stock, how old?
Like I mentioned in my previous post, I like the older knives that used pinned construction instead of torx screws, no liners and had the thick molded clip.
I own multiple knives with all three blade types(plain edge, fully serrated and partially serrated). The plain edge models tends to be a bit harder to find in the older knives and more in demand, but they do come up NIB on eBay from time time.
Like I mentioned in my previous post, I like the older knives that used pinned construction instead of torx screws, no liners and had the thick molded clip.
I own multiple knives with all three blade types(plain edge, fully serrated and partially serrated). The plain edge models tends to be a bit harder to find in the older knives and more in demand, but they do come up NIB on eBay from time time.
I always carry a knife, and always a plain edge, and always a switchblade. That being said, I do have a Spyderco dragonfly 2 with yellow handles, and a plain H2( impervious to salt water) blade. I do like the construction of it, but it is in my tackle bag and never used yet. Go to google and search for " Blade Headquarters". You will see about everything they make, and I have been bying from them for + years. If you want a folder, Kershaw is nice too. Automatics?? Piranah, benchmade, and microtech. Although, for the money, you cannot beat a Boker. Kalashnikov( sp), and Blade HQ has them too. But your spyderco choice is a good one
i have one Spyderco dragonfly2 with H2 steel( salt impervious ). I have yet to use it, but it is well made. I buy my knives from Blade Headquarters in Utah. They have all the models to look at and review, and they are as competitive as anybody. i do not like serrated blades.
I carry a knife every day, but automatic. Either Microtech, Benchmade or Piranah. All USA made. For 29.00 the mini Kalashnakov Bokers are hard to beat. Fast, sharp and automatic.
Your Spyderco choice is a good one.
Here are some of mine, top to bottom: Piranah Fingerling, Microtech LUND, and Boker mini Kalashnakov. All switchblades
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amazingflapjack
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I like an un-serated blade myself Joe, and carry a Gerber easy out with that blade every day. It si available with a part saw tooth blade as well.
CCantu357
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Spyderco makes great knives. A serrated blade Ladybug goes in my pocket everyday. While the Ladybug is one of the smallest Spyderco knives around, it is made with the same quality and features as the larger models.
scooter123
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Most LEO's that I have talked to prefer serrated blades because NOTHING cuts a seat belt faster and it is very common to need to cut someone free of a seat belt after a car crash. If you are dealing with a smoldering car ready to erupt in fire and a 9 month old baby in a car seat the seconds saved with a serrated blade really do matter.
That said I prefer a plain edge because I like to keep all of my blades "push sharp". My carry choices are a Delica 4 and a Dragonfly. As for Spyderco, a college photography professor turned me on to the brand and I've been carrying one for many many years. Have a hardware store in my town that carry's Spyderco and Benchmade and every time I go in there have to drag myself past that display case.
That said I prefer a plain edge because I like to keep all of my blades "push sharp". My carry choices are a Delica 4 and a Dragonfly. As for Spyderco, a college photography professor turned me on to the brand and I've been carrying one for many many years. Have a hardware store in my town that carry's Spyderco and Benchmade and every time I go in there have to drag myself past that display case.
True. I have a Kershaw Blur that I like a lot. I carried it for years before I bought my Spyderco. It has S30V steel which is very hard to sharpen but keeps an edge a long time. And it opens very quickly and easily. It's spring assisted. The blade is thick enough it isn't going to break easy also. In certain situations, like camping, I'd prefer it over the Spyderco I have.
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