Spyderco Knives

[A10]

I've got one of their less expensive one, great utility knife.

 

[Teddydog]

I have one of the original all-stainless models that I bought at a gunshow when I was around 15...that was about 28 years ago!

Rob

 

[Texas Star]

It puts the lotion on.

Well, I didn't write the script, but the phrasing does show how the narcisstic sociopath regarded his victims. "It" puts the lotion on. He dehumanized those poor women.

BTW, you noticed that he used a Colt Python, like in the book? I guess we should be grateful that he didn't have an S&W. Clarice did, of course, a M-13 with three-inch bbl., in fact the issued gun of the FBI then. She used it very authentically, too. One of the most realistic uses of a handgun in battle on film...Most of us would have been as nervous as she was, I'm sure.

Look at the agent who presents her her credentials at the end of the movie. He's the real John Douglas! Cameo role, i guess, and he was a consultant to Thomas Harris and probably to the movie people. Now retired from the Bureau, he writes books like, "Mindhunter", relating his work as a profiler.

 

[Gunslinger808]

Another thing about a Spyderco, is if you know what your doing and it's been used a while, it's as fast as a auto.
Don't know what it's called, but I always called it the Spyder pop.
Start with your wrist low and stiff, and bring it up quick, the momentum will bring the blade out and locked.

 

[Gunsnwater]

Well, I didn't write the script, but the phrasing does show how the narcisstic sociopath regarded his victims. "It" puts the lotion on. He dehumanized those poor women.

BTW, you noticed that he used a Colt Python, like in the book? I guess we should be grateful that he didn't have an S&W. Clarice did, of course, a M-13 with three-inch bbl., in fact the issued gun of the FBI then. She used it very authentically, too. One of the most realistic uses of a handgun in battle on film...Most of us would have been as nervous as she was, I'm sure.

Look at the agent who presents her her credentials at the end of the movie. He's the real John Douglas! Cameo role, i guess, and he was a consultant to Thomas Harris and probably to the movie people. Now retired from the Bureau, he writes books like, "Mindhunter", relating his work as a profiler.

My favorite was the in or out line. I only watched the movies I admit I'm lazy that way. Too much gun reading missing out on novels. I guess a trip to amazon is in order.

 

[Frank46]

I've a couple old all stainless steel mariners. Used to oil spill response and they were very handy for cutting lines when putting out oil booms. Frank

 

[opaul]

I've been bitten and purchased quite a few spyderco's lately. I even picked up a Spyderco Salsa, which was discontinued years ago. Byrd knives are also a great value for the money IMO. Here's a pic of the Salsa and a few others

 

[Sailfish 40]

I have a delica and salt 1. the h-1 steel that the salt 1 is made of is amazing.

 

[Rangerpat]

I own about a half-dozen Spyderco's, I carry a Endura 4 daily. I use the Salt 1 for fishing, like Sailfish 40 said, the H-1 steel is excellent.
For years I carried a Buck 110 but switched over to Spyderco due to it being more streamline, lightweight and easy to open with one hand. There were time when I needed to hold onto something and at the same time get a knife out in a hurry.

 

[Taurus627]

Was introduced to Spyderco knives back in the mid 90's and don't own anything else. Great knife and super easy to use!!

 

[rocketdog]

Yes. He had some sort with a downcurved blade in, "Hannibal", if memory serves. I think he planned to use it on the femoral artery of victims. I want more of a stabbing capability. BTW, there's no "h" in Lecter. I've read all of the books by Thomas Harris, and saw two movies based on, "Red Dragon" and I saw, "The Silence of the Lambs", which was surprisingly well done for a film made from a book, very close to the book. While not about Lecter, his, "Black Sunday" also became a very superior movie.

You can see a Spyderco in a film made in Australia (Tasmania) about hunting supposeedly the last Tasmanian "tiger", the thylacine. Willem Defoe (sp?) played the hero and used a Spyderco. His rifle was some prop room job that took down for concealment. Did anyone recognize the model of Spyderco? I think the movie is, "The Hunter." Well worth seeking out, but it has a sad ending.

My only Spyderco is a Delica, I think. Can't make out the name in the molded handle. The four-inch blade is ATS-55 steel and it has a partially serrated edge. For years, it rode in my glove compartment. It's indoors now, and I like it better all the time. It won't replace my Gerber A-F folders or my Puma and Benchmade knives, but it is VERY sharp and a highly functional knife. It is also very light for its size.

Looks like a Delica with 2 and 7/8" blade. Hard to tell, maybe the Endura with 3¾" blade.

 

[medxam]

I love my Spydercos! How do you guys sharpen them?

medxam

 

[4506517]

I have a Spyderco that I carry on duty. I can't remember what model it is, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I switch back and forth between it, a Benchmade Griptilian I was given for Christmas, and an older Cold Steel Recon 1.

 

[Sailfish 40]

I love my Spydercos! How do you guys sharpen them?

medxam

I use Spyderco's sharpmaker. it works great for serrated and plain edge.

 

[Rintimtin]

Yes I like Spyderco knives, I have a Endura and a Native. I like them both they are light, thin, and easy to carry. I also have Byrd Cara Cara. It is not so light.

 

[P&R Fan]

I carry a Delica every day. I bought my first one in the late '90s. It had the plastic clip. Then they started making them with the reversible metal clip. Never liked that. The plastic clip gives you more to brace your fingers on when opening. I bought every plastic clip model I could find after that. Down to about three right now. Every once in a while I lose one.

I use it every day for something. Usually just to open mail or clean my fingernails. That's "Tactical" enough for me.
Jim

 

[Texas Star]

Looks like a Delica with 2 and 7/8" blade. Hard to tell, maybe the Endura with 3¾" blade.

Are you talking about the one in, "The Hunter" or the one that Lecter had in the book? The Lecter knife has some fancy name indicative of its purpose, I think. Talon? Hawksbill? I haven't time to hunt around here for the book now. I may not have kept it.

If the Delica blade is that short, I have some other model, as my blade is about four inches.

Did anyone else see, "The Hunter"? I hope I have the title right.

The knife name is stated in the book, "Hannibal." I guess you mean the movie knife?

Look at post No. 5 in this thread. My knife looks like the second and third, but has a partially serrated blade like on the silver one just below. What have I got? I've never seen a Spyderco catalog. Someone at Spyderco gave me the knife, if memory serves.

 

[shouldazagged]

With a four-inch blade it's probably an Endura. Fine, versatile knife for the money.

 

[erick1987]

looks like a really nice knife. I love my Kershaw though.

 

[Teddydog]

Haven't seen any pics of older ones like mine, so thought I throw it up here.

Right side of blade says "SEKI-JAPAN" and left side "SPYDERCO". Other than some patent info on the clip, no other markings on this knife. The blade is about 2 1/2".

I'm no photographer, unlike some of you! Consider these "snapshots" rather than portraits!

Rob