Thoughts on Spyderco Knives? Thinking About Buying One.

[TheHobbyist]

As the title of this thread indicates, I am considering buying one or more Spyderco knives to have for utility knives on the farm and one to serve as an EDC.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance. Look forward to hearing from you. Best, TH

 

[Valueman]

I own a couple of Spydercos. Unlike many/most, I am not a fan. The spider hole method of opening just does not work for me. So, though I have a couple, they are never carried.

Having said, that, if the opening method is not an issue for you personally, then I think they are a good buy. Mine are well made, were insanely sharp upon purchase, and hold an edge well.

I personally prefer my Benchmade and my Zero Tolerance. Try to put your hands on the model you want and play with it before your purchase - just as you would a firearm

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Also own a few, also think the hole takes some getting used to.
Among others, I like SOG and Kershaw.

 

[gonerydin]

Which one are you looking at? They have a large catalog. The more budget oriented models are made overseas. In general Spyderco knives are highly regarded in the knife community.


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[snubbyfan]

Carried a Spyderco Endura with a full serrated edge for a while back in my warehouse days.
Great for cuttin' cardboard, plastic straps or anything else I needed a knife for.
That is until my wife borrowed it.
Now it's her knife since I have lotsa other pocket knives I can carry.

 

[holo]

Try it before you buy it get it in your hand and see how it fits

 

[chaparrito]

I use Mora knives around the ranch for utility as they're cheap, stout and take a killer edge. For utility folders and EDC I have found U.S. Made Kershaws to be better bang for the buck than Spyderco knives.

 

[Richard Simmons]

As someone who has more Spydercos than I can count and carries one or more on a regular basis I can tell you that the brand in general offers very good quality, value and selection. Though not the only game in town and positively not the only brand I own Spyderco has something for everyone.

Are you leaning more towards folders or fixed blades? While Spyderco offers quite a few fixed blade models I would say their strong suite is folders.

Not knowing your intended use I would suggest taking a look at their Endura line or the Delica which is similar just smaller. They have or had several models made in Taiwan, Persistance, Tenacious, etc., that are very good.

The only word of caution I would give is that much like potato chips you might not be able to stop at just one.

Here is an old photo showing a few of my first Spydies.

 

[Philadelphia Patriot]

I love my Spyderco Delica 4. It's my favorite folding knife.

 

[Shooter Mike]

I have not bought a new knife since I purchased a Spyderco PM2 about 5 years ago. I do not work a knife hard,
mostly utility use around the house.

There is no doubt in my mind that it would also be a great companion in the field.

Spyderco = great value with unlimited blade use.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I've owned folding knives from Emerson, Benchmade, and Kershaw. The only folding knives I have now are Spyderco, 2 Delicas and a Ladybug. The VG-10 FFG blades are great slicers. They hold an edge very well, but are still fairly easy to sharpen. I touch them up on fine and ultra fine Sharpmaker stones, with some stropping, maybe every couple of months, but I could probably go much longer than that and still have good edges on them. I use them for food prep, opening letters/packages, and pretty much any other cutting task I need. They're thin and light with versatile carry options. I can open and close them easily with one hand. I've carried one of my Delicas pretty much every day for the last 6 years. Plus, they're not so expensive that I'd get upset if they got lost or damaged.

Of course, Spyderco has a lot of different models, with fixed and folding blades. And there are a lot of good knife brands on the market. Spyderco meets my needs. I can definitely recommend Spyderco, but you should check them out yourself before buying, if possible, to make sure they're right for you.

 

[Donn]

Bought a Delica several years ago. After cutting up four rooms of old carpeting with it, Mrs exercised eminent domain. I was suffered to buy another Delica which I carried for 12-15 years. Since then, I've picked up a Police Model and an Endura. I don't EDC either one, as they violate Michigan's 3 inch blade rule. All four Spyderco's have the fully serrated blades. The one that cut up the carpet maintains a good edge. They can be a little pricey IMHO, but they're a good product. You won't be sorry.

 

[Richard Simmons]

A few more. Endura in ZDP-189. Great slicer at 30 degrees inclusive.

Paramilitary in CPM D2. Very limited run and anther great slicer. This is not your regular D2 steel.

Rainbow Spyderfly in 440C.

Gayle Bradley in M4 and carbon fiber. The sharpest out of the box knife I've ever owned.

 

[Texas Star]

I keep a Delica or an Endura (have both) by the computer, to open mail and packages. They have half - serrated blades.


They've worn-in to open very smoothly and hold an edge well.


I've occasionally carried them, but prefer other knives in a belt pouch.


A man stabbed a cougar with what looked like a Delica on the TV news and it didn't penetrate to a vital zone. The cat was mauling his six-year-old son at a motel in a national park.


I think the blade shape limits penetration. But a three-inch blade works on a cougar only if you cut its throat, which he didn't do. However, his attack with that knife did cause the cat to leave, and the boy recovered, with a number of stitches.


I think that for your stated purpose, Spyderco knives would work very well.


They're also quite popular among cops.

 

[forindooruseonly]

I have a recent thread on my experience with Spyderco which you can look up and find more opinions on, I'm very happy with them. I carried a police model daily for twenty years or so, fully serrated. I was not gentle to it, and it held up to the abuse well.

 

[Rock185]

I have 3 or 4, and have carried one, a LUM model, daily for several years. Mine are just used for routine chores and have not seen heavy use as a saw, pry bar, Kung Fu fighting knife, etc. Still, I have used the LUM enough that the liner lock loosened up over a period of years. I sent it back to Spyderco and they squared it away at no charge. Good knives as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Inusuit]

I have carried a Spyderco Endura clipped IWB appendix for many years. I like that this model (and others including the Delica) are thin for the blade size so comfortable for my prefered mode of carry. I'm on my third having lost the first two. I tried a Benchmade Mini Ruckus. Great knife but too thick for my carry mode.

My son is a wildland firefighter and carries a full serrated Delica in case he needs to cut an engine fire hose to make a rapid departure from a danger zone.

IMHO, great knives at the price point.

 

[samandglove1]

I have a few that I have picked up over the years, and I love them. Light, strong & (always) sharp. I have carried a little Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in my right pants pocket for years. There may be better all-around knives, but this little guy has been perfect for my needs.

 

[Marshwheeling]

I am not a fan. The hole does not work for me.
I bought one for my son to try. It has been virtually unused for a year and a half. He has Benchmade, Kershaw, CRKT and SOG which he prefers.

 

[Mister X]

Carried a Spyderco Endura with a full serrated edge for a while back in my warehouse days.
Great for cuttin' cardboard, plastic straps or anything else I needed a knife for.
That is until my wife borrowed it.
Now it's her knife since I have lotsa other pocket knives I can carry.

Awesome knife. I have several like it.

The Generation 1 Spydercos are my favorite knives of all time. In particular the Delica and Endura. I have carried the same Delica for many, many years. I like the maintenance free pinned construction(no worries of loosening torx screws) and light weight(no liners). I also like the integral/molded pocket clip and have never had problems with them breaking or not holding the knife securely although I do insist on the wider clip of the later Gen 1's rather than the thinner and improperly designed/angled early version which did tend to bend, deform and break

These Gen 1 knives have been discontinued for nearly 20 years, but you still see them often for sale NIB on eBay.

Whil I prefer the older versions, the current production Delica and Endura are still very good blades and you can't go wrong with one IMO.

 

[kip595]

I've mentioned before on this forum and others, but personally I'm a huge fan of their lines, from low to high end. I've carried various models for the better part of 20 years now, doing everything from construction site work to opening letters with them. A Delica is my go-everywhere, and the SS Harpy model is a woods and fishing favorite due to the utility of the curved blade. They aren't for everyone, but if you like it at first, you'll probably end up loving it.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Awesome knife. I have several like it.

The Generation 1 Spydercos are my favorite knives of all time. In particular the Delica and Endura. I have carried the same Delica for many, many years. I like the maintenance free pinned construction(no worries of loosening torx screws) and light weight(no liners). I also like the integral/molded pocket clip and have never had problems with them breaking or not holding the knife securely although I do insist on the wider clip of the later Gen 1's rather than the thinner and improperly designed/angled early version which did tend to bend, deform and break

These Gen 1 knives have been discontinued for nearly 20 years, but you still see them often for sale NIB on eBay.

Whil I prefer the older versions, the current production Delica and Endura are still very good blades and you can't go wrong with one IMO.

I've owned the older versions with the integral clip and I much prefer the current versions of the Delica. I like the FFG blades. I prefer the plain edge to the SpyderEdge. I like the option of taking my knife apart for more detailed cleaning. I can also adjust the tension on the blade pivot to my liking. A little blue Loctite solves the problem of screws loosening. I applied blue Loctite to the screws when I started carrying my Delicas about 6 years ago and I've never had to tighten them. I like being able to position the clip so I can carry in a way that works best for me (I prefer to carry my knife on my left side, tip-up).

But this is all just preferences. It doesn't mean the knives I prefer are better than the ones Mister X or snubbyfan prefer, just that we each have needs served by different models. Spydercos are really good knives and definitely worthy of consideration for anyone seeking a practical utility/EDC knife.

I don't get anything from Spyderco for recommending them to people, but if anyone who works at Spyderco and sees this wants to send me a Delica or two, just shoot me a PM.

 

[sodacan]

I have one Spyderco, a Polliwog. No photo, but one of the coolest small folders I own. There are a few brands I prefer over theirs, but you won't go wrong buying one.

 

[chaparrito]

I am not a fan. The hole does not work for me.
I bought one for my son to try. It has been virtually unused for a year and a half. He has Benchmade, Kershaw, CRKT and SOG which he prefers.

Can't say I understand the hole-y hump deal either.

 

[fyimo]

I have two Spyderco knives and both are great knives. In fact one is my day to day carry knife. I open it the regular way and sometimes play with the hole in the blade way of opening. To me it's a great carry knife that is really sharp and it does what I need a pocket knife to do.

 

[Mister X]

The spyderco thumb hole makes for a snag free draw, allows full cutting ability(no thumb stud/disc to catch), it generally works better with gloves on, it gives you more opening options(such as the "spyder drop"), structurally stronger(studs and discs can break or come loose) and the corrreponding thumb ramp gives your greater control over and leverage to apply pressure on the blade. These are also advantages for defensive use as well.

 

[TheHobbyist]

Thank you all for the replies and good advice.

I remember as a kid having pocket knives that were cheaper versions of a Spyderco style--that is, just a basic folder. In no way were they near the quality of these knives.

Funny thing is, I kind of grew an appreciation for just a simply knife with a fine edge that can be used for daily chores.

I have a few benchmades, some kershaws, who knows what else in the drawer, but still have yet to find a good all purpose utility knife for use here on the farm.

I previously used Buck knives and they are a good knife but i wanted something a little lighter in the pocket and that could hold an edge well, be very sharp, and have the blade brought back if needed or resharpened rather.

I guess it is kind of like firearms where you keep trying to find that best variant to hunt with, plink with, etc.

 

[Richard Simmons]

Thank you all for the replies and good advice.

I remember as a kid having pocket knives that were cheaper versions of a Spyderco style--that is, just a basic folder. In no way were they near the quality of these knives.

Funny thing is, I kind of grew an appreciation for just a simply knife with a fine edge that can be used for daily chores.

I have a few benchmades, some kershaws, who knows what else in the drawer, but still have yet to find a good all purpose utility knife for use here on the farm.

I previously used Buck knives and they are a good knife but i wanted something a little lighter in the pocket and that could hold an edge well, be very sharp, and have the blade brought back if needed or resharpened rather.

I guess it is kind of like firearms where you keep trying to find that best variant to hunt with, plink with, etc.

Don't know which Bucks you had in the past but there is a company that sells Buck knifes that recently ordered a batch of Buck 110's with an aluminum frame instead of the traditional brass frame. The weight difference is amazing! When I got mine in the mail I thought for sure they forgot to put my knife in the box.

 

[ctdair]

Like My Spyderco Military. Razor sharp ez to keep that way. Had
a Delica and liked it. Gave it to my Son when I got the Military.
Had a Spyderco Remote Release also gave to Son. Recently got a Sebenza and carry it now.

 

[indigo22]

I have a H1 Salt that resides in my swimming trunks when I'm down by the pool or taking a walk along the ocean.

I didn't care for the yellow scales peeking out of my pocket so I dyed it half black. It keeps a very sharp edge.