WonderNine
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Seems like every other person carries one with their carry gun. Why are they so popular??? Personally, I carry a Camillus Cuda Maxx in the back pocket.
What's so great about Spyderco knives?
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Hkmp5sd
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I'd say it's just personal preference. I like the thumbhole on Spyderco knives over the other one-hand opening devices found on other folders.
Sir Galahad
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What's great about Spyderco? The Civilian, the Matriarch, the Harpy, the Spyderhawk...
Dave Markowitz
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Spyderco makes great knives for the money. I really like the hole in the blade for one-hand opening. I prefer the hole to thumbstuds.
10-Ring
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I've had a few. 2 were given to me & are very nice knives. I bought two others at a clearance sale & they have proven to be good everyday knives as well. I think they're so popular because they can be very nice values.
Combat-wombat
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Well, I don't like the thumbhole, I like thumbstude better. Plus they're as ugly as hell.
Sir Galahad
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You haven't seen the Matriarch, have you? She's beautiful.
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CombatWombat, you're entitled to your opinion. Personally, I find the hole a simpler and more versatile design. It doesn't care which hand you're using, it's not affected by most gloves, and it's more positive than a stud for me.
My late and much-lamented Native was my favorite knife. For the money, no one matches Spyderco. I like the Cudas, but they're heavy compared to most Spydies and that button opening system, while pretty cool, is overthinking the problem compared to the Spydie hole.
My late and much-lamented Native was my favorite knife. For the money, no one matches Spyderco. I like the Cudas, but they're heavy compared to most Spydies and that button opening system, while pretty cool, is overthinking the problem compared to the Spydie hole.
brownie0486
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As to their being ugly, all I can add to that is " in the right hands, ugly gets the job done".
Carry two Enduras, one in each front pocket, and they will serve very well in a defensive role or the more mundane role of work knife.
Spyderco's--Good value for the money. Carried the customs and semi customs for years in linerlock config. Now I'm prone to lockbacks for safety reasons.
Brownie
Carry two Enduras, one in each front pocket, and they will serve very well in a defensive role or the more mundane role of work knife.
Spyderco's--Good value for the money. Carried the customs and semi customs for years in linerlock config. Now I'm prone to lockbacks for safety reasons.
Brownie
WonderNine
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The thumbstud on my Cuda Maxx is VERY fast. I don't think you can get any faster than that without moving to switchblades.
brownie0486
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WonderNine:
You go faster on opening than the thumb studs on knives without going to autos.
It's called the "Brownie Pop"
Never use my spyderholes or thumbstuds on folders to open them, actually have taken them [ studs/disks ] off several customs ans semis I owned.
I actually think the autos are slow to deploy, having to make sure you release a botton, switch of some kind. Under pressure of attack you may find the autos are a detriment to survival.
Brownie
You go faster on opening than the thumb studs on knives without going to autos.
It's called the "Brownie Pop"
Never use my spyderholes or thumbstuds on folders to open them, actually have taken them [ studs/disks ] off several customs ans semis I owned.
I actually think the autos are slow to deploy, having to make sure you release a botton, switch of some kind. Under pressure of attack you may find the autos are a detriment to survival.
Brownie
The-Distinctive-Edge
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Ugly seems to be the first impression, then they grow on ya. They are tough as hell and for the money, they are great! Paul
Mr. Bombastic
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Obviously you've never tried a 'Wave'.
Something else Spydercos do nicely with a little modifying.
Bruz
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You go faster on opening than the thumb studs on knives without going to autos.It's called the "Brownie Pop"
I concur...especially on my favorite knife right know, Microtech LCC DA, I only use the auto mode when I am playing with it.
I concur...especially on my favorite knife right know, Microtech LCC DA, I only use the auto mode when I am playing with it.
Ed Straker
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Light weight, good ergonomics, high quality, good value.
I thought Spydercos were popular baecause they can cut a seat belt... am i wrong about this?
Not at all. Spyderco knives had this going for them:
Reasonable price
One-handed operation
Decent Steel(s)
Serrations
All of these combined to let them get a running start on cornering the "tactical folder" market. The serrations do let them handily cut seat belts.
John
Reasonable price
One-handed operation
Decent Steel(s)
Serrations
All of these combined to let them get a running start on cornering the "tactical folder" market. The serrations do let them handily cut seat belts.
John
Spydercos are simply a great value for the money. They are also backed up by a good reputation for customer service. Spyderco's president is pretty active on Bladeforums.com and addresses concerns and questions regulary. Another reason to check out Spyderco knives is their VG-10 steel.
Brownie and Bruz:
What's the Brownie pop?
Brownie and Bruz:
What's the Brownie pop?
brownie0486
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Sharpdogs:
I let Bruz answer that question off forum in a PM to you. I gave him the technique I developed over 10 years ago about 5 months ago now, he's been using it ever since apparently.
Bruz, off line with the directions to him please. Do you still have it written down as I gave it to you initially?
Brownie
I let Bruz answer that question off forum in a PM to you. I gave him the technique I developed over 10 years ago about 5 months ago now, he's been using it ever since apparently.
Bruz, off line with the directions to him please. Do you still have it written down as I gave it to you initially?
Brownie
Sir Galahad
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Bruz, can you PM me those directions, too, please? I'd appreciate it! (For a BladeForums fellow member, too? )
)Uhh...yeah. I'd like to know the "Brownie Pop" too but why all the secrecy. Is this an inside joke?
I never really dug the holes on the Spydie knives either. I heard how great the hole system was but when I finally played around with one I found it awkward. I just have a lowly SOG Pentagon Elite but I can open it in a flash with the thumb stud.
brad cook
I never really dug the holes on the Spydie knives either. I heard how great the hole system was but when I finally played around with one I found it awkward. I just have a lowly SOG Pentagon Elite but I can open it in a flash with the thumb stud.
brad cook
Bruz
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Do you still have it written down as I gave it to you initially?
Yep, still got them and use the POP almost exclusivley.
What's the Brownie pop?
Sharpdogs, I'll send the directions to you, E-mail sent.
Bruz, can you PM me those directions, too, please? I'd appreciate it! (For a BladeForums fellow member, too?
Sir Galahad, since you are also a BF member, OK!
I'd like to know the "Brownie Pop" too but why all the secrecy. Is this an inside joke?
DigMe, no secrecy, and definantly not a joke, just a great method Brownie developed to get the blade out and in action fast. I'll send the directions to you.
Yep, still got them and use the POP almost exclusivley.
What's the Brownie pop?
Sharpdogs, I'll send the directions to you, E-mail sent.
Bruz, can you PM me those directions, too, please? I'd appreciate it! (For a BladeForums fellow member, too?
Sir Galahad, since you are also a BF member, OK!
I'd like to know the "Brownie Pop" too but why all the secrecy. Is this an inside joke?
DigMe, no secrecy, and definantly not a joke, just a great method Brownie developed to get the blade out and in action fast. I'll send the directions to you.
Ok, first I have many ways of quickly opening folders, but don't do so with my Spyderco Native because low blade mass and a tight lock defy flicking open. Maybe Brownie can explain his ancient Chinese secret?
Spydercos are great because:
1. They created the concept of "production custom" folders. We would not have so many great choices if not for them.
2. They realized you can get way more product for your money if you are not paying bloated domestic wages to american knifemakers. Sad but true, Columbia River kicked this up a notch by going to ROC. I like to buy American and often do, but good knives come out of Seki.
3. Spyderco is a master of saving all the money for the blade. the plastic Enduras are one of my favorites, that handle has got to cost 50 cents to make, but the blade is good steel. The Native is a step above, it stays insanely sharp.
4. They are cheap. I can have spares, I can wear them out, I can have one everywhere. I can spray some CLP in the lock and grease the blade and go diving in salt water all day, no great loss even if it stays on the bottom.
Spydercos are great because:
1. They created the concept of "production custom" folders. We would not have so many great choices if not for them.
2. They realized you can get way more product for your money if you are not paying bloated domestic wages to american knifemakers. Sad but true, Columbia River kicked this up a notch by going to ROC. I like to buy American and often do, but good knives come out of Seki.
3. Spyderco is a master of saving all the money for the blade. the plastic Enduras are one of my favorites, that handle has got to cost 50 cents to make, but the blade is good steel. The Native is a step above, it stays insanely sharp.
4. They are cheap. I can have spares, I can wear them out, I can have one everywhere. I can spray some CLP in the lock and grease the blade and go diving in salt water all day, no great loss even if it stays on the bottom.
brownie0486
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Navy Joe:
It won't work with the Native for the reasons you stated, low mass/weight of the blade and the length as well where that model is concerned.
Sir Galahad: I think you'll like it, does't take much time [ minutes] to get it down and practice makes it real fast.
Sharpdogs: Same for you.
Only caveat is I would appreciate not posting it on open forums enmasse.
Thanks folks
Brownie
It won't work with the Native for the reasons you stated, low mass/weight of the blade and the length as well where that model is concerned.
Sir Galahad: I think you'll like it, does't take much time [ minutes] to get it down and practice makes it real fast.
Sharpdogs: Same for you.
Only caveat is I would appreciate not posting it on open forums enmasse.
Thanks folks
Brownie
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