What's so great about Spyderco knives?

[brownie0486]

centermass:

I didn't take any offense to the earlier comments and you certainly are entitled to question others statements, it marks a prudent man in my opinion.

I'm not so thin skinned that these things bother me for reasons stated above in my last post.

Glad you liked the site, it's a learning process in an attempt to bring the general public some information relative tactical folders. That we are a meager resource for information about edged weapons and folders specifically is our main goal.

The forums are a learning environment for most of us. I know I have learned much about various subjects and even more about human nature in general in this format at least.

Stay safe out there sir, and "Draw straight, keep your steel sharp, watch your back".

Brownie

 

[bad_dad_brad]

Well folks you got me going. So yesterday I bought my first Spyderco - a little Dragonfly. I am very impressed - it won't be my last. Nice knife. I always shied away from them because the look sort of odd with that funny hole in the blade, but that hole works - very positive in opening. I like the way it fits my hand - and the blade is razor sharp. I am going to carry the little guy for awhile to see how things go.

So many knives - so little money!

 

[tex_n_cal]

Own two Spyderco's - a Delica that I've had for some years, and a Spydercard. The Delica is the best of the plastic handled folders I've owned - excellent steel, easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. Mine has cleaned a couple of deer with no problems.

I have a couple of similar knives from other folks - a Cold Steel Voyager. The Delica is designed better - more ergonomic and the plastic is shaped well for easy insertion into your pocket.

The Spydercard is a pretty neat deal though it does weigh down your wallet a little. Nice blade on mine, also.

I have many other knives but can recommend both of my Spideys

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Have 2 Spyderco's on me right now--both of the all-steel variety---a straight edge Delica and a 50/50 Endura-----seems like I have drawer filled Bucks--Gerbers--Kershaws and the like---the Spyderco knives are what work best for me--and probably all I'll ever buy from now on.

No Benchmades---I'm too cheap for that---If I'm going to get in that price range---I'm looking at guns.

 

[Sir Galahad]

Benchmades are worth every penny. Guns are one thing, but a knife is something I have on me at all times except in the tub or in bed. And there is actually a nice sheath knife within reach by the tub. I've tried them all. I've come to the realization, if you will, that it's "spiders and butterflies" for me from now on (AFCK and rotation between Matriarch, Civilian, and Spyderhawk.) I love bugs!

 

[Inspector Callahan]

Spyderco offers excellent knives for the money. Great customer service. Most models are ergonomic to the extreme, from the very smallest to the greatest biggest. All Spydies come RAZOR sharp out of the box. The list goes on.

Just about everything one could want in a knife company really.

They also concentrate their efforts to meet any budget. If you have money to burn, there's a plethora of custom collabs and high end "in-house" designs. If you're on a budget (or just looking for a high performance work knife), there's an entire lineup of fiberglass/nylon handled knives in the $40 - $60 range. Premium blade steel, rock solid lockup. Nothing is sacrificed over the fancier versions exept the handle material, which is quite strong anyways. FRN may look and feel a little "cheapish" but it would take a tree chipper or a blowtorch to really hurt it.

They also have the only serrations in the industry that actually WORK.

Reliable high performance.

 

[Atticus]

I agree with everything that's been said. I would add that they are very light and easy on the pocket (in two ways). A pocket knife isn't much use if it sit's on your dresser at home. I love em.

 

[Inspector Callahan]

There's more....

Spyderco also leads the industry in new innovation and refinement of older models. Just look at the Endura and Delica for example. How many times since their original release have they been upgraded? Nine? Ten? Each year there's something. New clip design, better blade steel, new handle "grip" pattern. Something new with each run. And this is an ENTRY LEVEL knife we're talking about here. Most high end knife manufacturers are content to allow their entry level knives just float for years in the back of their catalog with no improvements at all.

Spyderco is always working on developing new locks, pocket clips, and blade steels. They are constantly testing edge retention, heat treatment, and even the amount of torque that's required to OPEN one of their knives. Lock strength is also tirelessly tested. The dealer video explains all of this in detail.

Spyderco is truly the leader in the industry. They may not be the largest knife manufacturer, but they are far and away the best.

 

[chaim]

OK guys, you have me interested

I might have to give them a try sometime in the next week or two. I currently carry around a Ken Onion, Kershaw Scallion. I love it but I'm always up for new suggestions and it is also good to have an alternative should something happen to my knife (my only other defensive folder is one of those $4 no name gun show knives that I don't really trust- flimsy, very thin and flimsy liner lock, and it doesn't really sharpen well or stay sharpened long).

One question, are the Meyerco and "Camp USA by Meyerco" just "budget brand" Spydercos? They have a similar look to them and the Spyderco thumbhole. If so I'll probably start with them since they are very affordable (i.e. cheap) and I just spent some money on a new knife (a really nice Boker "Original Bowie" with stag horn grips).

 

[Inspector Callahan]

Nope. Meyerco and Camp USA are different companies altogether. Spyderco's "entry level" knives are going to run close to the fifty dollar mark. Here's a link to some of the best internet prices. Cheers.

 

[45R]

I'm going to be a party pooper, everyone is raving about the hole in the blade design for easy opening. Dont disregard the Benchmade Axis Lock.

 

[JShirley]

I like the Axis lock.

Like Spyderco's, too.

 

[Mr. Bombastic]

With a Mini Griptilian, you can have a hole and an Axis lock! Though, it's not a round hole.

The Wave is THE fasting opening folding method though, only a fixed blade opens faster.

 

[Brian Dale]

Dr.Rob asked, way back on July 7th in this thread,

I thought Spydercos were popular because they can cut a seat belt... am i wrong about this?

No, you're not wrong. I used mine in a training session last Saturday for just that (cutting all of the seat belts) as we removed the roof of a Volvo we were cutting apart (with other tools) for practice. Still, any decent knife will cut a seat belt. I suspect that for Spydercos, "looking cool while doing it" might sell a few knives, too. The seat belt cutters that our fire department keeps on the trucks consist of a plastic housing with a small, diagonal blade inside a slot where fingers can't come into contact with it. I have one of those in a coat pocket of my turnout gear and another one Velcroed to the driver's side door of my car. My GF has one Velcroed in the same place in her car. I carry a Spyderco Rescue model clipped to my pants pocket all the time anyway, though.

My Spyderco cuts many more things than seat belts, and it's bigger in the hand than the small, flat seat belt cutters, so it's easier to manipulate while wearing gloves. The tip is a sheeps-foot style, so it's easy to avoid poking holes in your patient if you're (for example) cutting away a pants leg to check a possibly-broken leg. EMT shears are great for that, but that's one more tool to carry in already-heavy t/o gear pockets. Some do; I don't. Knives have more uses.

I haven't seen too many jammed seat belts at car accidents. Ordinarily, the buckle still works after a crash. I've only cut one seat belt at a car accident myself in five years as a volunteer FF. The reason for carrying my Spyderco is that I trust it completely to do whatever I need it to do. I always know where it is. I have the cutter that I mentioned in my t/o coat pocket (doesn't weigh much, nor take up much room). A folding spanner wrench that lives in my t/o pants pocket is made with a seat-belt cutter on it (I'd be carrying it anyway without one). Those two blades are backups for the Spyderco, which is the easiest of them to hold with a gloved hand. If the seat belt buckle is stuck or inaccessible when it's time to move the patient, you need to cut the belt now.