looking for a new knife.

[FOG]

Ditto SPYDERCO imo , i like Gerber an Buck as well

[drg]

Spyderco...well I don't recommend them much for every day use they are good blades, just very brittle.

Have you had a problem with the Spyderco knives before? If so, which model and steel?

I would not hesitate to put my spydercos through the hardest uses pocketknives can be put to, and I would not expect them to fare any worse than a Benchmade or other brand of similar or greater quality.

Spydercos use quality steels hardened to reasonable levels, which are within a similar range of toughness as the steels Benchmade uses.

[thecavemankevin]

I have had two spyderco's for 13+ years and have been very pleased with them. they are both Endura's and (1 full ser, and 1 half/half)

I really really need to sharpen the half/half which is my daily carry blade. I've seen letter openers sharper than this thing. But when you think about how much i use this and how old it is, not to bad.



I did have the blade on one of them break shortly after i bought it (it fell on the floor with the blade open). I sent it into spyderco along with $10 and a few weeks later got it back with a new blade.

fantastic customer service for great knives.


I'm actually very interested in the leatherman's skeletool and want to see one in person. I find myself wishing i had a pair of pliers with me more and more and think that this may be a good option

http://leatherman.com/products/tools/skeletool-CX/default.asp

[Draken]

Have you had a problem with the Spyderco knives before? If so, which model and steel?

I would not hesitate to put my spydercos through the hardest uses pocketknives can be put to, and I would not expect them to fare any worse than a Benchmade or other brand of similar or greater quality.

Spydercos use quality steels hardened to reasonable levels, which are within a similar range of toughness as the steels Benchmade uses.

I bought both of mine back in '96, when I was deployed to Bosnia...bought a mini and a full sized one and can't remember which model for the life of me. I only have the mini, as that blade didn't break as bad, just lost about 1/4" of the tip, the large one lost 2/3 of the blade when cutting plastic bands on lumber, something my Gerber Gator has done 1000s of times. My brother and dad both had the same problems with their Spyderco knives that I had sent them. The only marking on the one I still have is Spyderco on one side, and the SEKI-Japan on the other, I THINK that it was the old Police version, but nothing on their site currently matches it.

[Draken]

I'm actually very interested in the leatherman's skeletool and want to see one in person. I find myself wishing i had a pair of pliers with me more and more and think that this may be a good option
http://leatherman.com/products/tools...CX/default.asp

On the leatherman note, I have had 3 pairs of the gerber multitools, and all 3 broke in the plier pivet, and had 2 leathermans, one the old super and currently have the wave. Only reason I have the wave is someone walked off with the super, and that skeletool-CX looks pretty nice, will have to check one out

[Hexis]

I got a knife for xmas:

Offset handle bread knife:


Not really an everyday thing, but very handy.

[turbo chicken]

Spyderco. It is what a lot of the police carry.

i had a very nice spyderco ... and loved the crap out of it ... it was fully serrated though ... but a day trip to the knife shop and a few dollars would get the thing razor sharp .... it was lost a while ago ...

stupid thread ... now i have to go find a replacement...

currently i have a gerber ... it's just a blade and it's was the backup to my spyderco ... it's a straight edge but it seems good quality ... i've use it for things grandpa told me to never use a knife for and it has held up great so far ...

although my favorite of all is the gerber multi tool ... that thing rocks ... even if you don't carry it on you keep it in the car ... i've been able to get out of a pinch more than once with the multitool that stays in the side door compartment of my car.

googles "spyderco"

this looks like it might be decently priced and fits the bill for a slight upgrade ... i may just have to get it myself.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Spyderco-Ladybug...QQcmdZViewItem

[drg]

I bought both of mine back in '96, when I was deployed to Bosnia...bought a mini and a full sized one and can't remember which model for the life of me. I only have the mini, as that blade didn't break as bad, just lost about 1/4" of the tip, the large one lost 2/3 of the blade when cutting plastic bands on lumber, something my Gerber Gator has done 1000s of times. My brother and dad both had the same problems with their Spyderco knives that I had sent them. The only marking on the one I still have is Spyderco on one side, and the SEKI-Japan on the other, I THINK that it was the old Police version, but nothing on their site currently matches it.

Wow that kind of damage suggests misuse, were you prying with it or otherwise applying side loads? That is an improper use of a folding knife in any circumstance and in that case blade thickness, design and steel ductility is all that will save you from fractures.

The spydercos you had likely were made with G-2 steel (called GIN-1), which is a superior steel to the Gerber Gator's "400-series" steel in terms of edge retention and durability. Spyderco basically forged its name and its company's success on this steel. In the case of improper side loading, the higher deformability of the lesser steel may actually have helped resist fracture.

The good news is that all Spydercos now use even better steels, and there are stouter blade designs available for those who find themselves applying side loads to their knives. There are also other brands with extremely thick blades (affectionately known as "sharpened prybars") that are designed for extreme durability when encountering sideloads.

It probably was not a police; those actually say POLICE on them. However if it looked like a police, the long, thin blade probably did not help your fracture problem any.

[drg]

this looks like it might be decently priced and fits the bill for a slight upgrade ... i may just have to get it myself.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Spyderco-Ladybug...QQcmdZViewItem

The ladybug is a very small knife, are you sure it's the size you are looking for?

[-J�ker-]

spyderco all the way

this is my EDC http://www.knifeworks.com/productima...o/SC10PGYW.jpg Endura 4 wave, I also like emersons but they are really expensive.

[drg]

this is my EDC http://www.knifeworks.com/productima...o/SC10PGYW.jpg Endura 4 wave, I also like emersons but they are really expensive.

The waved Endura represents tremendous value, especially compared to Emersons. I have often considered replacing my Emerson with a spyderco wave; I think I would get a Delica wave.

[PumpPlayer]

If the OP is still reading this thread, I vote Spyderco Delica.

Best knife for under $40 you'll ever see.

Yes, it's common, mass-produced and what have you but it's a simple no-frills blade that works and works hard. Virtually indestructible, too. The 2 7/8" blade is legal in every state and the handle is big enough to get a grip on. A lot of 3" folders use a "three-finger" grip that's a little bit too small IMHO (and I have small hands). Go with the plain edge with G-10 handles. You should pay about $40 or so and it'll last you forever.


I do admit that I'm a Benchmade fan, though, and I don't even have any Spydercos. I usually carry a mini-Griptillian. I farkin' LOVE the AXIS system and BM fit/finish is perfect (and I mean perfect). Sadly, I got mine before the steel upgrade so it's just a lowly 440C. Oh well, so I have to sharpen it a little more often. *shrug*

I just gave a BM 440 as a gift and that's a beautiful pocket blade (in S30V steel, no less!) and certainly what I'd get if I wore a suit every day. As it stands, I'm just a dirty engineer so my Griptillian fits my khakis/polo just fine.

I've got a BM42 just for S&Gs but my gosh that thing is a fantastic blade. I wish I could carry it everywhere.

I've got a BM32 on backorder for that purpose but it's been out of stock for some time.

My next purchase is the Osborne 960, plain edge, silver. It's just a beautiful blade, it's got the AXIS system, a smart, simple design, perfect size and it's D2 steel. A little pricey but good knives are worth it.

My wife carries a pink Kershaw chive. Fantastic knife for an inexpensive linerlock. The recurve on the blade makes the short length still very useful. I love the assisted opening system and the handle and choil design grabs your hand really well. Great design but a little small for my taste. I'd go for the leek, personally.



Oh, and if anyone doesn't shop here, you should check it out.

thebladeshop.com

110% awesome customer service and great pricing on just about everything. Give them a call if your local store doesn't have the knife you want.


Gun shows can also be a very good place to shop.

[Smoothice]

I didn't bother reading this whole thread.

So if somebody else has suggested this then please ignore.

But this is the greatest knife you will ever own.

http://www.belt-buckle-knife.com/

It is always where you need it and its fashionable.

I have had the same one for about 8 years. Use it everyday.

You can get them in left and right handed models.

[maxama10]

I agree with PumpPlayer.

I have the Benchmade Osbourne 943, it really is an awsome knife, I've had it for about 5 years now. I also love the Axis system. It beats the heck out the locking systems on my Gerber and CKRT.


For those of you who don;t know of the axis system its a ambidextrous locking system using a sliding pin and its darn near indestructible.


I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Benchmade and I would like a fixed blade soon. Something a little smaller than my Ka-bar.

[Smoothice]

I agree with PumpPlayer.

I have the Benchmade Osbourne 943, it really is an awsome knife, I've had it for about 5 years now. I also love the Axis system. It beats the heck out the locking systems on my Gerber and CKRT.


For those of you who don;t know of the axis system its a ambidextrous locking system using a sliding pin and its darn near indestructible.


I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Benchmade and I would like a fixed blade soon. Something a little smaller than my Ka-bar.

Is lovelock anywhere near Reno?

And I enjoy my ka-bar as well. Its only use has been cutting birthday cake.