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Really stoked for the Retract & the Charisma.

My very first Spyderco was a Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189 (I still have it) so I've always had a soft spot for the smaller models.

For the past several months, I've been using the Microjimbo as my primary work folder (in place of the Yojimbo 2 & the Lil' Temperance 3 LW) & I have to say, I don't think I ...

there's more than one way to close a lockback.

If you're cutting yourself with one method, try a different one.

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The first technique shown in this video is the only way I close backlocks & liner/framelocks (or any lock that isn't a Comp Lock, CBBL, Axis Lock, or ...

I've been working in an attic all week, replacing ancient knob-and-tube wiring with Romex. I like to carry a 3" folder for attic duty: Large enough to pull from pocket and grasp with gloved hands, small enough to not poke my thigh as I contort my way through the attic. Blade short enough to be ...

Molds already exits, so why not add a new blade shape to this tank of a knife? Who's in? :)


You're not likely to find a bigger fan of the LT3 and wharncliffes around these parts than me, but as with Michal O 's response, I think I'd rather the next LT3 variant (if we ever get one) be one in a ...

Really loving the more textured appearance & feel of the carbon fiber weave they use for the recent(-ish) S90V Sprints coming out of Golden. Gives them character and sets them apart from most of the carbon fiber-handled models from Taichung.

- @ejames13 : Do you (or anyone else who also owns REX 121) have the sharpmaker CBN rods? If so: How do those work for you with REX 121?


I don't own a knife in REX 121 (yet LOL), but just from what I've read about their comparative hardnesses and such, the Sharpmaker's CBN rods should be able ...

In our early testing, (Gail and my), we learned that a coarse edge cut more aggressively than a fine edge, but the coarse edge tended to dull more quickly . The way we decided to combine the coarse cutting and the fine edge longevity was with a serrated edge. The serration tooth is he "coarse ...

Great first impressions review of a fine-looking knife. I've been interested in the Edgerati since it was first revealed so it's nice to read about basic things like how the pocket clip & scales affect pocket retention/wear before making a potential purchase of what is, to me, more of a "want ...

I'm not much of a bargain hunter—I tend to buy my folders at MAP prices from established local retailers I'm familiar with—but maybe 6 or 7 years ago, I found an S110V UKPK brand new in box while browsing at a military surplus shop, selling for around C$60. Picked it up without a second thought.

I love this knife. It's big, rough and an every day work horse. My question is: how do you get this thing to break in? Mine works just fine. It just doesn't seem to "loosen" up at all. It is very stiff to close. I've taken it apart and used nano oil on the wahsers.... I've played around with the ...

- Leaves the question:
Could Spyderco actually bring out all/most of their PE folders out of the box with around 20 incl (10 per side) edges like they do with their SE folders?


I kind of doubt it, Spyderco's warranty costs would probably skyrocket. I've been using knives since I was a little ...

These are my top 10 Spyderco designs of 2025. This list is, as the kids would say, all about the vibes: I didn't go by any strict criteria in terms of inclusion or ranking, although I did use most of the folders in the list as part of my warehouse work knife rotation & I regularly used the one fixed ...

I was browsing at a local knife retailer yesterday & saw a young woman walk in, looking to buy a folding knife for her significant other for Christmas. I didn't mean to eavesdrop on her conversation with the store employee who approached her, but it was a small space, and it was sort of unavoidable ...

I lucked out bigtime a couple months ago on an older used Lil' Temperance. It was kinda gunky and I finally tonight I did some maintenance on that knife since I am off work this week and next. Thought I would share some photos comparing to the newer one.

Here is how the original looks inside. Not ...

Carrying the Swick 6 (centerline cross-draw) & the Introvert (right back pocket) on a quick ruck through the local forest:

I am curious what folks best fit and finish and overall quality Spyderco is.


There's variance, I'm sure, across all the factories and model lines, but below are the top three folders I own in terms of fit-and-finish out of the box:

1. Kapara (CQI version) : It came with a symmetrically ground ...

Just kidding, maybe just a little argument, some constructive arguing can be a good thing!

Here’s the question….what’s your best Spyderco? Not your favorite, not your prettiest, not your oldest, most sentimental Spyderco, your best built, most solid, the one that for years has made you say, man ...

I'd love to see the 30 Pacer go into production at some point. I loved the look and feel-in-hand of the Hundred Pacer the few times I was able to handle one at my local authorized dealer but never got around to getting one when it was still in production, mostly due to its folded size—it is honking ...

My current short list (in order of decreasing priority):

• Yojimbo 2 CPM 15V Sprint Run (pending release)
• MicroJimbo Salt DLC (pending release)
• Yojumbo CPM 15V Sprint Run (pending release)
• Manix 2 Salt DLC (pending release)
• Military 2 Salt DLC (sold out locally)