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I'm looking for an edc serrated knife of small to medium stature that can cut like a bigger knife. so far the navigator II, the cricket, and the dodo seem to be good options. any advice?

I want to get an SE edc knife, but i can't decide between the native I, native 3D, SS Cricket, or the Dodo. can somebody give me some input please? also, does the gray caly jr. come in SE? Thx.

so is serrated edge better for both SD and utility? Why is this? Don't the teeth of the serrations cause the cuts to be imprecise and jerky? My experience with serrations, not that of spyderco tho, is that they make it harder to cut string or other flexable objects with because the teeth get caught ...

what is the crossbill?

Which is better for utility, SE or PE and why? Also, it sounds as if SE is better for SD, why is that? thanks. I still have trouble picturing how a small SE blade on the cricket would function better than a PE blade though.

What kinds of tasks would you use the SE for? isn't the blade too short for sawing motion? thanks.

I've been looking into getting a small edc folder, and the cricket looks great. However, I don't know if it would be better to get the PE or SE for this knife. It seems that PE would be more practical, but then I don't know. thanks.

the dodo is sounding pretty good, but how would I sharpen it? I have a hard enough time sharpening clip point blades as it is. Also, is the dodo really that much better for utility than the yojimbo? thanks.

Considering EDC value, and maybe SD, is the yojimbo or the dodo the better buy? Why? Thanks.

how does the yojimbo function for edc and utility?

I was wondering if spyderco will ever re-release the original micarta calypso (4in blade) again, or where I can find one. Ebay doesn't even have a micarta calypso jr. Thanks

Why is the persian labled as "new" on the homepage? Is it changed in any way? Thanks.

I can't decide which to get as an edc. The manix is sturdier, broader, and longer, while the persian is more refined, decent strength, with a shorter blade. What's your opinion? Also, a review of the persian would be nice. Thanx.

I like the look of the persian as well. Would you reccommend the persian, manix, or dodo as a EDC?

I am interested in this new spearpoint, and I would like to know if anyone has any opinions or info on it. Thanks.

Thanks everyone. I think that I will get a plain edge in black. I hear all the great things about the serrations, but for some reason I really would like it in plain edge. Maybe I'll get a SE harpy though.

Why is SE better than PE? Isn't the blade too short for sawing? I always thought that it was meant for PE and pulling strokes. By the way, how does the PE version handle cardboard? Thanks for your help.

I have heard all of these great things about the dodo, but I am worried about the lock as I have heard in some cases that it failed on some people. Also, is this knife better in serrated or plain? It seems too short to put any use to serrations. Thanks.

Hi,

I have heard a lot about the yojimbo and it looks interersting, but I was wondering if it is only supposed to be used as a defensive knife. I have heard that the ronin's thin tip breaks easily and I was wondering if the yojimbo would also make a good utility knife. Thanks.

HI,

I always wanted a balisong and the spyderfly looks awsome, but I was always under the impression that butterfly knives are illegal in the US. If it is legal, what about in Hawaii? Thanks.