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That's a shame. I loved many of his designs.

StuntZombie wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 13, 2025 5:48 am

Most complaints I see about FRN are about how it feels cheap. I guess because it's plastic and light.

Yes, that's my issue. I'm not a hard user, and my knives are mostly pocket jewelry, so I'm focused on the aesthetics over the functionality.

I want another G-10 type Manbug. I don't particularly care what steel is chosen, as long as the scales are G-10, micarta, or carbon fiber. I just despise FRN.

I’ve definitely sold some over the years that I regret (I’m looking at you numbered Lum titanium tanto and titanium ATR), but I just remind myself that I had a reason. Not necessarily a good one, but a reason. It’s usually been because I get bored and shift back and forth among a handful of hobbies ...

I simply don't care about sharpening. I work in an office and my knives are more pocket jewelry than tools. I enjoy them more for what they are than what they do. I might actually cut something with my pocket knife once a month. Might. So, my original factory edges last for years. Also, I'm one of ...

I kind of regret not buying one, but that's probably just because they're no longer available. I'd never carry the thing. I learned that lesson many years ago with the REKAT Sifu. Bought a couple and they just sat in the drawer and were ultimately sold. I'm happier with knives half that size now.

If you're limiting this to Spydercos, it's the Techno 2, but it's actually the small 21 insingo micarta Sebenza that's usually in my pocket.

I'd like to see something with leather inlays, similar to what CRK did with the Sebenza many years ago.

I actually prefer small knives. I absolutely love my Techno 2, and am surprisingly fond of my Emerson Dragonfly, despite the FRN scales (I generally hate FRN). I also greatly regret selling my G10 Manbug. I’d love to see that, and the micarta Jester, be rereleased one day.

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How do you like the CBBL then? (Assumed you have tried one (yet), which practically means some Manix variant)
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I like it. It’s my preferred Spyderco lock.

I like Spyderco more as a company, and have owned more Spydies than Benchmades, but I strongly prefer the Axis lock. The compression lock just doesn’t work for me, ergonomically.

It’s the Kris or Ocelot for me.

Very nice! I always liked the G10 on the old school Police and Rookie models. Wish I'd never sold my Rookie.

Sharp Guy wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 6:52 pm

I don't know for sure but I'm pretty sure it's that heavy blade whacking into the pin when peope flick them open.

That may well be it. That blade is certainly a hefty chunk of metal.

I wonder how common this problem is with the Paysan? Mine doesn't (yet) have it, fortunately, but I've seen 2 or 3 now that do. Is it something with the shape of the handle, or the integral design, that's causing it? Is it something that only develops with regular use?

And that right there is one of the reasons why Spyderco is consistently one of my favorites. What other prominent knife company founder routinely engages with the customers/fans like Sal does? It makes a difference.

My personal feelings on spyderco, and to kinda sum it up short, things have changed in the last decade or so. I miss the days of dinosaur bone kiwis, black micarta calypsos, Ed shempp Persians, titanium ATR’s, crickets, kopas, dragonflies.


I completely agree. It seems to me that much of the ...

90% of the time, I carry a small micarta insingo Sebenza 21. If I want even less weight though, it's an Emerson Dragonfly.

ChrisinHove wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:20 am

Polished G10 feels significantly more premium than textured/peel ply and moulded frn.

I definitely agree. My Darn Dao has the polished G10, and it just looks and feels amazing. It's one of the nicest Spydercos I've ever owned.

I think a large part of the differing opinions on FRN versus G10, metal, etc. has to do with the reason a person generally carries a knife. If I were constantly using my knives as tools, I might well favor FRN and constantly be chasing the next big steel, but I don't. My use is light office carry ...