Help with my first Spyderco purchase
Help with my first Spyderco purchase
I am about to buy my first Spyderco and wanted some help from the forum. After reading some of the postings, I have narrowed it down to the Delica Lightweight, the Native Lightweight or the Calypso Jr. Lightweight. Whichever one I choose, I am looking at the SpyderEdge. I am mostly going to use it for camping and diving. Any suggestions on other knives I should be looking at or considerations for choosing one over the other? Any help is appreciated.
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copilotboy
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Allen E. Treat
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I recently had a problem with their warranty department regarding a safety issue. They were of the opinion that blade movement in the locked position was not unsafe. This resulted in a minor injury, which is why I sent it in for repair. Since they have refused to warranty my particular knife I have been forced to look elsewhere. Take a look at Benchmade knifes; they are equally as funcitonal, better priced, and made of higher quality components; also you won't have a problem warrantying one of those; and they care about safety.
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sam the man..
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Dude,
Given all three, I'd say ~ Go for the Native lightweight with serrations. Its a very solid knife with a good purpose. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The delica, on the other hand ~ Is one of Spyderco's best seller. Its light and preferred as a travelling companion and also a self-protection tool. There is a trainer which goes with it. And finally, the Calypso Jr lightweight incorporates form and functionality. Spyderco's very own leaf-shaped blade design is prominent on the Calypso which is flat ground to give it a razor-sharp finish. By narrowing down the three choices, I'd go for the Native ltwt for everyday carry.
Sam
have spydies will travel
Given all three, I'd say ~ Go for the Native lightweight with serrations. Its a very solid knife with a good purpose. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The delica, on the other hand ~ Is one of Spyderco's best seller. Its light and preferred as a travelling companion and also a self-protection tool. There is a trainer which goes with it. And finally, the Calypso Jr lightweight incorporates form and functionality. Spyderco's very own leaf-shaped blade design is prominent on the Calypso which is flat ground to give it a razor-sharp finish. By narrowing down the three choices, I'd go for the Native ltwt for everyday carry.
Sam
have spydies will travel
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Clay Kesting
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OK pjschlaitzer, we get the point. That's three posts total and all on the same issue, ever heard of flogging a dead horse <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. You're not going to change my mind, I sent a Wegner Jr. back after the lock moved right across and the blade developed vertical play. Not only was it replaced but, since the Wegner Jr. had been discontinued, I was given a more expensive knife of my choice. I would certainly like to hear Michael's take on this. BTW I don't think you'll make any converts to Benchmade here, they just don't have the hole <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
Clay
Don't worry that the world might end tomorrow, in Australia it's tomorrow already.
pjschlaitzer
I agree with Clay, your complaint is getting old. I am sure that Spyderco would not send back an Endura that was unsafe. The Endura is a good knife but it sounds likes you want more that a mid range knife. I upgraded from the Endura's and Delica's years ago and haven't carried one since. There several higher end knives in the Spyderco line up that offer a pivot that you can adjust to your tastes. Although it becomes difficult to open you can eliminate all lateral motion if that is a special concern of yours. You might even want to consider a MBC rated lock. However, it sounds you have already decided not to buy any more Spyderco products. That is your right and your loss. Please don't stay on the Spyderco forums just to be an annoying Troll.
-Glenn
I agree with Clay, your complaint is getting old. I am sure that Spyderco would not send back an Endura that was unsafe. The Endura is a good knife but it sounds likes you want more that a mid range knife. I upgraded from the Endura's and Delica's years ago and haven't carried one since. There several higher end knives in the Spyderco line up that offer a pivot that you can adjust to your tastes. Although it becomes difficult to open you can eliminate all lateral motion if that is a special concern of yours. You might even want to consider a MBC rated lock. However, it sounds you have already decided not to buy any more Spyderco products. That is your right and your loss. Please don't stay on the Spyderco forums just to be an annoying Troll.
-Glenn
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Thomas J Ekman
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cyanez -- suggest if you have the opportunity that you physically check out the knives you're trying to decide between. Have read a number of posts of folks who don't find the Native handle to be comfortable. Probably true of the Calypso Jr too.
As it happens, I just received a new Calypso Jr and an "almost NIB" Native in the mail today. I'm very pleased to say that both are quite comfortable for me. I do think that the Calypso Jr is more delicate than the Native. I'd give the Native the nod for versatility and stoutness. Then again, the Calypso is so sharp it is almost unbelievable! Whoa!
You probably won't go wrong with the Native, it just might be safer if you had the chance to check them out and compare.
pjschlaitzer -- go away if trolling is all you're about. You're wearing out your welcome. On your way, why don't you go by the general forum at Blade Forums, and run some searches on BMs and Spydercos? Think you might learn something about quality, and probably customer service too.
Stare
As it happens, I just received a new Calypso Jr and an "almost NIB" Native in the mail today. I'm very pleased to say that both are quite comfortable for me. I do think that the Calypso Jr is more delicate than the Native. I'd give the Native the nod for versatility and stoutness. Then again, the Calypso is so sharp it is almost unbelievable! Whoa!
You probably won't go wrong with the Native, it just might be safer if you had the chance to check them out and compare.
pjschlaitzer -- go away if trolling is all you're about. You're wearing out your welcome. On your way, why don't you go by the general forum at Blade Forums, and run some searches on BMs and Spydercos? Think you might learn something about quality, and probably customer service too.
Stare
