What do you use your Spyderco for?

[Spydergirl]

I apologize if this is a question that has been posted before. The other day, after being reprimanded for the millionth time about what NOT to use my pocket knife for, I began thinking about what I CAN use it for. I have learned that I should not use a blade as a screwdriver, can opener or bottle opener! I watch my bf sharpen his knives nearly every day but he rarely uses them for anything beyond opening mail. Since he's usually resharpening my knives that I have terribly maimed I have learned to be more apprehensive about what I do with them. So I ask you, what do you use YOUR Spydies for?

[Netsquash]

I carry a SS Dragonfly that I like to abuse. I use it to open food packages, remove stray tree limbs. Cut tape. Some food prep. Open non-screw off beer bottles. Scrap off gunk from stuff. Minor surgery on myself, Practically anything.
I find the times I only really pay much attention to it is when I don't have it. I find the second I set it down for the evening I need it for something. It's such a handy little tool.

I would never use it as a screwdriver, hammer, or can opener. I don't pry anything with it. I might use my SS Endura 4 to smash glass if I needed to, but so far no need.

I am probably forgetting 80% of the things I do with it. I will add here if I can think of any more.

[dragonram7]

It seems every time I don't have a knife on me, someone asks me to use it. Opening packages, cutting duct tape, rope, camping, etc. I use it on my job everyday.

Most of all: peace of mind. Unfortunately, emergencies are not planned. They just happen as Murphy's law dictates; "at the worst possible time". I've cut a few people out of seat belts from accidents. Unfortunately, I've also had to use it for SD purposes as well.

No no's: I don't pry with it unless there is nothing else and it's life or death. I don't cut metal, wire, or rock (dry wall). I don't use my knife as a hammer or screw driver-just a knife. I also don't throw my knives. I try to use the right tool for the right job.

[Sequimite]

The knife companies owe a great debt to the packaging companies. As packages get harder to open, better knives are needed.

Aside from coring apples, other food prep and packaging, I whittle hiking staffs and use my M4 Mule quite a bit in the wood shop. Confronted with a collapsing tarp in a storm a month ago, my Kiwi fashioned the ends of support poles to fit through the grommets to save the day.

[Spydergirl]

I just found a poll from last month on this same topic but it's still interesting to find new uses for knives!

[SecSpyral]

I can't go through a day without a blade. I feel like I'm missing something. I have not gone one day without needing to use it, not one. Everytime it's in my pocket, someone else needs it, I need it. My caly 3 is my trusty sidekick and is truly an extension of my hand. As for what I do with it, I do what you do. A lot of people don't realize how often they use sharp objects. Scissors, blades, etc. They are used for a variety of cutting applications and can even save a life or two :)

[duff72]

cutting anything that is not metal including occasionally myself (oops) no prying or screw drivering(new word) -Hair off my left arm when sharpening - several ladybug self surgeries - food prep (to the dismay of my wife) ,hey its not my fault it's sharper than the kitchen knives-guess i need some spidie kitchen knives

[duff72]

Endura wave makes a spectacular bottle opener

[brandonreed2008]

Endura wave makes a spectacular bottle opener

I found this out yesterday lol

[WhiteWillie]

Today my Para assisted in slicing a banana for cereal and a tomato for a sandwich. Thank heavens for this heavy duty folder huh?

[FLYBYU44]

I use my Delica 4 for food prep at home, works awesome for cutting up pineapples. At work I use it to cut zipties or rope, and sometimes I use it to cut string and stuff out of the tank on my vac truck, I thoughly wash it after that however. :)

[vampyrewolf]

Lets see... what have I cut in the last week...

numerous packages and envelopes, paper (made a bunch of smaller sheets), chip bags, lots of cat5e, lots of phone line, zip ties, cable brackets on the wall, junction boxes for keystone jacks, tape, the back of a desk (cleaned up the hole), supper prep (meat and veggies)... and used my knife to start a dozen or so holes in the rafters.

I've used my ss 'fly for opening paint cans, food cans, as a screwdriver, bottle opener, nail clipper, food prep, cutting 12awg wire (single as well as power cables with 2 lines), hole starter, drywall knife... pretty much everything that you SHOULDN'T do with it. But I'm still trying to kill my first ss 'fly and that's been a 7 year job and counting.

[Doc Pyres]

Opening multiple packages and letters at work.
Breaking down mountains of packaging at home (wow, is stuff ever over-packaged these days!)
Gardening
Camping and bushcraft
Carving and woodwork
Fiddling :)

[Lord vader]

Sometimes I Invent things to do just to have an excuse to use it,But seriously i use it for everything from opening letters to food prep to taking appart androids :eek: just kidding.There`s just to many things to list,It`s the handiest tool ever invented. :)

[vivi]

What's wrong with using a Spyderco to cut drywall?

[Lord vader]

What's wrong with using a Spyderco to cut drywall?

I have cut drywall,Linoleum,Felt paper,wall paper,carpet.I have used mine for several things while remodeling homes.

[vampyrewolf]

What's wrong with using a Spyderco to cut drywall?

it makes one **** of a mess :p

Usually I use a gerber EAB on drywall

[THG]

I can't go through a day without a blade. I feel like I'm missing something.

Me too. I had a dream that I analyzed that said this. One day when I got out my car, I felt around in my pocket, and lo and behold, no knife! My heart kinda leaped, you know that feeling when you think you've lost something? And I was a bit more vigilant the rest of the day till I got home.

Then that night, I had a dream where I was at some camp, and they confiscated all knives. There was a beach, and they were all put into a box in the sand. Then we all had to go take a shower, and when we were showering, everyone was watching me. I think it means I feel nude without a knife :o

[kbuzbee]

Same general stuff everyone else listed. Packages, plants, whatever. No food, I have kitchen knives for that (unless we're "out" somewhere - I've used them on cheese, fruit, sandwiches and such in those circumstances). And no prying or screwdrivering (I liked that!) or hammering - unless it somehow became a "survival" situation. And then, I'd rather have a Fuhrman or a Busse, leaving my Spydies for "knifier" things.

Me too. I had a dream that I analyzed that said this. One day when I got out my car, I felt around in my pocket, and lo and behold, no knife! My heart kinda leaped, you know that feeling when you think you've lost something? And I was a bit more vigilant the rest of the day till I got home.

That's exactly why I keep a couple Spydies (and a Busse) in my car at all times. Currently a D'Allara and an Atlantic Salt. It varies but there's always something in there, just in case.

Then that night, I had a dream where I was at some camp, and they confiscated all knives. There was a beach, and they were all put into a box in the sand. Then we all had to go take a shower, and when we were showering, everyone was watching me. I think it means I feel nude without a knife :o

TMI Bro!

but... I can relate.

Ken

[SonnyD]

My EDC is for the most part my Endura 4. I use it for
everything. Well at least everything that is Knife
appropriate, as in no prybar, screwdriver, and stuff like
that. I use it for opening boxes, cutting strapping,
slicing apples, slicing onions, and opening a variety
of other "openables". I'm pretty easy on it, even though
its one of the least expensive knives in my stable. It
could take a lot more use and abuse then I throw at it,
but I respect it too much to subject it.
Regards Sonny