Your favorite Spyderco of 2009 was?

[Chris_H]

For me, it was the Gayle Bradley C134CFP in CPM M4.

[Firebat]

Manix 2 and Bradley are tied for me.

[SpranK]

Manix2 is a pretty sweet one!

[Kambei]

Stretch II! Love that knife.

[demtek9]

All the new variations of the Military. Very good for a Millie collector.

[JT]

The Manix II is sweet.
However, I've been the proud owner of the Ladybug Hawkbill for a few days now. Quess what, I've got three more incoming.. :D :D
So I have to say, that this little BUT capable knife is my favorite :spyder: of 2009.

[FIMS]

Stretch II FRN. Love the ergos on the handle and the blade.

Also my find of the big Manix. But that is a category all on its own.

[yowzer]

The Spyderhawk H1 wins by a beak.

[Whieee]

I bought all af my Spydies in 2009... so which one is best? :P

Salt 1 SE -> my introduction to Spyderco, and to H1 steel. LOVE H1!

UKPK FG -> possibly the best office-friendly EDC knife to date

Delica 4 PE ZDP-189 -> fantastic knife, and great value. The Delica 4 is possibly one of the most underestimated premium knives I know of. It feels great in my hands, carries perfectly, easy to disassemble. The only downside may be that ZDP-189 can be a bit hard to sharpen, however in that case you can always buy the VG-10 version :D

Sage 1 -> a great design, CF handles, wireclip and FFG CPM-S30V for a great price. Don't let the word 'Taiwan' on the tang fool you into thinking this is a low quality knife, because in fact it's a product of fantastic craftsmanship.

Ladybug3 SE -> cool to collect, great as presents, and actually way more usable than one would think at first sight :)

So actually, it's hard to choose. I'm tempted to pick the Salt as my favorite, but it isn't. I really really REALLY love H1 steel, but my D4 carries better, and feels better in my hand. I'm considering getting a Delica 4 in full Spyderedge (haven't decided between VG-10 and ZDP-189 yet ), but if Sal can upgrade the Salt 1 to the D4 design (Salt 2? :p ), it becomes a no-brainer -> Yellow D4-design Salt 2 in full Spyderedge with H1 steel :D Maybe Spyderco should make that, so I can rate it "Best Spydie for 2010" :D

[The Mastiff]

It was a good year IMO. I didn't really consider the FRN stretch 2 in ZDP perhaps as I was so used to the CF model already, but it is a very worthy choice. The Sage I still have no experience with. The Millie variations this year sort of left me behind. Nothing new or notable in a new color for me. Not likr the years they came out with BG42,CPM D2, or S90V sprints. Even the new Ti millie in S30V will get a pass. Just how many S30V millies does one guy need? Oh well. It was a great year for knives here IMO.

[bh49]

For it was Giraffe Bone Kopa, also "honorable mention" goes to FFG Natives(2009 Forum knife and CF Native4).

[SmoothOne25]

The Sage II, no doubt.

this. ^
no doubt is right. :D i say this cause it gets so much pocket time. not to big either, nj is a pain with the knife laws... the right mili and the wrong cop at the wrong time equals arrest
oh and the forum purple native :D

[RamDreamer]

2009 was a reconnection year for me with Spyderco. Just got away from staying current, although I've always continued my EDC habits. I became a huge fan of the Native line in '09. '09 is also the year I discovered the Para Military and became a user / collector and devotee of that model. I look forward to 2010 and the Para2 with much anticipation. :D

I might also add that in the running for "favorite Spyderco of 2009" would be this :spyder: forum. The knowledge, information and interaction available here is incredible and unparalleled. My personal thanks to the forumites, Kristi and Sal for making it such a great place.

[duff72]

H-1 spyderhawk followed by frn stretch

[D1omedes]

Orange UKPK. I was fortunate to receive one at a great price. It is my favorite knife to-date, ousting the Izula as my main EDC. I have yet to own any custom knives but I feel like the UKPK was designed just for me. Love it.

[gunmike1]

On steel love and great overall design the Bradley by a nose. Close behind were the Superhawk, Stretch FRN ZDP, manix 2 CF, and my Kreined Barong. I just love CPM M4, and Spyderco and Gayle Bradley (and the manufacturer in Taiwan) do it right. It is a thin edged (for factory knives) slicing machine that it super tough and looks classy to boot with it's twill CF. I really like the others I mentioned, but when I sharpened the Bradley to previously unreached sharpness levels for me it was instantly #1 on my list.

Mike

[THG]

For me it would be the FRN Stretch.

Same here. I love it. The fact that I carried it for 2 months without using it made it so much sweeter when I finally did haha

My Delica which I just restored (and did a full-convex grind on one side in addition to removing that damned "safety tip") is also one of my favorites. I'm loving it more every day.

[Bluntrauma]

I don't think I can pick just one. I have bought a lot of knives in 09. Although most of these haven't seen much if any use yet I really like them.

Stretch VG10
Sage I
Khukuri
Forum Native
Caly III CF
Native 4 CF

[telemeister]

Very tough. The standouts I've bought this year are the SuperHawk, Stretch and the Manix 2. I think, as far as ED goes, I think the Stretch would be the best purchase this year.

[O,just,O]

Chokwe
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