Who buys spydies exclusively
Who buys spydies exclusively
Or almost exclusively. I have a few other brands sitting around in a drawer in the basement from years past. But, since I have really gotten into knives, I dont buy much else at all. I know that personally speaking, I like to stick with certain brands-- I feel that I can learn all about it and the lineup.
It gives familiarity. Not that it doesnt change through our lives, but there is something to be said about aligning yourself with something. I have done this with other hobbies- specialized bicycles, Liquidlogic kayaks, Stihl chainsaws. Anyway, I know that we are just numbers on spyderco's spreadsheets, but it is still nice to have some affinity.
It gives familiarity. Not that it doesnt change through our lives, but there is something to be said about aligning yourself with something. I have done this with other hobbies- specialized bicycles, Liquidlogic kayaks, Stihl chainsaws. Anyway, I know that we are just numbers on spyderco's spreadsheets, but it is still nice to have some affinity.
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i do, i have a HI Khukuri and a few SAK knives and 200+ :spyder: s
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I do. I bought an ESEE Izula, and the rest of my knives are Spydercos.
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Darn near. :D I do have some knives from before I started collecting Spydercos, some Bokers my buddy Chad has given me as gifts, and a few other knives received as gifts. I've also purchased a few - a CRK LH Mnandi, an A. T. Barr LH One Eyed Jack, an Ed Schempp custom Mini Persian prototype, a little Arno Bernard fixed blade, and a couple Berettas (for obvious reasons) :o But well over 90% of my purchases have been Spydercos.
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I sometimes buy a Cold Steel here and there. I have a few, but I've sold most of them.
I own an Al Mar just because its so classy, but otherwise Spyderco gets all my money and attention. I'm thinking of exclusively sticking to Spydercos though after picking up another Al Mar just because I've been eyeing the model quite a while.
I own an Al Mar just because its so classy, but otherwise Spyderco gets all my money and attention. I'm thinking of exclusively sticking to Spydercos though after picking up another Al Mar just because I've been eyeing the model quite a while.
I don't think I've purchased any non-Spydies for at least a year. Have a few Kershaw and CRKT from a few years ago.
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I could be wrong, but I really doubt we're just numbers on spreadsheets. Yes, Spyderco has a business to run, but Sal and crew started the forums and participate regularly here, issue sprint runs and projects like the mule team knives, listen to consumer feedback, and generally have some some stellar approaches to knife design and management.jlamb wrote: Anyway, I know that we are just numbers on spyderco's spreadsheets, but it is still nice to have some affinity.
All of these nifty things, seeing Sal and everyone here interact and even help out fellow forumites at times, led me to choose Spyderco as my company of choice for knives. Since I got bit by the Spyderco bug, I've only come into possession of two non-Spyderco knives, both of which were gifts.
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Want list: ZDP Stretch, Original and New Yojimbos, Perrin PPT
My wish-existed list: More MBC-esque blades.
Officially corrupted by Sequimite
Own:E4W E4W trainer, D4W, D4W trainer, Centofante 4, Swick II, FFG E4 w/ foliage green G-10,Mule Team 5 and 6
Want list: ZDP Stretch, Original and New Yojimbos, Perrin PPT
My wish-existed list: More MBC-esque blades.
That's me... :) Haven't bought anything but Syderco since I discovered them about a year and a half ago. I have a couple of Gerbers, victorinox, and my one little fox folder. I am thinking about a couple of Opinels to play with the edges.... No other brand fired me up about knives the way Syderco did. :D
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Once I made up my mind, sold or traded other stuff. Only recent non spydie was a SAK. Also need to replace my awol Leatherman Crunch--purchased some Kershaw and global kitchen knives around holidays. But outside of special purpose, and maybe full custom if I ever have the money again, it's all spydies for me. :spyder: :D
I kept my Fallknivens, Doziers, 1 CRK and 1 Strider.
I kept my Fallknivens, Doziers, 1 CRK and 1 Strider.
Not me. I own many brands.
I'm going to put my flame suit on and say Benchmade.
Here's my reasons. I'm addicted to the round hole opener and as everyone knows I have a preference for USA built knives. Spyderco's Golden model offerings are miniscule compared to their foreign offerings. Benchmade recently discontinued their Red Class(China) models and are now making almost everything in the US.
For example recently, Spyderco released the PPT, Benchmade released the Bone Collector. Both great knives, but since the Bone Collector is USA made and the PPT is Taiwan made, my decision was easy.
Also, the BC has D2 steel, G-10, Axis Lock, round hole opening, Made in the USA, and it's still less expensive than the PPT retail. And the quality on this knife is superb.
It is possible to make knives in the USA with quality materials and still be affordable. I just wish Spyderco would follow Benchmade's lead and go predominantly US made.
I'm going to put my flame suit on and say Benchmade.
Here's my reasons. I'm addicted to the round hole opener and as everyone knows I have a preference for USA built knives. Spyderco's Golden model offerings are miniscule compared to their foreign offerings. Benchmade recently discontinued their Red Class(China) models and are now making almost everything in the US.
For example recently, Spyderco released the PPT, Benchmade released the Bone Collector. Both great knives, but since the Bone Collector is USA made and the PPT is Taiwan made, my decision was easy.
Also, the BC has D2 steel, G-10, Axis Lock, round hole opening, Made in the USA, and it's still less expensive than the PPT retail. And the quality on this knife is superb.
It is possible to make knives in the USA with quality materials and still be affordable. I just wish Spyderco would follow Benchmade's lead and go predominantly US made.
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Most of my knives are from Spyderco. I have, though, gained an appreciation over the years for other outstanding brands, such as Chris Reeve Knives, Strider, Emerson, Al Mar, and Boker. My Buck 110 Folding Hunter still remains my all-time favorite along with an Imperial Boy Scouts pocket knife and a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife.
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I only buy Spydies now, but I have a few BM's that I used before I had any sense. I don't know how to sell them, so there they sit (no, I'm not trying to sell anything here, so don't ask). I still like my SAK's and always use my Leatherman Multitools. Spyderco Clipits just make sense.
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To me it seems like Benchmade offers higher prices with lesser quality materials on alot of their knives when compared to the equivalent knives of Spyderco. Not to mention the generic designs they keep making (few exceptions). It's up to the makers to provide high quality + value and that should be the ONLY factor when it comes to the consumer.5.56 wrote:Not me. I own many brands.
I'm going to put my flame suit on and say Benchmade.
Here's my reasons. I'm addicted to the round hole opener and as everyone knows I have a preference for USA built knives. Spyderco's Golden model offerings are miniscule compared to their foreign offerings. Benchmade recently discontinued their Red Class(China) models and are now making almost everything in the US.
For example recently, Spyderco released the PPT, Benchmade released the Bone Collector. Both great knives, but since the Bone Collector is USA made and the PPT is Taiwan made, my decision was easy.
Also, the BC has D2 steel, G-10, Axis Lock, round hole opening, Made in the USA, and it's still less expensive than the PPT retail. And the quality on this knife is superb.
It is possible to make knives in the USA with quality materials and still be affordable. I just wish Spyderco would follow Benchmade's lead and go predominantly US made.
That being said my only non Spyderco model that I own is a BM Mini Dejavoo I bought from a friend for 30 bucks who thought it was a complete POS. Liner lock on it is worse than the liner lock on a 15 dollar walmart beater. I'll continue to buy 99% Spydies, love the ergos and style.