Best Bang for the Buck

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Best Bang for the Buck

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Let me begin by saying that I feel that Spyderco knives in general are a great value. What you get for what you pay is fantastic. Materials used , fit and finish , locking mechs and overall quality is all top notch for a more than reasonable price.

Anyway , which Spydies in particular do you feel are "exceptional" values ?

I have to say that (for me) the Manix2 is the best deal going. You get a .125" thick S30V blade , nice G10 scales over solid stainless steel liners , the awesome Ball Bearing Lock and it's made in Golden , CO. All for @ $77.00. I love it.

I have a few others that are on my "exceptional value" list. But the Manix2 takes the gold.
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Yes the Manix is a exceptional value. I personally like the Delica/Endura line. Spyderco really nailed it with the 4th generation models.
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I would have to go with the Military. The long FFG blade is excellent to work with and it's almost lightweight.
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Agree the manix2 is a great value. Its got a lot going for it. I've always thought that and this. I need one.
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Manix 2 and Para 2 are definitely among the best values out there.
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You guys have bigger bucks than me.. :) I LOVE the Endura and Delica line... And the Tenacious is an AWESOME blade for the money.
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The frn native is a great value for a work knife. I think people discredit frn alot because of preferences towards G-10. The Manix 2 is a great knife though even with 154cm but even more so with S30V . No other knife company can come close to the steel choices and blade grinds spyderco offers at their price point. The only other company I can think of with similar bang for buck goodness starts with a K and ends with an ershaw
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A large knife with a great price is the Resilience for around $50. For a smaller USA made knife, the Native comes to mind as a good deal.
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Many Spydercos and non-Spydercos represent great value. M2, Delica, Endura just few of them. I remember seen US made Buck Vantage Pro with G10 scales and 3" S30V blade under $60. Still I prefer little more refine product and here hard to beat Native5 and Caly family. Few bucks over a hundred and you can get amazing knives, which will last lifetime.
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The Tenacious is an outstanding knife for the price. The Delica/Endura are also excellent values IMO. I would argue that Spyderco across the board offer some of the best values in the knife world. Just look at the materials used and compare to any other maker. Better steel, better ergos and great service. Spyderco is the best bang for the buck in knives. Want a bigger bang for less buck, look at the byrds- decent knives for <$30.
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It really depends on your tastes. For pure "bang for the buck", the Tenacious family are going to win hands down. For "champagne at beer prices" in the steel department, you'd be hard pressed to beat a ZDP-189 FRN Delica. For hard use, the base models of the ParaMilitary 2 and Manix 2 are excellent values would vie for the title. And, for a classy looking knife that mates very good steel with superb ergonomics, the CF Chaparral would be my top pick.
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Wolverine666 wrote:
Anyway , which Spydies in particular do you feel are "exceptional" values?
I have a few others that are on my "exceptional value".
If we tell the bean counters, they'll raise the prices. :p
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I think the answer is clearly the Delica/Endura line. FRN is a nearly ideal handle material - lightweight, grippy, and nearly indestructible. It isn't outperformed by any of the higher end materials, it's just not as cool. I love carbon fiber/G-10/Ti scales as much as anyone, but they pretty much exclude a knife from the "best bang for the buck" category.

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I think that the best bang for the buck is the GB. Top notch materials for as low as $125...usually more like $140. But still a superb deal for the materials and the fit and finish.
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DeathBySnooSnoo wrote:I think that the best bang for the buck is the GB. Top notch materials for as low as $125...usually more like $140. But still a superb deal for the materials and the fit and finish.
You hit the nail on the head. Gayle Bradley is by far the best buy.
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jldc wrote:I think the answer is clearly the Delica/Endura line.
Hands down the winner.

Difficult to argue with their 22+ years of production....very difficult...
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The Deacon wrote:It really depends on your tastes. For pure "bang for the buck", the Tenacious family are going to win hands down. For "champagne at beer prices" in the steel department, you'd be hard pressed to beat a ZDP-189 FRN Delica. For hard use, the base models of the ParaMilitary 2 and Manix 2 are excellent values would vie for the title. And, for a classy looking knife that mates very good steel with superb ergonomics, the CF Chaparral would be my top pick.
That is almost word for word everything i was going to post.
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Tenacious.
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in my opinion native is the best bang for buck for price steel and quality (oh ya and tenacious)
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Native or Manix2 for sure.
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