Hi, my name is Syxsuke and I'm addicted to Spydies

GreatSyxsuke · #1

Hello all, long time lurker but first time poster. Within the past month, I purchased a Byrd Flight and Cara Cara 2 FRN, as well as a Spyderco Ambitious. I returned the Flight because the edges tore my hand up too much when I reached in my pocket. The other two were knives I loved but I wanted to upgrade again. So those were returned and I purchased a Spyderco Squeak. Just yesterday, I ordered a Foliage Green Delica 4 Combination Edge.

I think I have an addiction. :) . What would you suggest for another knife that is bigger than the Delica but isn't quite as big as an Endura? Should I go back and get another Cara Cara 2 or purchase another knife? I appreciate any input.

Syxsuke

chuck_roxas45 · #2

Stretch!

And welcome to the forums!

Holland · #3

Either a para2, manix2, stretch, or a caly3.5

GreatSyxsuke · #4

I actually was looking at a PM2, digital camouflage specifically. My local knife shop guy showed me the FRCP Manix2, which I loved except for how the lock was so stiff that I couldn't close it one-handed. Does it break in enough with use to be able to do that? Also how is the Native compared to those mentioned?

Donut · #5

Welcome to the forum, it looks like you're ready to roll down the hill. :) My advise: pace yourself.

xceptnl · #6

All of the above suggestions (and advice) are suited to your needs, but I say get the Stretch. Welcome to the forum and enjoy the participation. We will be expecting pics of your knives now that you are a member. :cool:

mattman · #7

the Manix lightweight will break in nicely... if it was manufactured recently, it will have an adjustable pivot, so you can set it up to your liking... great knife.

GreatSyxsuke · #8

Donut wrote:Welcome to the forum, it looks like you're ready to roll down the hill. :) My advise: pace yourself.

Rest assured, pacing myself is a given. The wife would probably skin my hide if I kept buying Spydercos. :p

xceptnl · #9

How are you liking the N690Co in the Squeak? DO you currently have a sharpening system?

GreatSyxsuke · #10

xceptnl wrote:How are you liking the N690Co in the Squeak? DO you currently have a sharpening system?

I actually skinned a piece of the tip of my finger because I'm not used to having such a sharp knife :D . No complaints about the steel, it does what I need to do (opening boxes, cutting tape, cutting the odd piece of food) and does it well.

I have one of those two step sharpeners, which I know won't get my blades back to hair-popping sharp. Once I save up enough, I will absolutely get a better system. Any suggestions?

xceptnl · #11

I need better clarification of what you mean about your "two step sharpeners". This will help with my answer or suggestion.

GreatSyxsuke · #12

xceptnl wrote:I need better clarification of what you mean about your "two step sharpeners". This will help with my answer or suggestion.

The sharpener I have has one slot with two crossed carbide rods and another with two crossed ceramic rods. It was around $5 at Dick's Sporting Goods.

SpyderNut · #13

GreatSyxsuke wrote:I actually skinned a piece of the tip of my finger because I'm not used to having such a sharp knife :D . No complaints about the steel, it does what I need to do (opening boxes, cutting tape, cutting the odd piece of food) and does it well.

I have one of those two step sharpeners, which I know won't get my blades back to hair-popping sharp. Once I save up enough, I will absolutely get a better system. Any suggestions?

Welcome aboard, Syxsuke! Looks like you've certainly caught the SpyderBug.

I'd say your case is probably terminal, though, given that you've already been "bitten" by the Squeak. To answer your question regarding sharpeners, I honestly have to say that your best bet is to get a Sharpmaker made by Spyderco. I purchased mine about ten + years ago and have been very pleased with its sharpening capabilities. As for a knife recommendation, I echo Chuck; get a Stretch. You may also want to consider a Centofante 3.

johnnygomer · #14

Welcome to the forum.
I am new myself, though I too have peeked in from time to time to answer some of my questions.
I don't have a Stretch yet. Its next on my list.
But I do so like my Manix 2 lightweight. It less bulky than the Endura, and way more knife than the Delica. Also, it now comes in the black FRCP rather than the blue translucent which, forgive me guys, looks a little "cheap." I really like how it fits in my hand.

xceptnl · #15

GreatSyxsuke wrote:The sharpener I have has one slot with two crossed carbide rods and another with two crossed ceramic rods. It was around $5 at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Do your knives a favor, don't ever use this sharpener on your spydies again. Take SpyderNuts suggestion and get the sharpmaker!

FCM415 · #16

chuck_roxas45 wrote:Stretch!

And welcome to the forums!

This, and welcome also!

GreatSyxsuke · #17

xceptnl wrote:Do your knives a favor, don't ever use this sharpener on your spydies again. Take SpyderNuts suggestion and get the sharpmaker!

I actually haven't touched my Squeak's blade to that sharpener at all, as I only got the knife last Friday. I'll probably have to save up a bit to get the Sharpmaker so hopefully I won't need to sharpen it before I can. Any other advice that anyone can throw my way in regards to my new addiction? :)

BAL · #18

Welcome to the forums. I have found that many knives are a litle tight at first
but will loosen up some with continuouis opening and closing, not oo much, but
enough. Just like breaking in a pair of shoes or ball glove.

The ParaMilitary is a great knife, although it is impossible to find right now. If
you think that you want one and find it somewhere, buy it when you have a chance.

DJFrostbyte · #19

Another budget conscious option for a knife that is bigger than the delica is the tenacious. That is part of spyderco's budget line but is a FFG blade, G-10 handles, and decent steel (8cr13mov). You can pick up a tenacious for around $40 or less. It is a great beater knife. And DONT use one of those carbide sharpeners, they just simply shred your knife. They are very unfriendly to the steel and remove way too much metal! Get a sharp maker for about $50-60 and don't look back! Good luck, and welcome to the forum!

GreatSyxsuke · #20

I only used the ceramic side of that sharpener on my other knives because I read somewhere what you said, that the carbide was more for taking a lot off to get a chip out. I definitely will be getting a Sharpmaker.
I must be looking in the wrong places, because I keep finding it for around $100, not $50-$60.