More Spydies with the wave feature?

[Popsickle]

What do y'all think about more spyderco folders using the wave feature? I have tried Emerson's an I just can't get into them, where as an endura/delica wave is a wonderful knife at its price point. Maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part as I really enjoy my matriarch 2 wave, I'm just curious as to what others think.

[razorsharp]

What do y'all think about more spyderco folders using the wave feature? I have tried Emerson's an I just can't get into them, where as an endura/delica wave is a wonderful knife at its price point. Maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part as I really enjoy my matriarch 2 wave, I'm just curious as to what others think.

That new Emerson you get not work for you?

Personally, I dont care for the wave :/

[Popsickle]

That new Emerson you get not work for you?

Personally, I dont care for the wave :/

Side by side comparison of materials used vs how much is crazy.

[The Deacon]

Not for me, thanks. They ruin the look of any blade, scream "WEAPON!!!", and don't work well with loose pocket carry.

[rodloos]

I like the idea of a wave, and have a waved endura & delica and a trainer model of each, but I find the success of using it depends on the fit and type of pants I am wearing. And while I am at work, the only knife I have clipped is my CF Caly 3.5 in-waistband where it is not visible (and the wave feature would be useless), my other knives I always have down in my pockets to not attract attention. I only have them clipped to my pocket when I'm not at work.

[bh49]

I never carried waved knife, but thinking about getting waved Endura for a long time. I would like to see waved Para, Military and M2 LW

I really enjoy my matriarch 2 wave

What do you use matriarch for, except SD?

[Holland]

Not for me, thanks. They ruin the look of any blade, scream "WEAPON!!!", and don't work well with loose pocket carry.

I'm also not a fan of the meaning behind it

[chuck_roxas45]

The wave on my endura is a pretty good beer top opener. Too bad I'm a teetotaler now. :)

[Rider675]

Can't get your thumb on top the blade with a wave. They are fastest for sure, I never had a problem with zip ties though.

[wolfgaze]

Can someone please post a photo of what this 'wave' design entails???

I'm in the dark.

[The Deacon]

Can someone please post a photo of what this 'wave' design entails???

I'm in the dark.

Sure, here's a photo of a waved Delica. IIRC, this was Spyderco's first use of the Emerson "wave" opener.



And here's a link to the catalog page of what is probably the latest, the waved Matriarch II.

[shu]

I love my waved spydies... I carry tip down (which I suppose defeats the intended purpose) but they do make a great bottle opener!

[Evil D]

I'm gonna have to pass. I appreciate the sometimes usefulness of it, it's not just handy for weapon use, but I hate the looks of it and on a lot of knives you would have to really change the shape of the spine to incorporate one.II've also found that zip ties are significantly more reliable, but they do get in the way of deep slices.

[Barkdog]

I'm gonna have to pass. I appreciate the sometimes usefulness of it, it's not just handy for weapon use, but I hate the looks of it and on a lot of knives you would have to really change the shape of the spine to incorporate one.II've also found that zip ties are significantly more reliable, but they do get in the way of deep slices.

COMPLETELY agree with all points - & thank you for mentioning the looks! It sure changes the appearance... & not for the better. That said: (1) I found a Delica 4 (waved) for my stepson on a fire sale, he loves it, (2) I tried it and thought "wow, wish it was mine" and (3) I'd seriously consider buying a waved Endura (or Military, if they'd make 'em!) for myself. To me it makes more sense to have the wave on a larger blade, the kind a soldier might be more likely to carry for defense purposes.