Finally going to go ahead and pull the trigger.
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 10:48 am
Hello all,
I was recently bitten by the Spyder and started collecting Spyderco knives. For years I collected and carried a plethora of fixed blade knives but have found that folding knives offer more convenience and utility for my particular needs. Having said that, I have become obsessed with spyderco knives. Like many of you in here I am always searching for my next Spyderco. The anticipation, the waiting, the unboxing and the joy of opening and closing a fresh new Spyderco Knife is addicting. But I find once the newness wears off, I am stuck in the same old place. Reading reviews and scouting for my next new Spydie. Recently I purchased the GB, PM2, Mannix S10V, and the Stretch Super Blue. I am in the Military and I use all my knives pretty heavily. These knives do not sit in a safe collecting dust. Having said that I am constently trying to decide which knife will become my "Grail" knife. I find myself rotating a different knife everyday and I love them all. Lately I have been thinking about settling down and just getting acquainted with 1 knife. This obsession has to end. The most stressfull part of my day is usually choosing which knife I will carry before I leave the house. So...... I have longed for the Spyderco Techno. In terms of overall utility,toughness and fit and finish, the knife seems perfect. It has been on my list of knives to purchase for a while , but for whatever reason it has always taken the back seat to something different. I have always said "ehhh, I'll order the techno another time". Well I cannot wait any longer. I seriously have not read or seen nearly any negative reviews on this knife. I have also read many people's accounts of kicking Sebenzas out of their pockets to carry this little tank of a knife. For 99% of my tasks I think it will suffice and hold up very well. The only thing I do not think it will excell at is certain types of food prep. I understand that a folding pocket knife may not be ideal for food prep, but I enjoy cutting up an apple or a tomato or carrots for my lunches many times per week and I feel that the hefty blade stock may inhibit this type of use. My question is for those that have and carry a Techno. Have you used it for food prep? Have there been any tasks that you have come accross that the Techno did not perform well? At this point I may even consider carrying the Techno 100% of the time and supplementing with an additional knife. Anyways, I am very excited to get the Techno and feel like this may be my last purchase for a while.
I was recently bitten by the Spyder and started collecting Spyderco knives. For years I collected and carried a plethora of fixed blade knives but have found that folding knives offer more convenience and utility for my particular needs. Having said that, I have become obsessed with spyderco knives. Like many of you in here I am always searching for my next Spyderco. The anticipation, the waiting, the unboxing and the joy of opening and closing a fresh new Spyderco Knife is addicting. But I find once the newness wears off, I am stuck in the same old place. Reading reviews and scouting for my next new Spydie. Recently I purchased the GB, PM2, Mannix S10V, and the Stretch Super Blue. I am in the Military and I use all my knives pretty heavily. These knives do not sit in a safe collecting dust. Having said that I am constently trying to decide which knife will become my "Grail" knife. I find myself rotating a different knife everyday and I love them all. Lately I have been thinking about settling down and just getting acquainted with 1 knife. This obsession has to end. The most stressfull part of my day is usually choosing which knife I will carry before I leave the house. So...... I have longed for the Spyderco Techno. In terms of overall utility,toughness and fit and finish, the knife seems perfect. It has been on my list of knives to purchase for a while , but for whatever reason it has always taken the back seat to something different. I have always said "ehhh, I'll order the techno another time". Well I cannot wait any longer. I seriously have not read or seen nearly any negative reviews on this knife. I have also read many people's accounts of kicking Sebenzas out of their pockets to carry this little tank of a knife. For 99% of my tasks I think it will suffice and hold up very well. The only thing I do not think it will excell at is certain types of food prep. I understand that a folding pocket knife may not be ideal for food prep, but I enjoy cutting up an apple or a tomato or carrots for my lunches many times per week and I feel that the hefty blade stock may inhibit this type of use. My question is for those that have and carry a Techno. Have you used it for food prep? Have there been any tasks that you have come accross that the Techno did not perform well? At this point I may even consider carrying the Techno 100% of the time and supplementing with an additional knife. Anyways, I am very excited to get the Techno and feel like this may be my last purchase for a while.