Urban discussion
Urban discussion
I would like to adress this to SAL since Urban is his "Child". Would it be possible to consider locking spyderco urban? Ergos are great, have this great model in two options - locking and slip it - would be great.
I wear Urban more and more since it is such a great performing tool, sometimes I do miss possibility of locking knife precisely looking like Urban.
I know there is Dfly - for some people not so comfortable grip. Then we do have great Chapparal - amazing knife I plan to buy soon... But oh my oh my, Urban stole my heart.
Would be anyone else interested?
I wear Urban more and more since it is such a great performing tool, sometimes I do miss possibility of locking knife precisely looking like Urban.
I know there is Dfly - for some people not so comfortable grip. Then we do have great Chapparal - amazing knife I plan to buy soon... But oh my oh my, Urban stole my heart.
Would be anyone else interested?
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Re: Urban discussion
Try the spyderco cat.
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Yep! The Cat is very close to the Urban
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Re: Urban discussion
One of the things I like most about the urban is that it doesn’t lock.
It’s so convenient to pull it out, open, make a cut, close and pocket all one hand without having to manipulate a lock.
I agree the cat is a locking cousin.
It’s so convenient to pull it out, open, make a cut, close and pocket all one hand without having to manipulate a lock.
I agree the cat is a locking cousin.
Re: Urban discussion
Do get a Chap! I am sure it will give you comfort...
(though I never even held an Urban, so I can´t really join the discussion)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Urban discussion
I love the Urban, and wouldn’t want to change anything about it, except to replace its pivot with one that can be tightened/loosened from both sides.
The Cat seems a roughly-equivalent locking alternative. If you are open to an alternative without a thumb ramp, look at the Lil’ Native. A masterpiece. But, and it’s a big “but”, it lacks the negative blade angle that makes the Urban such an aggressive cutter.
The Cat seems a roughly-equivalent locking alternative. If you are open to an alternative without a thumb ramp, look at the Lil’ Native. A masterpiece. But, and it’s a big “but”, it lacks the negative blade angle that makes the Urban such an aggressive cutter.
-Marc (pocketing an S110V Native5 today)
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Re: Urban discussion
I’m about to try the Urban for the 4th time!
I’ve had the Elmax, K390 and AEB-L versions but preferred the Elmax Squeak, s110v & s30V UKPKs for my legal carry.
I’ve got another K390 on the way to displace the s110v UKPK in my work bag. I think it’s added toughness, marginally lighter weight and even friendlier appearance might be better.
I’ve had the Elmax, K390 and AEB-L versions but preferred the Elmax Squeak, s110v & s30V UKPKs for my legal carry.
I’ve got another K390 on the way to displace the s110v UKPK in my work bag. I think it’s added toughness, marginally lighter weight and even friendlier appearance might be better.
Re: Urban discussion
I totally understand some people would not like to change urban at all :) it is trully exceptional knife! It was just a thought. As mentioned, Chaparral might be answer for me and I should collect more Urbans :D which I plan to do.
Thank you very much for opinions.
Btw. someone would like to show their Urbans? :D
Thank you very much for opinions.
Btw. someone would like to show their Urbans? :D
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A favorite photo of mine!
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
Re: Urban discussion
My beloved companion. Best city carry and user ever. K390 steel is just a bonus. Bring in the SPY27 Urban with a blue cobalt FRN scale :spyder:
Marius
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" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
( Rabindranath Tagore )
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Re: Urban discussion
Another vote here for the Spyderco Cat as an option for people looking for a locking version of the Urban (I think it is actually slightly cheaper than the standard Urban). I had a Cat for a couple of years and I remember carrying it as my weekend EDC more often than either the Dragonfly 2 or the Chaparral. The only reason I don't have one now is because my brother liked it so much I gifted it to him. I plan on getting another one eventually, especially now that it's being made in CTS-BD1N, which is superior to the Urban's N690Co in wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and especially toughness (the original Cat model was S30V, I believe, then it was re-launched in the budget line with a 440C blade, then later, CTS-BD1).
I still haven't seen the CTS-BD1N versions in my local brick & mortar store, though, but apparently people have been getting the newest upgraded CTS-BD1N versions from some online retailers
I still haven't seen the CTS-BD1N versions in my local brick & mortar store, though, but apparently people have been getting the newest upgraded CTS-BD1N versions from some online retailers
Re: Urban discussion
Interested in the urban myself- does someone have a list of the versions made? I’d love to try a k390
Andy
Necker - Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
Mon-Fri - Delica4 in Cruwear
Sat-Sun - Para3 in Cruwear
Urban K390 (2.61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky)
Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie
Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Para3 S30V, Junction, Ti UKPK
Necker - Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
Mon-Fri - Delica4 in Cruwear
Sat-Sun - Para3 in Cruwear
Urban K390 (2.61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky)
Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie
Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Para3 S30V, Junction, Ti UKPK
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It never left my pockets since the day i bought it (Sept2019)
Re: Urban discussion
Here's a link to the Spydiewiki page for the Urban:
http://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C127_Urban
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Re: Urban discussion
The Urban especially the K390 version is one of my favorite Spyderco knives...period.
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Re: Urban discussion
If the Urban stayed exactly the same shape and ergos, I’d love it in a back lock.
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In some European countries (Germany, I think, is one of them) you can have either a one-hand opening knife or a locking knife, but you can't have both. The Urban fills this role nicely. I too wouldn't mind a back lock on the knife, but as an office drone I don't really need it.
Re: Urban discussion
A return of the g10 version would be cool