What are your thoughts on the Autonomy 2?

[Stas]

It's that peculiar feeling when a knife you didn't pay much attention to for years suddenly climbs up your wish list. Perhaps I can partially blame Evil D for this... In reality, I don't need a new knife, especially since I've been trying to stick to "users only" and "one in, one out" rules for my knife collection lately. I also don't expect it to replace my trusty H1 Pacific Salt. However, I still have at least two Seki with LC200N steel on my wish list, and I'm beginning to consider that having a single Autonomy might be a better choice than two FRNs.

What's your take on the Autonomy 2? Do you enjoy using it? Are you planning to buy one? Perhaps you're holding out for an updated steel version? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

[Dnwrghtsr]

I bought one last MAP sale. Black fully serrated. I like it, my only auto. Mostly a self defense knife. Probably will use it at the ocean this winter. Deploys like lightning built like a tank with the weight that goes with it. I figured out how to close the blade with one hand and I like that.

[endura3]

One of my favorite knives! I have a couple Pro-Techs which are excellent autos, but the Autonomy does a lot of things even better. The lock is more robust, it has essentially zero play after a couple years of use, the firing button is more accessible, and it's a zero-maintanence, rust-proof knife. Definitely the best auto I've ever come across and a brilliant design.

The only thing about it that I don't like is the small size of the safety and its close proximity to the firing button. That makes it prohibitively difficult to disengage the safety with gloves on.

[ImHereForTheMilitary2]

My thoughts are that its going to jump to the very top of my list as soon as I move to a state where Im allowed to carry it

[Stas]

One of my favorite knives! I have a couple Pro-Techs which are excellent autos, but the Autonomy does a lot of things even better. The lock is more robust, it has essentially zero play after a couple years of use, the firing button is more accessible, and it's a zero-maintanence, rust-proof knife. Definitely the best auto I've ever come across and a brilliant design.

The only thing about it that I don't like is the small size of the safety and its close proximity to the firing button. That makes it prohibitively difficult to disengage the safety with gloves on.

Love the patina :)

[ramblinwreck]

I bought a partially serrated seconds from Arizona Knife Co. for like $170 and I’m very happy with it. Apparently they get the Autonomy 2 seconds from Spyderco. It’s in perfect shape.

[VashHash]

It's the best side opening automatic ever made. At least if you actually want to use it like a knife. The button setup is pretty genius. It's self cleaning and is like a modified compression lock. Spring is easily serviced by the user. The blade won't rust. Easy to sharpen. Currently my edc. Works very well with gloves. Just buy one. It'll grow on you.

[Stas]

Thank for the replies!

[Netherend]

My thoughts are that its going to jump to the very top of my list as soon as I move to a state where Im allowed to carry it

Same

[childjulia179]

I have this knife. It's awsome

[TazKristi]

Moving to the Restricted Products section.

Kristi

[Stas]

Thanx Kristi

[larsen34]

It's a unique design with a lot to offer,I haven't had the opportunity to use an Autonomy 2 myself, but I have read many positive reviews from other people.

[Michael Janich]

Dear larsen34:

Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.

Stay safe,

Mike

[Stas]

It's a unique design with a lot to offer,I haven't had the opportunity to use an Autonomy 2 myself, but I have read many positive reviews from other people.

I recently purchased Caribbean and like it a lot. So I think I will like Autonomy 2.

I have a feeling it may be updated with Magnacut at some point...