New Spyderco: The WolfSpyder

[twinboysdad]

So as an EDC, compare it to say a Native, PM2, and Manix2

[Warrior1]

The WolfSpyder blade is slightly (2mm) longer than the Native 5, yet quite a bit lighter. It's almost one full ounce lighter than the Native 5 with G-10 scales and 1 1/2 ounces lighter than the TI Native 5.
The Manix 2s and the PM2s blades have about 9-10mm added lenght and both models are also close 1 ounce heaver than the WolfSpyder.

I own 2 Native 5s, 2 Manix 2s and 7 PM2s (I know it's an addiction) and as of right now, the WolfSpyder seems to be more pocket friendly. I have to live with it for a while to make sure; however I tend to like the smaller Spydercos. My absolute favorite is my CF Chaparral. The WolfSpyder might turn into my EDC for camping and hiking, when I don't want to carry a fixed blade.

[demoncase]

It is smaller than I expected, too small as a primary knife in the bush. Looks like a nice sized folder to carry with a scandi FB like a Bushcraft or Mora. Question is, if you already carry a scandi FB, why would you need a small scandi folder? Carving? Or a backup to your FB? I'm not really sure where it should fit into the whole bushcraft theme. :confused:

I know I will always reach for a scandi FB with a roomy and comfortable round handle to make feather sticks or split kindling rather than a tiny folder.

I'm working on the assumption that Ray Mears will publish some stuff (video or otherwise) that shows what he thinks is the primary purpose of the Wolfspyder.....The guys knows his stuff, so every feature will have a purpose, I'm quite sure.

My idea of bushcraft is searching behind the sofa cushions for the TV remote, so don't ask me :D

[farnorthdan]

It is smaller than I expected, too small as a primary knife in the bush. Looks like a nice sized folder to carry with a scandi FB like a Bushcraft or Mora. Question is, if you already carry a scandi FB, why would you need a small scandi folder? Carving? Or a backup to your FB? I'm not really sure where it should fit into the whole bushcraft theme. :confused:

I know I will always reach for a scandi FB with a roomy and comfortable round handle to make feather sticks or split kindling rather than a tiny folder.

I'm working on the assumption that Ray Mears will publish some stuff (video or otherwise) that shows what he thinks is the primary purpose of the Wolfspyder.....The guys knows his stuff, so every feature will have a purpose, I'm quite sure.

My idea of bushcraft is searching behind the sofa cushions for the TV remote, so don't ask me :D

Now that's funny right there Demon :D

On a side note- I did receive mine today and it is definitely smaller than I envisioned but do really like it, seems to fit my hand very well and is a much cleaner design in hand than I thought it would be. The one I got is a little tight at the pivot but I'm fine with that as I'm sure it will loosen up with use.

[Candyman]

I got mine today as well. Very happy with this knife. It is unlike any other knife I have seen come out. Truly unique. Here's a shot with some size comparisons.

[swigert]

There's so many things appealing to me about his one but the blade looks really tiny compared to the handle. Is it just the pics?

[Candyman]

It is smaller, not by much. It's a skinny blade as well in comparison to the handle. My first impression would be that it is designed for precision cutting more than anything. Whittling for weaving small branches or making (bow and arrow, fish basket etc..etc...in camping and outdoor situations. It could definitely be used heavily if need be but it does not seem like its intended purpose. Would be great for small fish filleting as well.

[Spydergimbo]

Got mine yesterday (actually two!). Very nice little knife and also much lighter than I thought. This is going to be my hiking knife. Unfortunately on my very first test on wood, about half a millimeter of the tip snapped. I could fix it quickly with the diamond rods, but it leaves me wondering about S30V was a wise choice.

[quangnguyen]

I'm very interested. So beautiful

[twinboysdad]

There's so many things appealing to me about his one but the blade looks really tiny compared to the handle. Is it just the pics?

Other than the Caly 3.5 and Chokwe, isn't this true of just about all Spydercos?

[twinboysdad]

Only thing I am questioning is how small the Spydie hole looks? Is it easy to open?

[Spydergimbo]

I have no problem opening it with the Spyderhole. Of course you can use your thumb only. Lefthand opening works for me, too. It needs two steps: pull the blade out with the index finger, then finish opening it with the thumb. A little bit cumbersome, but works. It's not a tactical blade and i am not in a hurry in the woods.
It's my first compression lock though, and I have trouble closing it one-handed in a comfortable way.

[swigert]

There's so many things appealing to me about his one but the blade looks really tiny compared to the handle. Is it just the pics?

Other than the Caly 3.5 and Chokwe, isn't this true of just about all Spydercos?

I see what you mean. I agree. This one just seems EXTRA off to me in terms of balance in how it looks.

I should have learned by now though, it's worth getting it in hand. If it was being sold normally I prob would have.

[twinboysdad]

There's so many things appealing to me about his one but the blade looks really tiny compared to the handle. Is it just the pics?

Other than the Caly 3.5 and Chokwe, isn't this true of just about all Spydercos?

I see what you mean. I agree. This one just seems EXTRA off to me in terms of balance in how it looks.

I should have learned by now though, it's worth getting it in hand. If it was being sold normally I prob would have.

So true, if someone says a Spyderco is ugly or whatever and has not EDCed it or had in hand then their opinion does not matter to me. Spyderco has to be felt to be appreciated and man when you get one do you ever get one

[Spydergimbo]

There's so many things appealing to me about his one but the blade looks really tiny compared to the handle. Is it just the pics?

Other than the Caly 3.5 and Chokwe, isn't this true of just about all Spydercos?

I see what you mean. I agree. This one just seems EXTRA off to me in terms of balance in how it looks.

It might look strange compared to a tactical folder, but better compare it to a whittling knife.Handle large enough for a secure full hand grip and blade not longer than needed for it's application.

[Spydergimbo]

There's so many things appealing to me about his one but the blade looks really tiny compared to the handle. Is it just the pics?

Other than the Caly 3.5 and Chokwe, isn't this true of just about all Spydercos?

I see what you mean. I agree. This one just seems EXTRA off to me in terms of balance in how it looks.

It might look strange compared to a tactical folder, but better compare it to a whittling knife.Handle large enough for a secure full hand grip and blade not longer (and smaller) than needed for it's application.

[Spey]

Is it a true scandi grind? The double beveled "modified scandi" grind just never really did it for me.

It looks cool though--a bushcraft folder.

5-months and 5-pages later and nobody has answered this question ...?

Photos and videos I have seen so far seem to indicate there is more than one bevel (not a full scandi). I suppose though that this could be from those users "touching up" the cutting edge effectively grinding a micro-bevel or secondary bevel to the cutting edge. Ray Mears Woodlore site states it's a scandi (but I am suspicious, i.e. I purchased a NIB Nilakka expecting a full scandi like the reviews I had seen ... to be gravely disappointed with a "double beveled" scandi primary that also had a 20dps secondary with 0.016" BTE :-( the most disappointing knife purchase I have made to date as I was expecting a full scandi folder.

Can anyone who has received a production version of this knife confirm if it is a true scandi grind (no secondary or micro-bevel). I would also appreciate if someone can measure the primary bevel angle and post (again specific interest is in the production version that we can actually purchase)?

Thanks,

[DucatiDoug]

I thought locking blades were illegal in the UK?!

[demoncase]

I thought locking blades were illegal in the UK?!

Not this again :rolleyes:

Right- for the last time, in the UK:
1. It is legal to carry a sub-3" bladed non-locker folder without good reason in public at any time. (Unless in a location where knives are entirely banned, such as courts and airports)

2. It is legal to carry any locking blade, fixed blade or larger bladed non-locker with good reason*

2.5 Some knives are illegal entirely to carry- Balisongs, gravity knives, automatics and a grab-bag of stupid 'ninja' stuff like those hooked knives on ropes and so on.

3. Anything** carried specifically for self-defence becomes an illegal weapon in the eyes of the law- so carrying a knife for personal protection is automatically a crime....Likewise, any ordinary object found on you while in legally-dodgy circumstances can be considered "Going Equipped To Commit A Crime" (Eg- being stood in someone else's back-garden without permission and with a crowbar in your backpack)

*"Good Reason" is defined as having a need for a locking blade or fixed blade to safetly perform the activity you are conducting or directly on your way to or from conducting- such as work, fishing, woodcraft, DIY and so on.

** That includes hammers, spanners, screwdrivers, spray cans of oven cleaner and so on- if you are going about lawful business, doing no harm then there's not going to be a problem.....However, PC Plod pats you down at 2am on a streetcorner because he's seen you selling little baggies of off-white powder to the local scumbags and finds a clawhammer down the back of your tracksuit?- You my friend are going to jail.

In practice, unless you are hanging out in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong sort of people- You aren't going to get stopped-and-searched by the UK police.
I've carried a folder about me for 25 years, most of the time a locker up until the last 5-6 years. It's not been a problem

You may now continue your normal scheduled broadcasting.

[twinboysdad]

I thought locking blades were illegal in the UK?!

Not this again :rolleyes:

Right- for the last time, in the UK:
1. It is legal to carry a sub-3" bladed non-locker folder without good reason in public at any time. (Unless in a location where knives are entirely banned, such as courts and airports)

2. It is legal to carry any locking blade, fixed blade or larger bladed non-locker with good reason*

2.5 Some knives are illegal entirely to carry- Balisongs, gravity knives, automatics and a grab-bag of stupid 'ninja' stuff like those hooked knives on ropes and so on.

3. Anything** carried specifically for self-defence becomes an illegal weapon in the eyes of the law- so carrying a knife for personal protection is automatically a crime....Likewise, any ordinary object found on you while in legally-dodgy circumstances can be considered "Going Equipped To Commit A Crime" (Eg- being stood in someone else's back-garden without permission and with a crowbar in your backpack)

*"Good Reason" is defined as having a need for a locking blade or fixed blade to safetly perform the activity you are conducting or directly on your way to or from conducting- such as work, fishing, woodcraft, DIY and so on.

** That includes hammers, spanners, screwdrivers, spray cans of oven cleaner and so on- if you are going about lawful business, doing no harm then there's not going to be a problem.....However, PC Plod pats you down at 2am on a streetcorner because he's seen you selling little baggies of off-white powder to the local scumbags and finds a clawhammer down the back of your tracksuit?- You my friend are going to jail.

In practice, unless you are hanging out in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong sort of people- You aren't going to get stopped-and-searched by the UK police.
I've carried a folder about me for 25 years, most of the time a locker up until the last 5-6 years. It's not been a problem

You may now continue your normal scheduled broadcasting.

That is as well explained as I have ever read. As we say in the "dirty South" region of the U.S. "Don't start none, won't be none". Seems to apply here