The Three Spydies
- MichaelScott
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The Three Spydies
Admittedly, it's kind of like the tale of the Three Bears: papa bear, momma bear and baby bear. I have had a number of Spyderco knives pass through my hands over the years, but things being as they are now, I have only three folders — large (Gayle Bradley 2), medium (Delica 4) and small (Dragonfly 2). For my tastes and uses these are what I consider the essential Spyderco folders.
I'm wondering about what "final three" Spyderco folders others would choose and why.
I'm wondering about what "final three" Spyderco folders others would choose and why.
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Re: The Three Spydies
My tastes are similar to yours, my three would be:
1. Gayle Bradley 1 or Paramilitary 2 (M4 cf)
2. Hap40 Delica
3. Dragonfly salt se
1. Gayle Bradley 1 or Paramilitary 2 (M4 cf)
2. Hap40 Delica
3. Dragonfly salt se
-Spencer
Rotation:
Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
Rotation:
Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
- farnorthdan
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Re: The Three Spydies
Military
Delica
Manbug
actual carry for me, always have my Manbug with a larger folder as a primary.
Delica
Manbug
actual carry for me, always have my Manbug with a larger folder as a primary.
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My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
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My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
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Re: The Three Spydies
I don't think I could narrow it down to only 3. Here goes...
PM2 Cruwear
Mantra
Manbug HAP40
Glad this is only hypothetical!
PM2 Cruwear
Mantra
Manbug HAP40
Glad this is only hypothetical!
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
Re: The Three Spydies
That's not 3! :pHolland wrote:My tastes are similar to yours, my three would be:
1. Gayle Bradley 1 or Paramilitary 2 (M4 cf)
2. Hap40 Delica
3. Dragonfly salt se
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
Re: The Three Spydies
I feel it would be tough to choose only 3, but basing my choices for their actual utility as a tool; I would pick -
• Serrated Ladybug Hawkbill - With me everyday as a secondary blade already and legal in/out of Boston.
• Kahr Arms Delica - Has a good pointy tip and full size Delica handle, but the blade is still short enough to carry in Boston "legally."
• PM2 - I like the size and reach of the blade. Has a very sharp tip and comfortable handle. Also very "flickable" and "fun" to play with, when its not being used as a knife.
(Tough choice between the PM2 and HAP40 Stretch - I like the stretch for very similar reasons as the PM2)
Also based my choices on what I own, carry, and use most.
• Serrated Ladybug Hawkbill - With me everyday as a secondary blade already and legal in/out of Boston.
• Kahr Arms Delica - Has a good pointy tip and full size Delica handle, but the blade is still short enough to carry in Boston "legally."
• PM2 - I like the size and reach of the blade. Has a very sharp tip and comfortable handle. Also very "flickable" and "fun" to play with, when its not being used as a knife.
(Tough choice between the PM2 and HAP40 Stretch - I like the stretch for very similar reasons as the PM2)
Also based my choices on what I own, carry, and use most.
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Re: The Three Spydies
Impossible! Knee jerk, alcohol fueled, sleep deprived answer:
Slysz Bowie - perfection
Manix2 - utility
Chaparral - practicality
Slysz Bowie - perfection
Manix2 - utility
Chaparral - practicality
Re: The Three Spydies
1 - There is no need for me
2 - to suffer that form
3 - of deprivation
O.
2 - to suffer that form
3 - of deprivation
O.
Re: The Three Spydies
LolSharp Guy wrote:That's not 3! :pHolland wrote:My tastes are similar to yours, my three would be:
1. Gayle Bradley 1 or Paramilitary 2 (M4 cf)
2. Hap40 Delica
3. Dragonfly salt se
For category 1 I'll flip a coin :D
-Spencer
Rotation:
Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
Rotation:
Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
- toxophilus
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Re: The Three Spydies
Militarys
Gayle Bradleys
Stretches
Gayle Bradleys
Stretches
Re: The Three Spydies
k390 Mule
PM2
Caly 3
That's all the spydies I own right now
PM2
Caly 3
That's all the spydies I own right now
Re: The Three Spydies
Pac Salt Serrated
Native 5 LW
Dragonfly 2 LW
Native 5 LW
Dragonfly 2 LW
Re: The Three Spydies
1. Manix2
2. Native 5
3. Original Starmate
JonesE
2. Native 5
3. Original Starmate
JonesE
Re: The Three Spydies
In a civilized state...
Manix 2 XL
Pm2 CF M4
Dragonfly 2 British Racing Green
In an uncivilized world...
Szabohawk: Utility and self defense
Manix 2 XL: Utility and self defense
Dragonfly 2 G10: strong backlock allows for heavy slicing, despite its size. Can also be trusted as a last-ditch self-defense tool.
Manix 2 XL
Pm2 CF M4
Dragonfly 2 British Racing Green
In an uncivilized world...
Szabohawk: Utility and self defense
Manix 2 XL: Utility and self defense
Dragonfly 2 G10: strong backlock allows for heavy slicing, despite its size. Can also be trusted as a last-ditch self-defense tool.
Re: The Three Spydies
In a civilized state...
Manix 2 XL
Pm2 CF M4
Dragonfly 2 British Racing Green
In an uncivilized world...
Szabohawk: Utility and self defense
Manix 2 XL: Utility and self defense
Dragonfly 2 G10: strong backlock allows for heavy slicing, despite its size. Can also be trusted as a last-ditch self-defense tool.
Manix 2 XL
Pm2 CF M4
Dragonfly 2 British Racing Green
In an uncivilized world...
Szabohawk: Utility and self defense
Manix 2 XL: Utility and self defense
Dragonfly 2 G10: strong backlock allows for heavy slicing, despite its size. Can also be trusted as a last-ditch self-defense tool.
Re: The Three Spydies
No love for Millies Michael?
Re: The Three Spydies
Millie
Caly 3.5
SE Pacific Salt
Caly 3.5
SE Pacific Salt
- polyhexamethyl
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Re: The Three Spydies
1. Military s110v
2. ParaMilitary2 all black
3. Delica ZDP-189
that's about it
2. ParaMilitary2 all black
3. Delica ZDP-189
that's about it
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Re: The Three Spydies
Pff... This is too hard...
1 - Southard
2 - Chaparral 3
3 - GB1
I think...
1 - Southard
2 - Chaparral 3
3 - GB1
I think...
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto