I'd like to carry one of these things in my backpack. Price and design are good for me. Anyone can give me a few feedbacks about the Vagabond?
Thanks
-Dean
Anyone got a Vagabond?
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I was thinking of getting one myself. What are they like to use? The blade looks really short vs the handel.
Are they strong enough to take the sort of abuse the a larger FB would get as a hikers knife?
Sorry to play 20 questions. For some reason the NZ importer does not bring in more the half a dozen of the Spyderco models. Means I just can't wonder down to the store and have a look at a blade before I buy one.
Cheers,
Are they strong enough to take the sort of abuse the a larger FB would get as a hikers knife?
Sorry to play 20 questions. For some reason the NZ importer does not bring in more the half a dozen of the Spyderco models. Means I just can't wonder down to the store and have a look at a blade before I buy one.
Cheers,
Ian
I got one in the pass-around of the blade forum and wrote a review...as other people did, in the knife review.
The summary of mine is essentially. I was surprised by the overall quality. I thought the sheath and blade would be flimsical, especially at the price point it sell at, but there is nothing flimsical to the Vagabond. Very well made, solid and the handle ergonomics are outstanding. I wish I had a regular kitchen knife that would have such a great feel to it.
Despite the positive aspects, I didn't like it too much. I thought, the blade was to short and didn't have enough belly (I would have wished for something closer to a regular paring knife), and the handle is long enough to accomodate a substantially longer blade. I also would wish for a blade that was a little thinner and flat, or at least saber, not hollow ground. (Again more like a paring knife).
The summary of mine is essentially. I was surprised by the overall quality. I thought the sheath and blade would be flimsical, especially at the price point it sell at, but there is nothing flimsical to the Vagabond. Very well made, solid and the handle ergonomics are outstanding. I wish I had a regular kitchen knife that would have such a great feel to it.
Despite the positive aspects, I didn't like it too much. I thought, the blade was to short and didn't have enough belly (I would have wished for something closer to a regular paring knife), and the handle is long enough to accomodate a substantially longer blade. I also would wish for a blade that was a little thinner and flat, or at least saber, not hollow ground. (Again more like a paring knife).
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Interesting comments you got there HoB. Thanks. I dont really mind the blade Vs handle ratio because it reminds me a bit of a finnish Puuko, with a different(convinient) way to carry it, which is just fine with me. I too dont have the luxury to hold one in my hand before I order it so I wanted some comments.
I think that for 25$ plus shipping, its well worth the effort. I dont think its going to see a lot of use anyway, just as a "just in case" knife when I go fishing or something. Your concerns about the blade shape are interesting. If it has some success, maybe the good guys at Spyderco will concider a second generation with those improvements.
How about a modified Wharncliff blade a-la-Ronin to make a small utility/box cutting knife? Still fixed blade but you can carry in your back pocket as a regular tool.....hummmm.....
-Dean
I think that for 25$ plus shipping, its well worth the effort. I dont think its going to see a lot of use anyway, just as a "just in case" knife when I go fishing or something. Your concerns about the blade shape are interesting. If it has some success, maybe the good guys at Spyderco will concider a second generation with those improvements.
How about a modified Wharncliff blade a-la-Ronin to make a small utility/box cutting knife? Still fixed blade but you can carry in your back pocket as a regular tool.....hummmm.....
-Dean
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For the price I think they are great. Just the thing for the fish tackle box. I found it great in the kitchen - it would be on par or better than a lot of paring knives I've seen. I have small hands but didn't find the long handle a problem - it has great grip to it. For hiking etc it would be great light and easy to carry but if you are thinking "survival" forget it - it's just not that sort of knife. I have been surprised at the lack of interest in the knife. I've got them in the shop and only sold 1 so far.