Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
I can’t quite bring myself to buy a fidget spinner, but I can sit and endlessly open and close my knives. I’m assuming I’m not alone. So, of all the ones you have, which Spyderco do you enjoy fidgeting with most? I’d love to hear your thoughts on size, shape, balance, locking mechanism etc., and pictures are always a bonus!
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Dragonfly 2, Para Military 2, Native 5 Lightweight, Chaparral Lightweight, Para 3
Dragonfly 2, Para Military 2, Native 5 Lightweight, Chaparral Lightweight, Para 3
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
I don’t have a favorite just which ever I’m using at the time, or whatever is new. Fidgeting is one reason I’m not big on fixed blades.
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Definitely the pm2 when I'm forced to be inside (watching the grandkids). I occasionally become a couch ninja.
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
I’m picturing you sitting there flicking that big PM2 open, over and over, watching and flicking, and the grandkids being very VERY good.
Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes by itself.
Dragonfly 2, Para Military 2, Native 5 Lightweight, Chaparral Lightweight, Para 3
Dragonfly 2, Para Military 2, Native 5 Lightweight, Chaparral Lightweight, Para 3
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
PM2 as well, and maybe the Mantra with the flipper
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Flippers are the best for fidgeting.
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Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Street Bowie for sure.
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
My thoughts exactly. There's probably nothing better than a new knife day. :D
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Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Lil Temp 3
Thumb open
Inertia open
Spyder drop open
Ring Finger open
Spin to reverse grip
Spin back
tumble to reverse grip
Tumble back
One hand close and holster
Repeat.....
Thumb open
Inertia open
Spyder drop open
Ring Finger open
Spin to reverse grip
Spin back
tumble to reverse grip
Tumble back
One hand close and holster
Repeat.....
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Sliverax. Multiple opening methods, perfect pivot action.
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Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Domino and Dice. Frame lock makes for easy closing on top of the multiple opening methods the flipper and blade hole allow.
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Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Southard is my favorite. Really need to get this one back in the pocket. It needs a trip to Golden first though for some TLC
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Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
In general, I don't consider "fidget factor" to be a legitimate attribute for a knife but I definitely understand the trend. Certainly guilty of "fidgeting" myself.
I find myself repetedly opening and closing a Squarehead. Recently, it has been the FRN model but the Ti model was just as easy to get carried away with.
I find myself repetedly opening and closing a Squarehead. Recently, it has been the FRN model but the Ti model was just as easy to get carried away with.
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Sliverax gets my vote too!
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Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but my favorite for fidgeting is the positron. People have said the flipper is too small and and the lock is set too deep into the scales to be easily accessible but that's what makes it my favorite fidget knife. It's slightly challenging and I feel like I'm improving my hand's dexterity just by playing with it.
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
I prefer the the Domino. I love fidgeting with flippers.
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Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
I love flicking open my PM2’s but I reckon a Domino would make a nice fidgeter and for those very reasons!
My collection so far: 52100 Military (2); 52100 PM2 (2); 52100 Para3; Stretch2 V-Toku; KnifeWorks M4 PM2; BentoBox M390 PM2; BentoBox S90V Military; Police4 K390; S110V PM2; SS Delica AUS-6; Wayne Goddard Sprint VG-10
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
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Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
Sage 3. That bolt action lock makes fidgeting SO fun. Any way you open it, that lock system makes it smooth as butter.
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Most recently added and enjoying: CF Cruwear Manix 2 and LW Manix 2
Daily Carry: Blue CF Domino and well-loved Manix 2 LW.
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
There is just something about the superior ergonomics of the C-60 Ayoob model to where I just can't leave it alone for any length of time. It operates so smoothly and reliably that if it had a better blade steel it would probably be my current EDC. But none the less it is one of my favorites to toy around with.
As far as fixed blades go the original TEMPERANCE 1 model is another Spyder that I just can't put down. I make up reasons to use it and as a result it's one of my most favorite kitchen companions of all my knives.
As far as fixed blades go the original TEMPERANCE 1 model is another Spyder that I just can't put down. I make up reasons to use it and as a result it's one of my most favorite kitchen companions of all my knives.
Re: Your favorite Spyderco for fidgeting?
I like the Para 3, small and smooth opening/closing one handed.
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FK
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