What's your favorite Spyderco that's a little bit of a "hidden gem?"
What's your favorite Spyderco that's a little bit of a "hidden gem?"
Everyone knows about the PM2, the Manix, the Delica, etc. But what's your favorite Spyderco to carry that not many people talk about?
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Re: What's your favorite Spyderco that's a little bit of a "hidden gem?"
Definitely a tough one to beat. Only member here I know that has one, and it's great that you love it!
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
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1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
- JonLeBlanc
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Unfortunately some fine gentleman acquired it from me surreptitiously and without my authorization at a bar one night, but I had a little stainless Jester CE that was so handy. The perfect box opener. I'm tempted to snag one of the G-10 sprints to replace it but I procrastinate. That's one we don't hear about too much, right? Lol
P.s. Now that I think about it, that was my very first Spyderco! Poor little Jester...
P.s. Now that I think about it, that was my very first Spyderco! Poor little Jester...
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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Cricket
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C54 Calypso
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For guys who tend to like their knives on the larger side...Darby and Vivi quickly come to mind...has anybody ever given the Opus a try? If not, any particular reason why?
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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Spyderco makes more than folders guys. They make some of the best fixed blades that money can buy and I have my eyes on a few more.
I have the Bob Lum Darn Dao, Sustain, and Jumpmaster 2. They're very nice, yep "gems."
And I'm not telling you what I am waiting on to buy in case I tip you off! :p
I have the Bob Lum Darn Dao, Sustain, and Jumpmaster 2. They're very nice, yep "gems."
And I'm not telling you what I am waiting on to buy in case I tip you off! :p
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Re: What's your favorite Spyderco that's a little bit of a "hidden gem?"
Szabo folder. Very interesting locking mechanism, and awesome lines.
This really is one of their best designs. The caly line has amazing ergonomics. I've tried all three sizes and the full sized Calypso is my favorite.
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The Stretch 1 is definitely a hidden gem. I've said it before, but it's Spydercos best "sleeper" model. It doesn't get the attention it should because it falls a bit short in the aesthetic department for some, but it's one of their most comfortable and best slicing knives!
Also, the Hungarian is another hidden gem, or "sleeper" as I like to say. Phenomenal ergonomics and it has some beautiful fit and finish! If Spyderco made a less flashy version, better fit for getting dirty, it would be one of their best work knives in my opinion!
Hidden gem or not, the PPT is hands down my favorite model ever from Spyderco. It's a bit heavy but its a very comfortable knife in hand and a really unique design in general!
The Squarehead is a close second for favorite. It's another wicked unique design that I just find captivating and have fallen in love with using over the past few years! Carries well because it's so small and has proven to be incredibly convenient.
Also, the Hungarian is another hidden gem, or "sleeper" as I like to say. Phenomenal ergonomics and it has some beautiful fit and finish! If Spyderco made a less flashy version, better fit for getting dirty, it would be one of their best work knives in my opinion!
Hidden gem or not, the PPT is hands down my favorite model ever from Spyderco. It's a bit heavy but its a very comfortable knife in hand and a really unique design in general!
The Squarehead is a close second for favorite. It's another wicked unique design that I just find captivating and have fallen in love with using over the past few years! Carries well because it's so small and has proven to be incredibly convenient.
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Re: What's your favorite Spyderco that's a little bit of a "hidden gem?"
So many have come and gone, and so many good choices already mentioned - but yeah, most of the fixed blades and the centofante iii deserve more love
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Maybe not so 'hidden', but they don't get the same ongoing fanfare as some other models.
-ZDP189 Dragonfly
-K390 Urban
-SE Drop point UKPK in Gin1.
And I completely agree on the HAP40 Stretch.
-ZDP189 Dragonfly
-K390 Urban
-SE Drop point UKPK in Gin1.
And I completely agree on the HAP40 Stretch.
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I might be the only one, but I regularly carry the Des Horn. Light and elegant, but that Wharncliffe blade does the job.