What Spyderco, based on features, fit and finish, materials, etc. do you consider to be your Best Buy? It may not be your favorite, but was worth more than you got.
For me, hands down, it was my Cat. It has G10, good jimping top and bottom, and great fit and finish.
I bought this as a travel knife and was blown away when I got it. It was nicer than my CF Chaparral way back when.
It holds an edge well enough and sharpens easy as pie. I used a Lansky on it when it was too dull, but usually maintained the edge on a leather barbers strop rather than let it get dull. Now I am using the Sharpmaker.
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This. A steal for the money.. It does absolutely everything right for a small folder designwise, perfect fit and finish, great steel.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
My best buy is my beloved and all time fav pocket folder : the K390 Urban. Best 60$ spent ever !
Marius
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Either the first run of the CS Native 5 DLC (first run before price hike) or GB1. Both have awesome steels, Native is DLC too.
The GB1 should have been priced much higher IMO. The fit, finish and build quality trumps EVERY other Spyderco I own.
When I first saw the title of your post my first thought was Cat as well, Doc. As others have weighed in I would have to add that I haven't owned a better knife for the money than a GB1 from any knife maker. Fantastic build and the knife is just a tank that will do anything that you ask from it. Between it, my Cat, and my 52100 Millie I probably don't actually need another folding knife but the Spydie addiction is too much fun.
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No brainer here. Back in 2018 when eBay coupons were plentiful, and I was also able to make an offer and no tax on eBay purchases, I snagged one of the best Spyderco's I own...for the incredible price of $119!
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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
No brainer here. Back in 2018 when Ebay coupons were plentiful, and I was also able to make an offer, I snagged one of the best Spyderco's I own...for the incredible price of $119!
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I'm still kicking myself for not buying a couple more as backups when they were plentiful and cheap. :mad:
My best buy is my beloved and all time fav pocket folder : the K390 Urban. Best 60$ spent ever !
Yup, I love this knife. It cost a lot more than the $32 or so I paid for my Cat. However, it is the best $58 or so I ever spent.
I Pray Heaven to Bestow The Best of Blessing on THIS HOUSE, and on ALL that shall hereafter Inhabit it. May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof! (John Adams regarding the White House)
Follow the Christ, the King,
Live pure, speak true, right wrong, follow the King--
Else, wherefore born?" (Tennyson)
I think pretty much any Spyderco represents a value in some way, but.. best value for the money at MAP pricing.. Native5, Manix 2, Tenacious/Resilience, Chap LW, UKPK jump to mind.
Best value as far as "crazy deals" that I've been able to score over the years..
$129.99 Shaman on sale at Cabela's
$134.99 Lil Sub Hilt/Lil Native Backlock bundle @ BladeHQ
$149.95 Discontinued Sprint CF Native CPM154/S90V