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Joyce Laituri
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Bobby Branton
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I've never been a fan of the small (apart from Horn) or the FRN/Zytel Spyders and consequently don't own any. I couldn't buy the mythical G10 plainedge Civilian because I didn't have a spare $300 to find out if it existed for real. Ditto Bobby on the CF. My rate of buying Spyderco has slowed somewhat now I've reached the end of the current catalogue! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
As a soulthpaw I am slow to buy any model that is right-handed only (linerlocks). In the past month I have bought a Horn (A.G.Russell flat ground) and a Hunter. Both have the back locking bar and are easy for me to operate.
On a related note, do you still have any of the left-handed Terzoulas? Thanks for the new forum!
On a related note, do you still have any of the left-handed Terzoulas? Thanks for the new forum!
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Clay Kesting
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1. "Lower grade" steels used for some of the economy/accessible models -- AUS 6, AUS 8, to a degree even ATS 55 (though I should know better). Perhaps as a knife knut it is a self-created problem, but these are an instant turn-off for me. If VG-10 were your basic steel (not just on Calypso Lite and Moran) I'd be happier and would be open to more models.
2. The dominance of hollow-grinds. Being a flat-grind person (my Culinary Arts background), I tend to limit myself automatically to flat groung offerings, which are in the small minority of Spyderco's lineup -- but still more than anyone else. I'm still not sure I'll buy Gunting -- I may just wait for Temperance Jr. instead.
3. Tip-up carry. Tip-down is my religion and I'm a true believer. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Since most of us are rather adamant one way or the other, I'd suggest making all clip-its switchable from tip-up to tip-down, from right to left.
4. Black handles. I am sick to death of the black G10 "tactical" folder image, and black FRN as well. I can't wait for the Lum Chinese folder with those green Almite scales. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> "Manly" colours like O.D., dark blue, &c. Please consider this esp. for your MBC/utility designs.
5. "Tactical" names. The only thing that makes me hesitate over the Military is its name. Spyderco is better about this than all of the other brands with their heavily promoted "combat"/"SEAL"/"Special Ops"/Flesh eater knives. In the event that I have to use a blade for self-defense, I don't want the image of my "edged tool" (to use BRAM's term) to project the demonized "assault weapon" image.
Edited by - Carlos on 7/27/00 10:54:36 PM
2. The dominance of hollow-grinds. Being a flat-grind person (my Culinary Arts background), I tend to limit myself automatically to flat groung offerings, which are in the small minority of Spyderco's lineup -- but still more than anyone else. I'm still not sure I'll buy Gunting -- I may just wait for Temperance Jr. instead.
3. Tip-up carry. Tip-down is my religion and I'm a true believer. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Since most of us are rather adamant one way or the other, I'd suggest making all clip-its switchable from tip-up to tip-down, from right to left.
4. Black handles. I am sick to death of the black G10 "tactical" folder image, and black FRN as well. I can't wait for the Lum Chinese folder with those green Almite scales. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> "Manly" colours like O.D., dark blue, &c. Please consider this esp. for your MBC/utility designs.
5. "Tactical" names. The only thing that makes me hesitate over the Military is its name. Spyderco is better about this than all of the other brands with their heavily promoted "combat"/"SEAL"/"Special Ops"/Flesh eater knives. In the event that I have to use a blade for self-defense, I don't want the image of my "edged tool" (to use BRAM's term) to project the demonized "assault weapon" image.
Edited by - Carlos on 7/27/00 10:54:36 PM
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Brian Lavin
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For me it was blade shape. I almost didn't buy my first Delica because I feel the blade is just too pointy. I bought it anyway because the handle fit my hand so well and it is so slim that I can forget that I even have it with me at times. Also, it is the perfect length for area I reside in. (3&1/2" or larger is illegal here in Arkansas) However, my fears about the strength of the tip were proven true when I accidentally dropped my Delica on concrete and broke off the tip. I thought I had found my perfect knife in the Chinook, but I have heard that it will be produced in the large version first, and based on how well that one sells, we may or may not ever see the smaller version. I love the shape of the Chinook's blade, both for daily use and defense, but I won't be buying this knife until the 3" bladed version appears. Don't get me wrong, I still buy other Spyderco's both for my collection and just the "WOW" factor of some of the styles (the reasoning behind my Civilian purchase <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>), but I am still looking for the "perfect" daily-carry/defense knife.
The main reason I have passed on some is the clip is not screwed into the liner, I want a clip I feel wont be ripped out when I get it caught on something.
Other reason is that on some models the liner locks went clear to the far side, offering no room for wear.
Kindest Regards,
Keith D.Armacost
Edited by - Kdarmy on 7/27/00 10:34:44 PM
Other reason is that on some models the liner locks went clear to the far side, offering no room for wear.
Kindest Regards,
Keith D.Armacost
Edited by - Kdarmy on 7/27/00 10:34:44 PM
While I have owned and do own Spyderco Knives, the main reason I don't buy is design of most knives. While there are interesting and innovative designs, most don't offer what I am looking for. When something comes close, the materials used then make buying that knife less of an option.
For me, I like a nice finger notch or some type of solid finger guard to keep my finger from sliding onto the blade. This also allows for good solid grip when using the knife in various ways. Most Spyderco's offer minimal finger guards. There is improvement in this area, but not what I would like to see.
For me, I like a nice finger notch or some type of solid finger guard to keep my finger from sliding onto the blade. This also allows for good solid grip when using the knife in various ways. Most Spyderco's offer minimal finger guards. There is improvement in this area, but not what I would like to see.
When I first saw Spyderco knives (Worker, Hunter, Police) I thought, "They look like surgical instruments, something you'd see on a tray in an operating room." I thought they looked like the handles had fallen off revealing the metal beneath. -Not the fancy looking handles I was used to. P.S.- it's years later and the stainless models are my ABSOLUTE favorites and the ones I carry every day.
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sam the man..
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Hello Joyce!
KEY factors - here are a few :
1. Redundantcy - some knives are similar in functionaly. Even if the designs tell them apart, they still bear some resemblence. I guess that's why you guys are culling certain models to make more room for new models.
2. The long wait - Some HOT! models ship too slow to Malaysia. Buyers get put off by this and quickly change their mind.
3. Lack of awareness - Spydercos are least known here in Malaysia. So, some of the HOT spydies had slipped through our spydie sensors. The dealers don't push their products hard enough both in Malaysia and Singapore. Its a small market, but the ELUs and collectors are out there. Out of more than 22 million Malaysians, its a tough job to keep ALL of them informed!
Well, that's about a few which I can name which kept some of us spydernuts here from getting our fangs on the knives!
Sam
KEY factors - here are a few :
1. Redundantcy - some knives are similar in functionaly. Even if the designs tell them apart, they still bear some resemblence. I guess that's why you guys are culling certain models to make more room for new models.
2. The long wait - Some HOT! models ship too slow to Malaysia. Buyers get put off by this and quickly change their mind.
3. Lack of awareness - Spydercos are least known here in Malaysia. So, some of the HOT spydies had slipped through our spydie sensors. The dealers don't push their products hard enough both in Malaysia and Singapore. Its a small market, but the ELUs and collectors are out there. Out of more than 22 million Malaysians, its a tough job to keep ALL of them informed!
Well, that's about a few which I can name which kept some of us spydernuts here from getting our fangs on the knives!
Sam
The Spyderhole is the singular most important feature that I love about Spyderco knives. After playing with other brands opening studs etc., just found that it wasn't as simple or effective as a round hole.
However, on some models, the positioning of the clip really affected my decision. A lot of the time, the clips aren't close enough to the edge of the handle slabs as I would prefer. I understand with knives like the Rescue that you would want a hunk of handle sticking out of your pocket for ease of drawing the knife, but with most everyday carries, I like clips right up against the edge.
Thats about it really. Overall I'm a happy camper!
Ken
However, on some models, the positioning of the clip really affected my decision. A lot of the time, the clips aren't close enough to the edge of the handle slabs as I would prefer. I understand with knives like the Rescue that you would want a hunk of handle sticking out of your pocket for ease of drawing the knife, but with most everyday carries, I like clips right up against the edge.
Thats about it really. Overall I'm a happy camper!
Ken