Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?

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spydergoat wrote:
Mon Mar 14, 2022 3:16 pm
I'm surprised the Native Chief did not get mentioned yet. Very good looking knife! Long and slender, gently curved spine and handle, symmetrical pointy leaf blade.
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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:47 pm
I've always loved the Sage 4!
That’s my vote as well. Man that’s a gorgeous knife. I hope they do another run at some point.
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I really wanted to love the Sage 4, but that row of screws down the center of the handle just ruins the looks to me. The Chief is an eye-grabber in a much better way, but the C54BMP Calypso is tough to beat. It's shocking how light it is compared to the Sprint version.
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I can’t say I’ve seen all the different models Spyderco has made over the years, but of the ones I have seen her are the top 6

1: Lum Tanto fixed blade:
I can easily say that I think the Lum Tanto fixed blade in any iteration is the most beautiful Spyderco knife in my opinion. It has such a well done Tanto blade shap it’s proportions are perfect and it’s quite elegant.
I still regret not getting one a few years ago when I saw it for $255. That would be a steal now

(Pic from the Spyderco website for reference.)
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2: Euro Edge
For me the Euro Edge trails just behind. I really like it’s symmetry, the variance in finish on the fullers and the flats of the blade is quite interesting. it also has extremely beautifully polished G10 handles. Most people I show the Euro Edge to think it has carbon fiber handles.

(Edit wow almost forgot about the Lum Tanto folder)
3:Lum Tanto folder
4:The Kris
5:Sustain
6: Szabo Folder This one is more bada$$ than beautiful though.


EDIT for content oops
40 Spyderco knives in 11 different steels,
1 Byrd and 30 “others”
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Can't decide which one of the two fluted Ti models.
Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback Manix2 Sage 1 SSS Stretch 2 XL G10
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I figure I'll narrow it down to spydercos I currently own as there's just so many models overall. The shaman zwear is the nicest spyderco I own. Friends, whether knife people or not, comment on it more than all my other spydercos combined. The smooth dark g10 combined with the overall shape of the knife is an exceptionally purdy combination. A sleek classy brute
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"The one that is in your pocket when you desperately need it !

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The Hungarian - a very cool knife with amazing fit and finish.

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I can’t decide between the Caly(any), Chaparral, Kopa, Brouwer, or Dragonfly 2. This is extremely hard to choose one single Spyderco. The Paysan and Nirvana certainly come to mind as well, but are too big/expensive for me.

Unless it has been done, it would be fun to see which model people see as the least good looking model.
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Gb2, kapara carbon fiber
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Mushroom wrote:
Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:50 pm
This ones too easy - Spyderco Perrin PPT Black!

Image https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... trade-/918
**** that’s a nice blade. Missed that one. 10/10 Would buy now if it was available 😅
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To me, the Kapara! Beautiful as it is functional.
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DrHE wrote:
Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:12 pm
Danke wrote:
Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:21 pm
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I had no idea they made this one but I am sad I didn’t buy it. That’s AMAZING! You have great taste my friend.

This one is amazing. I wish I had a time machine to go buy one of these. This gets my vote!
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Caly 3.5 gray g10
Scorpius ss
Kiwi jigged bone
cricket ss spyderedge
Kopa black micarta
Sage 2
Titanium military
S.p.o.t
Spin etched web
Lil temperance spyderedge
Atr
Jester ss
Lava ss
Stretch
I’m probably forgetting many more..but I consider all of these perfect designs.
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steelcity16 wrote:
Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:52 am
DrHE wrote:
Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:12 pm
Danke wrote:
Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:21 pm
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I had no idea they made this one but I am sad I didn’t buy it. That’s AMAZING! You have great taste my friend.

This one is amazing. I wish I had a time machine to go buy one of these. This gets my vote!
Those bolster scales tripped me out.
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I always thought the Mamba looked pretty slick.

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If we were to add utility to the looks, I'd go with a Lum Chinese Folder.
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There's clearly no shortage of good-looking Spydercos! :cheap-sunglasses

Of stock Spydercos, I've always been partial to a couple, aesthetically speaking.

I like the simple, yet exotic and elegant lines of the Shabaria...
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And I like the clean but swoopy lines of the Scorpius...
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Hi JFrame,

Welcome to our forum.

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Kapara is gorgeous
Mouse is cute
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