What do you think about the spyder card? Is it a valuable addition to the collection? Plain edge or 50/50? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
I'm looking for a nice pocket carry for when my millie is just too big <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
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aero_student
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Joe Talmadge
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I've come to really like the Spydercard, based on the fact that it's so easy to carry, is incredibly sharp, and easy to keep that way.
The Spydercard is a knife that you need to have the proper expectations for. It won't open as easy as your delica. It's not as smooth as your Military. It's not as ergonomic as your rescue. What makes the Spydercard is the form factor, so don't be disappointed if the ergonomics aren't perfect.
The Spydercard has worked itself into one of my most carried knives. In dockers, I can carry it in the front pocket without walking around looking as if I'm constantly aroused. And it fits comfortably in a back pocket in any pants. In short, carry comfort is excellent. Ironically, the one place I don't carry it is in my wallet.
Also on the upside, the spyderco hole works well once you get used to the bizarre ergonomics, and the blade is very thin and outrageously sharp. The sharp point comes in handy.
On the downside, it's just not going to have the security and ergonomics of a regular folder. If you can get past that and just take the knife on its merits, you'll love it.
Joe
The Spydercard is a knife that you need to have the proper expectations for. It won't open as easy as your delica. It's not as smooth as your Military. It's not as ergonomic as your rescue. What makes the Spydercard is the form factor, so don't be disappointed if the ergonomics aren't perfect.
The Spydercard has worked itself into one of my most carried knives. In dockers, I can carry it in the front pocket without walking around looking as if I'm constantly aroused. And it fits comfortably in a back pocket in any pants. In short, carry comfort is excellent. Ironically, the one place I don't carry it is in my wallet.
Also on the upside, the spyderco hole works well once you get used to the bizarre ergonomics, and the blade is very thin and outrageously sharp. The sharp point comes in handy.
On the downside, it's just not going to have the security and ergonomics of a regular folder. If you can get past that and just take the knife on its merits, you'll love it.
Joe
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Allen E. Treat
Dear Marauder2002 ;
The Spydercard is, I think, misunderstood. Eduard Bradichansky
had "deep concealment" in mind when he
designed it ( wonder if he worked for the
Mossad ? ), I myself chose the 50/50 edge.
What's really sad though, are the
competitors "takes" on the theme ( SOG, Microtech, to name but a few ).
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
A.E.T.
The Spydercard is, I think, misunderstood. Eduard Bradichansky
had "deep concealment" in mind when he
designed it ( wonder if he worked for the
Mossad ? ), I myself chose the 50/50 edge.
What's really sad though, are the
competitors "takes" on the theme ( SOG, Microtech, to name but a few ).
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
A.E.T.
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Joe Talmadge
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Allen,
Could you give us your thoughts on the competition's products? It sounds like you think they've gone wrong somewhere.
With SOG, it's easy enough to see: the addition of the non-removeable clip makes the thing way too thick. Since getting the form factor right is THE WHOLE POINT of this style of knife, any other ostensible improvements in SOG's offering are lost on me. What about Microtech's version?
Could you give us your thoughts on the competition's products? It sounds like you think they've gone wrong somewhere.
With SOG, it's easy enough to see: the addition of the non-removeable clip makes the thing way too thick. Since getting the form factor right is THE WHOLE POINT of this style of knife, any other ostensible improvements in SOG's offering are lost on me. What about Microtech's version?