List what you think is the 10 best Spydercos for SD

[Dr. Snubnose]

here's my list...not in any order:

1. Ronin
2. Yojimbo
3. Chinook I and II
4. Mas Ayoob
5. Waved Endura
6. Adventura
7. Manix
8. Gunting
9. Centofante 4
10.Military

Doc :D Honorable Mention: Vesuvius, Matriarch, Ladybug, Kumo, Merlin and Spyderhawk

[Firefighter880]

I'll take that challenge....

1. Chinook 3
2. Yojimbo
3. Ronin
4. Civilian
5. Matriarch
6. Lil Temp
7. Waved Endura
8. Karambit
9. Military
10. Manix

Honorable mention: Dodo, Lava.

These aren't in any particular order. I think some of the smaller ones (Lava, Dodo, etc) would be great paired with a larger heavy-hitter (Chinook, Civilian, etc).

Boy, I know somebody is just gonna lay into me for one or two of the knives I listed though :rolleyes: !

:spyder:

[Dr. Snubnose]

I'll take that challenge....

1. Chinook 3
2. Yojimbo
3. Ronin
4. Civilian
5. Matriarch
6. Lil Temp
7. Waved Endura
8. Karambit
9. Military
10. Manix

Honorable mention: Dodo, Lava.

These aren't in any particular order. I think some of the smaller ones (Lava, Dodo, etc) would be great paired with a larger heavy-hitter (Chinook, Civilian, etc).

Boy, I know somebody is just gonna lay into me for one or two of the knives I listed though :rolleyes: !
:spyder:

Don't worry about it knifebro...these are your choices...so there are no wrong answers...just your preference...anybody takes you to task they will have to answer to me :eek: and they will be sorry Spyderco ever made a Ladybug...LOL...Ladybug is my number 11 best SD knife.....Doc

[Th232]

Ok...

1) Perrin
2) Temperance
3) Street Beat
4) Ronin
5) Yojimbo
6) Civvie/Matriarch (distinction between the two is trivial for me)
7) Massad Ayoob
8) Gunting
9) Chinook
10) Lil' Temp

And honourable mentions for: Millie (and Para), Manix (and Mini-Manix), Spyderhawk (and Harpy, for that matter), Karambit, SPOT (and Swick), and Lava.

P'Kal would fit in the top 10, but it's not out yet, so I've decided not to put it in.

[jaislandboy]

alright Doc, since I'm a victim of compophobia, here is my list (from a layman's point of view!)....mind you my list is Meat Test biased!
In no particular order.... :rolleyes:
Chinook3
Yojimbo
Ronin
Swick
Street Beat
Military
Waved Endura
Temperance
Manix
Centofante 4

I've never held a M. Ayoob but I'm guessing this would be a sweet SD piece too! :D

[224477]

Not in any order:

Dodo
Karambit
Persian Schempp
Chinook 2 or 3
Perrin FB
Streetbeat Perrin
Spot
Swick
Manix 83 "mini Manix"
Ronin

other choices:
waved D4 and E4
non waved D4 and E4
Yoji
byrd crossbill with imagination of G10 handles - SS is not as safe here
Centofante 3 :eek:
and Lava if you`re a secret agent :D

[blackmist]

I only own 3 spydies but I'm curious why the ATR serrated didn't make any of these lists..? As an uneducated new to knives guy it seems to me it has it all.. serrated like the civvie and pointy.. maybe it is the lack of grip on the Ti or SS handle.

[Jenner 515]

Based on what I own currently or have owned:

1. Kerambit...hands down. (I'm hoping the P'kal will give it a run for its money)
2. G10 Police
3. Manix
4. Gunting
5. Military
6. Renegade
7. Waved Endura
8. Massad Ayoob
9. SS Police
10. Spyderfly

Honorable Mentions:
FB Lum Tanto; Civilian; SS SE Harpy; Tasman;

[ruxton]

Ok here we go...
1) Yojimbo
2) Civilian
3) Kerambit
4) Kumo
5) Swick
6) Waved D4
7) C46 Bob Lum
8) Military
9) lil' temp (haven't handled one/don't own one)
10) Manix (Again, haven't handled one and don't own one)

That will likely change soon though, bring on the p'kal, hossums and the superhawk :D

[Steel Vader]

I decided to limit my list to knives meeting certain criteria:

1. Must be a folder, as fixed-blade carry is illegal in many places.
2. Must have a blade length 3 inches or less (again for legal reasons).
3. Must be reasonably available (not a hard to find grail knife).
4. Must have G-10 (preferable) or FRN handles for grip -- no SS.

With these criteria, I come up with only five knives (one of which is a Byrd), ranked in order of effectiveness (as perceived by me):

1. Yojimbo
2. Delica Wave
3. Caly3
4. Meadowlark G-10 (poor man's Caly3 / Delica) ...
design also perfect for a Dremel Wave!
5. Tasman

-SV-

[i.v]

1. Kiwi
2. Cricket
3. Ladybug
4. Jester
5. Mouse
6. Dragonfly
7. Dodo
8. Salsa
9. Lava
10.Ladybug II

I'm using Spydercos do defend myself against vicious apples, cardboard boxes and letters :D
I have decided not to carry knives for SD anymore but if I did I would probably go with a Delica3 \ Endura3 - I like the sharp tips and I find them to have a good grip, great ease of handling and most importantly, I'm very used to them.

[Hannibal Lecter]

Dear Friends,

In no particular order...

Yojimbo
Ronin
Civilian
Matriarch
Waved Endura
Temperance
Kris
Persian
Karambit
Gunting

--------
Hannibal

[Monocrom]

1- Civilian / Matriarch
2- Yojimbo
3- Waved Endura
4- Waved Delica
5- Persian
6- Dodo
7- Centofante3
8- Lava
9- Manix
10- Chinook3

[Mr Blonde]

The topic of these lists might be a bit grim, but Top Tens are always fun. :D

1. Temperance
2. Perrin Streetbowie
3. Ronin
4. Swick
5. Chinook II
6. Yojimbo
7. Li'l Temp
8. Mini Manix
9. Delica 4
10. Lava

Wouter

[The Deacon]

Doc, you surprised me. I'd have guessed your answer would have been "whichever ten I happen to have on me at the time." :D

[Lost Jaguar]

Great topic! Assuming we can't include models yet to come, like the P'Kal, here's mine, in order of preference:

Fixed:

Temperance
Kumo
Perrin (original model)
Perrin Street Beat

Folder:

Waved Delica 4
Waved Endura 4
Waved Endura 3 (SDF model)
Chinook
Yojimbo

And finally, my own modified Police:

[ATTACH]8110[/ATTACH]

Four way clip mod and lanyard hole by Chase Axxin, with wave and low-rider clip by STR (who also made the photo).

Draws into Pikal perfectly. I'm so proud of this little puppy, I just had to include it.

[Jenner 515]

And finally, my own modified Police:

[ATTACH]8110[/ATTACH]

Four way clip mod and lanyard hole by Chase Axxin, with wave and low-rider clip by STR (who also made the photo).

Draws into Pikal perfectly. I'm so proud of this little puppy, I just had to include it.

Wow,

That's drop dead gorgeous.

[ruxton]

:eek: I want one...
That's a real beauty.

[Capt. Carl]

I feel safe with my Military.

1. Military

[bigkahunasix]

No particular order:

G-10 Police (better if modified to tip up carry)
Yojimbo (if not for Doc, I would still consider this to be a oversized boxknife)
Waved Endura/Delica (not enough difference to separate)
Chinook (all models)
Civilian/Matriarch (no difference)
Temperance
Gunting
Dodo
Ayoob
All non SS handled Hawkbills

Honorable mention: Military, Renegade, non-waved Endura/Delica, Lava