Hiking in Switzerland - which Spydie?

[Whieee]

No need to apologize If we all knew everything, this forums wouldn't be any fun.

This is the Sentinel btw:

[Dagon]

I would take along a nicely practical SAK, like the Rücksack which is pretty perfectly equipped for your trip; AND a Spydie. Probably an H1 one.

[samiam]

The swiss regulation brochure is awsome, FYI, PanzerFaust is Verboten!

[skatenut]

The swiss regulation brochure is awsome, FYI, PanzerFaust is Verboten!

I had a good laugh over that, imagine, forbidding Panzerfaust! :D

[ChapmanPreferred]

How about a DKPN? Might better fit the criteria in the thread. It is a veriation of the UKPN with a slightly shorter blade, and the area where the Spyderhole goes is only partially drilled out from both sides for a "non-one hand" opening design. Let us know what knife(ves) you take, how your trip was, and bring back lots of pics!

Link to pic borrowed form Ted.

http://www.spydie.nl/img/c94gpdk_l.jpg

[Aimless]

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To my best knowledge: The Switzerland has a new knife law and all of your Spydies are legal now *. No reason to buy an extra Swiss suitable Spydie, Whieee. If you want to know it for sure, please contact Swiss embassy in US.

*) I don't start rumors, I live in the neighborhood of Switzerland.

No kidding? I went two years ago and the information on the net was pretty contradictory as far as locking blades and one handed opening knives.

I used babelfish on that flyer but it kept giving a word that I think means "knife" as "measure" It looks like only butterfly knives, various double edged knives and automatic opening knives are illegal.

[mmyron1]

Well then if no Spydie is "illegal" I suggest a Para Military. I love mine and is not too large if you ask me. Respectable blade length that IMHO is plenty friendly if you need to take it out in front of people. Or my other favorite, the Native.

[Whieee]

Well then if no Spydie is "illegal" I suggest a Para Military. I love mine and is not too large if you ask me. Respectable blade length that IMHO is plenty friendly if you need to take it out in front of people. Or my other favorite, the Native.

I suppose there are some spydies that are illegal in Switzerland, but none of mine are. The Para is a valid option to consider. I handled one recently and it's a fine piece of engineering. The native isn't my cup of tea. I miss the thumb ramp on it.

I hope Sal wil make my 'travel grail': a Salt I updated to a D4 design, preferably with adjustable pivot, and a D4 design clip made out of titanium. I'd buy a yellow one in a heartbeat, probably both PE and SE :)

[mmyron1]

I hope Sal wil make my 'travel grail': a Salt I updated to a D4 design, preferably with adjustable pivot, and a D4 design clip made out of titanium. I'd buy a yellow one in a heartbeat, probably both PE and SE :)

I am on board with that too. Basically a D4 with H1 blade :)

[Peter1960]

No kidding? I went two years ago and the information on the net was pretty contradictory as far as locking blades and one handed opening knives.

No kidding Sir ... the new law is in force since early 2009.

[Aimless]

No kidding Sir ... the new law is in force since early 2009.

Thanks Peter :) Next time I can bring more than a multi-tool, however I will leave my panzerfaust at home.

[Whieee]

Kicking this thread again I'm trying to decide what spydie should come with me, but I could use some input :)

Spydies in my collection:
Salt I SE black: a possibility, however I miss the slightly longer handle the D4 has. H1 steel is absolutely great, as I will not have the option to keep my blade dry or clean at all times.

Delica 4 PE ZDP-189: not coming along. I _love_ that knife, but ZDP-189 is going to stain, as I found out recently. I'm willing to sacrifice edge-holding for rust-resistance. I'm considering a D4 in VG-10.

UKPK FG: might come along as a backup blade, or a take-along for city trips during my vacation. I prefer a lock for the hiking/climbing part of my vacation, and a grippy clip. A wireclip is great for EDC, but not grippy enough for this in my opinion.

Sage 1: not coming along. I didn't buy that beauty for heavy outdoor use

So, what Spydie to take along, or buy? I'm considering a D4 in VG-10, although I haven't decided whether it should be a PE or SE. CE doesn't appeal to me. The Spydie I take along should be able to take a beating, should not rust, should have about 3" of blade, a decent clip (preferably tip-UP), a lock, thumb ramp with jimping, and be affordable. Also it should be at least a bit NKP friendly :p

Any advice?

[telemeister]

Kicking this thread again
So, what Spydie to take along, or buy? I'm considering a D4 in VG-10, although I haven't decided whether it should be a PE or SE. CE doesn't appeal to me. The Spydie I take along should be able to take a beating, should not rust, should have about 3" of blade, a decent clip (preferably tip-UP), a lock, thumb ramp with jimping, and be affordable. Also it should be at least a bit NKP friendly :p

Any advice?

Too easy, take a Delica SE in VG-10.

[Woz]

Peter is right. No problems with most Spydercos (still, no Balisong, no Autos iirc), but I will not travel to a country where I can not EDC my Panzerfaust! --- Just kidding

[Whieee]

Update:
went to my local outdoor shop today, and tried out a SE Delica4 VG-10, a Native, a CE Endura4 VG-10, and last but not least a yellow SE Pacific Salt. The Pacific Salt looked way too big, but it felt comfortable in my hand. I ended up buying it :D

So for now: I'll take my Pacific Salt for hard use, with the UKPK as backup for city trips and plainedge work.

[224477]

Spyderco and Switzerland dont go together, unfortunately...

No lock, no onehand opening better and VERY low profile..

But you better check with Swiss officials for that.

[Aimless]

Spyderco and Switzerland dont go together, unfortunately...

No lock, no onehand opening better and VERY low profile..

But you better check with Swiss officials for that.

There's a pamphlet the Swiss put out on the first page of this thread that states otherwise.

[224477]

There's a pamphlet the Swiss put out on the first page of this thread that states otherwise.

I had incorrect - old - input unfortunately. My friend experienced cofiscation and harassment once during crossing the swiss boarder, but it was a couple of yrs. ago. I built the experience based on his story.

[skatenut]

If you go to Bern or Burgdorf, make to sure to vistit the Klötzli shop. don't blame me if you spend a fortune there! :D

http://www.klotzli.com/e/team/index.html

[Dagon]

Yes do visit the Klötzli shop. Klötzli and Spyderco are my 2 favourite production companies (though I have only a few Klötzlis). I have a soft spot for the Walker 05 and 06.