LionSpy - New King of the Pocket?

SMI · #21

Slash wrote:better for hard use. less prone to breaking. why are kitchen knives various sizes?

Yes, that is the common response I hear. But I'm curious what all these people are doing with their huge folders that I couldn't achieve with something smaller? Honestly I think most people say, "better for hard use" but they don't even use the things. Kinda become a canned response now. Not trying to be a dick, but I just hear that so much.

Most good kitchen knives (I've used) don't have a thick blade stock. I certainly wouldn't want one, would severely dampen the abilities in the kitchen. Sure different lengths, I'll give you that. Didn't mean to derail this thread, I'm not going to do it anymore. This convo is better for another thread.

Lionsteel is surely a beast though. I dig framelocks. Used my sebbie for years doing carpentry and started to really enjoy framelocks. I'm a lefty though so it can be slim pickings for myself.

NYRich · #22

The price alone rules this one out for me and my Millie is plenty heavy enough for my meager needs. I guess if someone has the cash and wants a bruiser of a knife there are worse choices.

It is a good looker. Maybe at half the price and put on a diet I could learn to love it, but then it wouldn't be a Lionspy.

Slash · #23

SMI wrote:Yes, that is the common response I hear. But I'm curious what all these people are doing with their huge folders that I couldn't achieve with something smaller? Honestly I think most people say, "better for hard use" but they don't even use the things. Kinda become a canned response now. Not trying to be a dick, but I just hear that so much.

Most good kitchen knives (I've used) don't have a thick blade stock. I certainly wouldn't want one, would severely dampen the abilities in the kitchen. Sure different lengths, I'll give you that. Didn't mean to derail this thread, I'm not going to do it anymore. This convo is better for another thread.

Lionsteel is surely a beast though. I dig framelocks. Used my sebbie for years doing carpentry and started to really enjoy framelocks. I'm a lefty though so it can be slim pickings for myself.

I saw someone edc their sr1 during the Christmas holiday where he sold trees. Used it for all sorts of tasks. Good thing about a heavy duty folder like this is it has no limits. You can comfortable use it for anything you want. With respect to kitchen knives, I wasn't necessarily referring to thickness. Unless you consider something like a butcher knife or similar for chopping. I was referring to the height of the blade. The thing is you need the height of the lionspy to go with the 4.5mm thickness to be a good cutter. Without that height it would just be a prybar.

My best suggestion would be to get one, try it out for yourself and all your questions will be answered for you.

gbelleh · #24

I can understand the comments regarding large folders. I was never interested in massive, hard use folders before. But, after recently getting a ZT 0550, and now the LionSpy, I'm starting to appreciate larger folders. I also find that these larger folders aren't as cumbersome in the pocket as I always imagined. Personally, I probably will never need the hard use capability of a knife like the LionSpy. But variety is nice, and it sure is beautiful to look at, as well as smooth and satisfying to operate. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the blade shape, but that's just personal preference. The blade came very sharp, and has been able to perform just fine for my EDC tasks so far.

I took a few pictures to give you a better idea of the size of the LionSpy. While it is a large, wide knife, the size difference might not be as dramatic as it seems. The LionSpy's scales are nicely contoured, making it thinner on the edges than the center. This makes the handle very comfortable to grip, and makes it ride slimmer in the pocket. I find the LionSpy takes up about the same amount of pocket space as the Manix 2. It has some weight to it, but I don't find the weight excessive in the pocket, and it balances well in the hand. This knife definitely isn't for everyone, but if you like large folders, the LionSpy would make a good choice.

A few more size comparison pics:

LionSpy with Manix 2

LionSpy with Para 2

LionSpy with Military

Here are some shots showing the width. The LionSpy is a bit thicker, but not much.

Manix 2, LionSpy, Para 2

LionSpy head to head with the Manix 2

LionSpy head to head with the Para 2

Sonny · #25

Nice knife; lots of nice pix. It's probably too large for me unless I'd spend a lot of time outdoors.
Of course, I love ANY Spyderco.
sonny

Evil D · #26

**** that blade is thick lol.

Wolverine666 · #27

I'm totally seduced by the LionSpy.

Motorman · #28

Remarkable unit!

enduraguy · #29

Meh. Its a little too what's the word I'm looking for......a yes, "Microtech" for me. Its pretty, but not my taste.

SMI · #30

Slash wrote:My best suggestion would be to get one, try it out for yourself and all your questions will be answered for you.

I would, but I don't know if it would fit in my pocket. I kid, I kid.