PPT, an extremely interesting and engaging model

[dbcad]

Who else has the good fortune to own and use the PPT? As it gets picked up, used and sharpened I come to appreciate it more and more :)

The 2 large choils for the fingers below, enormous jimped thumb ramp on top, seductive and practical curve at the back of the handle and ball milled frn all combine to make this model, for me, a true delight :D

It also helps that it's design is extremely robust, carries well despite it's heft, and is very well built. The PPT came with a lanyard, and sports an extremely low carry clip :D

This one has chopped veggies in the kitchen, taken bark off of fireplace logs, opened mail, sliced meat, and taken down boxes All with complete control and confidence :D I'm sure that if pushed the PPT could do quite a bit more It's one strong and tough knife :eek:

This whole line of thought was brought up by the first reprofiling of my PPT yesterday in 2 or so years :eek: So back to the original question Who else has one of these beauts? How do you like or dislike it??

[gbelleh]

I got my PPT very shortly after they were released. I do like it a lot, and have carried it. The only reasons it didn't end up a regular user are the weight combined with the thickness in the pocket, and the pocket clip design. The clip's upward bend, and pointed tip seem to catch fabrics and get in the way more than a flatter, more rounded design (like the hourglass clip). The weight and thickness are not outrageous, but more noticeable in the pocket than a para 2, IMO.

But the PPT definitely has a lot going for it, and I still enjoy owning mine. I like the blade shape a lot, and the ergos are pretty good. A more streamlined, lighter weight model with a different clip might be a real winner for me.

[KrisOK]

I like my PPT quite a bit as well. The extended jimping on the spine is great for doing precision cutting with the point of the knife. I also like the asymmetrical scale design. It makes the knife unusual looking with the thick lock slab that can't decide if it's a frame or liner lock. The knife is nicely overbuilt, and I think it could be used quite well as a heavy use knife.

Like gbelleh though, I'm really not a fan of the upturned point on the pocket clip. The end of the clip on this knife is a pretty significant hot spot. Probably my biggest peeve about knives is hot spots. When you hold a knife in a regular grip there is just no reason for part of the knife to be poking or gouging you in the hand. A pretty design should never take a front seat to ergonomics and functionality. My other issue with the knife is that my hand can't quite decide where to hold it. Half the time I find myself holding it with my index finger in the front part of the choil, and the other half I end up holding it with my index finger by the liner/frame lock.

[razorsharp]

This is making me want to order a Custom PPT XL again

[Clip]

I love the solid handle, Taichung quality, blade shape, etc. What I really like is the large amount of jimping mentioned earlier, but also the hybrid linerlock/framelock it sports.

A real joy to use, I find if I'm traveling with only one knife, it's one of the few great fits.

[donutsrule]

I rounded off the tip of the clip on my PPT. No more annoying point, and it's a great deep-carry clip, now. The knife works well for a lot of applications and is easy to sharpen. About the only thing I would fix is the interior of the knife: the skeletonized liners should match the backspacer. The backspacer should either be milled to match the large holes in the liners, or the liner holes should be smaller so as to not leave impossible to clean trenches in the handle along the sides of the backspacer.

[NoFair]

If it had it's heavy steel liners and huge steel backspacer swapped out with titanium and a smaller titanium backspacer it would have been very close to perfecting EDC wise for me. I carry mine quite a bit, but the weight is excessive for it's size imho. Lusting for a full custom one, but $500+ is a bit of cash... :o

[DRH]

One of my favorite Spydercos!

[Mr Blonde]

I have one and I like it quite a bit, it's one of those designs that's grear for all kinds of chores. Whenever I want to carry a nice all-round folder, I end up picking the PPT from my collection. Then again, that's true for all variations of this Perrin design.

[Mako109]

I concur with the pros and cons mentioned in all the posts so far. The blade shape is perhaps my favorite produced by Spydero, I love the handle ergos, and major kudos for the deep pocket clip design. The PPT "would have" ranked as one of my top EDCs but for the cons...most notably the weight (5.3 oz for such a small knife), thickness of the handle, and protruding pointed end of the pocket clip.

I hope Spyderco keeps the PPT in its line up with continued refinements.

[Donut]

I love mine. I was able to pick up a user as a spare.

For maybe a year, I carried the Yojimbo 2 inner waistband. The open construction caused me to cut a hole in a few of my shirts... For the past 2 or 3 months I've been carrying the PPT inner waistband with no problems. The back spacer protects things from the tip. The PPT doesn't seem heavy on my waistband.

About 2 weeks ago I emailed Cuscadi about a back spacer for the Yo 2 to stop my shirts from getting to the tip. It shipped 6 days ago, so it should almost be here. I expect to shift back to carrying the Yo 2 a lot more once that gets here.

[flash900]

I have one and I like it quite a bit, it's one of those designs that's grear for all kinds of chores. Whenever I want to carry a nice all-round folder, I end up picking the PPT from my collection. Then again, that's true for all variations of this Perrin design.

Wow -- nice!

I love the handle -- I think I'm becoming a sculpted scales freak.

[Left Hand Path]

Good idea to discuss the PPT dbcad! It is in my select group of favorites, possibly even number 1, but I usually spare myself the pain of trying to pick a favorite!

Mine came with an extremely sharp edge, and thinner edge angle than most of the Taichung models that I have seen. When I got mine, I thought it was so nice that I was hesitant to use it. I don't usually have that problem, and I did get over it, and have used mine a lot lately.

I like the simple ergos that also allow a forward grip with 2-ish fingers in the 'choil'. Huge opening hole makes opening a breeze, and the semi-integral lock design is a nice choice.

I am surprised it did not remain longer in the catalog. I consider this a very custom-like unique knife with so many great features (clip, handle texture, lock, etc). I have a feeling it will make a great sprint someday.

It works quite well in the kitchen, and a bigger version would be even better for that use. But as is, it is an excellent EDC and very good for breaking down boxes, opening packaging, etc.

Like Mr Blonde and others, I use and enjoy all the Perrin collabs. I saw a mini-Perrin (2-3 finger handle) at the Blade Show in 2010. Hoping to hear more about that someday.

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

It has without a doubt one of the best blades shapes that a Spyderco has ever had.

I wish that it was more lefty friendly. Non reversable clip is a pain in the butt.

I wish that I had a second one...

[jabba359]

It just so happened that I carried my PPT yesterday. As others have noted, it is a bit heavy if you're paying attention, but in use I find it a non-issue and can't say I notice the weight when it's in my pocket. I do, however, occasionally notice how thick it is when in my pocket, especially when I'm trying to get something else out of the same pocket. I think it is one of my favorite kitchen knives, as it excels at chopping up meat and veggies. While I'd love for a lighter Ti version to come out, I think the price would likely be too high for most.

[RanCoWeAla]

I had a PPT and really liked it. I would have to say it's one of the top ten or twelve knives that Spyderco makes.