OKO Grail
OKO Grail
If you could only own and use one knife for EDC, what would be your One-Knife-Only Grail production knife from Spyderco?*/**
Mine doesn't exist (yet), but with the recent developments seen in Amsterdam, I can see all the pieces are in play. It just needs Spyderco's web of influence to connect the dots.
* sure, I could just commission a custom, but I would want others to enjoy this knife too.
** it's probably a terrible business strategy to create one knife to rule them all, but who are we kidding? we'll all end up with a downpayment's-plus worth of blades eventually.
My Spyderco OKO Grail: 3" Southard-Slysz Titanium RIL Flipper
Overall Length: 7" / 177.8 mm
Blade Length: 3" / 76.2 mm
Closed Length: 4" / 101.6 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.157" / 4 mm
Blade Steel: CTS-XHP (or whatever keeps this affordable)
Handle Material: Titanium (stonewashed)
Weight: 4 oz / 113.4 g
Lock: Reeve-Integral Lock
Opening method: Flipper / Spyderhole
I've seen that many people are looking for a 3" Southard Flipper with symmetrical scale thickness, and a larger Techno. This currently imaginary knife will be just that: a stonewashed 3" full flat ground drop point blade (with lots of belly), nestled between two ergonomically shaped slabs of stonewashed and beautifully chamfered titanium, riding on caged IKBS bearings.
I don't think I am dreaming too big. All the pieces are already available. Taichung is very capable. Brad Southard and Marcin Slysz have already worked with Spyderco to great effect. Let's put them together and see what magic they come up with.
What are your OKO Grails?
Mine doesn't exist (yet), but with the recent developments seen in Amsterdam, I can see all the pieces are in play. It just needs Spyderco's web of influence to connect the dots.
* sure, I could just commission a custom, but I would want others to enjoy this knife too.
** it's probably a terrible business strategy to create one knife to rule them all, but who are we kidding? we'll all end up with a downpayment's-plus worth of blades eventually.
My Spyderco OKO Grail: 3" Southard-Slysz Titanium RIL Flipper
Overall Length: 7" / 177.8 mm
Blade Length: 3" / 76.2 mm
Closed Length: 4" / 101.6 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.157" / 4 mm
Blade Steel: CTS-XHP (or whatever keeps this affordable)
Handle Material: Titanium (stonewashed)
Weight: 4 oz / 113.4 g
Lock: Reeve-Integral Lock
Opening method: Flipper / Spyderhole
I've seen that many people are looking for a 3" Southard Flipper with symmetrical scale thickness, and a larger Techno. This currently imaginary knife will be just that: a stonewashed 3" full flat ground drop point blade (with lots of belly), nestled between two ergonomically shaped slabs of stonewashed and beautifully chamfered titanium, riding on caged IKBS bearings.
I don't think I am dreaming too big. All the pieces are already available. Taichung is very capable. Brad Southard and Marcin Slysz have already worked with Spyderco to great effect. Let's put them together and see what magic they come up with.
What are your OKO Grails?
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If we're talking about knives that have only existed in real life, and only talking about EDC use, then the Southard is probably the one. It isn't my favorite knife, but it is probably the most well rounded for my needs for everyday carry. I tend to pick knives for these questions based off of usefulness more so than what I like the most, but then what I like the most usually tends to be what is most useful so it works out well for me. The Southard has a great steel, tons of edge in a small package that carries better than knives with far less cutting edge, it's reasonably light and has good enough ergonomics to use hard and often without causing a lot of hot spots. My only real complaint about this knife is that it cost so much, but to make it cost less you would have to get rid of the Ti and probably use a lower end steel, which would sort of defeat the purpose for me. I wouldn't mind seeing a sprint run with another high end steel option though. I think M4 would be my top pic for a sprint run, the whole thing would look so beautiful with a nice patina.
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Para 2... Was my first Spyderco, and is still the nr 1 all-rounder in my collection. Love the compression lock.
Tied for second is the Military and Sage 2. Military for outdoors/hard work edc, and Sage 2 for classy office edc.
Tied for second is the Military and Sage 2. Military for outdoors/hard work edc, and Sage 2 for classy office edc.
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Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
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M4 or cruwear para2 with green g10 scales. Para 2 is my favorite model and I just need one in a steel that is more to my liking than s30v. My digi cam para2 in s30v is the best knife I have ever owned.
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My current grail EDC is my Caly 3.5 SB. At the moment, it would be my choice if there could be only one. I've only had it a couple of months though, so the "new" factor hasn't worn off yet.
I should also have the SB Stretch in hand tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how it compares with my Para2 and Caly over time, and which of the three truly reigns supreme after more extensive use.
I should also have the SB Stretch in hand tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how it compares with my Para2 and Caly over time, and which of the three truly reigns supreme after more extensive use.
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Not really. I guess I'd go with a Tenacious, as I have had it for so long and it has served me well.
Spyderco Knives (in order of obtainment):
-Tenacious, Combo edge
-Tasman Salt, PE
-Persistence Blue, PE
-Pacific Salt, Black, PE
-Delica 4, Emerson Grey
-DiAlex Junior
-Byrd SS Crossbill, PE
-Endura 4 Emerson Grey
-Byrd Meadowlark 2 FRN, PE
-Resilience
-Tenacious, Combo edge
-Tasman Salt, PE
-Persistence Blue, PE
-Pacific Salt, Black, PE
-Delica 4, Emerson Grey
-DiAlex Junior
-Byrd SS Crossbill, PE
-Endura 4 Emerson Grey
-Byrd Meadowlark 2 FRN, PE
-Resilience
I would say a mix between the Para 2 Ergo with the Endura4 Saber grind blade. It would have to be a nice steel with a manix locking system. One can dream
Keep'em sharp :spyder: 9 Enduras, 4 Manix, Manix XL DLC, 3 Delicas, 5 Ladybug, 2 Manbug, 4 Dragonfly, Pingo, Cat, 3 Salt1, Pacific salt, Tasman, 3 stretch, 2 Tenacious, Resiliance, Robyn2 G10, 2byrd hawkbill, 4Para2, 2Military, native5 frn, Bradley folder, SpyDK, Kiwi, MT19, salt saver, Street bowie, Roadie,Squeak, 5 UKPK, k05 SE, k04 SE & PE
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