Hungarian appreciation

[grewich]

I've had my Spyderco Hungarian for about a month now. While I don't carry this on the job site,(I'm in construction) it has been my go to as soon as I get home. It's length and thin blade make for awesome food prep. Years of collecting and dozens of spydies have taught me that I prefer narrow blade like the southard and Hungarian over the 'fatter' sages and domino. It is a pleasure to hold and very nice to just fondle. I haven't seen many posts for the Hungarian so I wanted to make my appreciation for this beauty known.

Thank you spyderco for the Hungarian.

[tvenuto]

I know if I ever got ahold of this one in person, I'd have to snag it. So for now I'm going to avoid holding it. I'm sure it's a beautiful piece in person.

[Sully]

It seems to have a certain elegance without trying too hard. Reminds me of a Black G-10 Caly 3.5 with even more style and substance. I'm very impressed. I'm also lefty, but if......

[paladin]

got one...impeccable Taichung construction...polished G10 is great...handle ergos are better than you may think by looking at it...premium stainless steel...great price point...life's good!

[Bill S.]

I've been ogling this one for quite a while. Really love the look, blade and open-back construction...especially if used with food (much easier cleaning). But I already have flatware at home. I'd love to use the Hungarian in restaurants--slipping it out of a jacket pocket and making great of a meal--but I fear I would encounter much trouble. I can't carry it legally without a bona fide need. So, since I have plenty of other Spydercos to use in my state-restricted environment of the home--for letters, boxes, food, everything, etc., I need real encouragement to buy this one. Please encourage me to buy this gorgeous specimen. Thank you in advance.

[gbelleh]

I really like mine a lot. As others have mentioned, it's very elegant, and has that Taichung custom level fit and finish. I made a video review of it here...

[video=youtube_share;bJPrxhiiq3c]http://youtu.be/bJPrxhiiq3c[/video]

[paladin]

Please encourage me to buy this gorgeous specimen.[/B]

Off the cuff, I'd bet I own more Spydercos than you...I bought the Hungarian for one of my sons...then bought one for MYSELF. No law against how many you can own.

I use mine exclusively "in house." Likewise, nothing wrong with that. The Hungarian is lithe and elegant while still maintaining a utilitarian spirit and heritage. Beautiful to us--but I have had 2 friends comment that it looked "aggressive." Point taken on your concerns on that front...it is a little issue and you are wise in considering that. But, don't let that dissuade you...you have the right, exercise it if that is your wish.

BTW, not bragging in that first comment, just trying to provide "encouragement to buy" the Hungarian...or you could call me an "enabler." :eek:

[Jazz]

That knife is actually real pretty, ain't it? Nice vid, Gino. :)

[ABX2011]

It's a beautiful knife. When I first got mine I was very enthusiastic about it. Now I view it more as a dress knife mainly because of the narrow and polished handle. I'm not one to cut myself often but I cut myself when disengaging the lock. The thumb pressure on the lock caused the handle to slip in my palm and the knife spun around and tagged me before falling to the floor. It's a difficult lock to disengage. For reference, the Gayle Bradley lock is easy for me to disengage.
I still like it and won't sell it. I'm biased towards the Taichung-made Spydercos. They have such consistently good fit and finish. The Hungarian is a work of art.

[Peter1960]

I made a video review of it here...

Let me tell you I enjoyed your video a lot! Good work and well done :)

[bh49]

I am thinking about this knife for a while. I like the look, but read some comments that it is required both hands to disengage.
How many of you have this issue?

[paladin]

I am thinking about this knife for a while. I like the look, but read some comments that it is required both hands to disengage.
How many of you have this issue?

Yep...I'd say it's about on the same difficulty level as the Gayle Bradley...maybe a bit more difficult... Pretty stiff liner, somewhat obstructed.

I bought the Hungarian because my son is a theme collector of the Ethnic Series. I liked the knife so much I bought one myself to use & enjoy-- my son's ethnic collection are safe queens- no way he would let me slice with his. :eek:

Having said that, I have no issue with the liner lock...I actually prefer the fact that it is more "hidden" on this looker. You can close it one handed, especially if you're willing to employ your thigh or hip to help break the detent & initiate the closing.

It just seems a bit tougher if you've been spoiled by a Sage 1 (like me).

[bh49]

Yep...I'd say it's about on the same difficulty level as the Gayle Bradley...maybe a bit more difficult... Pretty stiff liner, somewhat obstructed.
It just seems a bit tougher if you've been spoiled by a Sage 1 (like me).

Thank you. I am not familiar with Sage or Gayle. I had both of them for very short period of time. How Hungarian to compare with Navaja?

[gbelleh]

I'd say closing the Hungarian is similar in difficulty to the Navaja.

Here's what the designer, Gábor Szakonyi said in a comment about closing the knife:

"Let me help you to close the blade with one hand easily. It's a bit tricky but simple in fact. Touch the liner at the top where it meets the blade with the thumb nail and push it gently. Then move the blade with the index finger till the ball stops the blade. In fact you help the blade to jump on the liner. Now close with your thumb touching the blade spine. I hope it was helpful."

Then later he added:

"As a Gayle Bradley owner I knew previously that this would not be a light operated lock. The main viewpoint was to hold the authentic handle without any cutouts."

[bh49]

I'd say closing the Hungarian is similar in difficulty to the Navaja.

Thanks.
That's sad. The primary reason why I sold my Navaja is the lock.
I really like the look of Hungarian and thought about it as a potential replacement for Persian. After eight years of faithful service it deserves retirement. But probably not yet.

[AKWolf]

Thanks for the piece Sal and Gabor ! It is nice to see the Magyars represented in Spyderland... :D

[Blackhawk30]

How much is the Hungarian going for?

[grewich]

I got mine for $150ish

[Evil D]

I love some polished and contoured G10, love bolsters, but the design isn't for me. Looks like a really nice knife though.

[MarcusH]

Thanks.
That's sad. The primary reason why I sold my Navaja is the lock.
I really like the look of Hungarian and thought about it as a potential replacement for Persian. After eight years of faithful service it deserves retirement. But probably not yet.

closeup of the lock of the Hungarian Folder and the Navaja






amd compared to the Persians