Good overall knife?

[Soviet]

I have the Spyderco Civilian. Lovely knife but not really a around the house kinda deal. What's a good all purpose blade?

[Soviet]

Also looking for Linda Glass-Hart(?)'s email.

[AllenETreat]

I concur, the Civie's not really a good
"house knife". The Delica might serve your
taste(s). As for GlassHartt's e-mail :

GlassHartt@aol.com

Thing is, she's having her fair share of problems of late ( including that turd forum
member calling her a "fraud" <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>) So you can
try these dealers if you don't desire to wait:

www.1SKS.com

www.BestKnives.com

www.KnifeCenter.com



AET <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

"All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke ( 1729-1797 )

Edited by - AllenETreat on 11/1/2003 11:18:09 AM

[deputy tom]

Soviet,I agree with Allen on the Delica being a great overall knife.If you need a slightly larger choice I'd suggest an Endura.Next up the line would be a Military.tom.<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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Edited by - deputy tom on 11/1/2003 11:34:54 AM

[4 s ter]

I agree that the Delica is a great all round knife - it was my first Spyderco. A similar size, but one that I prefer, is the Native. A bit bigger is the Endura or a favorite of many, the Military. One thing about Spyderco, there's lots af variety and many great choices

- edited to say that I see I just repeated most of Deputy Tom's suggestions. I need to read threads more completely before responding <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

David

"Not all who wander are lost"

Edited by - 4 s ter on 11/1/2003 2:01:35 PM

[yog]

If you want something a bit tougher than the Delica (especially if you are worried about the tip) you might want to try the Native.

Not a lot bigger than the Delica, but quite a bit stoughter. A very good all rounder.

Walk softly, carry a big stick.

[Jimd]

I'm also a big fan of the Native (FRN,SE). The Dodo is another wonderful knife for all-around utility; mine goes everywhere with me.

Sniper -- One Shot, One Kill Email: ST8PEN01@aol.com

[Soviet]

Thanks alot guys

[deputy tom]

Soviet,sorry for not mentioning the Native as did 4 s ter.I had one briefly.It just didn't fit my hand.If it fits your hand it would be a very good choice.

4 s ter,you know what they say about like minds!LOL.tom.

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[dialex]

The Delica is an excellent choice. Small enough not to raise eyebrows, yet strong to cope with most of the cutting chores.
Not to mention it comes in a variety of flavors: FRN, SS, CF and even G-10 (well, you may consider the C05 Standard a C11 Delica after all) <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
If you're looking for a bigger knife, than the Military is the one: the best of the best.
And if you really want a strong, what do I say strong, a VERY STRONG all purpose knife, pick the Lil'T <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

<a href="http://users.pcnet.ro/dialex"><font color=blue>(my page)</font></a>

[Shiden]

I agree: the Delica is probably the best all purpose blade.

Shiden-Kaj

[Jurphaas]

Yep, no doubt about it. The Delica's and Endura's are the back bones of the collection. They are by far the best oveall knives and they're CLASSICS in their own right.
Now wait for the next up-date of these trusted models....

Clipits work!

[toothed]

If you can still find them: Tim Wegner (collaboration) combo edge.

[bigcat]

These are all good examples, but if you want a real strong tip on a knife with the best handle and blade ergonomics don't forget the SS Pro-venator.

bigcat

[AllenETreat]

Another vote for the Native ; I tend to like the III model. It just seems to be more refined, although alot of people aren't too keen on the wire clip.

AET <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

"All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke ( 1729-1797 )

[ledheded]

I have a delica, frn, plainedge I have recently ordered a carbon fiber delica plain edge. my vote is a delica! I have had my delica pe for 15 months now, and it is a very good edc. butI bet I am gonna like the carbon fiber one better!

[Stevie Ray]

If you're just gonna buy one, then buy the Delica or the Native. The Delica is lighter all around, but the Native is tougher. For a nice larger knife that's not too big, think ..... ENDURA ...
SR